Amazing winery with amazing service. Both of the people we talked to were warm and knowledgeable…read more The reds here are amazing. You can have a nice lighter table wine like MC^2 which is still smooth, or a deeper wine with bolder flavors such as their Maritage. The staff was so accommodating and great to talk to.

The wines are absolutely horrible - not a single drinkable glass in three different tasting…read moreflights. The charcuterie plates are basic crackers and a full block of cheese - no presentation, no portioning. Just odd. The service was minimal and inattentive. The setting is beautiful - great view of the lake and perched atop a hill - but that is not enough to save this terrible wine. Skip this experience!!!

Had a great experience here. No reservation was needed so we walked right to the outside area. Got…read morelucky with beautiful weather and such a gorgeous view of the water. We were disappointed to find out that they were out of the vegan cheese for the cheese board and I'm not sure if they are bringing it back since it's off the menu :( but the options we were able to get vegan were still really delicious. Do yourself a favor and get the turmeric cashews, I wanted to buy a whole bag to take home after trying! The rest of the board was two kinds of olives, dates and grape leaves. The staff was very knowledgeable and helped us inexperienced wine drinkers pick some great options. Not usually a red drinker but the red blend was my favorite!

They have a beautiful Cab Franc. The tasting room was a bit more formal than we are used to in…read moreterms of vibes, but the staff was very knowledgeable. You have to go outside to order a glass of wine, but the view is genuinely lovely. It was quite hot outside, and they do not have umbrellas at any tables or seats, so bring a hat.

Talk about excellent service and wine!!! The other half and I did a tasting. Our server was awesome…read moreand funny! We ended up buying 6 bottles of wine! Can't wait to crack one open with dessert tonight! Parking lot was easy in and out and building had a great horseshoe bar that gave you plenty of space

Silver Springs Winery was such a trip in the best way possible. Total hippy vibes, tie-dye…read moreeverywhere, and some of the most unexpectedly deep convos with the artsy owner and his anime-loving daughter. Also: incredible views of the vineyard through their open back area. All the wines are dangerously drinkable. Super fruit-forward, super sweet, and tasted almost exactly like juice - until you remember they're rocking a sneaky 14%. Proceed with caution (or not). Definitely one of the more memorable and quirky stops we made. Come for the wine, stay for the stories and energy.

Great times at Barnstormer, our party got the wine flight number one and a couple of glasses of…read moredelicious rose. The highlight of the flight was the first white we tasted I wish I could remember the name it was quite delicious

Various folks recommended Barnstormer to us during our visit to the Finger Lakes, so while in the…read morearea, we popped in. We did not have a reservation, but easily found ourselves a spot at the bar. It was a pretty rainy and crummy day, but even though a few other couples had the same idea as us to hit a winery to avoid the rain, we did not feel crowded in the space at all. The winery is certainly one of the most well decorated spots we visited. They really lean into the barnstormer and plane vibes, with appropriate decor in every facet of the interior. It was very tastefully done and gave the winery a certain fun and unique vibe. We were seated at the bar for our tasting. The bar was quite large, holding a number of different couples but giving us all adequate space to spread out, have a few glasses in front of us, and not cloud the others' conversations. You could chose from a few different preselected tastings, and I opted for a mixed red and white tasting while my husband opted for the all red tasting. My husband enjoyed all of his, particularly liking the merlot. I enjoyed the whites in my tasting more than the red (I had a weird after taste from one of them which tainted the red experience for me), favoring the chardonnay of all things (I am not a chard gal). We appreciated how our server engaged with us, telling us a bit about each wine but also navigating hte entire bar without lingering too long in one place. She answered our many questions about the wine, being knowledgable but also approachable. We had a great time and enjoyed our wines. Barnstormer was a great rec from our various servers etc while in the Finger Lakes - while the wines themselves may not be at my top, the vibe and service did stand out. That being said, we did take a bottle home with us, so I'm looking forward to enjoying that on a special occasion!

Another stop on our Seneca Lake Westshore wine tour. This location is very nice and staff was very…read moreinformative and friendly. We took a guided tour this time with Karen. She was great and told us about the wines we tried from our sweet and dry flight $10 each (pictured). All wines were very good and we even bought one to take home. They offer a large selection of wines to buy as well as purchase along side some small cheeses you can enjoy during your visit. We will be back to enjoy more of their selection.

We stopped by this vineyard before dinner. They have many wine selections. It only cost $10 for 5…read moreglasses of wine tasting in sweet or dry option. All of them are so good! The sommelier and everyone are very friendly and knowledgeable. We also love their vineyard walk and you can see a great view of the Seneca lake and see how they grow the grapes for the good wines!

Really solid wines, great view and atmosphere is relaxed. Second time coming here, which sometimes…read morecan be a disappointment after a great first time - not so, happy we came back. Enjoyed a dry white flight, and a glass of their Vidal Blanc and Cabernet Franc Rose with a charcuterie board. Tends to be on the quiet side compared to their neighbors at the Grist Iron, but perfect for us.

I was really disappointed with our experience at J.R. Dill Winery. It wasn't very busy when we…read morearrived, but we were repeatedly told they were "slammed." Because of that, they wouldn't offer wine flights, which is a big part of the experience. We asked to taste just three wines and barely got the opportunity. When we tried to purchase bottles, we were told they couldn't provide any chilled ones because they were too busy. We also attempted to order meatballs, but the kitchen was apparently too overwhelmed to serve them. What stood out most was how things ended. When we decided to leave due to the limited service, we were told, "don't leave us a bad review," followed by "perfect, that's better for us" as we walked out. That response felt dismissive and unprofessional. Overall, it seemed like they were operating beyond what they could handle that day. If that's the case, it would be better to limit guests or temporarily close rather than provide such a poor experience. Unfortunately, we left feeling unwelcome and disappointed.

The lovely man who did our tasting was so friendly and so knowledgeable. He absolutely elevated the…read moreexperience into the next level. He was attentive but not pushy and seemed to love his job genuinely so much. The view was absolutely gorgeous and the wines were lovely. I appreciated how they gave us some from the region as well as from other wineries owned by the same owner of Hillick and Hobbs. The ambiance was lovely and they let us select where to sit which I very much appreciated.

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.

We enjoyed a tasting and some food here on Friday 5.1.26. The building is bright and airy with high…read moreceilings. There is outside seating as well as large windows that provide a view from inside. We were greeted warmly upon arrival and service was polite. We did not feel rushed. Food was tasty. We had roasted red onion dip, marinated olives, and jalapeño corn hush puppies. We enjoyed the red white flights and purchased six bottles to go.

White wines were average for the area, red wines slightly above. This is one of the few wineries…read morewith a full service kitchen, which we appreciated. Staff was friendly. Food was good

Forge Cellars is by far one of the gems of the Finger Lakes. With over ten individual vineyard…read morebottlings of their Riesling along with Cab Franc and a Chardonnay. The tasting Salon area is a great place to relax and enjoy a glass and a plate of Iberica ham and tinned fish while enjoying the view of Seneca lake.

Their Cab franc was the best red I had in the region. The color alone was a gorgeous dark color and…read morethe wine itself was flavorful and smooth. If you love a smooth full bodied red then this should be on your list. The staff was friendly and the seating outside was nice.

Really good wine! The tastings were nice, they have four pre-picked flights to choose from. The…read moretastings are brought to where you are sitting and then the server leaves, so it is very relaxed. Really nice view too! The wines are also very affordable. I'd definitely come here again.

We stopped in to Chateau Lafayette Reneau for some light bites and a glass of wine. This winery has…read morea very pretty scenic view of Seneca Lake with outdoor seating on their patio and large windows inside. We visited on a Sunday early afternoon. It was not very crowded. But we appreciated the peace and quiet. We ordered the pimento cheese dip and artichoke dip. We also had a glass of a semi-dry riesling and a dry riesling. Everything was priced reasonably and very tasty. We're very happy we stopped in.