The Finger Lakes region has been named 2025 American Wine Region of the Year by “Wine Enthusiast,” as part of the magazine’s annual Wine Star Awards.

The honor recognizes two centuries of world-class winemaking, sustainable practices and collaborative community that have helped define the Finger Lakes as one of America’s most dynamic and
collaborative wine regions, where family-owned wineries and regional partners continue to shape the story of New York wine. (New York State, as a whole, previously received a Wine Star Award for Wine
Region of the Year from “Wine Enthusiast” in 2014.)

“The Finger Lakes stands at a remarkable moment, a region born of resilience, defined by collaboration and continuing to share its story with the world,” said Finger Lakes Wine Alliance executive director
Amy Navor. “Our multi-generational growers and emerging new wineries lift one another, shaping a community that thrives through change and crafts world-class cool-climate wines. This recognition
from Wine Enthusiast affirms that collective spirit, proof that when the Finger Lakes wine rises, New York rises together.”

The Finger Lakes, home to 11 glacial lakes and more than 140 wineries, is the largest and most established wine-producing region in New York State. Anchored by Canandaigua, Keuka, Seneca and Cayuga Lakes, the area is internationally recognized for its cool-climate native and hybrid varieties, as well as classic vinifera varieties. The region’s unique geography and microclimates have fostered a growing community of family-owned and operated wineries, many of which are pioneers in sustainable winegrowing. To date, 55 Finger Lakes vineyards are certified under the New York Sustainable Winegrowing Program.

Thursday, May 14
Arrive Rochester, NY
Transportation to Geneva, NY
Arrive 41 Lakefront Hotel, on Seneca Lake with lots of trails right outside the hotel + pier onto the water
Welcome Happy Hour at 41 Lakefront – let the experience begin
7pm – Wine pairing dinner at FLX Table
Free time after to check out Geneva

Friday, May 15
Breakfast provided on site
9:45am/10am – board limo transportation and wine country
Wineries – Anthony Road Wine & Hermann J Wiemer
Hands-on cooking class for lunch
Arrive back at 41 Lakefront Hotel 4pm/5pm
Free time
7pm – Wine pairing dinner at Nolan’s
Free time after to check out Geneva

Saturday, May 16
Breakfast provided on site
9:45am/10am – board limo transportation and wine country
3 wineries and lunch – Boundary Breaks & Lakewood Vineyards & Forge Cellars
Arrive back at 41 Lakefront Hotel 4pm/5pm
Free time
7pm – Wine pairing dinner at Kindred Fare
Free time after to check out Geneva

Sunday, May 17
Breakfast provided
Free time to check out Geneva one last time
Transportation back to Rochester airport at 12pm

All-inclusive price, except airfare: $2,497/person double occupancy | $500 single supplement

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