Premium Finger Lakes Wine and Sommelier Experiences

Discover the Finger Lakes through unforgettable wine, culinary, and cultural experiences led by a certified sommelier.

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Top Experiences in the Finger Lakes

Curated Keuka Lake Fine Foods and Wine Pairing tour

This curated tour features premium experiences at two premium producers on Keuka Lake showcasing creative food & wine pairings. The day includes the award-winning 1886 pairing experience at Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery, and a private tasting at Heron Hill Winery.

From $145 per guest

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Wine Pairing Presentation

Laura hosts a sit-down wine and food presentation featuring a flight of Finger Lakes wines paired with cheese, chocolate, charcuterie, artisan bites, or chef-created mediterranean appetizers.

From $350

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Who We Are

Welcome to Experience! The Finger Lakes

Experience! The Finger Lakes is a premium, sommelier-owned and operated tour and events company specializing in immersive wine and culinary experiences throughout the Finger Lakes region.

For almost 20 years, our team has been recognized both regionally and nationally for creating elevated wine touring and educational experiences that celebrate the people, stories, and craftsmanship behind the wines of the Finger Lakes.

Every experience is designed to connect guests with the region’s wineries, chefs, landscapes, and cultural heritage in a way that is authentic, personal, and unforgettable.

Why Choose Experience! The Finger Lakes

The Most Elevated Experiences in the Region

Nearly Two Decades of Expertise

Sommelier Owned and Operated

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Testimonials

Top-Rated by Our Guests

4.9 Overall Rating

Kimberly Shannon

This tour is highly recommended for anyone who enjoys wine or would like to learn more about the area and its grapes. Highly professional staff with a great working relationship with the wineries visited. Highly engaging and informative. You don’t have to worry about a thing, Experience! The Finger Lakes will take care of all the details and have you feeling a VIP the entire day!

Erika Dale

We had an incredible experience with our wine tour, everything from a fantastic driver and transportation to exceptionally talented and personable winery staff members that made our day superb. We were really blown away. Thank you!!

Catherine Simpson Andersen

We had the most incredible private food and wine pairing, beautifully curated by Experience! The Finger Lakes. Their resident sommelier, Dr. Laura Winter Falk, came to our BnB and guided us through a tasting of five exquisite, chef-prepared dishes, each thoughtfully paired with outstanding local….

Jill Leto

A great experience with “Experience The Finger Lakes”. We did the Ithaca Falls Tour and it was breathtaking. Laura was an excellent tour guide with so much knowledge and history of the area that you won’t get on your own. Ask Laura about her culinary and history book too!

Tab McElhinney

We did an all-day East Seneca tour with lunch. It was even better than I was thinking it would be! Working with Laura S was great – she asked good questions to get to know our group and what we’d like, and went through all the work of putting together a great itinerary that hit everything we wanted…

From winery visits to sommelier-led tastings, explore the Finger Lakes in unforgettable ways.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of service do you provide?

We are a full service touring company providing fully guided public wine and sightseeing experiences in and around the Finger Lakes region. We also provide receptive services for charter groups and custom touring opportunities for corporate or conference events. Wine pairing events are also available for private parties or large public gatherings.

Can I select the winery locations we wish to visit?

All our winery locations reflected in our public wine tour programs are predetermined. These locations are based on the partnerships we have created in the Finger Lakes area to provide the highest level of service possible to our guests. However, custom private touring options are available for groups by special request. Please contact us at 607-233-4818 for more information.

What is your cancellation policy?

Our cancellation policy varies depending on the specific service provided.