New York Wine Trails Trip

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.