Sheldrake Point Winery

Sheldrake Point Winery is located in Ovid, New York, on the western shore of Cayuga Lake, with views that are hard to match anywhere on the wine trail. It holds a 4.2-star rating from 86 reviewers and offers more than just wine, with a food menu featuring salads and sandwiches that make it a real destination rather than a quick stop. Ovid sits in Seneca County, and the long stretch of Cayuga Lake shoreline here gives the vineyards excellent sun exposure and natural temperature regulation. It's the kind of place where a short visit tends to stretch into an afternoon.

The winery produces estate wines from Cayuga Lake-grown grapes, and tastings walk you through a range that typically includes Riesling, Gewurztraminer, and several red varieties. The food menu, which covers fresh salads and made-to-order sandwiches, turns the experience into a proper meal rather than just a tasting. Outdoor seating with lakefront views makes the food-and-wine pairing feel especially natural. Bottles are available for purchase at the tasting bar, and the on-site food gives you an immediate way to test how the wines perform at the table.

Sheldrake Point Winery is in Ovid, NY, along the western shore of Cayuga Lake. It's easily reached from Ithaca, Seneca Falls, and Watkins Glen, and it's a central stop on the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail for visitors coming from either end of the lake.