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Finger Lakes AVA: 220 Wineries, Counties and Grapes

The Finger Lakes AVA is a federally designated American Viticultural Area in New York, established under 27 CFR 9.34. It covers Cayuga, Courtland, Livingston, Monroe counties and contains 220 licensed wine producers and contains 2 nested AVAs.

Where These Wineries Are

Finger Lakes AVA: 220 Wineries, Counties and Grapes

Details are collected from public records and the producer's own website and may be outdated. theUSAwineguide.com is not responsible for outdated or inaccurate information; confirm hours and availability with the winery before visiting.

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Tasting rooms change their hours constantly and many small producers are appointment only. Confirm directly with the winery before you travel.

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Where the Finger Lakes AVA Is

Cayuga

Courtland

Livingston

Monroe

Onondaga

Ontario

Schuyler

Seneca

Grapes Grown in Finger Lakes

Riesling

Cabernet Franc

Cabernet Sauvignon

Pinot Noir

Cayuga White

Chardonnay

Gewürztraminer

Merlot

AVAs Inside Finger Lakes

Cayuga Lake

Seneca Lake

Legal Definition

Codified at 27 CFR 9.34.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many wineries are in the Finger Lakes AVA?

220 licensed producers are located in the Finger Lakes AVA.

Where is the Finger Lakes AVA?

It lies in New York, covering Cayuga, Courtland, Livingston, Monroe, Onondaga counties.

What does the Finger Lakes AVA designation mean?

A wine labelled Finger Lakes must contain at least 85 percent grapes grown inside the AVA boundary, which is defined in 27 CFR 9.34.

Is Finger Lakes part of a larger AVA?

No, Finger Lakes is not nested inside another AVA.

Children

Cayuga Lake AVA · Seneca Lake AVA

States

New York Wineries

Grapes

Riesling Wineries · Cabernet Franc Wineries · Cabernet Sauvignon Wineries · Pinot Noir Wineries · Cayuga White Wineries · Chardonnay Wineries · Gewürztraminer Wineries · Merlot Wineries

Details are collected from public records and the producer's own website and may be outdated. theUSAwineguide.com is not responsible for outdated or inaccurate information; confirm hours and availability with the winery before visiting.
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