Seneca Lake South Wine Tastings Tour
Description
Seneca is the largest of all the Finger Lakes by volume and depth. This makes it an ideal moderating influence for vineyards on the shores that sit largely in Conesus Loam Soils. Enjoy a day of wine tasting in the world-famous Finger Lakes region as you tour the vineyards surrounding scenic Seneca Lake. Take time to enjoy tastings and purchase new bottles for your collection. Kick back with friends or family, and let your guide do the designated driving. You will visit & taste at four wineries. Choose the Vineyards, Views and Vinifera plus Lunch wine tour to add a mid afternoon lunch at Tabora Farms & Café. * Enjoy a day out in New York wine country with your group. * Taste a variety of premium Finger Lakes regional wines at four wineries. * Visit & taste at four wineries. Choose to Vineyards, Views and Vinifera plus Lunch tour to add a lunch at Tabora Farms & Café. * Winery venues are subject to change due to availability
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As you depart from your pickup location, you will be guided through the surrounding Seneca Lake area. Your tour includes four winery visits. You can add a delightful lunch at Ventosa Vineyards by selecting the Small & Mighty plus Lunch tour.There, you can enjoy a glass of wine while overlooking the 23-acre property. With an expert wine country host as your guide, you'll have an inside look in this serene part of the Finger Lakes region. *Winery venues are subject to change due to availability
Crush Beer & Wine Tours offers guided tours of Breweries and Wineries in the picturesque setting of the Finger Lakes and Rochester, NY.
For nearly 35 years, Chateau LaFayette Reneau has produced estate-grown vinifera wines. Their 110-acre estate provides optimal sun exposure and air flow for consistently aromatic white wines and rich, full-bodied red wines. They are home to three highly acclaimed Governor’s Cup Awards and five Jefferson Cups, in addition to innumerable other awards and gold medals. Their commitment to quality and integrity in grape growing and winemaking results in the finest Finger Lakes wines..
At Toast Winery they are committed to making quality premium wines reflecting the unique terroir of the Finger Lakes and New York region we are blessed with. Located on the West side of Seneca Lake, their name refers to the tradition of toasting wine barrels which enhance the character and flavors imparted to wine during the aging process. It also stands for their never ending journey to produce exceptional wine and celebrate their customers.
The winery was founded by Jerry and Elaine Hazlitt in 1985. What started out as a hobby and enjoyable pastime turned into Jerry making one of the top-selling wines in New York State, Red Cat. Now, the 7th generation has begun to join the Hazlitt crew, bringing with them the same passion and perseverance that drove generations before them. The next generation looks forward to continuing the legacy of family, friendship, and fantastic wines Hazlitt is known for.
Tabora’s wines are 100% estate-grown, harvested, and produced from 200+ acres of vines. Their current wine portfolio focuses on native and hybrid varieties and more recently has expanded on vinifera plantings. Their winemaker focuses on minimal intervention while still maintaining pristine and traditional winemaking practices in order to highlight clean, crisp, and concentrated wines sure to please a variety of palates. Lunch is at Tabora if you choose the tour that includes Lunch.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Vineyards, Views and Vinifera wine tour includes four wineries
- Minimum age is 21 years
- Must have valid Photo ID
- Vineyards, Views and Vinifera plus Lunch wine tour includes four wineries plus lunch.
- Specific wineries subject to change
Reviews(65)
What better way to celebrate a milestone anniversary than with a delightful Finger Lakes wine tour. Our Crush host and driver, Ron, was friendly and knowledgeable. We toured four area wineries and enjoyed a lunch overlooking Seneca Lake and the vineyards. Highly recommended!
Hello! Thanks so much for taking the time to review us and your kind words about Ron. He certainly is the best guide! Please call on us again the next you are in the Finger Lakes for another wine tour!
Enjoyed the tour. We had a wonderful time. Our tour guide was fantastic. We are already planning next year’s adventure.
Hello! Thank you so much for taking the time to review us. I'm so glad you had a great time and are planning your next year's trip. We welcome you back to Crush Beer and Wine Tours!
I would definitely recommend this tour. Ron took good care of us and made sure we had the best time. All of the wineries we visited had great options.
Hello, Thank you for taking the time to review us. Thank you so much for your kind words and recommendation! We’re delighted to hear you had such a great time and that Ron helped make your tour special. We truly appreciate you choosing Crush Beer & Wine Tours and hope to welcome you back again soon!
Excellent service all around. Very professional Company.Our driver Donna was outstanding! Would highly recommend using them.
Hello! Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review and for the 5 stars. We’re delighted to hear that you received excellent service and that Donna helped make your experience outstanding. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back on another tour in the future!
Deb was a great, personable driver. Very courteous and informative. We enjoyed the tour. Similar to another recent review, we would recommend having lunch after the 2nd tasting. Would book again!
Hello! Thank you so much for taking the time to review us.Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed your tour and that Deb made the day both informative and enjoyable. We also appreciate your feedback about the timing of lunch. It’s helpful to hear and we’ll be sure to take it into consideration. We’re delighted you’d book with us again and look forward to welcoming you back on another tour!
Deb our driver did a great job. It was a fun experience. OUr suggestions is that the lunch stop take place after visiting two wineries and then complete the tasting at the final two wineries. Lunch was good, but amount paid to the tour operator for lunch was way to high. Paid $76 for lunch that only cost $22.
Hello! Thank you so much for taking the time to review your experience with us and your kind words about Deb. Your comments are valuable and will be shared with our team as we continue to improve our tours. Our lunch pricing does includes the meal cost, tax, server gratuity, as well as driver time. We hope you can call on us again the next time you are in the area!
Husband and I went on the vines and vinifera tour with Alan Hooper as our host The tour was wonderful and Alan was amazing and very knowledgeable about the area and wineries He went above and beyond to make sure our day was memorable
Hello! Thank you so much for taking the time to review us and your kind words about Alan. I's so glad he made your trip to the Finger Lakes memorable. Please call on us again the next time you are in the area!
This was such a fun day in the finger lakes. Our driver, Deb, was friendly, knowledgable and very safe on the road. We got to spend plenty of time at each winery and taste some great regional wine. It was also very easy to book and to meet up w Deb at the appointed time & location!
Hello, Thank you so much fro taking the time to review us. Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad to hear you had such a fun day in the Finger Lakes and that Deb made your tour safe, friendly, and informative. We hope to welcome you back for another great tour soon.
Crush Beer and Tours gave my sister and I a very nice experience up at Seneca Lake yesterday as we went on the Seneca Lake South Wine Tasting Tour! Our driver, Jim, was very kind , patient, attentive, and very friendly . He had water and snacks available for us as he drove us to four different wineries and was very knowledgable about this area as he filled us in with interesting facts pertaining to the area's history. This was a fun experience and we definitely recommend this tour and Crush for making a nice memory for us. Cindy Stevens .
Hello Cindy, Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review and for the five stars and your kind words about Jim. We’re thrilled to hear you had such a great time and that Jim made your experience fun! We’d love to welcome you back anytime in the Finger Lakes!
This was ridiculously overpriced. We have four tastings, which should’ve been total of around $80 and a sandwich for lunch. The driver was great, but the price was totally ridiculous.! I feel like I got ripped off.
Hello, Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts—and I’m glad to hear you enjoyed our driver! I’m sorry to hear you felt the cost wasn’t in line with your expectations. We strive to deliver a full experience that includes four guided tastings, a lunch, transportation, insurance, , and all the coordination behind the scenes. Booking and running a tour actually involves a lot of unseen expenses, from tasting fees paid directly to the wineries to vehicle upkeep, fuel, staff compensation and permits and licensing. Thank you again for your honesty—it helps us improve.
