New York’s lush and fertile landscape provides the perfect growing conditions for grapes, making some regions idyllic for wineries to flourish. New York has the third largest grape production in the country, right behind California and Washington. Because of this, it’s no wonder that visitors flock to New York’s wine regions to partake in fun wine trail tours and tastings.

2. New York’s lush and fertile landscape provides the
perfect growing conditions for grapes, making
some regions idyllic for wineries to flourish. New
York has the third largest grape production in the
country, right behind California and Washington.
Because of this, it’s no wonder that visitors flock to
New York’s wine regions to partake in fun wine
trail tours and tastings.

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Wines made in New York include Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot
Noir, Chardonnay, Seyval Blanc, Riesling, sparkling wines
and a variety of hybrid wines. Different growing regions
feature different types of grapes, with certain regions
specializing in particular types of wine. Among the most
notable growing regions include the Hudson Valley, Finger
Lakes region, Long Island region, and Lake Erie region. Other
regions have some smaller growing and production facilities,
such as Lake Placid and Alexandria Bay.
Wine lovers who want to experience the best of New York
wine can take wine trail tours as a part of a vacation to a
growing region, or tailor a trip specifically to hitting a few of
the top wineries in the state. No matter what type of wine you
enjoy, New York is sure to have a variety that will delight
your palette.

10. Finger Lakes Wine Country is one of the top
destinations for New York wine trails trips. With
so many wineries packed in close proximity, it’s
easy to experience a variety of different wines and
winery experiences over the course of a day or
two. The Finger Lakes region is also home to a
number of small towns and scenic nature areas
that compliment any wine trails trip. There are five
main wine trails in the Finger Lakes region, the
Cayuga Lake wine trail, Canandaigua Lake wine
trail, Seneca Lake wine trail, Cayuga Lake wine
trail and Keuka Lake wine trail. Pick any of these
to tour and you’re sure to be delighted with the
tastes of the trail.

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12. With over 25 wineries in the region, the Hudson
Valley Wine Country consistently ranks highly
among wine lovers looking to experience great
New York wines. The Hudson Valley is also in
close proximity to New York City, making it a
great day trip for those looking to escape the
business of city life. Wine trails like the Dutchess
Wine Trail and Shawangunk Wine Trail give a
fine sampling of the most popular New York
wines, along with other fun activities like
horseback riding, hiking and boating. A visit to
the beautiful Hudson Valley is sure to be an
experience you remember for a lifetime.

14. Although Long Island is a small part of New York, their
wine country competes with larger regions without a
problem. Long Island is home to over 30 quality wineries
that make up some great wine trails. Wine trail tours
make a great day trip from the Hamptons, Sag Harbor
and any other Long Island destination. The North Fork
Wine Trail and The Hamptons Wine Trail give an
excellent introduction to Long Island wine.

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On the opposite side of the state, the Lake Erie
Wine Country is a refreshingly beautiful region of
New York, featuring 23 wineries that grow and
produce a diverse variety of grapes. Because the
region is so compact, the area is organized into
one central Chautauqua-Lake Erie Wine Trail. The
wineries on this trail are mostly boutique wineries
where visitors will feel right at home in the
vineyards and tasting rooms. Lime and bus tours
are available to take visitors on any one of the
wine tours mentioned above. Long Island
vacation rentals and Finger Lakes cabin rentals
make great options for accommodations while
exploring New York’s wine countries.