About Sheldrake Point Winery
Sheldrake Point Winery has farmed a 60-acre estate vineyard on the western shore of Cayuga Lake since 1997. It runs down to the water, with a 400-foot beach and a gravel path from the dock up to the tasting room. Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris, Gamay Noir and Cabernet Franc are among its wines.
A custom flight of any five wines costs $15 per person, and wine is also sold by the glass, half-glass and bottle to enjoy on the lawn or veranda. On Fridays and Saturdays the Vintage Room offers a $50 seated tasting with local cheeses at 11 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. for guests 21 and older, booked and paid ahead. Tables are otherwise first come, first served, and groups larger than six must call ahead. The tasting room is open daily from 11 a.m., until 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 p.m. Friday through Sunday, and it closes on major holidays.
The Vine at Sheldrake, the winery's bistro, serves light fare, shareable snacks and flatbreads at lunch Wednesday through Monday and dinner Friday through Sunday. Wednesday nights in summer bring barbecue and live music until 8 p.m., and winemaker's dinners and vineyard walks fill the fall calendar. Families are welcome if children stay with their parents, and leashed dogs are allowed outdoors and at standing bars, not in the bistro. Boaters can tie up at one of eight slips for vessels up to 35 feet.
Ol'Factory Lavender & Herb Farm in Red Creek is about 50 minutes north through Seneca Falls, a fitting pairing during its July lavender festival.
What to do
- Choose any five wines for a $15 custom flight
- Book a Vintage Room tasting with local cheeses on Friday or Saturday (21+)
- Have lunch or dinner at The Vine bistro
- Come for summer Wednesday barbecue and live music
- Arrive by boat at one of eight slips
- Walk the gravel path along the 400-foot beach
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- Open daily except major holidays; summer barbecue nights on Wednesdays; winemaker's dinners in late summer and fall
- Hours
- Posted on their website (2026): tasting room Monday-Thursday 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Friday-Sunday 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; bistro lunch Wednesday-Monday noon-4 p.m., dinner Friday-Sunday 5-8 p.m.; closed New Year's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving and the day after, and Christmas
- Admission
- Free to visit; custom five-wine flight $15, Vintage Room tasting $50 (as posted in 2026)
Good to know
- Age
- 21 or older to taste or drink alcohol
- Dogs
- Leashed
- Reservations
- Walk-in
Tips for your visit
- Groups larger than six must call ahead (ext. 110)
- Rideshares are rare in the area; arrange your pickup in advance
- Dogs stay outdoors or at standing bars, not in the bistro
- Plan a designated driver
Pair it with a lavender farm
Ol'Factory Lavender & Herb Farm · about 50 minutes away
Ol'Factory Lavender & Herb Farm in Red Creek is about 50 minutes north through Seneca Falls, a good match for its July lavender festival.
Getting there
Questions
How much is a tasting at Sheldrake Point?
A custom flight of five wines is $15 per person; the Vintage Room tasting is $50 (2026).
Can I bring my dog?
Yes, leashed dogs are welcome outdoors and at standing bars, but not in the bistro.
Can I arrive by boat?
Yes, there are eight slips for boats up to 35 feet, with 5 feet of depth at the dock.
Are children allowed?
Families are welcome; children must stay with their parents, and the Vintage Room is 21 and over.
🗺️ Part of the guide Things to Do Near the Lavender Fields of Honeoye Lake & the Western Finger Lakes, New York
Checked in October 2026 against the business’s own website and local tourism pages. Hours and seasons change, so check with them before you go. How we check listings · Is this your business? Claim it free
