Comments on: Finger Lakes Winery Tours

By: Alex M

Alex M — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:35:45 +0000

Which lake were you on? We camp near Seneca Lake and have done the winery tours. If you are on Seneca, there is an Un-Cork New York promo. One winery we like sells a glass along with each tasting. That’s how we stock our trailer with wine glasses!

We also don’t stock up on produce before we head out. There are lots of great farm stands in all of the lake regions. I also use Google Earth to help spec out day trips.

By: 9to5to9

9to5to9 — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:10:20 +0000

I’ve been to many wine tastings, but all on the West Coast, and I can tell you you wouldn’t even get to sniff the cork for $1 to $3. Even at the $5 and up – usually UP – they charge here, though, it’s worth it because you can figure out what you like before you buy.

I don’t have any particular frugal tips – we usually buy at the winery, too, because it’s easier to get it on the spot than to try to chase all over town when you get home and hope you can find it. Many times out here, it’s actually cheaper at the winery, especially if it’s a small winery or you run into a sale. I bought most of my wedding champagne using that system.

By: Terry Y

Terry Y — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:45:59 +0000

You were in my neighborhood as well! I enjoy the Red Cat but had never heard the chant.
My favorite winery is Glenora, but will definitely check out Hazlitt after seeing your whirl.

By: Jenn @ Frugal Upstate

Jenn @ Frugal Upstate — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:40:28 +0000

Actually we went to Swedish Hill on Sunday. We did two days of wine tours, I just didn’t do a whrrl story the second day. . .

By: Stacy

Stacy — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:31:06 +0000

In our neck of the woods also – we were camping over the weekend at the Finger Lakes National Forest (tent camping) and drive by Hazlett on the way there Sat afternoon and on way back on Monday too. Haven’t looked at your whirl but love to read about things locally here. Sampson’s a nice park! You should check out the FLNF though if you like roughing it a bit more, and like being out in the middle of the woods and solitude… and even closer to a lot of the wineries. Wine’s not our gig but we certainly saw all the “winos” out in force as we were trying to get to camping lol…

By: Rita

Rita — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:06:35 +0000

Wow! You were right in my neck of the woods! Hazlett is a fun winery…we usually save it for last. If you come again, you should check out Swedish Hill Winery. It is on Cayuga Lake but not far from Sampson. They have really good wine. You took some great pictures. Autumn is beautiful in the Finger Lakes!