The Journal
Stories from Seneca Lake
Guides to the lake we chose, and chapters from the house we are building — written by the winemakers, not a marketing desk.
Visiting Seneca Lake
Wine Tasting in the Finger Lakes: How to Plan a Perfect Day
A perfect Finger Lakes tasting day is three to four wineries, unhurried. Tastings typically cost $10-25 per person, reservations matter on weekends, and the best moments happen when you ask the person pouring what they drink at home.
July 7, 2026
The house
A Barn Raised in 1487: Why We Carried It Across an Ocean
Our tasting room was built in 1487 — five centuries before we were born. We took the barn down in Champagne beam by numbered beam, carried the whole oak frame across the Atlantic, and raised it again above our vines in Hector, New York.
July 7, 2026
Visiting Seneca Lake
Seneca Lake Wineries: The Complete 2026 Guide
Seneca Lake is home to more than 30 wineries, making it the largest wine trail in the Finger Lakes. The deepest of the lakes tempers the climate on both shores — which is why Riesling thrives here, and why we chose it for our own vines.
July 7, 2026
From the estate
News from the barn
Releases, the work in the vineyard, and what happens under the 1487 roof — a few times a year, from Céline & Sébastien.