Shepherdess Cellars

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Shepherdess Cellars

Regions: Cayuga West Shore

8189 New York 89
Interlaken, NY 14847

www.shepherdesscellars.com

Phone: (607) 532-3437

Permanently Closed

Great Location

Dog Friendly

More Serious than Fun

More Red than White

Mostly Dry

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Location	About 25 minutes north of Ithaca on the main wine route west of Cayuga Lake; very close to Lucas Vineyards and Airy Acres, and easy to find.
Reservation/Group Policy	Reservations for groups of eight or more should be requested at least 24 hours in advance.
Dog Friendly	Yes
Atmosphere	More Serious than Fun
Red vs White	More Red than White
Dry vs Sweet	Mostly Dry

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We think wine tasting is always fun, but some wineries take a more serious approach to the wine and tasting experience, while others focus on keeping things relaxed and fun.

At more serious wineries, tastings can be very informative and educational, where you learn about their winemaking process and what makes them unique. You may get to try single-vineyard or vintage tastings for comparison. There's usually not a lot of distractions from the wine.
Other wineries are more about kicking back and enjoying the vibe. They may offer more than just wine, like beer or wine slushies. The wine labels could feature fun characters or themes, and there’s often live music.

Possible Values
Mostly Serious
More Serious than Fun
Balanced Fun and Serious
More Fun than Serious
Mostly Fun

Most Finger Lakes wineries are dog-friendly, allowing dogs in their outdoor spaces. However, we only label a winery as 'Dog Friendly' if they welcome well-behaved, leashed dogs inside the tasting room. It's important to note that when dogs aren't allowed indoors, it's usually due to New York state health regulations, not the winery's preference. Service animals are always permitted, as required by the ADA.

Possible Values
Yes
Outdoor Only
No

Everyone’s palate is different; some wine lovers crave crisp, bone-dry whites or structured, tannic reds, while others prefer fruit-forward wines with a sweeter finish. To help you plan a wine tour that suits your taste, we’ve created a simple classification system that ranks each winery based on the general style of their offerings, from dry to sweet.

While most Finger Lakes wineries offer a mix of both, this guide highlights each winery’s overall lean, making it easier for you to choose stops that match your personal preferences.

Possible Values
Mostly Dry
More Dry than Sweet
Balanced Dry and Sweet
More Sweet than Dry
Mostly Sweet

In the Finger Lakes, some wineries shine with crisp, aromatic whites like Riesling and Gewürztraminer, while others are making a name for themselves with bold, expressive reds like Cabernet Franc and Pinot Noir. To help you tailor your tasting adventure, we’ve organized wineries by their general focus on red vs. white wines.

This guide isn’t about absolutes; many wineries offer a diverse selection, but it gives you a helpful sense of where each tasting room leans, so you can explore the styles you love most.

Possible Values
Mostly Red
More Red than White
Balanced Red and White
More White than Red
Mostly White

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