Seneca Lake South Wine Tastings Tour
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Seneca Lake South Wine Tastings Tour

By Crush Beer & Wine Tours
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Ages 21-99, max of 12 per group
Duration: 5–7 hours
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  • Vineyards, Views and Vinifera wine tour visits four wineries.
  • Vineyards, Views and Vinifera plus Lunch visits four wineries and includes a lunch.
  • Driver/guide
  • Lunch Included on Vineyards, Views and Vinifera plus Lunch tour only.
  • Hotel pick-up at select hotels if requested
  • Wine tastings and educational tour through a selection of wineries
  • Entry/Admission - Chateau Lafayette Reneau
  • Entry/Admission - Castel Grisch
  • Entry/Admission - Magnus Ridge Winery
  • Entry/Admission - Dundee
  • Entry/Admission - Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards
What's not included
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities


Start:
  • Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel, 16 N Franklin St, Watkins Glen, NY 14891, USA
    Park in the parking lot and look for the Crush Vehicle.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Service animals allowed
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 7045P9

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Most travellers can participate
    • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
    • Vineyards, Views and Vinifera wine tour includes four wineries
    • Minimum age is 21 years
    • Must have valid Photo ID
    • Vineyards, Views and Vinifera plus Lunch wine tour includes four wineries plus lunch.
    • Specific wineries subject to change
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travellers

    • All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 7045P9

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    • Crush Beer & Wine Tours
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      Joined in May 2013
    • V4963PLchrisl
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Three years of tours. Never disappointed.
      Ron was our driver and he was very prompt. We invited family with us and they loved their experience. Ron was accommodating and very friendly with us through the entirety of the tour. We will recommend Ron and Crush tours to all of our friends and family.
      Written 26 January 2025
    • cinnamonr35
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Anniversary Treat!
      It was a beautiful and wonderful trip for my anniversary! Our guide Darryl really pulled out all the stops to make our outing special. He was knowledgeable, friendly and made you feel like family. The wine tour itself was nice, plus the restaurant we stopped, which has some nice options for meals. There are numerous selections for different wine experiences. My partner is a dry wine drinker and I enjoy sweets, so we were able to pick out our preferences and still try each other! Additionally, some of our stops had little shops that had other items, like wine jelly, sauces and much more. It is pricey but I definitely recommend it.
      Written 19 January 2025
    • 698jurelc
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      learned a lot with great company
      Everyone we met on the trip was fantastic. Answered questions and talked to us about the wine and the background of the winerys and vineyards. Everyone was super friendly. Especially our driver who seemed to have just a good a time as we did. Thanks Darryl for taking us to all the places and giving us the opportunity to talk to the people
      Written 16 December 2024
    • JoyceQ88
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Loved every minute of our Tour!
      We all had an awesome experience on our wine tour. Jim was our tour guide. He was very friendly, very knowledgeable and accommodating. I would highly recommend this company if you’re looking for a top of the line experience!
      Written 20 November 2024
    • chefturko
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Perfect!
      Jim made the first trip my girlfriend and I took together very special, the perfect mix of keeping us entertained and letting us have our space for special moments. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience. We will be back for other tours and will definitely be requesting Jim!
      Written 9 November 2024
    • 231lorainem
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Relaxing Day Trip
      This was an overall wonderful experience. Each winery had a unique selection of wine and was very generous with the samples. Fortunately we were picked up and dropped off at our hotel! Our driver Gary was so much fun and a very knowledgeable guide. October is a great month for viewing colorful foliage. Glad we took the added lunch which was scheduled after the first winery.
      Written 29 October 2024
    • Compass167346
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Driver deserves a raise!
      First time on a wine tour & it was amazing! Darryl, our driver, made it a truly memorable experience! Would definitely do again!
      Written 28 October 2024
    • O7645VPsamanthat
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Amazing!
      Trip was amazing and Darryl was phenomenal! This is our second time with this tour and Darryl being our driver made the experience! He is so sweet and friendly and ensured we are taken care of ! Highly recommend!!!
      Written 28 October 2024
    • jerrysd76
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      The greatest experience
      Darryl Mull was a great host, very informative, patient, helpful. I would suggest Darryl Mull as a future tour guide. It was a very fun and exciting experience.
      Written 28 October 2024
    • R8556YUsergev
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fantastic experience, in the wineries and enroute!
      Darryl was an absolute professional, pleasure and a joy! Will definitely be reserving another tour with Darryl and Beer Crush and Wine Tours, soon!
      Written 27 October 2024
    • 721nevaehv
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great tour, even BETTER driver
      Darryl was an angel who really rounded out the already great experience. He handled everything for us and even gave me some cupcakes and Oreos for my birthday ❤️! He was always thoughtful and thinking of us, the wineries were all lovely and the wine was great, and the lunch was delicious!
      Written 27 October 2024
    • 89ironman
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Enjoyable Day in Upstate New York
      WE had a very enjoyable day with Gary our Driver. He was a wealth of information about the Wineries, the area history and the area's restaurants. I would highly recommend this tour.
      Written 14 October 2024
    • Z9566TPjordanc
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Best experience for the Finger Lakes
      This is the best way to do a Finger Lakes wine tour! No planning needed, just book and enjoy. Jim was truly the best and made the experience one to remember.
      Written 12 October 2024
    • 190edwino
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Wonderful experience !!!
      This was our first Tour ever. Also our first time ever to Finger Lakes in Canandaigua Lake. My wife and I really enjoyed the tour , and was very convenient. Picked up at Hotel n dropped off also. Deb was informative about the history n the drives. Glad we took the Tour. Thank you again.
      Written 10 October 2024
    • R9162SVdonnal
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      2.0 of 5 bubbles
      To Expensive
      It was an expensive taxi ride. An Uber would be cheaper. The driver was pleasant but only told us where we would be going. We were all expecting some history of the area and wineries and local interesting facts. Sorry, I don't believe it was worth the expense.
      Written 6 October 2024
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    5.0
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    Doreen M
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jun 2024 • Friends
    Darryl was our host/tour guide, he provided a well planned route, and kept us informed of the itinerary. He coordinated evey move with our tour planner/leader. Darryl, made the brides to be, Torrie's Bachelorette wine tasting tour; memorable, fun, enjoyable . Not an easy task with 11 people who had been wine tasting. We were on time for all 4 wineries . We would highly recommend Crush Beer & Wine tours, just don't forget to request Darryl , you won't be dissappointed.
    Written 22 June 2024
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
    Hello! Thank you for the review. I'm glad you and your friends had a great time on your Bachelorette party. Darryl's a pro at keeping everyone on schedule and very entertaining! Feel free to request him or any of our other wonderful drivers next next time you book our tours!
    Written 24 June 2024
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    Twin2tx
    Lubbock, TX36 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Patty did an excellent job as our tour guide for the day at the selected wineries with her knowledge about the area.

    She was able to make a few adjustments to our timetable to include a photo op at Hector Falls near Watkins Glen as well as an ice cream stop at one of the many nearby creameries.

    I would definitely use Crush again and Patty as our guide.
    Written 20 June 2024
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    Hello! Thank you for the review. I'm glad you had a great time with Patty. Feel free to request Patty next time you book one of our tours! Cheers!
    Written 24 June 2024
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    Amanda T
    19 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sept 2023 • Friends
    Our group of 8 couldn't have asked for a better day, all thanks to Darryl. Even when we encountered a hiccup with one winery being closed, our Darryl swiftly came to the rescue and took us to a different winery that turned out to be a hidden gem! It was probably even better than the original one we had planned to visit.

    His knowledge, professionalism, and adaptability truly impressed us. We enjoyed not only the fantastic beverages but also his engaging commentary throughout the day.

    I can't recommend Darryl enough. If you're looking for an unforgettable wine and beer tasting experience, look no further. Our group unanimously agrees – five stars! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
    Written 13 September 2023
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    Hello! Thank you so much for the review. I am so glad you had a great time. If we can ever be of assistance to you in the future please don't hesitate to reach out. We have Wine and Beer Tours in the Finger Lakes and in the City of Rochester. Darryl or any of our other wonderful drivers would be happy to take you out again! Cheers!
    Written 18 September 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    Maureen C
    1 contribution
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sept 2023 • Friends
    We did the Seneca South and West with Lunch tour with Gary as our guide. He was a great host….taking care of everything for us throughout the day. Our first and last wineries were our favorites…Wagner and Barnstormer. The tasting at both reminded us of when we first came to Seneca Lake over twenty years ago. The wine consultants were engaging and and the tasting was generous and enjoyable. The two other wineries were nice to visit, I actually picked grapes at one, but the tasting was rushed and so structured it felt like they were “pushing another bus group through” even though we were a party of 5.
    I would use Crush tours again. Thanks Gary!

    Written 20 September 2023
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    Hello! Thank you so much for the review. I am so glad you had a great time. If we can ever be of assistance to you in the future please don't hesitate to reach out. We have Wine and Beer Tours in the Finger Lakes and in the City of Rochester. Gary or any of our other wonderful drivers would be happy to take you out again! Cheers!
    Written 25 September 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    Sue M
    8 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    I’m giving 3 because of the price. We really felt it was too much. The $60 lunch per person was a sandwich and a side and one glass of not very good wine. We also didn’t get our lunch until our last stop. Our driver Deb was nice.
    Written 15 June 2024
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    Hello Sue, Thank you for your review. I'm so sorry you feel the tour did not meet your expectations. Our expenses have significantly increased over the past couple of years including labor, restaurant prices and winery fees. Not only are you paying for the lunch but you are also paying extra time for our driver, the ambiance of having lunch at a winery and also taxes, gratuities and any other credit card fees the restaurants are charging. We feel our tour prices are very competitive. Thank you for your honest thoughts!
    Written 17 June 2024
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    Mary A
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jul 2023 • Family
    Our tour guide Darryl was amazing! He had great rapport with the people at all the wineries which made the experience at each one more personal and enjoyable. The wineries we visited were great selections, some we may not have visited if not on a tour. We definitely recommend Crush Wine Tour for a stress free and relaxing way to visit wineries in the region!
    Written 5 July 2023
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    Hello! Thank you so much for the review. I am so glad you had a great time. If we can ever be of assistance to you in the future please don't hesitate to reach out. We have Wine and Beer Tours in the Finger Lakes and in the City of Rochester and Darryl or our other wonderful drivers would be happy to take you out again! Cheers!
    Written 7 July 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    Jason W
    6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jul 2022 • Couples
    My wife and I took the wine tour for our anniversary. It was our first trip to the Finger Lakes and we are glad that we took the wine tour. Our tour guide was Donna and she had a great personality and a lot of knowledge about the area and the wineries. We really enjoyed the time that we spent with her that day. She knew a lot of local knowledge and hidden spots in the area.

    We lucked out by going on a weekday because the wineries were not busy and we got a lot of personal attention at the tastings and the service was excellent. Went to Wagner, Fulkerson, Lakewood, and Barnstormer. Great views and great wine. Everyone was really friendly and did a good job of explaining the history of the area and how they make their wines.

    Highly recommend the cheese tray and salsa at Barnstormer.

    We really enjoyed the tour and would do it again when we come back to the area.
    Written 5 August 2022
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    Maria L
    5 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2024 • Couples
    Overall it was a great tour. The shuttle picked us up at our hotel lobby which was very convenient. We had to pick up two more guess but it was a hard place to find. It felt like we were lost.

    We visited four wineries. Our favorites were Lafayette and Hazlit. My husband likes dry but I like sweet. The last two wineries didn't have a good tasting for sweet. I guess it would have been nice for some contact before the tour to get an idea of what the customers preferred for wine. It would have been nice if the last two were wineries that had a better variety of sweet.

    Also, a lunch was included with our price. We visited four wineries and the lunch was provided at the last winery. It would have been nice if it was offered at the third winery as it was a late lunch. The lunch was an appetizer, an entree, and a free glass of wine. At first it was said that they wanted us to pick the wine before we had even tried what this winery offered. We then were able to wait until we were able to try the wines.

    The cafe did have a great selection of food. I am vegetarian and there were a couple of good choices. However, the description of an appetizer was not what we received. An appetizer is something you have before the meal like a salad. We had to order a side instead of an appetizer. I did order a salad however I had to pick a side as well because we were told that a salad wasn't an appetizer. That was a little disappointing. I was looking forward to a salad.

    Overall, it was a good tour. The driver did a great job pointing out landmarks, she got us to all our destinations in a timely matter, and returned us to our hotel in a good time. Since lunch was so late we didn't eat dinner that night as we were full from the lunch.
    Written 18 August 2024
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    Hello, Thanks for the review and for your comments. I'm sorry that you weren't 100% satisfied with your tour experience. We will take all of this into account and strive to do better. Cheers!
    Written 19 August 2024
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    Jim T
    Salem, NH422 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sept 2023 • Friends
    We took our second annual wine tour with Crush and ended up with Deb as our driver during this trip as well as last year. She was very engaging and made our experiences wonderful. Crush was very flexible and professional and got our group of 6 safely back at our hotel after visitng 4 wineries on Southern Seneca Lake. Crush and Deb appear to have a great relationship with the wineries as we were greeted at most places like family.
    Written 6 September 2023
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    Hello! Thank you so much for the review. I am so glad you had a great time. If we can ever be of assistance to you for your third tour, please don't hesitate to reach out. Deb or any of our other wonderful drivers would be happy to take you out again! Cheers!
    Written 11 September 2023
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    TR26
    Dayton, OH908 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jul 2021 • Couples
    My wife and I took the Crush tour of wineries in the north Seneca area around three years ago. As our travel plans were back east this year, we decided to book their tour of the south end of Seneca.

    By chance, we got the same driver as we had the first time. Gary recalled us, and he remains a capable and pleasant host.

    The four locations they scheduled for our tastings ranged from good to remarkable, and the lunch they scheduled was superb.

    We will likely be back if time permits to take a tour on one of the other finger lakes.
    Written 4 August 2024
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    Hello, Thank you for the review. I'm glad Gary was able to host you around the Finger Lakes again. Booking tours on a different end of a Finger Lake on your second trip is a wonderful idea! Try a different lake next time!
    Written 7 August 2024
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

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