Silver Thread Vineyard
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Silver Thread Vineyard was planted in the early 1980s on the eastern shore of Seneca Lake, in the heart of New York's Finger Lakes region. At this location the bottom of the lake drops almost 200 feet below sea level, a dramatic mass of water that creates a distinct microclimate on the leeward (eastern) hillside — cooling breezes in summer, radiating warmth through the winter, and extending the length of the growing season. On this hillside 250 years ago the Iroquois people tended huge peach orchards, a testament to this temperate 'island' within a cool region.
The vineyard was planted exclusively with the classic European grape varieties Riesling, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. From the beginning the concept has been a small estate vineyard (currently about 10 acres) and an artisan wine cellar focusing on a few dry varietal table wines. Gewurztraminer has recently been added to the vineyard.
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Directions
Come visit the winery for tasting and sales on Saturdays and Sundays from noon till 5 PM, May through November, or at other times by appointment. We're located about midway between the villages of Lodi and Valois on the east side of Seneca Lake. Turn west off Route 414 onto Caywood Road and follow the signs about 3/4 mile. Take a walk in the vineyard, bring a picnic lunch, listen to the birds.
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