Keuka Spring Vineyards

Finger Lakes


Just south of Penn Yan, this is a local favorite in a pastoral setting. Keuka Spring has won many awards for its oaky cabernet franc.


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1. Rooster Hill Vineyards

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Offers tours and tastings with a deck area overlooking the northeast end of Keuka Lake. Its riesling, cabernet sauvignon and cabernet franc have won…

2. Barrington Cellars

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3. Hunt Country Vineyards

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4. Stever Hill Vineyards

6.08 MILES

Stever Hill has its tasting room in a restored old barn. Chocolate and cheese pairings ($10) can also be had alongside the wines.

5. Hermann J Wiemer Vineyard

8.08 MILES

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6. Red Tail Ridge Winery

8.21 MILES

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7. Dr Konstantin Frank

12.15 MILES

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8. Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards

12.59 MILES

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