Finger Lakes winery guide

Osmote

Osmote is a small, family-run winery on the eastern shore of Seneca Lake in Burdett, New York, dedicated to low-impact, naturally fermented wines built around…

Osmote

About Osmote

Osmote is a small, family-run winery on the eastern shore of Seneca Lake in Burdett, New York, dedicated to low-impact, naturally fermented wines built around freshness, texture, and restraint. Founded in 2014 by winemaker Ben Riccardi — a Finger Lakes native whose résumé includes Williams Selyem in California, Craggy Range in New Zealand, and City Winery in Manhattan — the label produces fewer than 24,000 bottles a year from a mix of classic vinifera and modern disease-resistant hybrid grapes.

The home base is a 31-acre farm roughly 950 feet above the lake, where the Riccardis practice regenerative viticulture alongside a small orchard, gardens, and pasture-raised pigs. The first estate vines went in the ground in 2024, including blocks of Aromella and Marquette. Osmote's bright, light-bodied, high-acid wines — among them Chardonnay, Riesling, Cabernet Franc, De Chaunac, and a flagship pét-nat — have earned a following on Michelin-starred wine lists, yet the house philosophy keeps them approachable enough for a picnic or a weeknight dinner.

Tastings are held outdoors at the farm's timber-framed pavilion, with a slate-stone patio and panoramic views of Seneca Lake and the surrounding pastures (and the resident pigs). Flights run on the hour and cost $20 for four two-ounce pours; the farm also offers on-site Airbnb lodging just a short walk from the tasting room.

Plan your visit

Address
3879 Marcia Lane, Burdett, NY 14818
Hours
Thursday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Friday - Saturday: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Closed Tuesday & Wednesday (Monday hours coming soon)

Wines to explore

  • Chardonnay — Creamy, citrus, light oak
  • Riesling — Off-dry, mineral, lime zest
  • Cabernet Franc — Bright, red-fruited, savory
  • Pinot Noir — Light, elegant red
  • Merlot — Soft, supple red
  • De Chaunac — Rustic, chillable hybrid red
  • Marquette — Bold, juicy hybrid red
  • Traminette — Aromatic, floral white
  • Aromatic White Blend — Tropical, floral, dry
  • Pétillant Naturel (Pet-Nat) — Sparkling, crisp, natural

More at this winery

On-Farm Airbnb Stays

Stay right on the home farm: 'Windows to Seneca,' a private room with its own entrance and a sunset deck over the lake, plus two tiny houses ('Nook at Osmote'). All are a short walk from the tasting room and neighboring Hillick & Hobbs.

Pasture-Raised Pigs & Working Farm

The 31-acre regenerative farm raises pasture pigs that graze in the fields beside the tasting pavilion, alongside a small orchard and gardens. Osmote also sells its own pasture-raised pork.

Seneca Lake Tasting Pavilion

An architecturally striking timber-framed pavilion with a slate-stone patio set on the hillside above Seneca Lake, with panoramic views of the water and the southern drumlins. Tastings are held outdoors here on the hour.

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