As the reopening of our region continues, Seneca Lake wineries are ready to welcome you back to events and experiences that are truly one of a kind! From wine and food pairing to live music – and seemingly everything in between, you can take your pick from a long list of opportunities to enjoy this month:
Food and Wine
- Chocolate and Wine Pairing at Glenora Wine Cellars. A little chocolate, a little wine, a lot of happiness! That's what you'll get with the Chocolate & Wine Tasting at Glenora Wine Cellars. The chocolates are created by Dimitry's Confections in Corning. These tastings are available by advance reservation only - call 800-243-5513 to schedule your tasting.
- Vineyard Picnic Experience at Chateau LaFayette Reneau. Enjoy a private picnic experience amongst the vineyards, accompanied by magnificent wines and breathtaking views. Advance reservations at least 5 days ahead of your visit required.
- Taste Bud Flights at Fox Run Vineyards. Elevate your tasting to a Taste Buds Flight! This flight plays on the connection between food, wine, and the 5 taste receptors – salty, sour, sweet, bitter, and umami. 5 preselected wines paired with 5 bites to awaken your senses and challenge your palate. $20/person, no reservations required – just ask at the tasting counter.
- Sunday Seasonal Bounty Boards at Boundary Breaks, beginning June 12. Join them on Sundays beginning June 20th for a delicious wine and food pairing experience! The menu will continually change to include new, local, and in-season items with a choice of protein, starch, fermented vegetables, and fruits. Reservations are required.
After-Hours/Live Music
- Golden Hour at Bagley’s Poplar Ridge Vineyards every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night from 5:30pm to 8:30pm. Enjoy wine by the glass and bottle, specialty wine cocktails, wine slushies, beer, snacks, and music. No reservations required.
- Wednesday night live music at Ventosa Vineyards from 5-8pm. In addition to live music, you can also enjoy delicious food from Café Toscana, which includes paninis, wraps, salads, pizza, and more! Reservations required.
- Pub Night “Lite” at Wagner Vineyards on Friday evenings from 5-9pm. Wine and beer by the glass, flight, or bottle, as well as light fare from the famous Ginny Lee available for purchase. No reservations required.
- Live music at The Oasis at Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards, every Friday evening from 5-8pm. There’s no cover charge for this family-friendly night out. Enjoy wine, local snacks, wine slushies, Cider Tree hard cider, other local beverages, and of course, live music!
- Sunset Saturdays at Boundary Breaks. On the first Saturday of every month, beginning June 5 and ending October 2, they'll celebrate with musical entertainment and fresh-made, locally sourced dinners from 6:30-8:30pm. Reservations required.
Pet-Friendly
- Dogs and Dogs at Fox Run Vineyards on Sunday, June 27 from 12-5pm. Walk your doggo on a special trail through the vineyards, let them chow down on dog-friendly ice cream, and treat yourself to a very punny meal of specialty hot dogs.
Outdoors + Wellness
- Fulkerson Winery Heritage 5K on Sunday, June 6. Registration deadline is Friday, June 4. This 5K takes runners through the beautiful, historic Fulkerson vineyards. Show your bib for a tasting afterwards!
- Friday Morning Yoga at Castel Grisch Winery. Venture to the beautiful country setting at Castel Grisch for a refreshing, relaxing start to your weekend. Offered at 9am on Fridays throughout the summer.
Tours
- Guided Tour and Tasting at Lakewood Vineyards. Get an inside look at the wine-making process—from the vineyards and how they are cared for, to how the grapes become wine. Complete the experience with a flight of wines specially selected by their wine stewards. Available on Saturdays at 10am and 11am, and on Sundays at 1pm. Reservations required.
- VIP Tour at Fox Run Vineyards. Co-Owner, Scott Osborn, takes you on a personal tour of the estate, through the vineyards and winemaking facility. After the tour, he’ll host a private wine tasting with you in the historic barrel room, including wines from the entire Fox Run portfolio, paired with a special cheese and charcuterie board. Reservations required at least two weeks in advance.
To learn more about the events mentioned above and other upcoming events, visit: https://senecalakewine.com/calendar/.
To learn more about other unique experiences (plus those mentioned above), visit: https://senecalakewine.com/unique-experiences/.