Seneca Lake Wine Tasting & Tour
4.5
Seneca Lake Wine Tasting & Tour
By Crush Beer & Wine Tours
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Ages 21-99, max of 12 per group
Duration: 5–6 hours
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- Driver/guide
- Lunch Included on Small & Mighty plus Lunch tour only.
- Hotel pick-up at select hotels if requested
- Wine tastings and educational tour through a selection of wineries
- Small & Mighty wine tour visits four wineries.
- Small & Mighty plus Lunch visits 4 wineries. Lunch including wraps, pizzas, salad & a panino.
- Entry/Admission - Fox Run Vineyards
- Entry/Admission - Ventosa Vineyard
- Entry/Admission - Torrey Ridge Winery
- Entry/Admission - Anthony Road Wine Company
What's not included- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Start:
- 41 Lakefront Hotel, Trademark Collection By Wyndham, 41 Lake Front Dr, Geneva, NY 14456, USAPark in the parking lot and look for the Crush Vehicle.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 7045SENECA- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Minimum age is 21 years
- Must have valid Photo ID
- Specific wineries subject to change
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Most travellers can participate
- Small & Mighty wine tour includes four wineries
- Small & Mighty plus Lunch wine tour includes four wineries plus lunch.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travellers
- All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 7045SENECA
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- 41 Lake Front Dr, Geneva, NY 14456, USAPark in the parking lot and look for the Crush Vehicle.
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- 698jurelc0 contributionslearned a lot with great companyEveryone we met on the trip was fantastic. Answered questions and talked to us about the wine and the background of the winerys and vineyards. Everyone was super friendly. Especially our driver who seemed to have just a good a time as we did. Thanks Darryl for taking us to all the places and giving us the opportunity to talk to the peopleWritten 16 December 2024
- JoyceQ880 contributionsLoved every minute of our Tour!We all had an awesome experience on our wine tour. Jim was our tour guide. He was very friendly, very knowledgeable and accommodating. I would highly recommend this company if you’re looking for a top of the line experience!Written 20 November 2024
- Happiness339522241600 contributionsGreat wine tasting tour.Darryl was a great tour driver. Full of great stories and positive energy! We went to some places we never would have known existed. I definitely remember him.Written 12 November 2024
- chefturko0 contributionsPerfect!Jim made the first trip my girlfriend and I took together very special, the perfect mix of keeping us entertained and letting us have our space for special moments. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience. We will be back for other tours and will definitely be requesting Jim!Written 9 November 2024
- 231lorainem0 contributionsRelaxing Day TripThis was an overall wonderful experience. Each winery had a unique selection of wine and was very generous with the samples. Fortunately we were picked up and dropped off at our hotel! Our driver Gary was so much fun and a very knowledgeable guide. October is a great month for viewing colorful foliage. Glad we took the added lunch which was scheduled after the first winery.Written 29 October 2024
- Compass1673460 contributionsDriver deserves a raise!First time on a wine tour & it was amazing! Darryl, our driver, made it a truly memorable experience! Would definitely do again!Written 28 October 2024
- O7645VPsamanthat0 contributionsAmazing!Trip was amazing and Darryl was phenomenal! This is our second time with this tour and Darryl being our driver made the experience! He is so sweet and friendly and ensured we are taken care of ! Highly recommend!!!Written 28 October 2024
- jerrysd760 contributionsThe greatest experienceDarryl Mull was a great host, very informative, patient, helpful. I would suggest Darryl Mull as a future tour guide. It was a very fun and exciting experience.Written 28 October 2024
- R8556YUsergev0 contributionsFantastic experience, in the wineries and enroute!Darryl was an absolute professional, pleasure and a joy! Will definitely be reserving another tour with Darryl and Beer Crush and Wine Tours, soon!Written 27 October 2024
- 721nevaehv0 contributionsGreat tour, even BETTER driverDarryl was an angel who really rounded out the already great experience. He handled everything for us and even gave me some cupcakes and Oreos for my birthday ❤️! He was always thoughtful and thinking of us, the wineries were all lovely and the wine was great, and the lunch was delicious!Written 27 October 2024
- Christopher D0 contributionsGreat winery tour.Great winery tour with a driver/guide who shared their experienced guidance with us. This created a stress free tour allowing us to fully enjoy the day. Don’t hesitate to sign up for a tour today.Written 27 October 2024
- kimgM167MB0 contributionsGreat ExperienceWe had a great experience with Darryl. The wineries were really great and the whole day was wonderful. Would recommend.Written 15 October 2024
- 89ironman0 contributionsEnjoyable Day in Upstate New YorkWE had a very enjoyable day with Gary our Driver. He was a wealth of information about the Wineries, the area history and the area's restaurants. I would highly recommend this tour.Written 14 October 2024
- Z9566TPjordanc0 contributionsBest experience for the Finger LakesThis is the best way to do a Finger Lakes wine tour! No planning needed, just book and enjoy. Jim was truly the best and made the experience one to remember.Written 12 October 2024
- 190edwino0 contributionsWonderful experience !!!This was our first Tour ever. Also our first time ever to Finger Lakes in Canandaigua Lake. My wife and I really enjoyed the tour , and was very convenient. Picked up at Hotel n dropped off also. Deb was informative about the history n the drives. Glad we took the Tour. Thank you again.Written 10 October 2024
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Amanda T
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Oct 2020
My husband and I recently went on a Southwest Seneca Lake Wine Tour and had such an incredible time! Our tour guide, Gary, was absolutely amazing and we had such a blast touring the south end of Seneca Lake. He was extremely knowledgeable about the area, friendly and really enhanced our experience. I cannot express how grateful we were to have had such an awesome tour guide who made our first trip to the Finger Lakes one to remember. It was certainly worth the time and money if you are planning on spending a day checking out multiple wineries. We are already looking to plan our next trip and can't wait to be back!
Written 4 November 2020
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Tim S
3 contributions
Glenn was a fantastic guide. The wineries were 3 for 4, too bad the lunch spot did such a poor job- they brought the soup out and then forgot to bring the rest of the food for over 30 minutes & brought the wrong wrap. (Chicken instead of veggie). Glen talked to the owner about it and they did provide a free bottle of wine as compensation.
The views were really wonderful, especially making use of some extra time when we stopped at the pier. Glenn knew the history and some nice facts about the area and the wineries, he also picked us up at the agreed upon time- promptly and courteously in a van that was clean and comfortable. I believe that the price really was worth the enjoyment and piece of mind that being on the tour provided.
The views were really wonderful, especially making use of some extra time when we stopped at the pier. Glenn knew the history and some nice facts about the area and the wineries, he also picked us up at the agreed upon time- promptly and courteously in a van that was clean and comfortable. I believe that the price really was worth the enjoyment and piece of mind that being on the tour provided.
Written 7 July 2021
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swissmiss0404
Baltimore, MD5 contributions
I used to live in Ithaca and did a lot of wine tasting tours on my own back in the late 90s. I decided to hire a tour guide this time bc of all the COVID restrictions. So glad we did! Tom Favitta, our driver, was a great guide. He gave some nice info about the Finger lakes along the way, was very accommodating about the air temp in the van, and got us to each of our destinations safe and sound and on time. The wineries on the tour were all great picks and each was very different. Our fave was The Barnstormer, and Hannah was our fave wine pouring host.
We will be back on another Crush tour for sure!!
We will be back on another Crush tour for sure!!
Written 20 October 2021
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mrnugget
Capital District, NY49 contributions
Jul 2021
Spouse and I embarked on our first very Finger Lakes winery tour - her birthday gift from last year delayed by Covid. After much research, positive reviews, and several phone calls, I chose Crush Tours and we would be based in Geneva, the northern tip of Seneca Lake. Our specific tour was the Castle Views and Windy Waters tour. We had the flexibility to do the tour on a Wednesday in July, and as it happens, it was a beautiful day. Our driver, Gary, arrived promptly at our hotel at the scheduled pickup window. And as it turns out, it was just the two of us in a very clean and comfortable van. Gary was friendly, knowledge about grapes, the wine making process, and the area. He also was an excellent driver. He shared with us the schedule for the day, and the approximate time we would have at each location.
The wineries chosen I believe were a good cross-section of the numerous wineries around northern Seneca Lake. Some were more hands on with the tastings; others let you be. We both appreciated the hands on approach, especially since this was our first time. Our first stop was like this, setting a high bar for the rest of the day but also giving us the knowledge at other places we stopped. All locations included a broad selection of dry, semi-dry, and sweet wines, both white and red.
Gary offered to take our picture at each winery; something we probably wouldn't have thought of, or certainly not capture as well as a selfie. Gary also had bottled water and pretzels ready for us in the van in between the four stops. He also got us a box for our wine purchases at each location.
The third stop on the tour included lunch, which was excellent. Gary had the menu items for us to choose so when we finished the tasting in one room, we were able to go to the patio for lunch, which also included a glass a wine.
I can say enough positive things about our experience. If you are reading this, I will say this. Yes, you can do this on your own, but it's worth having someone knowledgeable escort you from place to place, make your lunch accommodations, and make you feel special. Treat yourself!
The wineries chosen I believe were a good cross-section of the numerous wineries around northern Seneca Lake. Some were more hands on with the tastings; others let you be. We both appreciated the hands on approach, especially since this was our first time. Our first stop was like this, setting a high bar for the rest of the day but also giving us the knowledge at other places we stopped. All locations included a broad selection of dry, semi-dry, and sweet wines, both white and red.
Gary offered to take our picture at each winery; something we probably wouldn't have thought of, or certainly not capture as well as a selfie. Gary also had bottled water and pretzels ready for us in the van in between the four stops. He also got us a box for our wine purchases at each location.
The third stop on the tour included lunch, which was excellent. Gary had the menu items for us to choose so when we finished the tasting in one room, we were able to go to the patio for lunch, which also included a glass a wine.
I can say enough positive things about our experience. If you are reading this, I will say this. Yes, you can do this on your own, but it's worth having someone knowledgeable escort you from place to place, make your lunch accommodations, and make you feel special. Treat yourself!
Written 4 August 2021
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Tammy M
Eagan, MN11 contributions
Sept 2021 • Friends
Overall the tour was fine. The views were beautiful and our driver, Deb, was nice and friendly. She had water and pretzels for us when we needed them. Unfortunately, the wines were only so so. Our third stop was very disappointing for our whole bus and I would recommend dropping it from the tour in future.
Written 22 September 2021
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Alida B
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This was not worth the money. The driver gave us no direction when we arrived at wineries was more interested in socializing with her friends that worked there. The wineries that were on the list were honestly not that great - we visited much better vineyards on our own. I would recommend doing your own vineyard tour. We basically payed $200 dollars for a driver which is not worth the money in the finger lakes as all the tasting in the finger lakes are $10 dollars.
Written 8 July 2023
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Hello Alida B.
I am sorry that you feel this way. Our tours are designed and hand picked by a sommelier who visits the wineries that we choose to bring guests to. We feel that it is important for our drivers to stay connected and have good relationships with the wineries and their staff. The $10 tasting fees you are referring to is a very low cost as most wineries are more costly. The price you pay does not just reflect on the tasting fees. There are many more costs other than that. Lastly we provide you, your guests, and other patrons a safe transportation to and from all the wineries and lodging. That should be priceless!
Written 10 July 2023
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Kelly
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Sept 2021 • Friends
We loved our wine tour, especially our bus driver Kristi!!!! She was absolutely wonderful! She made sure that at each winery we were settled and taken care of by the employees. She brought our wine to the bus so we could continue enjoying our time. at the one winery we had lunch and it was supposed to come with a glass of wine and we did not receive it. Kristi came over to check on us and she noticed we did not have our wine and went right to an employee and took care of it. She was the best driver/tour guide you could get!! She even took our pictures for us at the wineries. The tastings at the wineries were great, we did not have one complaint. We also received discounts on bottles of wine to buy! This was an amazing experience and highly recommended. Thanks Kristi for being an awesome driver for us!! You made our experience the best!
Written 27 September 2021
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John W
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Jul 2021 • Couples
Most of the tour was great, including the driver, Gary. However, I would not recommend Ventosa Winery. Their service was horrible and the process for ordering is very confusing. Additionally, the young man who greets people as you walk was unhelpful and seemed irritated when we asked him questions. A couple in our group waited 30 minutes after they had their salad and finally had to get up and ask about where their food was. They weren’t even served water.
Written 6 July 2021
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James C
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Oct 2023 • Family
We went on a wine tour today with Ron Smith as our host. He truly was outstanding as he met all of our needs with his attention to detail in all aspects of our trip. He was a gentleman who drove us to four wineries and kept us on pace to enjoy each one. I highly recommend Ron to any group wishing to have fun at the Finger Lakes.
Carol & Jim
Carol & Jim
Written 15 October 2023
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Hello! Thank you so much for the review. I am so glad you had a great time. If we can ever be of assistance to you in the future please don't hesitate to reach out. We have Wine and Beer Tours in the Finger Lakes and in the City of Rochester. Ron or any of our other wonderful drivers would be happy to take you out again! Cheers!
Written 23 October 2023
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lindapgmail
Sea Girt, NJ3 contributions
After doing research on Trip Advisor I chose Crush wine and brewery tours. Their schedule and time frames were perfect for the day I needed to book. The owner Russell could not have been nicer in answering my questions and I ask a lot of questions!
My friend and I were very impressed with the Crush Van which was spotless and comfortable. Our tour guide Ron was such a gentleman and knowledgeable about the area and the history behind many facets of the tour. He introduced us to the couple that joined us and even provided conversation starters and we ended up exchanging contact information at the end of the tour to stay in touch. Ron escorted us in to each winery and introduced us to our guides. He made sure anything we needed was addressed. He paid close attention to our wine preferences and shared with the guide to assure we tasted what we wanted. I know it sounds like a dream and that is because it was. Can not wait to return and visit the other side of Seneca Lake with Crush! Oh and lunch provided on our tour was absolutely delicious. Photo ops were everywhere and Ron picked out the best views and shots. Wonderful experience!! Linda - New Jersey
My friend and I were very impressed with the Crush Van which was spotless and comfortable. Our tour guide Ron was such a gentleman and knowledgeable about the area and the history behind many facets of the tour. He introduced us to the couple that joined us and even provided conversation starters and we ended up exchanging contact information at the end of the tour to stay in touch. Ron escorted us in to each winery and introduced us to our guides. He made sure anything we needed was addressed. He paid close attention to our wine preferences and shared with the guide to assure we tasted what we wanted. I know it sounds like a dream and that is because it was. Can not wait to return and visit the other side of Seneca Lake with Crush! Oh and lunch provided on our tour was absolutely delicious. Photo ops were everywhere and Ron picked out the best views and shots. Wonderful experience!! Linda - New Jersey
Written 28 August 2022
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Does the price of this experience include the price of flight tasting at each vineyard stop?
Written 27 September 2023
We wii be staying at Vinifera Inn. Do you pick up at this location or where is the nearest location for pick up?
Written 1 August 2022
Hello, can you pick up and drop off at the Belhurst Castle / Vinifera hotel if we book a full day tour on Monday Oct 25 for two people? Suzanne
Written 21 October 2021
Would you be able to pick up/drop off at different location? In Ithaca or closer to Ithaca? Thank you!
Written 11 June 2021
Just checking that the tour includes the tasting fees and arrangements for the wineries.
Written 9 June 2021
1 out of the 4 on tour does not drink. Is there a discount?
Written 9 June 2021
Are COVID-19 vaccinations (and proof of administration) required for this tour or any of the wineries involved?
Written 26 April 2021
No we just had to fill out a tiny piece of paperwork given to us the the tour guide with the same few questions that you get asked everywhere
Written 3 May 2021
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