visit to the Finger Lakes

Fourth of July weekend we traveled to the Finger Lakes area.
The Finger Lakes area is New York's largest wine producing region. Over 100 wineries and vineyards are located around Seneca, Cayuga, Canandaigua, Keuka, Conesus and Hemlock lakes. Because of the lakes' great depth, they provide a lake effect to the lush vineyards that flank their shores. Retaining residual summer warmth in the winter, and winter's cold in the spring, the grapes are protected from disastrous spring frost during shoot growth, and early frost before the harvest.

We stayed at the Best Western which is located at the tip of Keuka Lake.  It is the wishbone shaped lake.

 Each lake is surrounded by wineries and directly on the lake shore are many homes with boat docks.

 Outside of a winery overlooking Keuka Lake.

More lake views.

 Savoring his glass of wine.

 Relaxing at a winery.

Dad walking to car so we can load the case of wine we just bought.