Six Mile Creek Vineyard

Six Mile Creek Vineyard sits just outside Ithaca, New York, a college town surrounded by gorges, waterfalls, and one of the most intellectually vibrant communities in the state. Rated 4.3 across 122 reviews, it draws a mix of Cornell and Ithaca College visitors, local wine enthusiasts, and tourists exploring the southern Finger Lakes. What makes this spot genuinely unique is its dual identity as both a winery and a distillery, giving it a range of offerings you won't find at most spots on the regional wine trail. The setting along Six Mile Creek is quietly beautiful.

As both a winery and a distillery, Six Mile Creek gives visitors the rare option to taste both wines and spirits during a single visit. The wine side typically features estate-grown Finger Lakes varieties, while the distillery produces small-batch spirits crafted with the same care as the vineyard program. Tasting flights for both categories are usually available, and staff can walk you through the differences in production between the two. It's a genuinely educational experience for anyone curious about fermentation and distillation, not just wine alone.

Six Mile Creek primarily serves Ithaca residents and the large visitor population that flows through the city year-round. It's easily reachable from Cortland, Elmira, and the surrounding Cayuga Lake area. Visitors driving the Finger Lakes wine trail from the north or west will find Ithaca a natural end point with this vineyard as a memorable final stop.