North America is filled with amazing vineyards and wineries, from California’s picturesque Napa Valley to Canada’s Niagara Peninsula. A US state that is home to an abundance of must-visit wineries is New York. Whether planning a scenic drive around Lake Placid or anticipating an exciting evening in New York City, add a wine tasting to the itinerary.
New York’s Finger Lakes Region consists of 11 beautiful lakes and is filled with wineries and breweries to try. Picturesque vineyards can be found all throughout the state, however, even in New York City! Below is a breakdown of the ten most beautiful wineries in the State of New York.
10 Fox Run Vineyards, Penn Yan
One of the prettiest vineyards in New York is Fox Run Vineyards, which overlooks the sparkling Seneca Lake. Fox Run prides itself on being a winery for everyone, not just wine experts and sommeliers. Fox Run’s regular wine tasting costs $10 for a 5-wine flight, with guests choosing from a sweet, dry, red, or Riesling flight.
Fox Run Vineyards does not take wine-tasting reservations.
The property features a café, tasting room, vineyard, and beautiful outdoor seating area with umbrellas, picnic tables, and flowers.
- Address: 670 State Rt. 14, Penn Yan, NY 14527
- Hours: Tasting room hours: Monday-Saturday 10 am-6 pm, Sunday 11 am-6 pm; café hours: 11 am-5 pm daily
9 Bully Hill Vineyards, Hammondsport
There are several beautiful places to visit in Upstate New York, including Bully Hill Vineyards. This beautiful winery consists of a picturesque vineyard and a large wooden building containing a tasting room, restaurant, gift shop, and wine shop. This unique vineyard is even home to a wine museum, reopening Memorial Day weekend.
Enjoy dishes like crab cakes, brisket sandwiches, and pineapple carrot cake (and a glass of wine, of course!) at Bully Hill’s charming restaurant, or opt for an $8 wine tasting with 5 wines.
No need to leave your furry friend at home! Bully Hill Vineyards is pet-friendly.
- Address: 8843 Greyton H Taylor Memorial Dr, Hammondsport, NY 14840
- Hours: 10 am-5 pm daily
8 Castello di Borghese Vineyard, Cutchogue
One of the most beautiful wineries in New York also happens to be the oldest vineyard on Long Island. Castello di Borghese Vineyard rests on Long Island’s East End and is known for utilizing the local climate and environment to produce spectacular wine. Visitors enjoy the vineyard’s bottles of white, red, rosé, and dessert wines, with some visitors even joining Borghese’s Wine Club.
Interested in viewing the vineyard up close and learning about the process of winemaking? Book a tour of Borghese Vineyard.
- Address: 17150 Middle Rd, Cutchogue, NY 11935
- Hours: Monday-Saturday 11 am-5 pm, Sunday 12-4 pm
7 Ravines Wine Cellars, Geneva
New York State’s Finger Lakes Region is known for its beautiful state parks, charming towns, and wonderful wineries. One of the best wineries in the Finger Lakes Region is Ravines Wine Cellars in Geneva. The tasting room is tastefully decorated with wine barrels, wooden furniture, string lights, and bouquets of flowers and greenery.
Be sure to check out Ravines’ Seasonal Tastes menu, a seasonal menu featuring small plates, wine flights, and individual glasses.
Ravines Wine Cellars makes it clear on its website that they produce wine sustainably, not using herbicides or insecticides.
- Address: 400 Barracks Rd, Geneva, NY 14456
- Hours: 10 am-5 pm daily
6 Spring Lake Winery, Lockport
A beautiful New York winery near Niagara Falls is Spring Lake Winery in Lockport. With a beautiful gazebo, lake backdrop, wood lodge, lush foliage, and outdoor seating, it is no surprise that this picturesque winery is also a popular wedding venue.
Visitors enjoy ordering a glass of wine from Spring Lake’s café, then wandering around the winery’s beautiful walking trails. A wine-tasting flight of 5 costs $15 and guests choose between red wine, white wine, and Sangria.
- Address: 7373 Rochester Rd, Lockport, NY 14094
- Hours: Friday-Sunday 12-5 pm
5 Silver Springs Winery, Burdett
Another beautiful New York State winery is Silver Springs Winery. With over 700 years of family experience, the Zuccarino family opened Silver Springs Winery in 2004. This micro-winery is set in the picturesque Finger Lakes Region and is known for its personalized and interactive wine tastings. The winery’s exterior offers incredible nature views, while the building’s interior contains unique hippie-inspired decor mixed with classic wood detailing.
People who live in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania are able to order Silver Springs wine online and have it shipped to their homes.
- Address: 4408 NY-414, Burdett, NY 14818
- Hours: 10 am-6 pm daily
4 Buttonwood Grove Winery, Romulus
Buttonwood Grove Winery is a unique, must-visit winery in New York. The grounds feature an expansive vineyard, incredible lake views, a gift shop, a deck, and live music in the summer months. Buttonwood Grove Winery is also known for its delicious European vinifera grapes.
Previous guests highly recommend trying the Blind Tasting.
The on-site cabins really make visiting Buttonwood Grove Winery a truly magical experience. Open April-November, Buttonwood Grove’s wood cabins offer a romantic and secluded getaway.
- Address: 5986 NY-89, Romulus, NY 14541
- Hours: 10 am-5:30 pm daily
3 Benmarl Winery, Marlboro
Another top-rated New York winery offering beautiful views and delicious wine is Benmarl Winery. Set in Marlboro’s dense green hills, Benmarl Winery is surrounded by lush greenery and features views of the Hudson River Valley. The outdoor seating area is surrounded by colorful flowers, wine barrels, and tables shaded by lively yellow umbrellas. Benmarl Winery’s wine list includes mouthwatering bottles of Cabernet Franc, Malbec, and Merlot.
An exciting time to visit Benmarl Winery is during its Sangria festivals, taking place July 22-23, 2023, and August 12-13, 2023.
- Address: 156 Highland Ave, Marlboro, NY 12542
- Hours: 11 am-6 pm daily
2 Rooftop Reds, New York City
One of the most beautiful wineries in New York features not only delicious wine but spectacular city views as well. Rooftop Reds is NYC’s only rooftop vineyard, containing 42 rooftop planters that produce around 20-25 cases of wine each year. This urban vineyard also features a rooftop winery where guests enjoy wine on tap, red wine, white wine, sparkling wine, and wine flights.
Rooftop Red frequently hosts fun events, such as their popular pizza and wine movie nights.
- Address: 63 Flushing Ave Building 275, Brooklyn, NY 11201
- Hours: Saturday 12-11:30 pm, Sunday 12-8:30 pm
1 Millbrook Vineyards & Winery, Millbrook
Millbrook Vineyards & Winery is known for its spectacular views and high-quality wines. Visitors take in stellar views of both the luscious vineyard and the nearby Catskill Mountains while sipping on wine. Millbrook Vineyards & Winery offers outdoor wine tastings May-October on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
The winery’s indoor wine tasting is available year-round, featuring 6 wines and a souvenir glass.
A fun way to admire the winery’s natural landscape is to picnic at the winery. Millbrook Vineyards & Winery provides picnic tables, but guests often bring their own lawn chairs, picnic blankets, and even lawn games to enjoy an afternoon sipping wine and spending time outside.
- Address: 26 Wing Rd, Millbrook, NY 12545
- Hours: 12-5 pm daily