Richard Figiel founded Silver Thread Vineyard on the east side of Seneca Lake in 1982, and for its first two decades it was known as a pioneer in organic farming in the Finger Lakes. Paul Brock and Shannon Brock took over in 2011 and continued what Figiel started — owner-operated, estate-grown, small production.

Paul Brock is the winemaker. The farming is regenerative and biological — no synthetic inputs, 100% solar-powered facility. The wines are Riesling-forward, made in a style that prioritizes purity and site expression over manipulation. Bone-dry, with the kind of acid and mineral character that makes Seneca Lake Riesling distinctive from the rest of the world.

The winegarden is open by appointment May through October. It's not a drop-in kind of place — it's for people who want to walk the vineyard, understand the farming, and taste from library bottles. The attention to the whole experience, from vine to glass, makes Silver Thread one of the more thoughtful stops in the region.

Silver Thread Vineyard & Winegarden

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