Such a fun, joyous, and friendly place for any event. Great food, excellent wine, lots of history!read more

This winery is incredibly charming and absolutely beautiful. The barn is pristine, spacious, and…read morefeatures modern amenities, including nice restrooms and a bar in the back with a penny counter which was so cool. The ambience is rustic. There's definitely something to catch your eye, especially at the bar. Reminded me of a Tuscan beach bar shack It's quite adorable with the cozy room off to the side decorated with a teapots. The outdoor yard area is also spacious. Convenient parking that you can see the horses near the stable from. It's just a quick drive and easy to locate from Albany. I would highly recommend without hesitation.

Cute little winery. Fun stop for a fall girls day! Bartender was so nice. would go back again…read more Great views

OK, so I know this is a new place. They just opened up. The outside of it is a little rough used to…read morebe horse farm I think but going in really disappointing. The gentleman was very nice. Who waited on us I guess that's why I felt like I had to give him a good tip because he was so nice, the prices are outrageous. There were four of us and the wine tasting is five wines for 10 bucks. That's the tasting part. We were only given four glasses one glass with wine in each one and we all had to share the same glass I would never recommend this place. I have been all over the country Wineries and I would not recommend this place to anybody to go to. I probably shouldn't have even given the gentleman a good tip, but he was nice. I will be writing more to other places about this thing.

Attended a gorgeous wedding here! The space was amazing and plenty of room for all of the guests…read more(80ish) to move around during cocktail hour. I did not drink, but all of my friends said the drinks were great and we love that they had local wine and seltzers available. There was a nice porta potty truck- clean and stocked with personal care items. I appreciate how the ceremony could easily be moved inside the white tent if needed!

We attended the vineyard for a private event. Although the place is charming, that is where the…read morepositives end. The staff ranged from openly rude and hostile to apathetic. There was a board welcoming the guests when you walked around to the event area and the hosts names were incorrect on it.The grass was not mowed, which was dangerous, especially for women with heels. There were no water pitchers or water glasses at the guest tables. The only water available was a serve yourself container of tapwater with plastic glasses at the bar. There wasn't enough food for everyone at the event. The pizzas were bland and soggy on the bottom. Pizzas go on the bottom of the pizza oven, not on racks inside the pizza oven. The only other things served for dinner were pasta and meatballs and a bruschetta platter. The pasta was undercooked, and the sauces were on the bland side. I didn't bother with the bruschetta. The event was outside and although during the day it was reasonably warm, it was freezing after sundown. Don't they have heaters for outside events? Overall, there was just no real organization for this event on the behalf of the vendor. It was obvious to me that they treated this event and its hosts like they didn't spend enough money on it. You really shouldn't be treating guests a certain way based on how much they spend at your venue. That is not what hospitality is about. My advice would be to send everyone employed to hospitality training and to learn how to make food properly.

This winery has been operating since 2010 and my wife and I have made the one hour drive to get…read morenumerous times the past few years since discovering it. It's a small batch farm winery and OMG they have the wines dialed in! Whites, reds, fruity, cooking, dry, sweet... so much variety and the grapes are actually grown here too - not just bought somewhere else and processed. It amazes me how many options and varieties they continue to offer! There's a whole better experience have a tasting when the maker is the one serving and can tell you EVERYTHING about it. One of my most favorite things about the wines here is that I never get a headache. These wines are not overloaded with sulfites like the bulk wines at distributors and stores. Their prices continue to stay in the 10's to teens range even though it apparently makes it harder to keep things running at a time everyone is tightening their wallets with everything else costing more. When it comes to owner-operated wineries, Hummingbird Hills Winery is a whole new level in quality and enjoyment when expertise meets love and passion in wine making, which is why my wife and I keep making the trip here to re-taste and restock. They've even added an off-grid getaway cabin on their property nestled up on a hilltop in an old apple orchard that they list as The Nests at Hummingbird Hills. It's so quiet there and with so little light pollution the stars during the night are amazing!

Had a wonderful time at Hummingbird Hills Winery on Sunday afternoon. A tasting that was…read moreeducational and involved a lot of unique flavors. Quality: While I didn't fall in love with any particular wine at Hummingbird Hills Winery, the experience gave me a greater appreciation for the creativity and challenges involved in the process. They had a few standard white and red wines, but the menu is filled with lots of fruit wines and specialty wines. Bink's Blackberry Burst was a highlight of the fruit wines, really capturing the blackberry flavor. The speciality wines are even more unique, Goofy Garlic Ginger, Hummingbird Coco Red, and Lion's Tooth Blend, which is a Dandelion Wine. Each one with a cool story and history. Quantity: Wine Tasting came with seven selections, and we ended up trying a few more. Value: $10 for a Wine Tasting. Ambiance: Hummingbird Hills Winery is located in upstate New York, not too far from Albany. They have a large property where they grow their own grapes, and flowers. The tasting room is in a large building. It has bars on both sides with plenty of stools for guests to utilize. Reusable boards and markers allow guests to make their selections so the process moves smoothly. The rest of the tasting room is full of local food items and crafts. Crowd: Several other couples and one family enjoying tastings. Service: Incredible, two passionate and creative individuals running this winery. Parking: The snow forced them to move parking away from their main buildings and near a garage.

Randomly stumbled upon this winery and so glad we did! What a gorgeous view outside of vines and…read moremountains, so relaxing. The inside is beautiful as well and plenty of seating to meet up with friends. We were pleasantly surprised by the variety and quality of the wine, there's something for everyone here! They have it all from dry to sweet and in between. They also have wine slushees. We did a tasting and had a glass of wine afterwards. They also have the most friendly staff we've ever encountered and for that alone we want to return soon.

Stopped by and did a wine flight (me white, wife red). All the wines were excellent. Served with…read moresnacks that were perfect. In an AMAZING setting. Sat outdoors and admired the beautiful vineyard and mountains. Highly recommend.

Wow! We went to The Granary. Beautiful spot. Great drinks. Friendly staff. The place is fun,…read morerelaxed and gorgeous.

Old Tavern Farms wineries Rose and Farmer's Bubbly are perfect for summer's day! The Cabernet…read moreSauvignon is a perfect wine for enjoying around the campfire, with friends, or with dinner. Their bourbon that they have just released is a very enjoyable neat or on the rocks ! Perfect for all occasions.

The mead here is amazing. Go and enjoy some of Ray's hard work! It's seriously delicious. The Hades…read morewas my favorite (pleasantly zippy), but the blackberry, and Midas would have been great as a full pour too. I will for sure be back the next time I'm in Albany.

Cool spot! We sampled a variety of meads. They have traditional meads as well as some more…read moreinventive ones including a jalapeño mead and a winter spices mead (my fav). Nice ambience too and excellent service. Our bartender was very knowledgeable about the various meads and attentive. Small place but when we visited on a Saturday afternoon it was not busy. They have a book exchange and board games. Free popcorn! I would definitely come back here. I was considering bringing home some meads but I thought their bottle prices were a bit steep at between $25 and $35. Meads in our local area (MA and RI) are more in the $20 bottle range from local spots. Don't miss the cool mural in the back!

I'm obsessed with the vibes here! From sipping mead out of horn cups to exploring the faering (a…read moreViking boat) outside, Helderberg Meadworks feels like a magical escape. I especially love the Esperance location for its gorgeous views and the option to sit outside by a bonfire. The stunning views are matched by the fun, Nordic-inspired interiors. The decor, seating, and bar all add to the atmosphere, and even the bartenders fit right in! Service is great--they're so sweet and knowledgeable about the meads as well. As for the mead, it's absolutely delicious. I recommend trying a flight to sample the different flavors before picking your favorite for a full glass. I loved them all, but my top pick has to be Loki's Lure--a rich blend of coffee and cacao. Other favorites are the Heritage and Black Currant. The one thing I do wish the meadery offered is snacks. It would be nice to have something to munch on while enjoying the drinks. Beware of the mead though--it's so tasty and goes down so easily, you might find yourself tipsy before you know it!

Stopped in to try the Mead. We were a party of 4. Only one of us liked the Mead. Just personal…read moretastes. The cider was really good and the majority of us liked it. The 5 stars come from the place and the service. Great location loved the decor and the service was great! We just found out we were not Mead fans. Recommend for those that want to try and those that already know they like Mead.