Silver Thread is one of the oldest grape-growing sites on Seneca Lake. Find us off Route 414 in a quiet and naturally beautiful environment overlooking the lake's eastern shore. Wine lovers seeking a relaxing and educational experience will enjoy sampling some of the best wines in the Finger Lakes.
Sustainability is important to us, and we grow our grapes using regenerative and biological practices for exceptional purity and expression. Get off the beaten path for the perfect combination of outstanding wine and friendly hospitality. Now welcoming groups of six or fewer. Our Thanksgiving 3-Pack features estate-grown selections from our biointensive vineyard that are perfect for your Thanksgiving celebration.
Sustainability is important to us, and we grow our grapes using regenerative and biological practices for exceptional purity and expression. Get off the beaten path for the perfect combination of outstanding wine and friendly hospitality. Now welcoming groups of six or fewer. Our Thanksgiving 3-Pack features estate-grown selections from our biointensive vineyard that are perfect for your Thanksgiving celebration.
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Acclaimed winemaker Paul Brock and wine educator Shannon Brock took the helm of Silver Thread Vineyard in 2011. True to its founding principles, Silver Thread is an owner-operated, boutique winery known for sustainably-grown estate wines. The Brocks practice a holistic, regenerative style of farming called biointensive viticulture.
Our Tasting Room is located off the beaten path, a welcome respite from the well-traveled Seneca Lake wine route. It provides breathtaking views and an opportunity to contemplate wine in a quiet, natural setting. Our knowledgeable, professional staff and expressive wines ensure a memorable experience.
Experience a sense of community, learn more about your favorite beverage, or just get away from it all! Silver Thread's virtual tastings are interactive, fun and educational: like a happy hour and wine class combined. They explore wine evaluation, proper wine service, food pairing, winemaking, viticulture, and history.
Club membership is the best way for fans of the winery to keep their cellars stocked. You'll have access to limited production wines and perennial favorites at the highest discount we offer. Members also enjoy special perks at the tasting room and invitations to in-person and virtual events.
The club name, Phenology, is a nod to our owner-winemakers' involvement in wine education-Paul as a professor of viticulture and wine technology at Finger Lakes Community College and Shannon as a Wine & Spirit Education Trust certified educator.Phenology is a branch of science that studies the relationship between climate, weather and periodic biological phenomena.
The club name, Phenology, is a nod to our owner-winemakers' involvement in wine education-Paul as a professor of viticulture and wine technology at Finger Lakes Community College and Shannon as a Wine & Spirit Education Trust certified educator.Phenology is a branch of science that studies the relationship between climate, weather and periodic biological phenomena.
Silver Thread creates expressive, age-worthy wines in harmony with nature. Using grapes from our well-established estate vineyard and from select grower-partners, our wines tell the story of the Finger Lakes. Silver Thread wines reflect their vineyard origins. Wine is the vineyard's memory of a vintage, which varies year to year based on the weather.
Reviews (9)
Brian Stout
Nov 18, 2021
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Andrew Urbanowicz
Nov 11, 2021
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We decided to visit after doing a virtual tasting. This small vineyard is a standout in high quality wines. Some of it owes to the special location on the East Side of Seneca in the "Banana Belt" of the Finger Lakes, but most of it owes to the ownership and management methodology. We did the Library Tasting which was loads of fun. We spent about an hour in the tasting room and took 4 bottles home, some older some recent. We probably would have stayed even longer had we not been on our way out of town. Definitely this is in my list of top producers in the region and we hope to visit again soon!
Caitlin Young
Oct 28, 2021
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I’m so happy we found this spot! We happened upon it somewhat randomly while doing a typical weekend wine tasting adventure. This place is such a breath of fresh air from some of the super touristy spots. You get much more attentive, personalized service and the owner (who did our tasting) was happy to talk to us about their methods, background, and other great information about what they do. I also loved that their tastings come with a cheese pairing because, after a few tastings, a little snack is definitely necessary! Really happy with the wines here and bought one to take home. It also has
Holly Friedman Pron
Oct 26, 2021
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John S.
Aug 31, 2021
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Edit: Summer 2021. They now have a ramp to the front door (upstairs).
Edit: There is now wheelchair access to the restroom downstairs and the building is wheelchair accessible. The wine is still excellent, the people are still friendly, and the view is amazing as ever!
Very good wines but not wheelchair accessible. There is a step (about 6 inch) at front door. The restrooms are downstairs.
However, if you can make it in the wine is excellent, the people are very friendly, and the view is amazing.
Edit: There is now wheelchair access to the restroom downstairs and the building is wheelchair accessible. The wine is still excellent, the people are still friendly, and the view is amazing as ever!
Very good wines but not wheelchair accessible. There is a step (about 6 inch) at front door. The restrooms are downstairs.
However, if you can make it in the wine is excellent, the people are very friendly, and the view is amazing.
Dan Sales
Jul 21, 2021
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Silver Thread was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!! Colin was so knowledgeable, nice and catered to our every need. We came back the next day for a vineyard tour and one of the co-owners gave us a complete tour of their operation and answered every random question I had. The only vineyard we visited multiple times in our visit. If you can only visit one vineyard in the finger lakes region this is it, the hand-picked wines were delicious. The best part is the extremely friendly staff, I cannot say kind enough words about the owners and staff. Pair it with amazing views and you have a one of a kind vineyard
Maddie Brewer
Jul 19, 2021
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Silver Thread is one of my favorite wineries in the Finger Lakes. The wines are beautiful, and so is the property! Peter and Janice are very friendly and welcoming! Colin is quite knowledgeable on their wines and the property, and took time to talk with us about each wine that we tasted. We also were fortunate to be able to meet one of the owners, Shannon! She chatted with us for a bit during our tasting and even showed us the barrel room! I recommend this winery to everyone visiting the Finger Lakes, and cannot wait to go back!
Sophie Bristow
Apr 30, 2021
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What a hidden gem! We had a wonderful experience. The wines were all truly excellent - we didn't have a bad one. The view was incredible. The people were great and spent the time to talk us through the wine and history of the winery. Not to be missed! We ended up leaving wine club members and can't wait to visit again!
Chad Dikun
Dec 23, 2020
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Silver Thread is one of the true hidden gems in terms of wineries in the Finger Lakes. I've been visiting for quite a few years and have never been disappointed. The owners Shannon and Paul are great people. I recently enjoyed a private indoor tasting in their wine cellar library room with Shannon. She's incredibly knowledgeable and it is always great to taste through their lineup with her. They are a small winery and going out of their way to ensure safety of all guests during this time with reservations being required for wine tastings. It is absolutely worth it though and helps ensure not only
