Thirsty Owl Wine Company - Atlas FLX

Thirsty Owl Wine Company

Regions: Cayuga West Shore

6799 Elm Beach Road
Ovid, NY 14521

www.thirstyowl.com

Phone: (607) 869-5805

Hours: Mon-Sat: 10-5:30, Sun: 10:30-5:30

Hours and offerings change seasonally. Call ahead or visit the winery’s website for the lastest.

Great Location

Group Friendly

Beautiful View

Dog Friendly

More Fun than Serious

More White than Red

Balanced Dry and Sweet

Bottle of Riesling $15

Beer Available

Restaurant

Boat Dock

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Location	Located off NY-89, near other wineries like Cayuga Ridge, which is next door.
Group Friendly	Yes
Reservation/Group Policy	Max 10 without reservation. 20 with reservation.
Outdoor Space	Covered patio for the restaurant. Picnic tables and umbrellas on the lawn.
View	Charming lakeview with a vineyard and trees in the foreground.
Dog Friendly	Yes
Atmosphere	More Fun than Serious
Red vs White	More White than Red
Dry vs Sweet	Balanced Dry and Sweet
Bottle of Riesling Price	$15
Beer Available	Yes Offers a selection of local canned beers.
Restaurant	Yes Thirsty Owl Bistro offers table service Thursday through Monday. The menu includes appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, etc. Enjoy the view from the covered patio.
Boat Dock	Yes

Most Recent Photos from August 22, 2024

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