WineGuessrAVA · White
Where is Finger Lakes wine from?
Finger Lakes is a white wine from Penn Yan / Hammondsport, in Upstate New York, New York, the United States. It is an AVA wine made mainly from Riesling, Cabernet Franc and Chardonnay.
Finger Lakes at a glance
| Classification | AVA |
|---|---|
| Appellation | Finger Lakes |
| Style | White wine |
| Grapes | Riesling, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay |
| Village or town | Penn Yan / Hammondsport |
| Subregion | Upstate New York |
| Region | New York |
| Country | United States |
| Vineyard area | 3,801 ha |
| Coordinates | 42.6600, -77.0556 |
Finger Lakes
Penn Yan / Hammondsport, New York, United States
AVA
The deep lakes protect the vines from frost
- Appellation
- Finger Lakes
- Grapes
- Riesling, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay
- Vineyard
- 3,801 ha
The Finger Lakes AVA lies in upstate New York, about 40 km south of Lake Ontario, and was approved in 1982. Most vineyards sit around Canandaigua, Keuka, Seneca and Cayuga lakes, whose deep water softens the cold winters. Riesling is the region's best-known grape.
Producers to know
- Dr. Konstantin Frank
- Hermann J. Wiemer
- Ravines Wine Cellars
Finger Lakes: questions and answers
Where is Finger Lakes wine from?
Finger Lakes is a white wine from Penn Yan / Hammondsport, in Upstate New York, New York, the United States. It is an AVA wine made mainly from Riesling, Cabernet Franc and Chardonnay.
Which country is Finger Lakes from?
Finger Lakes is from the United States, in the New York wine region.
What grape is Finger Lakes made from?
Finger Lakes is made mainly from Riesling, Cabernet Franc and Chardonnay.
Is Finger Lakes a red or a white wine?
Finger Lakes is a white wine.
How big is Finger Lakes?
Finger Lakes covers about 3,801 hectares of vineyards.
Who are the best producers of Finger Lakes?
Producers to know include Dr. Konstantin Frank, Hermann J. Wiemer and Ravines Wine Cellars.
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Sources: en.wikipedia.org, en.wikipedia.org
Last reviewed October 2026.