Cayuga Lake Wine-Tasting Cruise
Ithaca, New York
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Trip Type: Day Cruises
Duration: 6 hours
Forget limos and minibuses — on this unique wine tour, you can visit the wineries of New York's Finger Lakes wine region by boat. During a 6-hour Cayuga Lake cruise, you'll be pampered by an attentive crew as you make your way to four wineries such as Sheldrake Point or King Ferry. Enjoy wine tastings at each stop, and enjoy a relaxing day on the scenic, glacier-carved lake. Numbers are limited to six passengers to provide a small-group experience.
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Forget limos and minibuses — on this unique wine tour, you can visit the wineries of New York's Finger Lakes wine region by boat. During a 6-hour Cayuga Lake cruise, you'll be pampered by an attentive crew as you make your way to four wineries such as Sheldrake Point or King Ferry. Enjoy wine tastings at each stop, and enjoy a relaxing day on the scenic, glacier-carved lake. Numbers are limited to six passengers to provide a small-group experience.
Ninety percent of New York State’s wines are produced in the Finger Lakes wine region, with 26 wineries nestled around Cayuga Lake. The deep, glacier-carved lakes and rolling hills create excellent grape-growing topography for award-winning varietals like riesling, gewürztraminer, chardonnay, merlot and cabernet Franc.
Relax in comfort and style on a 6-passenger cruise around Cayuga Lake, the longest of the Finger Lakes, reaching close to 40 miles (64 km) from end to end. Choose four venues to visit from a selection of the area’s best wineries, and enjoy wine tastings at each.
A recipient of the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence, this tour provides personalized service from an attentive crew, who shares knowledge about the wine-growing region. Relax in sun or shade, and admire picturesque views of vineyards sloping down the hills toward the water. Bottled water is provided to keep you hydrated, and wine discounts are available at each stop if you wish to purchase bottles to take home.
Possible wineries you'll visit:
Sheldrake Point Winery: Located on the shores of Cayuga Lake, this hidden gem offers a tasting room and gift shop with locally made cheeses, and boasts lakefront and vineyard views.
King Ferry Winery: This small farm winery produces smooth, full-bodied chardonnays and world-class treleaven wines, including a variety of rieslings, gewürztraminer, pinot noir, cabernet Franc and a soft, easy drinking merlot.
Long Point Winery: Sitting on 72 acres (29 hectares) overlooking Cayuga Lake, this winery produces the finest dry red and white wines, and boasts a spectacular view from the tasting room. Enjoy zinfandel, syrah, cabernet sauvignon and dry riesling.
Goose Watch: Specializing in unique premium wines, Goose Watch produces classic European grape varieties including pinot noir. Enjoy lovely views from the tasting room, situated in a beautifully restored century-old barn in one of the area's only commercial chestnut groves.
Bet the Farm Winery: Hosted by Damiani Wine Cellars, these top red wine producers of the region can sell any New York State wine in the shop. They offer a broad quality selection with something for everyone’s palate and purse.
The Thirsty Owl Wine Company: This winery has won prestigious awards for its rieslings, and its pinot noir was the highest-rated North American pinot at the Taster's Guild International competition.
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