Seneca Lake Wine Tasting & 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 Small & Mighty plus Lunch wine tour to add a gourmet late morning lunch at Ventosa Vineyards Cafe Toscana. * 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 Small & Mighty plus Lunch tour to add a gourmet lunch at Ventosa Vineyards Cafe Toscana. * 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.
Prejean, a surname of French origin, is the founding family's name. Prejean Winery was founded by James and Elizabeth (Jim & Libby) Prejean. Jim Prejean was born in Carencro, Louisiana which is part of the French-speaking area of Louisiana. Prejean is a French Cajun name that is most common in southwest Louisiana, but more unusual elsewhere in the United States. Prejean Winery currently has approximately 30 acres of active vineyards in which we grow thirteen varieties of grapes. Vinifera grown include Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. Hybrid varieties grown include Traminette, Vignoles, Cayuga, Valvin Muscat, Marechal Foch, Noiret and Corot Noir. All Prejean Wines are estate grown and produced.
Ventosa: You will taste a variety of flavors found in Ventosa’s wines as you marvel at the view of the vineyards and Seneca Lake. The wine tasting experience at Ventosa Vineyards is second to none. Enjoy a glass of wine while overlooking the 23-acre property on the northeastern shore of Lake Seneca. A delightful lunch is available at Ventosa's Cafe Toscana on the Small & Mighty plus Lunch tour. The Lunch is a fixed offering of items off of Cafe Toscana's menu including wraps, pizzas, salad & a panino. On Sunday, we will substitute the Cafe at Fox Run Winery for Cafe Toscano.
Cane & VIne Wine Cellars Mike and Jayne Gibbs, a husband-and-wife team, opened Can & Vine Wine Cellars in 2025, expanding their portfolio alongside Toast Winery on the south end of Seneca Lake. One wine Mike is particularly excited about is his bone-dry Cayuga White. While this varietal is often produced in a sweeter style, the 2023 vintage was so exceptional when made bone-dry that he chose to bottle it. He also enjoys crafting pétillant naturel (pét-nat) wines. Can & Vine will offer a Dry Sparkling Rosé of Marquette made in the pét-nat style.
Arrive at this charming pioneering property on 100 acres of the northwestern bank of Seneca Lake. Taste through the crafted portfolio of Anne & John Martini. With the help of friends and family, they planted the first grapes, all hybrid varieties, in 1973. An array of wine is produced – from dry to dessert – with a range of tastes designed to please connoisseurs and casual aficionados alike.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age is 21 years
- Must have valid Photo ID
- Specific wineries subject to change
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Small & Mighty wine tour includes four wineries
- Small & Mighty plus Lunch wine tour includes four wineries plus lunch.
Reviews(219)
From the moment we were collected, by mini van at our holiday home, we knew we were in safe hands with Ron. Ron was knowledgeable and keen to teach us all about the Finger Lake area & all it has to offer. Ron is an absolute gentleman and I would highly recommend taking one of these winery tours. The 4 wineries we visited were all excellent with various flight tasting options, at each vineyard, we had a thoroughly enjoyable day. Excellent value for money.
Hello! I'm so glad you enjoyed your tour with Crush Beer and Wine Tours. We will share your kind words with Ron. Please call on us again for a wine tour the next time your are in the Finger Lakes!
We did the Castle Views and windy waters tour with 4 stops. Our guide Donna was great, particularly as another guide was scheduled for our tour but cancelled due to health issues minutes before pickup. Crush did their best to find another driver and Donna came to the rescue! Donna was knowledgeable and friendly. She kept us on schedule and also gave us space to enjoy the tasting experiences. Would have booked another tour if I had a longer stay. She had waters in the van for us-greatly appreciated.
Hello! Thank you for taking the time to write a review and for the 5 stars. We truly appreciate your kind words about Donna. Call on us again for a wine tour the next time you are in the Finger Lakes!
Excellent experience and Ron is a terrific guide . We went at a relaxed pace and met the owners and staff of 4 local wineries , who explained their wines in nice detail , great group of people we went with as well . Had lunch , enjoyed the scenery , it was a perfect afternoon
Hello! Thanks so much for the review. I'm glad you had a great time on your wine tour. We'll share your kind words with Ron. Please call on us again the next time you are in the Finger Lakes!
An amazing day Ron is an excellent driver very knowledgeable and fun. Highly recommend this trip.
Hello, Thank you so much for taking the time to review us and your kind words about Ron. We're glad he made your tour fun! Hope you will call on us again the next time you are in the Finger Lakes. Cheers!
My boyfriend and I joined six other guests on this tour and LOVED it. Christy was our wine navigator and she was great. Each vineyard had a unique tasting and a gorgeous view. We spent plenty of time at each winery, allowing time to taste, but glasses and relax. 10/10 would do this tour again on our next trip to Geneva.
Hello! Thank you so much for joining us and for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled to hear that you and your boyfriend loved the tour. Christy will be delighted to know she helped make your day memorable. We’re glad you enjoyed both the tastings and the beautiful views. We’d be honored to welcome you back the next time you’re in the Finger Lakes. Cheers!
What an amazing time we had! The 4 vineyards we visited were great. Ventosa was our favorite. Wine and lunch were delicious.
Hello, Thank you for taking the time to write a review and your kind words about Bill. We'll be sure to share it with him. I'm glad you have fun on your tour and visiting 4 wineries. Please book with us again the next time you are in the Finger Lakes!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We had such a fantastic time on our wine tour with Crush! Our host, Ron Smith, deserves special recognition—his knowledge and energy made the whole experience top-notch. Every stop on the tour was well chosen, offering great wines and welcoming atmospheres. Whether you’re planning a fun outing with friends or a special day with your other half, this is absolutely the way to do it. Highly recommend!
Hello! Thank you so much for taking the time to review us! We really appreciate the 5 stars. I'm glad you had a great time with Ron. He really enjoys taking our guests out in the Finger Lakes! Please call on us again the next time you are in the area.
Good selection of wineries. Appreciated having the water to rinse in between tastings at some of the vineyards. Nice that it was kept to a small group as we had time to have good conversations during the tour.
Hello, Thank you for your thoughtful feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the selection of wineries. We’re happy to hear the smaller group size made for a more relaxed and engaging experience. We hope to welcome you back for another tour soon!
Ron was the best. Highly recommend. Very informative and friendly, we purchased the tour on Seneca lake and had a great time!
Hello! Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review and for the 5 stars. Thank you for your kind words about Ron. We’ll be sure to pass along your compliments to him—he’ll be thrilled! We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for another great tour soon.
I tried to rectify this complaint with Viator, no luck. They didn’t want to help. This trip was overpriced and a terrible experience. We attended 4 - 15 minute testings. We had transportation but had to travel to meet the bus. We traveled approximately 5 miles, at best. We were finished in 3 hours. Just a horrible waste of good money. Nothing like they advertised. Don’t do this trip. Total rip off.
Hello, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry to hear the tour did not meet your expectations. While experiences may vary, we regret that this one felt disappointing and appreciate you bringing your concerns to our attention. We always strive to provide a quality experience, and we’re disappointed this wasn’t the case for you. Your comments will be shared with our team and winery partners as we continually work to improve our tours.
