Lakeshore Winery is owned and operated by John and Annie Bachman, who purchased the property in June of 1994 from the winery's founders, Bill and Doris Brown. The winery first opened to the public in 1982, making it one of the oldest on Cayuga Lake. For the past 26 years, John and Annie have continued the traditions established by the Browns.
Essentially those traditions mean making a variety of wines of the highest quality; providing a fun, relaxed, and educational tasting room experience; and having a good time doing it. The winery is located on a farm that dates back to 1825. All of our wines are produced and bottled on site, using only Finger Lakes grapes.
Essentially those traditions mean making a variety of wines of the highest quality; providing a fun, relaxed, and educational tasting room experience; and having a good time doing it. The winery is located on a farm that dates back to 1825. All of our wines are produced and bottled on site, using only Finger Lakes grapes.
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Sara Mimnall
Nov 17, 2021
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Heather M. Conklin
Oct 25, 2021
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Mary Jo R.
Oct 11, 2021
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Lakeshore Winery was one of the three stops on our wine tour by boat hosted by Bianocni Tours. We were greeted so warmly by two women, one of whom conducted a taste test with our group. Two more groups showed up while we were there and somehow she was able to conduct their tastings at the same time! We were so impressed. The tasting ended with a bite of their delicious brownies. We bought a bottle of the Dirty Old Man (Uncle Charlie) and the Dockside Blush. Highly recommend a visit to this winery if you're in the area!
Ryan F.
Oct 11, 2021
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Stopped at Lakeshore Winery on Thursday afternoon. I was not the most excited about their wines, but I thought the staff was excellent and the space was a lovely, relaxing spot to enjoy a drink.
Quality: Lakeshore Winery was the first of many wineries we visited over the holiday weekend. While I was not particularly struck by any of their wines, the experience was wonderful. Our host led us through multiple options during the Tasting with excellent descriptors. The tasting even came with a brownie for the final wine. The highlight wine of my tasting was the Cayuga White, which had just a little
Quality: Lakeshore Winery was the first of many wineries we visited over the holiday weekend. While I was not particularly struck by any of their wines, the experience was wonderful. Our host led us through multiple options during the Tasting with excellent descriptors. The tasting even came with a brownie for the final wine. The highlight wine of my tasting was the Cayuga White, which had just a little
Constantine Karamargin
Sep 22, 2021
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Matt Therault
Jul 02, 2021
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Brian Leonard
Jun 24, 2021
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Great location with view of the lake and plenty of outside activities to enjoy. The tasting is outside which was perfect with the view and the nice weather. The staff was great. Some of the wines were very good, such as the Chardonnay, and some were not so great, such as the Pinot Noir. Ask for a slushy if they have them! We would visit again.
Ian W.
Jun 12, 2021
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Chelsea Harshbarger
May 03, 2021
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Our favorite winery! The owner was incredibly knowledgable and took her time explaining each wine to our group. It was private and intimate. The owner was so genuine and did so much to ensure we were comfortable. The winery is rustic and not fancy by any means, but it was our favorite compared to other wineries along the lake. The tasting was only $5 for 5 different wines, but she did let us try some extras here and there. We purchased many, many bottles of their delicious, unique wines! Definitely call before you go! We were going to skip this winery since it didn't seem to be open on the day
Al G.
Apr 03, 2021
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So like any tourist we spent the first day of our vacation visiting wineries on the Cayuga Lake Trail brochure. However, my family wanted to visit a place with a great view of Lake Cayuga and Lakeshore didn't disappoint.
Annie gave us a great great tasting for a price performing $5/person explaining everything about the local grapes. The homey tasting room and fireplace tasting room was warm and inviting.
The thing that impressed us the most was that "every" wine we tasted was amazing. This was not true of the other wineries on the Wine Trail map. Needless to say this is a definite
Annie gave us a great great tasting for a price performing $5/person explaining everything about the local grapes. The homey tasting room and fireplace tasting room was warm and inviting.
The thing that impressed us the most was that "every" wine we tasted was amazing. This was not true of the other wineries on the Wine Trail map. Needless to say this is a definite
Paula McCarter
Jul 01, 2020
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Vidya Ramanujam
Jun 03, 2020
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My favorite winery in finger lake. The wine tasting was so enjoyable, even got to taste a few extra wines and they are not stuck on just 5 wines because that’s what you pay for. Customer service is great. The wines are really high quality for a very reasonable price. I purchased about 6 bottles after the tasting. Must visit to a family winery.
Natalie S.
Mar 08, 2020
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Amy S.
Feb 17, 2020
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Jen R.
Oct 06, 2019
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This place is on or by the Cayoga Lake.. it's an old school type of family owned spot. No bells and whistles. You basically sit in all sorts of chairs and whatever for your tasting they walk around and pour you your wines. Most of the wine is pretty good the 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon is the wine to get here if you buy any wines here. I don't do sweet wines.. The family who owns this place is cool and our wine tour guide was rather helpful and pleasant. The outside has a nice view and games to play outside and some seating outside to hang out. Oh during the fall/winter months they have a
Jenna M.
Aug 03, 2019
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Such a cool place! A really nice interior, where they have you sit in rocking chairs while they do your tasting. They even include a taste of a brownie at the end to round out your tasting. Great wines (the Baco Noir was a very unique option). Highly recommend a visit if you're looking for a unique, comfy stop on the wine trail!
Silvio Augusto Jr
Jun 14, 2019
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Priya Z.
Jul 29, 2017
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The owner "Fort Knight" is super welcoming, warm and funny. I wasnt drinking, but he included me in the tasting by giving me a glass of water. Super sweet man. My friends did the Wine tasting, which was $3 dollars and my friends liked the "sweet old lady" wine. The brownie they gave us to taste with the wine, was delicious. I wish they were also selling the brownies though.
Marlana H.
Sep 11, 2012
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Tiffany W.
Oct 31, 2010
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My first visit to Lakeshore Winery would have earned four stars: the fireplace made the establishment feel cozy and my family and I enjoyed a relaxing wine tasting. They had lots of sweet wines, which I prefer, and although they weren't spectacular, they were inexpensive and good to have on hand in a pinch.
My second visit was cold and rushed and lacked any of the ambiance of the first. Futhermore, my wine was bad when I opened it. At first, I was excited to go back to bring some new folks to this winery, but I won't be bringing anyone else again in the future.
My second visit was cold and rushed and lacked any of the ambiance of the first. Futhermore, my wine was bad when I opened it. At first, I was excited to go back to bring some new folks to this winery, but I won't be bringing anyone else again in the future.
