FINGER LAKES: Now more than 60 wineries - 4 wine trails - Having its beginnings here in Livingston County long before the Civil War, the Finger Lakes wine industry has undergone a revolution since the mid-1970s. Exceptional scenery and an exceptional diversity of wines, including some that are wold-class, await visitors.

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WINERY TREASURES IN LIVINGSTON COUNTY are not limited to a bygone era:

1. Eagle Crest Vineyards - Dates back to 1873 (then it was O Neh Da) and emphasizes altar wines widely distributed to clergy in the Eastern U.S. Tasting & sales of table wines from American & inter-specific hybrids are offered weekdays, during regular business hours. 7107 Vineyard Road, Conesus, NY 14436. 585-346-2321 www.eaglecrestvineyards.com

2. Deer Run Winery - Route 256, 1/2 mile south of Route 20A overlooking Conesus Lake - www.deerrunwinery.com

NEARBY WINE TRAILS, TO OUR EAST:

3. Canandaigua Wine Trail - A collection of wineries near the western edge of the Finger Lakes Wine Region, extending from Fairport in the north to Naples in the south. Call 1-877-FUN-IN-NY for brochure with map - www.canandaiguawinetrailonline.com

4. Keuka Lake Wine Trail - A group of 8 wineries surrounding this exceptionally scenic, Y-shaped lake rich in wine history & fine wines. The charming village of Hammondsport is at its south end; Penn Yan is at its northernmost point. Readily accessible via the Italy Turnpike from just south of Naples. From the Canandaigua area take Rt. 247 & 364 to Penn Yan. From the south, leave the Southern Tier Expressway at Bath & take Rt. 54 to Hammondsport. Call 1-800-440-4898 for brochure with map - www.keukawinetrail.com

5. Seneca Lake Wine Trail - Over 20 wineries. Geneva, at the north end of Seneca Lake is about 50 minutes from Geneseo via Rts. 5&20. Watkins Glen in the south is roughly 90 minutes from Geneseo via I-390, I-86 & NY 414. Call 1-877-536-9996 for brochure with map - www.senecalakewine.com

6. Cayuga Wine Trail - More than a dozen wineries, reached via NY 414 from Rts. 5&20 (or exit 41 of the NYS Thruway). The first Cayuga wineries one will encounter traveling from the Geneseo area will be about a 90-minute drive. Call 1-800-684-5217 for brochure with map - www.cayugawinetrail.com

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7. Niagara Falls Area - Day trips from Livingston County to the Niagara Falls area can conveniently include a few excellent wineries by proceeding a short distance along scenic Niagara Parkway to the picturesque village of Niagara-On-The-Lake. 1-905-684-8070 - www.winerack.com - www.shawfest.sympatico.ca

8. Chautauqua Region - Traveling to or from western Pennsylvania, Ohio & beyond, one can sample wines of the Chautauqua region.

9. Finger Lakes Wine Festival at Watkins Glen International racetrack provides tastings and sales from over 60 area wineies with music and fun for all ages. ... Description: Held annually, this summer event celebrates the wines of the state's Finger Lakes region. www.flwinefest.com

Statewide Wine Industry Information
www.newyorkwines.com - 1-315-536-7442