Wagner Vineyards Estate Winery, chauffeured.
One of the oldest and most beloved wineries on Seneca Lake, family-run for generations and famous for its octagonal cellar.
- Known for estate-grown vinifera and its octagonal winery
- About 1.5 hours from Rochester or Syracuse, New York
- Door-to-door — nobody driving home but us
A Seneca Lake family estate
Opened in 1979 on the eastern shore of Seneca Lake, Wagner Vineyards is one of the oldest and most recognized wineries in the Finger Lakes, now run by the fourth and fifth generations of the Wagner family. It produces more than thirty award-winning wines ranging from bone-dry vinifera to sweet dessert styles.
The estate is anchored by its distinctive octagonal winery building and includes the Ginny Lee Cafe and Wagner Valley Brewing Company on site. Guests can enjoy lake-view flights at the Vantage Point deck or book a guided or library tasting for a deeper look at the wines.
What you'll taste
Self-guided flights are always available for walk-ins at the lake-view Vantage Point, while guided and library tastings dig into the estate's vinifera and dessert wines; reservations are strongly suggested for guided tastings.
Worth knowing: Home to a landmark octagonal winery and one of the region's most enduring family operations, with a portfolio of more than 30 award-winning wines.
Wagner Vineyards Estate 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 → |
Wagner Vineyards Estate Winery questions
Can you drive us to Wagner Vineyards Estate Winery?
Yes. We run private door-to-door trips to Wagner Vineyards Estate 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 Wagner Vineyards Estate 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.
Do we need a reservation at Wagner Vineyards Estate Winery?
Reservations are recommended at Wagner Vineyards Estate Winery, especially on weekends. Give us your date and group size and we'll help line up timed tastings across your stops.
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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