Forge Cellars

Forge Cellars is a wine tasting room located in Burdett, New York, a quiet hamlet perched above Seneca Lake on the western side of the Finger Lakes. It carries a 4.4-star rating from 30 reviewers, reflecting a more intimate, focused experience than the larger destination wineries in the region. Burdett's hillside geography provides excellent drainage and sun exposure, conditions that serious winemakers seek out. Visitors often combine a stop here with other acclaimed producers along Seneca Lake's wine trail.

Forge Cellars operates primarily as a tasting room, offering structured wine flights that highlight their small-production, terroir-driven wines. Tastings are typically guided, meaning a knowledgeable staff member walks you through each pour and explains the winemaking decisions behind it. The experience tends to be more educational than casual, making it a strong choice for wine enthusiasts who want substance alongside the scenery. Bottle purchases and limited wine club access are also available for guests who want to take the experience home.

Forge Cellars serves guests visiting Burdett and the broader Seneca Lake wine trail, which stretches from Watkins Glen in the south to Geneva in the north. Wine tourists from Ithaca, Corning, and the Elmira area frequently make the drive up to the Schuyler County hillsides. The tasting room is also well-positioned for visitors staying in Watkins Glen or at lodges along the lake.