Glenora is more than a tasting room: it combines a large winery, restaurant and inn on the western shore of Seneca Lake. That makes it especially convenient for travelers who want to eat or stay directly in wine country. Views over the lake and vineyards are a meaningful part of the visit.
The tasting program covers a broad range of Finger Lakes styles, from Riesling and sparkling wine to reds and sweeter wines. Guided cellar tours add production context and typically conclude with a tasting, making them a good choice for first-time visitors who want to see how a larger regional winery operates. Because Glenora has been a major Seneca Lake destination for decades, the visit also provides a sense of the region's tourism history.
The onsite Inn and Veraisons Restaurant are the biggest differentiators. Guests can turn what would otherwise be a one-hour tasting into lunch, dinner or an overnight wine-country stay without driving to another town.
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Glenora Wine Cellars details
- Address
- 5435 NY-14, Dundee, NY 14837
- Phone
- 800-243-5513
- Reservations required
- Reservations recommended for structured cellar tours and larger groups; regular tasting-room visits can be more flexible.
- Tasting price
- $20
- Typical visit time
- About 45–60 min for tasting; cellar tour about 60 min
- Wine focus
- Riesling, sparkling wine and a broad Finger Lakes portfolio including reds, whites and sweet styles
- Discount available
- No tasting-pass discount listed
- Picnic
- No general outside picnic policy is central to the property.
- Food
- Yes — Veraisons Restaurant at the Inn provides full dining; food options make Glenora a destination stop.
- Group tasting
- Yes — groups and tours can be accommodated with advance arrangements.
- Distance from Watkins Glen
- 10 miles
- Distance from Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)
- 78 miles
Common questions about visiting Glenora Wine Cellars
Do I need a reservation at Glenora Wine Cellars?
Glenora Wine Cellars is listed as reservations recommended. Walk-ins may be possible when space permits, but a reserved time is the safer plan if you are visiting more than one winery the same day. Listing note: Reservations recommended for structured cellar tours and larger groups; regular tasting-room visits can be more flexible. Confirm before you go; policies change by day and experience.
How much does a tasting at Glenora Wine Cellars cost?
Tasting fees at Glenora Wine Cellars are listed at $20. Published options include Guided cellar tour with tasting: about $20 per person and typically requires a reservation; tours are offered at scheduled times. Standard tasting-room pricing varies by current flight/menu. Restaurant and lodging are separate. Fees and formats change; confirm with the winery before you book.
How long should I plan to spend at Glenora Wine Cellars?
Plan About 45–60 min for tasting; cellar tour about 60 min at Glenora Wine Cellars, not counting drive time to the next stop.
What should I expect at Glenora Wine Cellars?
Glenora Wine Cellars is listed with a focus on Riesling, sparkling wine and a broad Finger Lakes portfolio including reds, whites and sweet styles. Food note: Yes — Veraisons Restaurant at the Inn provides full dining; food options make Glenora a destination stop. Picnic note: No general outside picnic policy is central to the property. Groups: Yes — groups and tours can be accommodated with advance arrangements. The overview at the top of this page covers tasting styles and who the stop is for.
What wineries should I visit before or after Glenora Wine Cellars?
Wineries often paired with Glenora Wine Cellars include Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard, Lakewood Vineyards, Fulkerson Winery, and Rock Stream Vineyards. Stay geographically tight rather than crossing Finger Lakes mid-day.
Where does Glenora Wine Cellars fit into a Finger Lakes tasting day?
Use Glenora as a west-Seneca anchor and consider lunch at Veraisons. It pairs naturally with Wiemer and Lakewood. If staying at the Inn, plan nearby west-side wineries to minimize driving after tastings.
Tasting options and prices
- Guided cellar tour with tasting: about $20 per person and typically requires a reservation
- tours are offered at scheduled times. Standard tasting-room pricing varies by current flight/menu. Restaurant and lodging are separate.
Tasting fees and formats change. Confirm current options with the winery before you book.
Discount available
No tasting-pass discount is listed for Glenora Wine Cellars right now. Recheck Finger Lakes tasting discounts or confirm current offers with the winery.
Other wineries near Glenora Wine Cellars
- Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard
- Lakewood Vineyards
- Fulkerson Winery
- Rock Stream Vineyards
Use the Finger Lakes winery map to compare drive miles and reservation windows.
Information last verified: September 2026. Visitor details (hours, tasting prices, reservations) are sourced from the official winery website. Confirm before you visit. How we maintain listings.