About Standing Stone Vineyards
Standing Stone Vineyards grows grapes on the eastern slopes of Seneca Lake in the southeast corner of the lake, where the slope, soils and water nearby help later-ripening grapes come in. Old vines are part of the appeal, and the site grows varieties that are uncommon in the Finger Lakes, including Saperavi and Cabernet Sauvignon, alongside Chardonnay and Petit Verdot. Since 2017 it has shared owners with Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard across the lake, run by Fred and Maressa Merwarth and Oskar Bynke.
The tasting room is open Thursday through Monday from noon to 5 p.m., and no appointment is needed. Wine comes by the glass, by the bottle or in flights to share, and you can build your own tasting or let the staff choose. Wine service ends 30 minutes before closing, though the shop sells bottles until close. A heated deck makes flights outdoors possible into the cool months, and the views run over old vines to Seneca Lake.
Food is simple: rotating local snacks, packaged goods and charcuterie boxes. Local cider and beer, non-alcoholic cocktails and juices are also poured. The winery says it is child and pet friendly. Seating is set up for parties of two to six, and parking is tight for limousines, buses and camper vans.
The closest lavender farm by road is Ol'Factory Lavender & Herb Farm in Red Creek, about an hour and 10 minutes north on Route 414, so it works best as a long summer day around Seneca and Cayuga lakes.
What to do
- Build your own tasting or let staff choose
- Taste rare Finger Lakes reds such as Saperavi
- Sit on the heated deck looking over old vines and Seneca Lake
- Pick up a charcuterie box with local snacks
- Walk in Thursday through Monday, no appointment needed
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- Tasting room open Thursday through Monday
- Hours
- Posted on their website (2026): Thursday-Monday noon-5 p.m.; wine service ends 30 minutes before closing
Good to know
- Age
- 21 or older to taste or drink alcohol
- Dogs
- Allowed
- Reservations
- Walk-in
Tips for your visit
- Arrive before 4:30 p.m. to be served
- Parking is difficult for limos, buses and camper vans
- Seating suits groups of two to six
- Plan a designated driver for a Seneca Lake wine day
Pair it with a lavender farm
Ol'Factory Lavender & Herb Farm · about 70 minutes away
Ol'Factory Lavender & Herb Farm in Red Creek is about an hour and 10 minutes north on Route 414, a long but scenic summer pairing.
Getting there
Questions
Do I need a reservation at Standing Stone?
No, walk-ins are welcome and no appointment is needed.
Are kids and pets welcome?
Yes, the winery says it is child and pet friendly.
What grapes are grown here?
Later-ripening varieties such as Saperavi and Cabernet Sauvignon, plus Chardonnay and Petit Verdot.
🗺️ 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
