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Welcome to Sheldrake Point Winery!

Sheldrake Point Winery is located on the western shore of Cayuga Lake, where you'll find a beautiful, inviting space with friendly staff eager to share their knowledge of wine with you.

Our portfolio ranges from dry, classic and reserve wines to our scrumptious late harvest and ice wines, all from estate grown vinifera grapes. For questions or additional information, please call the winery at 607-532-9401.

 

Tasting Room

wine tasting in action

The Tasting Room is open!

Open daily from 12:00PM – 5:00PM

Enjoy seated wine tastings, wine by-the-bottle, glass, or half-glass, and local snacks

Please note: ride-sharing companies do not operate regularly in our area. If you are dropped off, please have a pick-up already scheduled. Dogs are welcome outdoors on leash. We kindly ask that you pick up after your pet.

Seated Wine Tastings:

  • Walk-ins are welcome; reservations are encouraged, due to limited indoor seating
  • Available daily from 12:00PM to 4:30PM
  •  For groups up to 6 people
  • Choose any 5 wines for your custom flight
  • $15 per person per flight
  • Book via Tock or by calling the Tasting Room at 607-532-9401
  • Families with children are welcome, but children must stay with and be supervised by their parents at all times.
  • We are unable to accommodate groups of more than 6 people; please do not make multiple reservations for the same time
  • We are unable to accommodate buses and limousines
  • We reserve the right to turn away groups without a reservation, visibly intoxicated guests, and those disturbing the environment or safety of our other guests.

Visit By Boat

Our tasting rooms are accessible by water! Visitors to Cayuga Lake with boats up to 35’ in length are welcome to tie up at one of our eight slips. A gravel path will lead you along our 400-foot beach to the tasting room across the street. From the water, look for the farm buildings and small F-shaped dock just south of the point. Note: depth is 5 feet.

GPS Coordinates for Sheldrake Point Dock
Lat N42° 39.8442′  |  Long W76° 41.9354′  |  (accuracy +/- 10ft)

Vintage Room

Sheldrake Point Vintage Room

Sheldrake Point Winery is lucky to have one of the most successful library programs in the Finger Lakes. Decades in the making, it contains over 5,000 bottles dating back to the winery’s inception in 1997. Library wines provide reference for both the vineyard and winemaking teams; giving them a sense of how our vineyard is developing and how our wines evolve in the bottle over time.

We created the Vintage Room to showcase a selection of those wines. The cork floor, vaulted trellis across the ceiling (invoking the inside of a barrel), stained glass windows, and stone masonry display the talent and collaboration of several local artisans, transforming a mid-19th century horse barn into an upscale space for experiential wine tasting.

The Vintage Room is available to rent for your special events. Please email Sam Ehrenreich at SAM@SHELDRAKEPOINT.COM for more details. 

Couple enjoys flight of wine in our Vintage Room

Vintage Room Tastings

We welcome guests to the Vintage Room Friday and Saturday from 12PM-2PM. Guests may choose from a list of library wines to taste, accompanied by a sampling of local cheeses to complement the selected wines. 

Tastings are $50 per person and are enjoyed inside the Vintage Room. Reservations are available for groups up to 4 people and can be made via TOCK.  A deposit of $25 per person is due when making a reservation.  Please email Sam Ehrenreich at SAM@SHELDRAKEPOINT.COM with questions.

Please note that we cannot accommodate children or persons under the age of 21 in the Vintage Room

The sheldrake effect: Tour & Libary Tasting

Since we opened in 1997, we have learned a thing or two about growing grapes and making wine. We are excited to offer a new experience starting May 31st, 2024, called “The Sheldrake Effect”. This bimonthly event will include an educational (uphill) walking tour through our vineyard and production facility, followed by a tasting in our Vintage Room, where we will sample library wines alongside small food pairings prepared in-house.

We are excited to share with you our passion for our land, winemaking practices, and extensive library of wines that span over two decades. Reservations are required to attend and can be made via TOCK. 

For $80 per person, guests receive an educated walking tour with a senior staff member, a flight of four library wines accompanied with small bites made in-house. 

Please note, this experience is for persons over 21 years old, minors are prohibited from attending. Currently, there is no motorized vehicle for this tour. Please be prepared for inclement weather (rain boots, jackets, or umbrellas). 

Corporate Events & Gifting

Sheldrake Point Winery offers a premier destination for sophisticated corporate experiences. The Vintage Room, designed for elegance and functionality, is perfect for corporate retreats, holiday parties, and team-building exercises. The venue provides customized event formats, including wine tastings, food pairings, tours, meals, and happy hours. To begin scheduling your corporate event email SAM@SHELDRAKEPOINT.COM or to ask any questions. 

Additionally, the winery offers Corporate Group Gifting services, curating personalized gifts for business or employee relationships. With a focus on excellence and attention to detail, Sheldrake Point aims to elevate corporate events to unparalleled levels of success. For more information email WEBORDERS@SHELDRAKEPOINT.COM with questions or requests. 

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Your seat awaits at our next Varietal Showdown. This tasting event promises to be loaded with great wine and wine knowledge! Reserve your seats today!

SPW Varietal Showdowns are a fun way to learn how specific varietals vary from region to region. Join us on March 23 from 5_7 pm. as we taste and discuss 6 different Cab Francs from FLX and other wineries worldwide.

See you Saturday, March 23 5:00 - 7:00 PM!

Follow the link in our bio for your reservations.
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We’re rolling out our beautiful greens today in honor of St. Paddy’s Day.

Ever wondered why many wine bottles are green? Answer: Green protects wine from an archenemy – oxidation.

A little oxidation can enhance the flavor of wine, which is why we often decant or let a bottle breathe before serving. However, too much oxidation can turn a once magnificent white wine into a rather unpleasant vinegary aroma and taste. Blecck!

Enter green glass. Like dependable sunscreen on a sunny Florida beach, green glass helps filter out UV rays to stave off the onset of oxidation and preserve a wine’s integrity. Plus, green bottles possess an undeniably attractive charm. No blarney that.

Happy St. Paddy’s! Slainté
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It’s a gorgeous day at Sheldrake Point! We invite you to join us to hang out and drink in the delightful sights and sounds of Spring along Cayuga Lake (some fabulous wine too).

#weekendvibes #sheldrakepoint #springtime #flxwine #flxwinery #celebratespring #hangtime
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TASTING WITH A TWIST. We call this unique tasting a "Varietal Showdown" because we will taste and compare 6 Cab Francs from the Finger Lakes and other regions while uncovering intricacies about the grape, how it`s grown, and different winemaking methods.

Guests will also enjoy small cheese and charcuterie plates and vegan pairings.

$75 per person. Grab tix using the handy link in our bio.
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Happy International Riesling Day! Our 2021 Riesling has earned quite a reputation for captivating hearts and palates. Did you know it was named Best Riesling (medium dry) at the 2023 New York Wine Classic? We think you’ll also be smitten with our 2023 Riesling Bubbles, 2022 Dry Riesling, and 2020 Riesling Ice Wine. #RieslingLove ...

International Women’s Day occurs just once annually, but the incredible women of Sheldrake Point Winery make us go 365 so it is with boundless gratitude that we salute these remarkable women! Their energy, enthusiasm, intelligence, and kindness make SPW a truly spectacular place. Let’s raise our glasses in a toast to the wonderful women of SPW. ...

HEADS UP! We think you should know this fine wine is running low! Grab it for your wine collection while you still can.

The 2019 Reserve Cabernet features intense aromas of dried oregano and mint. Pomegranate seeds, plum, bay leaf, and dried strawberries dash around grippy tannins on the palate, which extend into a fresh savory finish.

Bottom line – This wine is so delicious! And pairs wonderfully with grilled meats and woodfired pizza!

Available in our tasting room and online shop! Link in bio.
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We’re feeling a bit like Mark Twain today
when he proclaimed reports of his death
were exaggerated.
 
Despite road closure signs implying
we are closed today, we are in fact,
open for business as usual from Noon to 5 pm.
 
A road closure begins beyond our entrance.
 
We just thought you should know!
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If you like to have fun AND learn a thing or two about wine, our upcoming Varietal Showdown is the ticket! We’ll be pouring and comparing Cab Francs from around the world and Sheldrake Point.

Enjoy great wines as you discover the history behind the grapes and how differences in climate, style, and other nuances impact flavor.

Along with industry insights, the tasting includes a flight of 6 Cab Francs, cheese and charcuterie plates, and vegan pairings.

$75 per person. Reserve seats via the link in our bio. Move fast! Seating is limited!
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Pssst! Our Tasting Room will be closed to the public on Sunday while we host a private luncheon for SPW wine club members. Thanks for your understanding! ...

Days are lighter longer, birds can be heard singing at dawn, and our new Dry Rosé has been bottled - all signs that Spring is almost here and reasons on this Leap Day to proclaim: Buh bye February. Hellooo March!

#sheldrakepointwinery #estatewine #dryrosé #signsofspring #cayugalakewinery #flxwine #flxwinecountry
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A TOAST TO TEACHERS! For your guidance, patience, and genius in answering vexing questions like “why does February sometimes have 29 days?”, we honor you! We are proud to be a 2024 Ithaca Loves Teachers participating winery.

Teachers, when you stop by for a tasting and Sheldrake Point hospitality, February 16-29, we`ll shower you with gratitude, kindness, and a BOGO on wine flights plus 15% off all purchases!

#IthacaLovesTeachers #flashcardfreezone #ThankYouTeachers #SheldrakePointWineryLovesTeachers
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ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE. (An exceptional bottle of wine is nice, too!)

For Valentine’s Day, we recommend the Sheldrake Point 2022 Dry Rosé. It pairs wonderfully with romance, especially since it was bottled on February 14th!

Happy Valentine’s Day!

#sheldrakepointwinery #beourvalentine #estatewine #dryrosé #happyvalentinesday #loveandwine
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What a great way to start the weekend! Hope yours is filled with happiness and fun adventures! We’ll be open for tastings if you’re looking for a fun adventure in great wine! Cheers! ...

FEBRUARY THAW is here, making it a splendid time to shake off the woolly mittens and join us for a few sips of Sheldrake Point wine in our sunny Tasting Room! ...