Casa Larga Vineyards

Walking into Casa Larga, the list reads like a love letter to their own estate — and honestly, that's not a bad thing. This is a winery first and a restaurant second, so the wine program is the whole point. The focus is tight, the prices are sane, and the Finger Lakes setting does most of the heavy lifting.

The list leans hard into estate-grown New York State varietals with a nod toward Italian heritage — fitting for a family operation that traces its roots to the old country. You're getting Riesling, Gewürztraminer, and Pinot Noir that genuinely belong in the Finger Lakes conversation, plus their celebrated ice wines that put Casa Larga on the map. The range is narrow — don't come expecting a global tour — but what's here is grown, made, and poured with clear intention. The absence of outside producers keeps things honest and cohesive, even if it limits your options.

With 10-20 by-the-glass options almost entirely from the estate, you're essentially getting a structured tasting menu in pour form. The Riesling and Gewürztraminer are the workhorses of the glass program and for good reason — these are varieties that thrive in this climate. Rotation appears to track the seasons, so what you find on a summer patio visit may differ from a winter dinner.