In upstate New York, a cool-climate region of long, glacial lakes, vineyard slopes, and charming lakeside towns — America's finest address for Riesling.
Signature Grapes of Finger Lakes
Signature Foods
- Local farm produce and seasonal menus
- Artisan cheeses and smoked fish
- Farm-to-table dining with lakeside views
- Apple-based desserts and local honey
Insider Tip
Ask to taste Riesling across styles from dry to off-dry to late harvest — the Finger Lakes range is genuinely world-class and an education in itself.
Must-Do Experiences
Taste Riesling in styles from bone-dry to late-harvest at boutique producers
Enjoy a cellar-door lunch with lakeside and vineyard views
Explore the charming town of Ithaca for food, markets, and dining
Take a scenic drive around Seneca or Cayuga Lake for vineyard-hopping
Best Time to Visit
June–October
Warm touring weather and beautiful lake light
October
Harvest season and spectacular foliage
Who Will Love It
- ✓Riesling lovers (this is the New World benchmark)
- ✓Travellers who enjoy cool-climate regions and beautiful scenery
- ✓Foodies who love farm produce and honest seasonal dining
- ✓Couples seeking a scenic, unhurried escape from New York City
Plan a journey through Finger Lakes
Food and Wine Travel knows which producers to visit, which villages to stay in, and where the best table will be set. Let's design your Finger Lakes experience.
