Finger Lakes winery guide

Silver Thread Winery

Silver Thread is a boutique Finger Lakes winery producing outstanding Riesling and other cool-climate wines from sustainably grown grapes on the eastern shore…

Silver Thread Winery

About Silver Thread Winery

Silver Thread is a boutique Finger Lakes winery producing outstanding Riesling and other cool-climate wines from sustainably grown grapes on the eastern shore of Seneca Lake. Established in 1982 and owned since 2011 by acclaimed winemaker Paul Brock and wine educator Shannon Brock, the winery practices a holistic, regenerative style of farming called biointensive viticulture, and its winery generates 100% of its energy needs from a 28kw on-site solar array. Production does not exceed 3,000 cases per year, and all wines are vegan with minimal sulfites.

In 2025, Silver Thread opened the Winegarden, a new tasting location on Route 414 (in the former Dano's Heuriger building) offering wine and food pairings with a big view of Seneca Lake and the vineyards. Guided tastings of five wines are led by knowledgeable Wine Educators, and an in-house chef prepares small bites — curated cheese boards, salads, sausages, and European-style spreads — from local Finger Lakes ingredients. The original Estate Tasting Room, perched in the middle of the vineyard ¾ mile off the wine trail on Caywood Road, is open seasonally by appointment for estate, library, and limited-production tastings plus vineyard tours.

The winery is named for Silver Thread Falls, a hidden local waterfall known as one of the loveliest in the Finger Lakes. The turtle on the label comes from a centuries-old Haudenosaunee rock carving, an earth symbol reminding the winery to care for the land and water. Since its first release in 1991, Silver Thread's Riesling, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir have earned acclaim in Wine Advocate, The New York Times, and The World Atlas of Wine.

Plan your visit

Address
9564 NY-414, Lodi, NY 14860
Phone
(607) 582-6116
Hours
Winegarden (May-October): Thursday - Monday: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Winegarden (May-October): Tuesday - Wednesday: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Winegarden (November-April): Friday - Sunday: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Estate Tasting Room (May-October): Friday - Saturday by appointment

Visitor amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Family-friendly
  • Reservations available
  • On-site dining at Silver Thread Winegarden Kitchen

Wines to explore

  • Dry Riesling — Zesty, floral & savory
  • Semi-Dry Riesling — Off-dry & fruit-forward
  • Estate Vineyard Riesling — Pure, terroir-driven & mineral
  • Single-Vineyard Rieslings (Gridley Bluff Point, Doyle Fournier) — Site-expressive & age-worthy
  • Gewürztraminer — Aromatic & spicy
  • Chardonnay — Restrained & lees-aged
  • Pinot Noir — Elegant cool-climate red
  • Dry Rosé of Pinot Noir — Crisp & dry
  • Pétillant Naturel — Lively natural sparkling
  • Good Earth — Easy-drinking blend
  • Blackbird — Savory red blend

More at this winery

Silver Thread Winegarden Kitchen (European-style small plates / locavore)

Light fare made in-house with local Finger Lakes ingredients, designed to pair with Silver Thread wines. Chef Sophia Hutnik (daughter of the acclaimed chefs behind Dano's Heuriger, the building's former occupant) prepares curated cheese boards, salads, sausages, and European-style spreads, with seasonal recipes sourced from local farms. Non-alcoholic options like grape juice and seltzer are available, and high chairs and booster seats are offered on request.

Estate Vineyard Tours & Library Tastings

May-October, by appointment: visit the original Estate Tasting Room perched in the middle of the certified-sustainable vineyard with the wine cellar visible below. Sample six estate-grown, library and limited-production wines with a senior staff member; guided vineyard tours are also available. Max group size six.

Outdoor Tent Seating & Lawn at the Winegarden

Seasonal (May-October) outdoor tent seating with Seneca Lake views. Well-behaved leashed pets are welcome in the tent area, and families often let kids play in the yard while tasting.

EV Charging at Estate Tasting Room

The Estate Tasting Room on Caywood Road offers four Level 2 electric vehicle charging ports for visiting guests.

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