Category Archives: Winery News

Seneca Lake Wine Trail offers Sip Into Spring Tasting Pass

Enjoy one standard tasting at 19 Seneca Lake Wineries for just $50.00! Valid May 10-21, 2026. This is a flexible, all-digital pass offers tastings at a significant reduction. Most flights of wine are now $10,00 to $15.00 per person. Just sample at 4-5 wineries and you have made back your investment.

Contact the Seneca Lake Wine Trail to order your passes! Grapevine Country Tours will make your traveling between wineries safe and enjoyable. 315 585 9599

www,senecalakewine.com

Live music is always a hit, especially at the end of a wine tour. There is nothing like hanging out after a fun day and listening to local talent! Under our ‘Calendar’ tab, see different entertainment options among Seneca, Cayuga and Keuka Lakes. Events listed include wine trail events, special winery events like pottery classes and dinners as well as music. *Calendar is subject to change so it’s best to check the venues website before heading out. * Cheers!!

Deck the Halls 2026 tickets are officially on sale!

A few tips:

Book your transportation with us at Grapevine Country Tours!

• These tickets sell out. Get yours early to avoid disappointment!
• If you are traveling in a group, please remember our maximum is 6 people (which includes all ticketholders in the group). We also recommend purchasing tickets on one order so that you can begin at the same starting winery.
• Our events are not canceled and tickets are not refundable. We strongly encourage you to purchase ticket insurance.

Deck the Hall is not a pet-friendly event and we do not recommend bringing children.

Here at Grapevine Country Tours, YOU are our priority. Private tours for just your group and our driver are what we offer, no group tours. The experience that you have with us is catered to what you like and what you want, not where we want to take you. Every tour is different, based on your preferences of beverages and atmosphere. Whether you choose Seneca, Keuka or Cayuga Lake, our drivers will make sure you have the best day ever!

Speaking of drivers, did you know you may choose your own driver? On our website under ‘The Experience’ and then ‘Our Drivers’, we have a little blurb about all of our drivers so that you and your group can choose who is best suited for you. All of our drivers are also guides on the area for any questions you may have as far as the history of this beautiful region.

We look forward to touring with you!

Sometimes, it is important to save some money and still have a great time.  We understand that, so we offer you an alternative to traveling in one of our vehicles.  We can put one of our drivers in your car to take your group.  Rates begin at $45.00 per hour with a minimum of 4 hours.  Rate is determined by the distance we need to travel from our base to your pickup location.  Give us a call to find out more.

We are fully insured to drive your car.  We wouldn’t have it any other way!

Remember, we pick up strangers and return friends.

Check out this article on the Finger Lakes by Forbes blogger, Michele Robson, who recently toured with us.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/michelerobson/2023/06/30/move-over-napa-its-all-about-finger-lakes-wine-vacations/

Students and Travelers,

We are now offering weekday airport runs from Geneva to Rochester or Syracuse.  Give us a call to reserve your space in our clean, comfortable and reliable vehicles.

I started this business with an interest in wine and a bit of desperation after the tragedy of September 11 when the travel industry tanked.  It wasn’t easy to start from scratch, and there were times that people tried to discourage me from taking the risk, but I forged on.  There were difficult years for sure, but the industry welcomed me and I found friends at the wineries and in the tourism community.  It wasn’t until 2017 that someone encouraged me to apply as a woman owned business.  I already considered myself one!

The paperwork was immense, but I finally succeeded!  Now I am proud to say that my daughter-in-law, Nicole, has begun to work with me in this fantastic business.  Together we are a strong force!  We have a lot of fun in all that we do.  And I am thankful for all of the support that we get from our wine tour friends.

Bonnie Osborne