Standing Stone

Standing Stone is a winery in Hector, New York, situated on the eastern slopes of Seneca Lake, one of the most storied stretches of wine country in the entire Finger Lakes region. With a 4.2-star rating from 80 reviewers, it's earned consistent praise from visitors who make the drive along Route 414. Hector is a popular stop for wine trail travelers heading north from Watkins Glen, and the area's hillside vineyards produce wines with a character that's hard to replicate elsewhere. The eastern shore gets excellent sun exposure, which comes through clearly in the wines.

Standing Stone's tasting room offers guided flights through its estate wines, which tend to showcase the variety that the Seneca Lake eastern shore produces so well, from dry Riesling to Cabernet Franc. Vineyard tours give guests a firsthand look at how steep hillside farming shapes the fruit before it ever reaches the winery. Wine club membership provides access to current and library releases, often with member-only events tied to the harvest calendar. The property is also available for private gatherings where the vineyard view serves as the setting.

Standing Stone is located in Hector, NY, along the eastern shore of Seneca Lake. It serves visitors traveling the Seneca Lake Wine Trail and is easily accessible from Watkins Glen to the south and Geneva to the north.