Forge Cellars

Forge Cellars gives visitors two distinct ways into its Finger Lakes world: a casual, no-reservations-needed Salon for flights, glasses, and light fare, and a separate reservation-only Summer House tasting for guests who want a deeper dive into terroir, geology, and cellar work. The broader identity is unmistakably Riesling-led, with dry, site-specific Finger Lakes bottlings at the center of the program and Pinot Noir as the secondary red focus. The Salon itself is unusually relaxed for a serious wine producer: indoor-outdoor seating, Adirondack chairs overlooking Bellows Vineyard and Seneca Lake, well-behaved dogs on leash, and minors allowed with adults. For discovery, this is a strong fit for guests who want serious cool-climate wine without the stiffness that sometimes comes with it.

Forge Cellars gives visitors two distinct ways into its Finger Lakes world: a casual, no-reservations-needed Salon for flights, glasses, and light fare, and a separate reservation-only Summer House tasting for guests who want a deeper dive...