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VARICK WINERY & VINEYARD E C D 5480 State Route 89, Romulus, NY 14541 888–549–9463 • 315–549–2599 Fax: 607–403–0032 • GPS: 42: 45: 30N/–76: 46: 13W info@goosewatch.com • www.GooseWatch.com Owners: The Peterson Family Member Since: 1998 Hours: Apr-Dec: Open Daily: 10am–6pm Jan-Mar: Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun: 10am–5:30pm Sat: 10am–6pm Jul-Aug: Fri-Sat: Closes at 7pm Closed: Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day Groups: 10+ please call to reserve, up to 50 people Goose Watch is celebrating 20 years of producing distinctive premium wines with a concentration on "off the beaten path" varietals and styles often not commonly found at other Finger Lakes wineries. Hard to find European varietals such as Viognier and Lemberger can be sampled along with more traditional wines like Pinot Grigio, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Or try wines from historic local varieties such as Diamond and Isabella, or some of the newer Cornell developed varietals (Traminette, Melody, Aromella and Noiret). Sparkling wines, White Port, Sherry and Ice Wine are also offered. The setting is as memorable as the wines, with some of the best views on the lake, which can be enjoyed from our tasting room or large deck. Feel free to visit us by car, bus, or boat! 2770 Ernsberger Rd., Romulus, NY 14541 800–869–9271 or 607–869–9271 Fax: 607–869–3212 • GPS: 42: 45: 56N/–76: 46: 58W winery@knappwine.com • www.KnappWine.com Owners: Gene Pierce and Scott Welliver Member Since: 1984 Hours: Apr-Nov: 10am–5:30pm Dec-Mar: 10:30am–5pm Closed: New Year's Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day Groups: A Reservation must be made for groups of 12+ Restaurant: Open daily 11am–5pm, April through November. Open weekends only in November. Available for private parties, wedding receptions and business functions! Welcome to Knapp Winery and Vineyard Restaurant! We are a Finger Lakes wine experience not to miss. For thirty-five years, Knapp has been producing vinifera wines with robust and distinctive character. Home of some of the Cayuga Wine Trail's oldest red vinifera vineyards, Knapp's estate continues to add varietals that are unique to the region such as Siegerrebe. We invite you to taste a palate full of delicious dry and sweet wines, including Chardonnay, Riesling, Gewürztraminer, a special unoaked Cabernet Franc, and our delicious sweet fruit wines. In addition, Knapp produces wine-based, handcrafted brandy, port and vodka in small batches to ensure freshness and quality. Knapp's Vineyard Restaurant—A Trip Advisor Excellence Award Winner-serves an eclectic menu of local flavors using ingredients from our region's bounty. In Knapp's seasonal restaurant you may choose to dine indoors or on our vine-covered patio. The beauty of Knapp Winery is the full experience of pairing wine and food or simply enjoying wine with people you love at a special place you will always remember. 5102 State Route 89, Romulus, New York 14541 315–549–8797 • Fax: 315–549–8378 GPS: 42: 46: 38N/–76: 46: 19W varickwinery@cnymail.com • www.VarickWinery.com Hours: Open Daily, 9:30am–6pm Member Since: 2005 Closed: New Year's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day Groups: 15+ by reservation Our winery with a little country store offers a warm and inviting atmosphere with a view of the vineyard, cherry orchard and Cayuga Lake. Sample wines and complimentary jellies, preserves, mustards, salsas, hot sauces, herb dips, fruit butters, dipping oils, salad dressings and BBQ sauces. Relax and stay awhile at our farm; linger in our rocking chairs on the front porch with a glass of wine, or picnic on our grounds. In June and July, you may pick sweet and sour cherries from our orchard. Escape to The Inn at Varick Winery to relax and rejuvenate in our 1833 historic cobblestone home adorned with country and antique décor. We offer four beautifully appointed bedrooms with a king or queen- sized bed, private bath, air conditioning, wireless internet and cable TV. Stay includes breakfast, afternoon tea and cookies, evening cocktails with hors d'oeuvres, complimentary wine tastings, discounts at the winery and a gift basket of Varick Winery products. 7