New York Wine Trails

Travel New York Wine Trails

There are 12 wine trails in New York for you to travel along and find great New York wineries. Each trail is distinctly marked by trail signs to make your journey easy and enjoyable. These wine trails will give you clear directions to winery locations, making it possible for you to stop at several wineries in a short time. They are well organized routes designated by the New York Tourism and Transportation departments in collaboration with local NY wineries which offer tours to the general public. Some New York wine trails exist soley as a collaborative effort amongst local wineries. Whichever trail you follow, you're sure to find an excellent variety of New York wines to taste. Even if you choose not to stop at any of the area wineries, these trails are great ways to see the majestic landscape of New York wine country. Let the wine trails guide you down highways and country roads and into quiet and lush vineyards and countryside. As you pass by cities like Binghamton, New York City, Buffalo and Watertown, there may even be some great New York wine bars designated along the way for you to stop into and enjoy a quick lunch or dinner with a smooth glass of red or white wine. And for those of you considering a New York winery wedding, wine trails are an excellent starting point. Drive the trails until you find the winery that seems like the perfect spot, with just the right views. Then stop into the winery and ask some questions and begin making your plans! So what are you waiting for? Hit the open roads, or wine trails, and explore New York's wine country! Here are the wine trails we've found in New York.

Cayuga Lake Wine Trail

This is the oldest Wine Trail in the US with 16 wineries to visit and a variety of seasonal events to enjoy.

Seneca Lake Wine Trail

This trail is the largest and busiest wine trail in New York State with a stops at more than 35 wineries, one distillery, two breweries and a meadery.

Keuka Wine Trail

Visit 8 wineries and vineyards in the Fingerlakes region of New York State.

The Shawangunk Wine Trail

Just 85 miles north of New York City this is the perfect trail for tourists heading to the Big Apple. It runs between the Shawangunk Mountains and the Hudson River. Visit 11 wineries (ten are family owned) as well as special attractions, lodgings, B&B's and restaurants.

The Canandaigua Wine Trail

Located along the western edge of the Finger Lakes region and stopping at 7 wineries and vineyards as well as delightful B&Bs, restaurants, and retail shops.

The Niagara Wine Trail

Located near the natural wonder of Niagara Falls, this trail visits 13 wineries and vineyards in Northwestern New York State

The Chautauqua-Lake Erie Wine Trail

This 40 mile trail visits 21 wineries and vineyards along Lake Erie in Southwestern New York and Northwestern Pennsylvania.

The Western New York Wine Trail

A shorter trail within Chautauqua-Lake Erie Wine Trail visiting the 8 wineries and vineyards along Lake Erie in Southwestern New York.

The Dutchess Wine Trail

Located 90 miles north of NYC in the heart of the Hudson River Valley, this short but stunning trail stops at just 2 wineries, making it a great day trip from the Big Apple.

The North Fork Wine Trail

Visits more than 20 exceptional wineries in Long Island Wine Country.

The Hamptons Wine Trail

Another trail within Long Island Wine Country Visits more than 20 exceptional wineries in Long Island Wine Country. Near the towns of Water Mill and Bridgehampton.

The Thousand Islands - Seaway Wine Trail

This is New York's newest wine trail created in 2007 and encompassing all of Jefferson County, this exciting new trail visits three wineries, one grape nursery, and nineteen vineyards.

For more information about the New York Wine Trails of NY wine regions contact the New York State Division of Tourism at P.O. Box 2603, Albany, NY 12220-0603 Telephone: 518-474-4116 or 1-800-CALL-NYS.