Cayuga Lake Wine Tour

Crush on Cayuga Wine Tour

Our Cayuga Lake wine tours offer curated winery experiences and guided wine tastings along one of the Finger Lakes’ most diverse and innovative wine trails. Crush Beer & Wine Tours specializes in private and group winery tours on Cayuga Lake, featuring professionally chauffeured transportation and custom itineraries designed to highlight the region’s distinctive wineries and scenic lakeside vineyards.

One of our signature Cayuga Lake wine tour experiences is the Crush on Cayuga Wine Tour, detailed below.

Wine Tasting Experiences on Cayuga Lake

Cayuga Lake is the longest of the Finger Lakes and is known for its innovative wineries, diverse wine styles, and experimental approaches to winemaking. The lake’s length and elevation changes create a wide range of growing conditions, resulting in a broad spectrum of wine expressions.

The Cayuga Lake Wine Trail is especially recognized for its balance of traditional Finger Lakes wines and modern interpretations, including dry Rieslings, bold reds, and unique blends. Many wineries here emphasize sustainability, creativity, and small-batch production.

Wine tours on Cayuga Lake are ideal for guests who enjoy variety and discovery. Touring this lake offers a dynamic tasting experience, combining well-established wineries with emerging producers and spectacular lake views throughout the journey.

Our Signature Daily Wine Tours of Cayuga Lake are designed for parties of 6 or more people.

Choose a tour below for details:

Longest Lake & Libation

Longest Lake, Libation plus Lunch

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Longest Lake & Libation

We will begin with breathtaking views of the Lake and Vineyards, and visits to four of the five wineries surrounding Cayuga Lake. We will choose, based on availability, which wineries we visit. We will take your recommendations of which wineries to visit, but cannot guarantee them. Door-to-door service from the Area accommodation. Departure from the Finger Lakes Casino and Racetrack is at 9:00 a.m.

Thirsty Owl Winery

Arrive at Robert and Mary Plane’s 150-acre award-winning vineyard and winery for educational tours & tastings.

Knapp Winery

Located close to Seneca Falls, Knapp Winery has been a popular winery since its inception. The Knapp’s had planted some of the first vinifera grapes along the shores of Cayuga Lake. Knapp was the first winery in the Finger Lakes Appellation to plant and vinify Cabernet Franc.

Swedish Hill Vineyard & Winery

Taste the true legacy of wine on Cayuga Lake, after 27 years in business, creating top-shelf whites and reds. No visit would be complete without a visit to Doobie the Donkey!

Hosmer Winery

Arrive to taste the sleek portfolio of winemaker Aaron Roisen! Deemed the “Lake Friendly Farmer,” he’s creating world-class wines of great value.

Lakeshore Winery

Lakeshore Winery is owned and operated by John and Annie Bachman, who purchased the property in June of 1994 from the winery’s founders, Bill and Doris Brown. The winery first opened to the public in 1982, making it one of the oldest on Cayuga Lake..

BOOKING POLICY

Pick-ups & drop-offs are available from a central pickup point, hotels, and B&Bs in the surrounding area.
Advance booking is required for daily tours. Last-minute inquiries are welcome.
As the afternoon turns into evening, your tour will end back at the Finger Lakes Casino and Racetrack at 5:30 p.m.
The Longest Lake & Libation tour includes a knowledgeable Crush Wine Country Host on the Canandaigua Wine Trail, transportation to four wineries listed above, all Planning and scheduling, and all winery tastings.
Group size 6-12 people.
Sunday – Friday price per person is $209.00 + tax.
Saturday price is an additional $10 + tax per person.
Credit card payment is required atthe time of booking.
Tours are 100% non-refundable. You can reschedule your tour date asap to confirm your new date is available, OR, you can receive a Gift Certificate/Credit worth the amount that you have already paid towards any Crush Beer & Wine Tour. This credit will expire a year from the date of your original tour, and re-scheduling fees will be waived. Due to our advanced scheduling for our drivers and vehicle assignments, if your tour is cancelled, missed, or rescheduled within 3-14 days of your original tour date, a rescheduling fee of $50 will be applied. If your tour is cancelled, missed, or rescheduled 2 days of your original tour date, a rescheduling fee of $75 will be applied. If a tour is cancelled the day before or the day of, a rescheduling fee of $50/person, up to $100/person depending on group size, may be applied to cover pre-paid tasting fees, lunches, and the driver’s wage. Please call us at 855-TO-CRUSH to reschedule.
On occasion, Crush reserves the right to change winery venues due to availability.

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Longest Lake, Libation, and Lunch

Would you like to add a stop for lunch on our full day tour Longest Lake and Libation?, Just book our Longest Lake and Libation plus lunch Tour.

Our Longest Lake and Libation plus Lunch tour is now the same great full-day tour, PLUS a visit to Knapp Restaurant & Winery on Cayuga Lake, AND a delightful lunch will be served at the Restaurant. The lunch served comes with a glass of Wine. This FULL DAY TOUR includes a knowledgeable Crush Host on the Cayuga Wine Trail, transportation to four out of the five Wineries listed above (or alternative Wineries depending on availability), all Winery tastings, all Planning and Scheduling, and Lunch with a glass of wine.

Knapp Winery

Revel in the culinary creations of John McNabb, paired with the diverse portfolio of winery owners Cole and Karen Wilson. Recognizing the importance of wine with food, Knapp opened the Vineyard Restaurant in 1992, becoming the first winery restaurant on Cayuga Lake.

We will depart the Finger Lakes Gaming and Racetrack at 9:00 am and return at 5:00 pm.
Longest Lake and Libation plus Lunch tour includes a knowledgeable Crush Wine Country Host on the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail, transportation to four or five of the wineries listed above, all Planning and scheduling, all winery tastings, and lunch with a glass of wine.
Group size 6-12 people.
Sunday – Friday price per person is $264.00 + tax.
Saturday price is an additional $10 + tax per person.
Credit card payment is required at the time of booking.
Tours are 100% non-refundable. You can reschedule your tour date asap to confirm your new date is available, OR, you can receive a Gift Certificate/Credit worth the amount that you have already paid towards any Crush Beer & Wine Tour. This credit will expire a year from the date of your original tour, and re-scheduling fees will be waived. Due to our advanced scheduling for our drivers and vehicle assignments, if your tour is cancelled, missed, or rescheduled within 3-14 days of your original tour date, a rescheduling fee of $50 will be applied. If your tour is cancelled, missed, or rescheduled 2 days of your original tour date, a rescheduling fee of $75 will be applied. If a tour is cancelled the day before or the day of, a rescheduling fee of $50/person, up to $100/person depending on group size, may be applied to cover pre-paid tasting fees, lunches, and the driver’s wage. Please call us at 855-TO-CRUSH to reschedule.
On rare occasions, Crush reserves the right to change venues due to availability.

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