Wine & Craft Beverages: a Treasures Along the Erie Canal Tour Preview

Giancarelli Brothers Winery and Distillery

The Giancarelli Brothers Winery and Distillery is located just 5 miles from the Erie Canal in Weedsport, NY. Take the beautiful country drive down Route 34, turn onto Shortcut Road, and drive for a mile or so while taking in the beautiful countryside. This experience will be an agricultural, rustic one with education provided on the process by the owners themselves.This Winery is truly a working winery, and recently became a Distillery as well. Many of their wines are made with the fruit grown right on the farm. Giancarelli Brothers are one of the largest producers of blueberries in New York State. Their blueberry wine is one of the favorites.Aside from a tasting room, you can also pick blueberries and strawberries while in season. The Winery has been around for over 20 years, but the Farm has been producing delicious fruits and vegetables for over 80 years.in 2022, the Giancarelli Brothers received their license to become a Distillery as well as a Winery. They are working on several brandies and whiskies such as sweet corn bourbon and popcorn bourbon. Stop in for a tasting and see what is new this season!

Lunkenheimer Craft Brewing Co.

Lunkenheimer's is a small-batch craft brewery in Weedsport, NY, just a mile or two from the Erie Canal, and just one mile off the NYS Thruway at Exit 40.They have the flexibility to experiment and offer an ever-changing variety of creative and unusual ales. It is the place where your pour is incredibly fresh, the glass is always half full and everyone celebrates by wetting their whistle. . As community members and Lunkenheimer's love for the village’s history, they chose Weedsport; a direct exit from the east and west corridor, I-90, and the only link between other breweries South, East and West of us. Their aspiration is to serve as a gateway to other breweries, but more importantly serve our local neighbors.In Weedsport, they have indoor and outdoor seating. They serve wood fired pizzas, and offer a fun and lay back atmosphere.

Montezuma Winery and Distillery

For over 25 years, the Martin family has created innovative wines, spirits, and experiences centered around your everyday celebrations. Join us in making each day extraordinary!

Fall Street Brewing

NYS Farm Brewery specializing in:Craft Beer - Wood Fired Oven - Cider - Espresso - KombuchaHand-crafted in the FLX and historic downtown of Seneca Falls, NY

Runaway Blue Brewing Company

Craft brewery in Newark, NY. Experience unique beer flavors, a vintage flare and likely a happy pup to greet you on your way in. Also serving local wine, canned cocktails, hard cider, non-alcoholic beverages, snacks and more.

JD Wine Cellars

Opened in 2010, the winery is known for producing small-handcrafted batches of Red, White and 100% Fruit Wines. Celebrating 15 years in business this year. The winery is a nice addition to the already popular agri-tourism venue at Long Acre Farms, which is home of the Amazing Maize Maze in the fall and seasonal activities May-October. With a diverse wine list, JD Wine Cellars is confident the is a wine to please every palate. Come for the wine and stay for the experience!