So not gonna lie, we can be real wine snobs. My partner and I love going to wine country. We've…read morebeen to the Finger Lakes a few times and we actually haven't been to a winery with wine that we actually like. The scenery is always lovely. But the wine? Well, it's just not at all to our taste typically. But this was the first winery in the Finger Lakes that we actually enjoyed. Not only that, many of the tastes we tried were good. We stuck mostly to the most dry wines they had. We had their classic Riesling and it was good. We don't even usually enjoy Rieslings but this was dry and hit the spot on a hot day. There is very limited food here. On our visit, they had a charcuterie board with cheese. The meat was tasty. We didn't love the cheese but I was so hungry that I ended up eating most of it. It also came with candied almonds that were incredibly spicy and some crackers. Again, super starving so ate it all. Our server was friendly though his tastes weren't exactly to ours as it seemed liked he liked sweeter wines. Finally, we came here with kids and this place is perfect for that in the summer. They have a big field with lawn games. Our seat was right in front of the window and we could watch them play outside. It was perfect. Play time for kids and wine and relaxation for the adults.

Hermann J. Wiemer was one of the three wineries my husband and I visited when were in the Finger…read moreLakes for the Fourth of July last week. Hermann J. Wiemer has been around since 1979, but they started really experimenting with biodynamic wine production in 2014. That's how I came to find the winery when I was researching which to visit when I was planning our trip. I'm interested in organic, biodynamic, and natural wines, and Hermann J. Wiemer has become a pioneer in biodynamic wines for the Finger Lakes region. (When we spoke about Hermann J. Wiemer at other wineries we visited that weekend and with people we met in the Finger Lakes, it was clear how much respect people have for Hermann J. Wiemer. Everyone had such nice things to say about the winery, that they are pioneers and examples of great winemaking in the region and that they are incredibly supportive of and helpful to younger, newer wineries in the region.) We had a reservation, which I recommend. Even though Hermann J. Wiemer is large, it's popular and they were running out of space for people who visited without reservations. The space is incredible and varied for different experiences. There's indoor seating and outdoor seating. Much of the indoor space has large open windows so you can see the vines and the property from your seat during your tasting. It was incredibly comfortable inside the winery on this very hot day. The tasting is incredibly flexible. They offer 1.25, 2.5, and 5 oz pours of every wine on their menu. This includes more than 20 wines - many Rieslings, several Chardonnays, Gewürztraminer, Grüner Veltliner, Blaufränkisch, Cabernet Franc, blends, sparkling wines, dessert wines, and more. The staff member who was with us through our tasting was friendly and incredibly helpful. With so many wines, she helped direct us to wines we might have more of an interest in trying. We spent an hour or so at the winery (at one point watching a rain storm through the windows) and took a few bottles home with us. I enjoyed the wines and the experience and have enormous respect for the reputation that Hermann J. Wiemer has built in the Finger Lakes. If you're interested in biodynamic wines, Hermann J. Wiemer should be on your list to visit. It's also just a very beautiful, wonderful space and business to visit in the region. I'd very happily return.

First time visiting and what a lovely experience…read more There are two separate buildings, one for tastings (enjoyed the wine) and the other is a bakery/deli store. We bought lunch and took it into the tasting building that has wonderful seating. In the bakery I discovered Grape Pie! Never heard of it and tried it out. Wow! Definitely delicious!

Tabora was a winery I was extremely excited to check out but it proved to be mediocre. There were a…read morecouple of good wines, one of which I got in the deli next door post- tasting when we got some food to munch on. The food in the deli was also really yummy too. I loved the varying options and timely service there. I think the two things to note would be that this felt like a winery you could just go hang with friends at and enjoy good conversation. While we did that, I was really looking forward to wine education from our server/ somm and a good conversation around the wines and history. Instead, our server was visibly worried and irritated by the prospect of the trolley guests. It was just a lackluster experience from a service perspective. At least on the winery side. I also wish I knew we should grab food first then bring to the winery side, but we ended up spending some extra time on property due to not realizing the deli/ winery set up. I'd give it another shot but would honestly plan this as a more relaxing/ chill spot to stop at for some decent wine and tasty food.

We had such a wonderful time at this winery! They have an amazing variety of sweet and dessert…read morewines, we visited them for two days just to try all their sweet wines . We were warmly welcomed at the entrance and taken care of right away. They have a lovely area where you can relax and enjoy your favorite wine, along with a small selection of appetizers to pair it with. We went on Friday and Saturday, and it was quite busy, but we managed to find a table to sit and enjoy the stunning lake view. The hours on Apple Maps indicate they close at 5, but they usually stay open until 6 from June to September (tasting room). If you ever find yourself on the wine trail, I highly recommend visiting this place!

This was another stop on our Seneca Lake Westshore wine tour. This winery was also very nice. It…read morehas a restaurant and lodge attached to it where you can book rooms and enjoy a full service meal. We did a sweet and dry flight $10 each which were guided by the staff. They were very informative and friendly and we learned a lot about the wine and the history of the vineyard. After our tour we went to the restaurant to enjoy lunch. The food was good and service was fast. We hope to come back to enjoy more of the wines they have to offer.

First time here. Wow, what a lovely place to drink good wine and enjoy the day outside. Very…read morepeaceful. One of their resident dogs came to say hello, so calm and friendly.

Ice Wines - need I say more? Sweet wine drinkers, this is the place to be without a doubt. (They…read morehave dry as well.) I enjoy the tastings here beside they as split into Dry and Sweet so I don't have to bother with dry wines. The grounds are stunning and so relaxing!

We stopped there for the first time earlier this year, and we're planning on taking our relatives…read morethere in the fall. The view is exceptional and you can sit down as you enjoy it. Some of the wines were very good, and none that you'd poor out.

Living Roots is SUCH a treat! Hands down one of our favorite wineries in the Finger Lakes region…read moreand especially on Keuka Lake. We had a standing tasting with Kansas who was so kind and welcoming. She made the tasting so special by tailoring the information and conversation to our wine profiles and interests. I did the Reisling tasting and my husband did the red wine tasting. I ended up falling in LOVE with their Petite Sirah Syrah and would get that bottle a thousand times over. Although most of their reds were fantastic. My favorite part of the winery (outside the delicious wine) is the VIEW! The lake looks spectacular from the patio and I'd highly recommend grabbing a glass after your tasting to soak it in!

Great place. Nice ambiance. Very knowledgeable and personable staff. Sat at the bar with my…read moredaughter and got a nice education on the wines and the area in general.

Honestly, one of my least favorite wineries. My husband and I both did a tasting and did not like…read moreany of their wines, other than the welcome pour. We also felt like our hostess was pushy and trying too hard. Giving the winery two stars instead of one because it is cute inside and they had a cute winery kitty! Otherwise, I don't think this winery is worth it.

Presentation of wine tasting , the wine and cheese and Jenny was the best. We bought wine and cheeseread more

The staff were very friendly. The cheese was quite nice. The wine itself was good. You got to…read morechoose between a selection of 2 for most wines. Our tasting host was wonderful. Overall very decent wines. Would recommend for the fun experience

This place was a little surprise a little jewel box of a tasting room…read more The wines which are now blended by Nathan K or the owners son are some you should seriously try. He's trained at the best of the best and it shows. The family owned this place with a group but as time went on they went their separate ways and the family kept it for themselves but needed a winemaker and they would have one in their son. Mom and dad were there and Mom did our tasting. She was lovely and warm and we talked about a lot of wines and how things evolved. The wines are perfectly nuanced and for a serious wine drinker you can appreciate them. It's not a big spot but they have a lovely little area outside and I don't doubt they get slammed in the warmer months. It's 4.5/5 Just give them a whirl... They have parking

When my brother-in-law sent me a photo of Hickory Hollow's bottles, we had to stop! They have a…read moreline of "Nathan K" wines, and since my husband is Nathan K, we immediately made this part of our trip to FLX. The winery is slightly confusing because it is named Hickory Hollow as the Yelp page suggests, but they serve Nathan K wines in addition to Hickory Hollow wines. It can be confusing for those looking for one or the other! But with some searching, we ultimately found the location we were looking for. We stopped on a pretty overcast and rainy day, and we found ourselves to be the only ones in the tasting room. The room is large indoors and with ample seating on the patio outside for nicer days. The interior features a lot of wood themes with low tables as well as bar seating / standing for the actual tastings. Lots of open space, so it would be conducive to a group of folks or even a party! Upon arrival, we decided to do a tasting. We did a tasting with the only employee on the ground, who we learned is the daughter of the owner and brother to Nathan K. She was really lovely to talk with (loved chatting about city vs FLX life and the food scene in all parts of NY and PA with her), but she didn't provide the *most* detail and explanation for each of our wines. No big deal, but having a server or sommelier walk us through our tasting is our preference to really make the experience shine. The wine was solid - not our favorite that we went to, but their reds definitely stood out from the rest. We had a nice time chatting with our server, and we were happy that Nathan K himself walked through the room during our tasting so we could introduce Nathan K to Nathan K! We wound up leaving with a bottle of Cab Franc, which was one of our faves from the tasting and of course, bore the Nathan K label, which my husband adored. I would definitely like to make it back and enjoy the outdoor area with a more informed wine tasting in the future! But thank you for indulging my husband with his own labeled wine!

Came here a little early before the crowd. We had David as our server. He was very…read moreknowledgeable and gave us very detailed information about the different wines. The one thing we liked the most, he asked first what our tastes were, before recommending. This was very helpful, since some of the wine we tasted we enjoyed. In fact we walked away with purchasing two bottles. Highly recommend this place. If you can, come early and have David serve you.

We stopped on a Saturday afternoon for a tasting and though they were busy there was no wait. My…read morefriend really enjoys their full-bodied taste and dryer wines that many other wineries in the area do not offer. The service is always friendly and informative. Clean establishment with a nice view, we both commented on how nice their bathrooms are. It is a small establishment, but worth stopping in!

Keuka Spring Vineyards was our kickoff into my birthday weekend last month! And it was a great…read morechoice!! We had a great tasting with a lovely older woman with glasses - I'm kicking myself for not writing this sooner when my name memory was fresh. She was so knowledgeable and really indulged me on my questions on each of the wines, as well as, the history of the winery and area. I also appreciated how she prepared each pour by swirling a bit of the wine in the glass prior to prevent picking up notes from the previous wine. She also made our visit special by showing us a short movie about the history of Keuka Spring Vineyards which was SO cool! Both my husband and I enjoyed almost all of the reds we tried, although I also was pleasantly surprised by the Chardonnay and Riesling I tried! But the Cabernet Franc + the Blaufränkisch were our favorites!!! We enjoyed a glass of the latter after our tasting with a beautiful view of Keuka lake. There was also a food truck on site that offered small tasty bites to enjoy while relaxing in the patio/ lawn area. We will definitely return on our next trip!

Love visiting this spot! The space has been redone in the last couple years and is so bright,…read morespacious, and has a fantastic outdoor area with a great view of the lake. Their wines are always good and often are crowd pleasers. One tweak I'd like to see to give it a 5/5 is to not keep their reds and chardonnays so cool. We didn't get the flavor of those wines as much as if they were closer to room temp. Definitely will still be returning! Always a must for finger lakes trips!!