This was unfortunately a low point on our trip and a reminder to me to stop picking places based on…read morethe name (which I'm probably going to keep doing, if we're being honest). My cousin chums and I kicked off our mini winery tour here this past Labor Day around midday/early afternoon-ish. There was a small batch of wineries in the Naples area that were conveniently located within a short drive of our Airbnb, and this one logically made the most sense to kick off the adventures. The first issue is the location/atmosphere. The best wineries for me are comfortable and have a nice, pleasant view to look at while you sip your wine. This just doesn't have that all - the winery is located directly behind what looks to be an old factory building, so your view is of that building or at best, the picnic tables to the side of the winery which are sort of in an enclosed outside area that also doesn't offer any real views. The other problem with this situation is that it's a bit DIY - when we ordered our wine flights, we were instructed to bring them outside to wherever we wanted to sit. That's fine, but to even get to the aforementioned picnic tables, we needed to navigate down one or two flights of stairs and another seating area - you're just begging for an accident to happen here. We probably would have opted for the picnic tables if it were an easier trek to get to them. Instead we went with a narrow high-top situation in the area right outside the building on an enclosed porch which did not have a lot of room for our three wine flights. The fire pit/Adirondack chair situation closest to the door of the wine/gift shop is probably your best bet at least in terms of comfort, but again, it's just a view of the back of a factory building. We each got a $10 wine flight. It was a little annoying to get the little booklet/menu of options indicating we could choose any six, only to be informed verbally and in writing within the actual shop that it was now four. That kind of discrepancy shouldn't be reflected in your paperwork that you're handing out to customers - it looks unprofessional and feels like a holiday cash grab. And a very easy fix; that's a quick trip/order to your local printer at some point, assuming that's a permanent change and not a temporary one to take advantage of Labor Day Weekend visitors. Given that you're drinking booze by definition, what the winery offers for snacks/food is one of its more important qualities. And again, they fell short. At least they DID provide free popcorn, but it was stale and almost inedible. It also wasn't entirely clear what the water situation was; one of my cousins came out with a bottle of it but wasn't sure if it was being offered gratis or not; it didn't end up being an issue, but it was noticeably not good either, which is an odd thing to say about water. But the container it was in had a noticeable smell of dirty dishwater so it didn't seem like they were cleaning their cups/bottles well. Not great. The big problem overall? The wine isn't good, and you kind of know it going in when they're literally selling the wine by the pouch in addition to bottles. It's difficult to take a winery seriously when they're packaging their product in a container that's understandably associated with cheap, mediocre (if that) wine. I ordered the 2023 Gewurz, a Bubbly Reisling, the Schooner White and the Red Cat, which was arguably promoted more heavily than any of the other wines (not surprisingly given the name). The Red Cat probably IS the best of the wines I sampled but like a lot of the varieties, was super sweet and didn't have a lot to offer, palate-wise. I actually tend to like the semi sweet more than the drier wines because for me it's typically a smoother drink and easier to distinguish the notes, but there just really isn't anything here - I hate to say it, but it tasted like fruit juice, which I can just grab from the supermarket if so inclined. The only reason this isn't a one-star review is because the young women inside were very nice. I don't think any of the issues we encountered were because of them; they warmly greeted us as soon as we came in, and were helpful in directing us to the tasting area. They didn't have a lot to work with, and did what they could - that's a tribute to the winery's hiring practices at least. Avoid this one. If you need to drink wine out of a pouch, your local liquor store has them in the clearance section.

As usual, we had a wonderful experience here yesterday. We're local; we prefer to go to the…read morewineries during downtime. This winery never seems to be in downtime; the joint was jumping and everyone was having a great time. All the wine is excellent; my favorite is their Dry Riesling; our pourer was the manager (I think) and she was lovely and fun to talk with.

We wanted to visit a winery that had some drier selections and that was also open during the week,…read moresince we weren't going to be around for a weekend and found Inspire Moore on Yelp. They are a small family owned and run winery, and the tasting room is located in a really cute town in the middle of a field of concord grapes! Oh wow, I have never smelled a field of grapes ready to pick and that was a bonus! No fear though..,their wines are not all concord grape! They actually make a lot of California style wines and German inspired wines..hence the drier varieties we were looking for! We had a delightful tasting on the outdoor patio. We each selected 4 wines and then shared so we each tried at least 6-8 varieties. They are really making some interesting varieties here. The "Unsupervised" is a sparkling, unfiltered variety that we liked and found very unique. Levity, Gratitude and Joy were all excellent whites, and the sparkle in Levity was an added bonus. We loved the reds too. Truth and Wisdom were our favorites. I had to try the Framboise even though I said I wanted drier wines....dessert wines are different, because...well dessert things can be sweet. This was excellent.,,a little glass of this with some quality dark chocolate and I'll be good... Everyone was friendly and the person in charge of our tasting knew and clearly loved the wines extremely well! The atmosphere was relaxed and lovely. We bought a bunch to take home, as a nice way ti extend the vacation. We also bought some concord grapes from a stand right outside. Not sure if they run the stand but another nice bonus!

A delight. Inspire Moore was the last stop on my cousin chum mini winery tour last weekend, and it…read morewas a high note. The exterior of the buildings caught my eye as we drove by a few times a day or two beforehand, and this was a rare instance where judging a book by its cover paid off. This was a very pleasant experience and a rare recommend from the area. Inspire Moore...looks a little kooky, and it is. It's rare in my experience for a winery to sell anything other than wine, food and maybe some wine-related merch, but there's a significant chunk of the establishment devoted to other products; the first room or two by the entrance is more cluttered/intimate and sold, for instance, leather-bound journals with motivational quotes and honestly items I associate with alternative tourist traps, the kinds with candles, dreamcatchers and zodiac shizzle (if you've ever been to New Hope, Pennsylvania, it reminded me a lot of the stores there, along with the 90s shopping mall institution The Nature Company; RIP). Not an insult by any means, but definitely different from the average bear. Full disclosure - I bought one of the journals. There's a much larger room in the back that I assume houses some legit events and it's got a pretty wild view of the vineyards in the back of the property. I didn't spend a ton of time there other than to access the adjacent bathroom (which also boasts that view), but a marked departure from the other areas of the building. The wine we sampled here was significantly better than one of its counterparts down the street, with complex flavors and just overall tastiness. I decided to bouge it up a bit with the $15 reserve tasting (there's a $10 tasting for the common man), which was the right call. Far and away, I thought the best wine I sampled was the 2022 Bourbon Blend Red, which I ended up buying a bottle of for the road (it's hanging out proudly on my wine cart now in the other room). I'm MUCH more of a white wine drinker than a red so this one was a surprise for me, but I was legit impressed with the different notes on the palate, notably the charcoal mixed with the plum, which bizarrely worked. And hanging out in some bourbon barrels for months? Sold. Really interesting nip and I'm planning to bring it out for a good time in the future. I loved the woman assisting us on this visit. Susan was in many ways the perfect host - very self-effacing (was upfront about her lack of wine knowledge after a career in teaching, and in a roundabout way it felt like we were discovering these wines with her) and sweet. She knew enough about the wines to still give us a bit of an education without ever coming close to preaching or condescension. Very pleasant addition to this winery and they should try to keep her around; it's unusual for that kind of personality to be at a winery, but it works. Markedly improved the experience, and I don't think you can really give a higher compliment than that. The atmosphere here was pretty good too; we didn't have an AMAZING view from our vantagepoint (we were placed on the porch toward the front of the building facing the street, with mostly a view of the restaurant next door), but we did have some pleasing vineyard optics off to the side and understandably lingered a bit at this stop. My youngest cousin chum was getting antsy but the photo opportunities helped in that regard. Her day will come. This was probably the only place in Naples I'd recommend; unique winery with interesting wine - grapes with a dash of quirk.

Came here while visiting my boyfriend's family that lives in the area, and we had a great time!!…read moreDefinitely recommend getting a wine tasting reservation because the place was BUSY. The wine tasting is also $15 for 5 different wines with the gold label, and an extra $3 for the black label wines. Honestly don't remember exactly which types we tried, but they were all really good. We ended up buying a bottle after the tasting and enjoying a picnic of food that we brought outside. The view is absolutely beautiful, and there's plenty of seating for big or small parties. I definitely recommend this spot if you're in the area!

My wife and I visited Keuka Springs in mid-July 2025 for a wine tasting. The facility recently…read moreunderwent a renovation and expansion. Lots of pluses. First, the hillside view of Keuka Lake is gorgeous. Second, the tasting room interior has a modern and spacious feel. Third, we both enjoyed the Gewurtztraminer wine and purchased one bottle. Our server was quick to assist with the $12 tasting, but he seemed a bit rushed after a large crowd of visitors entered the facility. On the minus side, the rieslings were a bit flat compared to those of Dr. Konstantin Frank. Also, we made an advance reservation for 2pm, but the facility ignored it since it appeared to have a general "walk-in" policy for everyone. One downside of ignoring advance reservations is that it created a chaotic experience with customer waves. Also, it took about 15 minutes to check-out since a long line formed to exit and pay for the tastings. But overall, this was a good experience.

Visiting from Florida and found Deer Run on our maps, decided to give it a try. We were greeted…read morewith such friendly faces and hospitality. We sat on the front porch with the beautiful flowers and had a couple flights and snacks. The food and wine were both amazing, left with a few bottles. Highly recommend!

This winery of course, was well reviewed on YELP, so my friend and I decided to check it out and…read morewas well worth it. The staff was gracious, warm, welcoming and the ambience of the winery was adorable. During the visit, we each selected 6 tastings. The ambiance outside was picture perfect, with seating area located in vineyard, for that ideal wedding, engagement or special event. Check the place out, worth the drive, for a friend's day out, wine lovers or just to escape life.

Visiting upstate NY from Napa Valley. As for the wine itself, it was good! A region like this cant…read morebe expected to grow world-class varietals, but some of the Riesling varietals do quite well here and they are really nice. We liked the Ingle Vines Riesling and chardonnay. A couple of the red blends were surprisingly nice as well. There are a lot of very sweet wines that seem to be popular up here, too. Most notable was the hospitality. We arrived with a group of 8 with no notice around 4pm. They were still happy to give us a personalized tasting and teach us about the wines. So accommodating. Devan did a great job describing the wines and teaching us about the property.

Heron Hill in Canandaigua offered my husband and I a wonderful experience. Their selection of wines…read moreis impressive. The staff is exceptionally friendly. The cozy atmosphere is perfect for a relaxed tasting or spending some time enjoying a glass of your favorite. Definitely a spot worth visiting! Bonus- if you have an electric car, there are two charging stations on site.

We had a wonderful wine tasting Friday 5.1.26 in the afternoon. We didn't have a reservation but we…read morewere accommodated. The interior is a clean aesthetic. The service was welcoming. I did not know they specialized in Rieslings. I am not a Riesling drinker. I was so impressed with the wines. I enjoyed them so much that I left with 6 bottles. The property has a lovely exterior of sloping hills that offer a clear view of the lake. Highly recommend.

This is the finest example of Reisling in the region. And since the Finger Lakes produce the finest…read moreRiesling in the New World, this is the best you'll find. Paul Hobbs has another winner on his hands. Wine Club membership purchased. Friendly staff and an unmatched view of the south end of Senecas Lake and Watkins Glen.

This is such a great idea! You purchase a small souvenir wine glass with "Canadaigua Wine Walk"…read moreetched on it and you get a sheet with tear off tabs that gets you 2-3 tastings of wine at six different shops on South Main Street, plus several more with free food tastings. This takes place the first Saturday of every month, year round, from 4pm to 7pm. The shops are open for business and it is a wonderful way to experience downtown Canadaigua and sample over a dozen Finger Lakes wines. Downtown is adorable and chocked full of wonderful shops and restaurants restaurants: art galleries, accessories, clothing, florists, toy stores...it was so much fun. I wanted it buy things in nearly every place we went. This is a great way to experience the area. Highly recommended as an excursion from Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse or anywhere else. Well worth the trip.

Great way to check out the local shops, food, & wine in downtown Canandaigua! It was $8 to get a…read moresmall wine glass & your list of "tickets" for wine & food samples throughout downtown. If you go again with your previous wine glass, it is $7. Balloons outside shops mark which ones give away wine or food samples. This was fun for a summer Saturday evening!

A very cute place near Seneca lake. While it does not have a lake view, its close enough to the…read moremain road. They are one of the few wineries that also serve food, so its a great place to grab lunch. The sandwiches we got were amazing (the Brooklyn and the Cuban). I would give the deli and bakery a 5/5. The attached winery was okay. They only do tastings at the bar, not at the table (at least when we were there). It was pretty empty.

Our next winery stop was Tabora, nestled along Seneca Lake. We were fortunate to have Keith as our…read moreserver, and he may have been one of the most remarkable people I've met in quite some time. His deep knowledge and passion shone through as he shared the rich history of the winery. The owners originally purchased land in Bucks County for farming but later moved to the Finger Lakes region, where they expanded into winemaking, a bakery, and a deli--a true craft-driven endeavor. Tabora was offering a special deal: buy one tasting flight, get the second free. Normally, I gravitate toward the drier the better, but the Winemaker's Jam caught my eye. My flight included: 1. 2021 Pinot Noir 2. 2021 Cabernet Franc 3. N.V. Heritage Noir 4. 2021 Maréchal Foch I started with the Pinot Noir, a light-bodied wine with aromas of cherry blossoms, strawberries, and dried fruit--absolutely sensational. Keith explained that all of Tabora's wines age in used French oak barrels but never for more than 18 months. Instead of prolonged oak aging, they transition the wine to stainless steel, preserving freshness while imparting just a touch of oak influence. Next up was the Cabernet Franc, which had soft tannins, a light body, and notes of raspberry and green bell pepper, with a slight oak finish--and wow, it was good. Then came my hands-down favorite: the Heritage Noir, a blend of different wines that was dry yet bursting with layered fruit flavors. It was truly an incredible experience on the palate. Finally, I sampled the Maréchal Foch, a sensational, jammy wine with hints of blackberry and pomegranate and a beautifully smooth finish. But Keith wasn't done yet--he had me try a few more, including an unoaked Cabernet Franc, which became another favorite. Aged 100% in stainless steel, it was bright with red fruit, hints of cherry, vanilla, and a touch of chocolate on the finish. Beyond the wines, Keith himself was a standout. As we sipped, he shared his life journey--from New York to Hawaii, a path shaped by his mother and sister. His stories were captivating, and if he ever writes a book, I'd be the first in line to read it. Cheers to Keith and Tabora for an unforgettable experience! #fingerlakes

Best wine shop off the beaten trail! Head over for a great selection of wine and gifts. Worth the…read moretrip!

From the owner: A unique shop with your favorite Finger Lakes wines as well as a few you may never have heard of!…read moreBeautiful hand crafted, re-purposed antiques as well as other gifts and curiosities.