Our Bristol Hills wine and beer tours take you through the rolling hills and narrow valleys south of Rochester, to the foot of Canandaigua Lake.  Ride along winding country roads and take in stunning views of Canandaigua.  Sip the wine and beer proudy made from local ingredients. At breathtaking Gannett Hill Park, look south over the steep-sided Bristol Valley and north to Rochester.  Pick up unique gift items from a nearby shop:  Wizard of Clay in Bloomfield, with their signature Bristoleaf patterned pottery created using leaves from the surrounding countryside; Arbor Hill Grapery, offering almost any product you can think of having to do with wine; or Artizanne’s Gifts in Naples, featuring all types of Finger Lakes-themed items.  Our Bristol Hills beer and wine tours have something for everyone!

Tasting fees are not included, so you have complete flexibility: a flight, a glass, or sharing.  We provide door-to-door pickup and drop-off, and your group will be the only one in the vehicle.  Bring your own lunch and snacks, stop at a local cafe, or order a bite while you’re sampling your beverages. We’ll let you know which venues offer food and which allow picnics.

If you have certain places you’d like to stop, just let us know and we’ll tailor your itinerary to fit. On Fridays and Saturdays, we can include a stop at Hollerhorn Distilling in Naples, where you can sample rum-style spirits made from Finger Lakes maple syrup, craft gin, single-malt whiskeys, and fruit brandies. Not all venues are open every day, but no matter where we go, our Bristol Hills beer and wine tours are always a fun trip. Book your fun today!

BRISTOL HILLS WINE TOUR

Small but mighty, these wineries have held their own against the more well-known Finger Lakes giants!

Bristol Valley Vineyards – This small-batch winery creates whites wines in the classic German and Finger Lakes styles, robust semi-dry reds, and sweet honey wines reminiscent of meads.

Arbor Hill Grapery – Situated in a complex of vintage buildings, Arbor Hill produces award-winning wines on site, and has a tasting room inside a gourmet foods store, which also offers almost any product you can think of having to do with wine.  You can also try New York State cheeses, along with the locally famous Grape Pie! 

Inspire Moore Winery – producing over 12 different wines, including Riesling, Gruner Veltliner, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Traminette, Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir, Zweigelt, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and recently their award-winning ‘Best of NY state’ Blaufrankisch.

Hazlitt Red Cat Cellars – Hazlitt’s Naples facility focuses on native and hybrid variety wines made from grapes like Catawba, Niagara, and Concord, sourced from local Finger Lakes farmers.

BRISTOL HILLS BEER TOUR

Visit some of the seven locally-owned breweries that are strung like a necklace through the Bristol Hills:

Engine 14 Brewery – This firehouse-themed brewhouse, established by a former firefighter with the Rochester Fire Department, even has a ‘60s-era fire truck inside! There’s something here for everyone with pilsner, cream ale, brown ale, IPAs, stout, and sours.

The Noble Shepherd – A family-owned brewery located just minutes from Honeoye Lake and Bristol Mountain, offering a wide variety of beer styles, with their IPAs definitely being the favorites.

Birdhouse Brewing – The renovated 1850’s era structure in the village of Honeoye houses a one-barrel brew system to create a unique selection of hand crafted, small batch brews that are constantly changing.

Other Half Brewing –  Specializing in hops, Other Half typically has 16 IPAs on tap. But they also many styles of stout, porter, lagers, and sours, and a fantastic outdoor space. They also serve local wines and ciders.

Irish Mafia Brewing – This brewery, with its whimsical story, plays off of the owner’s Irish heritage to bring you “epic” ales, lagers, and, of course, stouts.

Brews & Brats – The towns of Bristol and South Bristol were noted for hop production, and the Bristol Springs Brand pale ale, IPA and porter developed and served here are a tribute to their rich historical significance.  They also serve a wonderful selection of appetizers, bratwurst, and sides.

Naples Brewing Company – A nano-farm brewery that sources nearly all their ingredients from within New York State, including malts from Murmuration Malts in Bloomfield and hops from Drumlin Hops in Bristol and Cobblestone Hops in Ontario.

BRISTOL HILLS WINE AND BEER TOURS

Combine the best of both worlds and find something for everyone in your group!

Arbor Hill and Brew & Brats are in the same complex in South Bristol; Inspire Moore is across the street from Naples Brewing Company; and Engine 14 is only a few steps from Hazlitt Red Cat!  None of the breweries is very far from the wineries, so book your Bristol Hills wine and beer tour today, and let us know which venues you’d like to visit!