Of course we want you to enjoy
our local wines but it's hoped you
will also drink in the sight of the
area's beautiful vineyards.

The vineyards are diligently
tended by hand all winter in order
to assure production when spring
arrives. They are as lyrical in
their mid-winter bravery as when
carrying summer's lush burdens.
Jackie Leidenfrost's spring Catawba's.
An elegant dance
in the ice storm.

Here are a few Wineries that are in or near Hector:

The Red Newt (http://rednewt.com/web/) is a "great place to relax and taste great Finger Lakes
wines." Wines are made on site from local grapes. Less than a half mile from Rose Garden
Cottage. Tasting room is open Daily 10am - 5pm (Sundays noon -5pm).

Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards (http://www.hazlitt1852.com/) Home of the Red Cat. A fun and very
popular stop on the Wine Trail. Open Year Round, daily 10-5, Sunday 12-5.

Bloomer Creek (http://www.bloomercreek.com/) Near The Stone Cat Café , Bloomer Creek's
stated mission is "to produce world class wines from Premium European grape varieties..."
Summer hours: Thursday, Friday, Saturday: 10-5, Sunday: 12-5.

Damiani Wine Cellars (http://www.damianiwinecellars.com/) Started by 2 Hector natives
because of their "love of wine, and the belief that the terroir of the east side of Seneca Lake
would produce wines of exceptional quality." Hours: Friday through Monday from 11-5 or by
appointment.

Leidenfrost Vineyards (http://leidenfrostwine.com/) "Old established vineyards consist of 12
varieties of grapes, both Vinifera and Labrusca , that provide a broad palette for over 16 wines."
Hours: 10 to 5 daily, May through November, Noon to 5 p.m., Saturday & Sunday, December
through April.

Rasta Ranch (http://www.winecountrycabins.com/to_do/wine/wineries/rasranch.htm) This
Winery is a hoot. If you're a hippie, ever been a hippie, or would like to be one, this is the place
for you. The atmosphere is fun, the gift shop unique, and the wines aren't "oh, so serious."

Tickle Hill Winery (http://www.ticklehillwinery.com/) Family owned and operated and
producing delicious and unique wines. Summer hours: Monday, Wednesday - Saturday 11 to 5,
Sunday 12 to 5.





             Wineries a Tad Further Afield

Shalestone Vineyards (http://www.shalestonevineyards.com/) "Red is all we do." Interesting
architecture, fascinating people. Hours: Friday through Sunday, April 26, through September 12
- 5 pm, and Mondays and Thursdays, July and August only, 1 -5 pm.

Poplar Ridge Winery (http://www.winecountrycabins.com/to_do/wine/wineries/poplar.htm)
Casual wine tasting, "wine without bull." Monday-Saturday 10-5, Sunday 12-5.

Wagner Winery (http://www.wagnervineyards.com/)  Very popular stop on the Wine Trail.
"Great wine, great food, great beer". And yes, they also make beer. Summer hours: 10-5 daily.
Check out their Friday night Pub Nights and the Ginny Lee Café.

Atwater Estate Vineyards (http://www.atwatervineyards.com/) Their "portfolio of wines
include dynamic varietals and artful blends to please every palette." Like several of the area
wineries, it has a spectacular view of Seneca Lake. The wine is great and so is the view.
Summer hours: Monday - Saturday 10-5, Sunday 11-5.

Chateau LaFayette  Reneau  (http://www.clrwine.com/) Exuding old-world charm with a
panoramic view of Seneca Lake, Chateau LaFayette Reneau offers very "serious" wines, for the
serious wine lover. Summer hours: Monday - Saturday 10-6, Sunday 11-6.

Remember, this list is not all-inclusive. There are many fine wineries on Seneca's
Wine Trail that we have not listed. Just ask around.

   
And Now for the Good stuff: Our Grapes!
Hector Guesthouse's
Rose Garden Cottage
Affordable, charming, seasonal rental in
New York's beautiful Finger Lakes.
Contact Information:
Phone: 607-229-0867
Hector Guesthouse
PO Box 223
5504 St. St. 414
Hector, NY 14841

email: marjorie@hectorguesthouse.com
Nearby Wineries
Although it is by no means all-inclusive, a good reference
is the Seneca Lake Wine Trail website:
http://senecalakewine.com/jc/content/view/25/49/. You'll see a
detailed map there.