The Finger Lakes Region offers an abundance of premium wineries and wine trails which follow the banks of five different lakes, Cayuga, Canandaigua, Keuka, Ontario, and Seneca lake.
Wine Bottles
Photo: Beth Culver
The organized wine trails make touring easy and the their special events such as the Holiday Shopping Spree in December are not to be missed. Try a wine tour package and let someone else do the driving!
Featured Winery:CJS Vineyards
6900 Fosterville Road, Auburn
CJS Vineyards were established in 1995 with a small planting of Riesling and Cayuga White grapes. Today, there is a total of three acres of vineyards that also include Chambourcin, Pinot Noir, and Cabernet Franc vines. The Aurelius Winery building, which also serves as the tasting room, opened in May 2003.
CJS Vineyards and Aurelius Winery specializes in making crisp, clean, exciting wines in dry and semi-dry styles that compliment a wide variety of cuisines; the winery boasts, "a wine for every meal.”
Featured new releases include the ‘2006 Riesling’ with fresh citrus flavors and a crisp acidic finish and ‘Villagio Blanco,’ a delicious zesty, tart wine with a lemon scent. Both of these wines are perfect with summer cuisine.
The CJS Vineyards & Aurelius Winery Tasting Room is open April through December, Saturdays and Sundays, 12 noon – 5 p.m., or by appointment. Their number is 315-730-4619, and email wine@cjsvineyards.com or visit www.cjsvineyards.com.
Specialty shop featuring their own wines, plus a quality selection of other wines and gourmet foods from the region. Monday - Saturday 10AM - 7PM, Sunday Noon - 6PM.
Vinifera and hybrid grapes grow on the rolling hillside. The Scholomiti family produces fine Finger Lakes table wines, specializing in Riesling and Chambourcin. Tasting room open Saturday and Sunday, April - December, or by appointment. Opening their tasting room on April 5th.
Newest addition to the east side of the Cayuga Wine Trail specializing in Riesling, Gewurztraminer and Chardonnay plus native grape varieties like Concord and Niagara. Call for hours, or by appointment.
Giancarelli Brothers Winery produces small batches of high quality dessert wines using fruits and berries grown by SG&S Farms (Est. 1937), and fruits and grapes from neighboring farms.
Small, artisanal winery focused on making high-quality Pinot Noir and Rielsing. Opening in spring 2009, weekends - Noon till 5PM, weekdays by appointment.
Pack a picnic this summer and explore Cayuga County! Whether lakeside, at a vineyard, or in one of our pristine parks the scenery can't be beat. Shop the local markets for homegrown goodies, or ask your hotel or B&B for a ready-made picnic lunch. Who's hungry?? Click here for more information.
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