All Wine Tours & Experiences

Our top offering for in-person experiences! Chef Scott Riesenberger and Laura team up for an elegant presentation of Finger Lakes food and wine over a globally inspired, multi-course meal of fine dining and cuisine.

Laura hosts a sit-down wine and food presentation featuring a flight of Finger Lakes wines paired with cheese, chocolate, charcuterie, or artisan bites.

Go from station to station to sample beverages and artisan bites, and receive guided “bite-sized info” about the producers, the pairings, why they were chosen, and why they taste so delicious together.

Learn all there is to know about wine from Laura, including what you are tasting in a wine, the different types of wine that are out there, and pairing food with wine.

Enjoy a guided virtual pairing experience with Finger Lakes wines, local cheeses, and charcuterie right in your home. Get wine, cheese, and charcuterie delivered directly to your door.

Receptive services for charter groups and motor coach tours interested in exploring the Finger Lakes. Itinerary development and step-on guide services to the wineries & other points of interest.

Full destination management services for conferences and meetings held in Ithaca and surrounding areas. We create excursions tailored to meet the interests of conference attendees.

Taste a wonderful array of wine and learn about the history of the Finger Lakes on this wine tour with lunch. Satisfy your palate and curiosity as you explore the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail.

Keuka Lake…where winemaking first began in the region over 150 years ago. It is the birthplace of the Finger Lakes wine industry and the home of wine innovation ever since.

Enjoy a tour and five estate-grown wines paired with local cheese. Join one of Silver Thread’s senior staff for a tour of our bio-intensive vineyard.

Relax and savor as we share the story of our winemaking philosophy through the flight.

Join Certified Sommelier Laura Winter Falk for a brand new weekly class exploring history through wine and cider. This class will be offered weekly on Sundays at Once Finger Lakes May through October.

Join certified sommelier Laura Winter Falk as she guides you through a virtual pairing experience showcasing the latest wine and food trends for 2023!

Sommelier Laura Winter Falk of Experience! The Finger Lakes and Kuukau Yomekpe of Asempe Kitchen come together to showcase food and wine trends in this engaging and fun presentation.  This event is part of the Ithaca Loves Teachers celebration, and is open to all!

Join sommelier Laura Winter Falk in an interactive virtual experience showcasing carefully-selected white, rose and red wines from Finger Lakes region of New York State.  Each wine will be paired with a local cheese as you discover the variety of flavors of the region, and learn how to pair wine and food like a pro.

A special demonstration dinner featuring the traditional dishes and wines of Peru and stories of discovery along the Inca Trail with Chef Samantha Buyskes.

Join us as we compare a Finger Lakes Rosé and Bordeaux-style Blend from Silver Thread Vineyard with their counterparts from France!

Special Graduation Weekend Dinner – Saturday, March 28, 2022

Celebrate Spring by wining and dining à la française in the Finger Lakes on Saturday, April 30, 2022.

SPECIAL CHEF & IRON-SOMMELIER WINE DINNER with Chef Scott Riesenberger, Sommelier Laura Winter Falk, and Glenn Allen, co-owner of Damiani Wine Cellars!  The 3rd edition of our very popular annual Damiani Takes on the World Iron Somm Wine Dinner is back and better than ever!

Join Certified Sommelier Laura Winter Falk as she guides you through a virtual pairing experience with fantastic Finger Lakes wines and authentic Georgian food items right to your home!

Taste Damiani’s award-winning red and white varietal wines paired with locally-made, hand-crafted chocolates. Learn about the area, wine, and history of wine making as you enjoy their curated tasting.

Experience some of the best wine from the region! At each winery, taste multiple vintages and sites of different varietals and explore first hand the effects of seasonal variation, age, and terroir in each glass.

A special event featuring Finger Lakes wines made from ancient Georgian varietals. Join sommelier Laura Winter Falk as she explores 6 Finger Lakes wines crafted from these ancient varietals.

Explore three wines from Finger Lakes producers that have reinterpreted classic examples of wine varietals, carefully paired with local farm-crafted cheeses from Muranda Cheese Co.

Explore 2-3 wines during this interactive guided tasting! Led by co-owner & wine educator Shannon Brock via Zoom.

Sample a flight of 5 handcrafted wines paired with a small local food item. Choose from several themed options.

Experience the Finger Lakes’ autumnal beauty and splendor on the waters of Cayuga Lake.

A leisurely cruise on the lake combined with tastings at some of the best wineries in the Finger Lakes!

A leisurely cruise on the lake combined with tastings at some of the best wineries in the Finger Lakes!

Enjoy a leisurely sightseeing cruise viewing the waterfalls, homes and beauty that is Cayuga Lake. A variety of options are available for a truly special evening on the lake.

Enjoy a private boat charter with just your own group on board! Let us help you host your special event aboard the M/V Teal.

Cruise by some of the osprey nesting sites and hopefully catch a glimpse of the parents and fledglings cruising above Cayuga’s waters during their annual mating season.

Nothing beats a sunset on the lake! Settle in for a relaxing cruise that features a light narration, music, or guest speakers & artists for engaging discussions about lake ecology, history and culture.

Head over to @ExperienceFLX’s IGTV channel on Instagram to view some of the free mini wine classes led by E!FLX owner, sommelier, and wine instructor, Laura Winter Falk.

A special virtual wine pairing from 2021. Watch Laura with Coravin inventor Greg Lambrecht, Anthony Road winemaker, Peter Becraft & Damiani co-owner Glenn Allen discuss and taste stunning wines paired with curated cheese pairings.

Join us in a Home for the Holidays Special Event where our extended E!FL Family from seasons past and present comes together and shares their favorite Finger Lakes wines and pairings with you.

Join us as we compare Finger Lakes Riesling and Pinot Noir from Silver Thread Vineyard with their counterparts from Australia and New Zealand.

A virtual pairing experience with Finger Lakes wines and locally farmed Charcuterie right to your home. Each kit contains sipping and eating for 4-8 people. Great for friends and families!

This is no ordinary stroll! Explore the wonders of Ithaca’s rich natural and cultural heritage on this guided walking tour of the city’s landmarks and parks.

Join one of our local naturalists on a 2-hour guided exploration of Taughannock Falls State Park.

Enfield Gorge is a 1-mile loop hike through a spectacular gorge filled with flagstone stairs, bridges and of course, beautiful waterfalls.

Join this four-part tasting series featuring side-by-side tastings of the Finger Lakes and wines from around the world.

An Iron Sommelier competition! Guests will score the quality of the pairing for each course. The winner with the highest rated pairings will be announced at the end.

The Chef and Sommelier team of Scott Riesenberger and Laura Winter Falk head to Rochester, NY for a one-of-a-kind  culinary and wine experience inspired by the bounty of the Finger Lakes.

Join us for this one-day event in conjunction with the 2021 Ithaca Loves Teachers Week!

Enjoy a narrated driving tour that features majestic waterfall views and colorful tales of the town’s history, culminating in a visit to Ithaca Falls.

Experience some of the best wine from the region! At each winery, taste multiple vintages and sites of different varietals and explore first hand the effects of seasonal variation, age, and terroir in each glass.