Sheldrake Point Winery, chauffeured.
A lakeside estate on a quiet point of Cayuga Lake, pairing cool-climate Riesling with a working farm and bistro.
- Known for estate riesling and lakeside dining
- About 1.5 hours from Rochester or Syracuse, New York
- Door-to-door — nobody driving home but us
On the western shore of Cayuga Lake
Founded in 1997 on the western shore of Cayuga Lake, Sheldrake Point Winery farms a 60-acre estate vineyard at the water's edge. It is best known for its estate-grown white wines, particularly Riesling, made in a cool-climate, food-friendly style.
The setting is right on the lake, with a tasting room, the Point of Flavor Bistro, and summer evenings of live music and barbecue. Visitors can taste wines by the glass, bottle, or flight and linger with local snacks and lake views.
What you'll taste
Tastings spotlight the estate-grown Rieslings and other whites, available by the glass, half-glass, bottle, or flight alongside the Point of Flavor Bistro and Wednesday-night summer music; walk-ins are welcome.
Worth knowing: A 60-acre estate vineyard sits directly on Cayuga Lake, one of the few Finger Lakes wineries planted right at the water's edge.
Sheldrake Point Winery at a glance
Why chauffeur the visit
- Door-to-door from your home or hotel — about 1.5 hours from Rochester or Syracuse, New York
- Hourly charter: the car and chauffeur stay with you all day
- Nobody in your group skips a pour to drive
- Cases ride safely in the back on the way home
- One fixed price, quoted upfront
Match the vehicle to the group
| Group | Guests | |
|---|---|---|
| Couples & small groups — Business Sedan / SUV | 1–6 guests | Get quote → |
| Friends & celebrations — First-Class SUV | up to 6 | Get quote → |
| The whole crew — Executive Sprinter | up to 12 | Get quote → |
| Big celebrations — Party Bus | up to 32 | Get quote → |
Sheldrake Point Winery questions
Can you drive us to Sheldrake Point Winery?
Yes. We run private door-to-door trips to Sheldrake Point Winery from New York City and the surrounding area (about 1.5 hours from Rochester or Syracuse, New York). You're picked up at your home or hotel and brought home the same way, with no one in your group driving.
How does pricing work for a trip to Sheldrake Point Winery?
As an hourly charter: one flat hourly rate covering the vehicle, your dedicated chauffeur, water, and all driving for the day. You get the price upfront — no surge, no surprises.
Can we just walk in at Sheldrake Point Winery?
Sheldrake Point Winery welcomes walk-ins, but weekends fill up. We can help you time the visit and add reservations at the other stops on your day.
Can we visit other wineries the same day?
Absolutely. Most Finger Lakes days are three to four tastings with a long lunch. Tell us your taste and we'll suggest a route and keep the car with you all day.
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