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Hours of Operation
Wednesday - Saturday, 11-5pm
Sunday, 11-3:30pm
Reservations
We welcome reservations and walk-ins.
To get the most of your visit, reserve below.
Tasting Experiences
Your Wine Adventure
Current Releases
Enjoy a thoughtfully curated selection of wines from our portfolio, with options for flights, half pours, or glasses—there’s something for everyone. Begin with a brief introduction from our team, then settle in to explore the wines at your own pace, with guidance available whenever you’d like it. This experience is best suited for small groups of up to seven guests, allowing for a relaxed and personal visit.
For 1 to 7 people. Reservations and walk-ins welcome.
Celebrate Together
Group Wine Gathering
A tasting tailored to your group.
Are you planning a visit with 8+ people? Contact us directly for more information on large groups and private events, we'd be happy to set it up. Without a reservation, we may not be able to accomodate your group.
(607) 582-6421 or liz@riaswines.com
Frequently Asked Questions
The Basics
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Reservations are not required for groups of 7 or less, and walk-ins are welcome. Reservations are recommended if you have a preferred tasting time. For groups of 7+, without reservations, we may not be able to accommodate your group. Contact us directly, we'd be happy to set it up. (607) 582-6421 or liz@riaswines.com
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Ria's Wines offers a relaxed, approachable Finger Lakes wine tasting experience featuring Signature House flights and individual 2.5 oz pours. Guests can explore current releases with a glass or bottle overlooking the vineyards. Enjoy at your own pace with guidance from our knowledgeable tasting room team.
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Our Signature House Flights feature 4 curated 1.5 oz pours. Guests may also create their own experience with 2.5 oz pours, allowing you to customize your visit.
- Signature House Flights $15.00
- Individual 2.5 oz Pours $4.00 - $5.50
- Glasses $7.50 - $10.00
- Bottles $18.00 - $32.00
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Ria's Wines is a farm winery and tasting room located in Hector, New York on the south east side of Seneca Lake in the heart of the Finger Lakes wine region. Our address is 9782 State Route 414, Hector, NY.
Ria's is located just a short drive north from Watkins Glen and many popular Finger Lakes attractions, including the Watkins Glen State Park, Finger Lakes National Forest, Seneca Lake wineries, and scenic overlooks, including Hector Falls.
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Every wine begins in our estate vineyard on Seneca Lake, where we farm with regenerative practices that put the health of our soils, vines, and ecosystem first.
We make wines in small lots with a light touch in the cellar, allowing each vintage to reflect the vineyard and the season. Whether it's Riesling or hybrid varieties, our goal is the same: honest wines that express where they're grown.
As a family-owned winery, you'll often meet the same people who planted the vines, harvested the grapes, made the wine, and are pouring your tasting. We think that connection to the land and to the people behind the bottle is what makes Ria's Wines truly special.
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There are many! Ria's Wines offers a relaxed, welcoming tasting room experience on Seneca Lake featuring regenerative farmed grapes, scenic views and approachable hospitality.
The Experience
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Yes! We offer non-alcoholic options for guests who prefer not to drink wine while still enjoying the tasting room experience.
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YES! Ria's Wines is a dog-friendly winery. Well-behaved dogs are welcome inside or out, and we provide water bowls and treats for visiting pups.
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YES! Families are welcome at Ria's Wines. We offer a relaxed farm setting where guests of all ages can enjoy the vineyard views, while adults enjoy the wine. Coloring, games and outdoor activities are available for the kid in all of us! Complimentary snack packs are available for every child who visits!
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Most tasting room visits last approximately 60-90 minutes, depending on whether you choose a flight, individual pours, snacks and time spent enjoying the vineyard views.
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Ria's Wines offers thoughtfully selected snacks to enjoy alongside our wines.
- Snack Plate- serves 2-4 $15.00
- Olives & Chips $10
- Ciabatta & Olive Oil $7
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Absolutely! You do not need to be a wine expert to enjoy a visit to Ria's Wines. Our tasting room is designed to be welcoming for first-time winery visitors and experienced wine enthusiasts alike.
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Ria's Wines produced a variety of Finger Lakes wines made from cool-climate varieties, vinifera and hybrids that are suited for the region. Some of the current releases include Riesling, Rosé, Sparkling Wines, Pet-Nat, along with Cabernet Franc, Gamay Noir, White and Red blends and more.
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Yes. Ria's Wines welcomes guests seasonally with tasting room hours that vary throughout the year. Check our current hours before planning your visit.
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Yes! Ria's Wines offers outdoor seating with vineyard views where guests can enjoy wine, seasonal spritzes, and snacks while taking in the beauty of the Finger Lakes landscape.
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Ria's Wines offers snacks available for purchase to enjoy alongside your wine. Outside food is not permitted unless part of an approved private event.
Club, Orders & Shipping
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Yes! Guests can purchase Ria's Wines online or visit our tasting room in Hector, NY to take bottles home.
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We are able to ship to most states except for 7 (Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Hawaii, Kentucky, Rhode Island, and Utah). Contact us directly if you are having an issue with your shipping address.
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Congratulations and thank you. We are so happy to have you join us. You will hear from us to retrieve your credit card information and information on your shipment.
If you sign up in between the spring and fall releases, the most current release will be charged to your account and shipped (or hand delivered if local).