🗽 Explore NY's Canandaigua Wine Trail

Published 5 months ago • 1 min read

Hi Reader,

This fall, I made it back to one of my favorite U.S. wine regions: New York’s Finger Lakes.

Did you know glaciers carved out these 11 long, narrow lakes? And a handful of them are now home to vineyards that thrive thanks to the lakes’ natural cooling and warming influences. 🍇

This time, I explored the smallest of the wine trails: Canandaigua Lake.

With only a half dozen wineries, it’s perfect for a day trip if you’re staying on another lake.

But downtown Canandaigua also makes an amazing home base with its lakeside lodging, farm-to-table dining, shopping, and watersports galore.

Here’s a sneak peek at my recommended stops:

❤️ Inspire Moore Winery: A boutique winery that names each wine after a feeling they want to inspire more of. Think Love, Joy, and Wisdom.
🍷 Heron Hill Winery: Sip award-winning wines from sustainably farmed vineyards in their welcoming tasting room, set in a 100-year-old barn overlooking the vineyard.
👩‍🍳 New York Kitchen: A non-profit celebrating NY’s food and drink scene with a tasting room pouring local wines, wine education and cooking classes, and a café overlooking the lake.
🏖️ The Lake House: A stunning lakeside resort with outdoor saunas, a heated pool, and delicious on-site dining at Rose Tavern and the Sand Bar. Perfect for wrapping up a day of wine tasting!

Whether it's a quick day trip or a laid-back weekend escape, this guide has everything you need to plan your Canandaigua Lake adventure.

TAKE ME TO THE GUIDE

Cheers,

Laura

P.S. Don’t miss my guides to Seneca Lake wineries and Keuka Lake wineries for even more Finger Lakes inspiration! 🥂

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