Saturday Night Tastings Aboard the Rose Lummis: Silver Waters Winery, Local Brews & Live Music on Sodus Bay

Sip, sway, and scan the shoreline: Saturday Night Tastings aboard the Rose Lummis turn an ordinary evening into a shoreline showcase of flavor and music. Launching from Pier 53 Open Air Bar and Brick Oven • 7147 Lake Bluff Road, Wolcott NY 14590, the two-hour cruise circumnavigates Sodus Bay, a broad glacial inlet on Lake Ontario’s southern shore near North Rose, New York. On select Saturday nights, Silver Waters Winery and rotating breweries and cideries come aboard to pour samples while Clutch Anthony supplies live music; the result is a social, low-key way to taste the region without leaving the water.

The trip's star is the Rose Lummis itself: a comfortable, open-deck vessel that keeps the focus on views—sheltered marsh edges, sandbars, and long horizons where the bay meets the lake. Tasting stations give guests small pours from local producers, so you can cycle through crisp Rieslings, barrel-forward ciders, or local ales while the boat slips past waterfront cottages and fishing docks. Naturalists will notice marsh grass, gulls riding the thermals, and the occasional osprey or great blue heron quartering for fish—Sodus Bay feels like a working landscape as much as a scenic one.

This experience stands out because it stitches together two of the area's strengths: fresh, small-batch libations and maritime access. Instead of tasting in a tasting room, you get the context of the bay—how the lake climate shapes grape growing and why cider makers lean toward fruit-forward blends. Live music from Clutch Anthony adds a neighborhood-party vibe without overpowering the conversation; it's equal parts tasting event and short coastal cruise.

Practical details matter: arrive at least 30 minutes before departure for boarding, bring a jacket for breezy evenings, and check the calendar to confirm which producers are scheduled. The cruise is a two-hour, relatively easy outing suitable for most adults; accessible options depend on the vessel's boarding setup. Because producers pour on board, expect to pay tasting fees directly to them.

If you're staying in North Rose, Wolcott, or nearby lakeshore towns, this is an ideal way to spend a summer evening—pair it with a waterfront dinner or a sunset walk. Whether you're a local looking for a new spin on happy hour or a visitor hoping to taste the Finger Lakes region's lakeside character, Saturday Night Tastings on Sodus Bay offers a convivial, sensory route into the area's flavors and shoreline life.

Reservations are recommended on busy summer weekends; check the operator's calendar and bring photo ID for tastings where age verification is required. Groups can enjoy mingling on deck or finding a quieter spot forward to watch the sun slip behind distant dunes. These cruises run seasonally—dress in layers and expect lake breezes after sunset.