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!

Great simple spot with deli sandwiches, baked goods, and great wine. There are two buildings, one…read morewith food and the second being the wine tasting. The staff were all kind and very helpful. We went on a Wednesday, and there were a few stragglers but it was a small wait for food (totally worth it) and quick pours (I'm not complaining about that). It's only 13 minutes north from Watkins Glen, which made the drive back towards the gorge much more enjoyable. We started our wine tasting at Tabora. It was so enjoyable that I bought a bottle on the way out. Would do this again and would recommend for an affordable, picnic style, and an easy wine tasting.

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.

We really enjoyed our two lovely ladies who sat our two parties of 4 and tended to us with care,…read morepouring all the tasting flights. It got crazy busy as we were eating - luckily we made it there before the rush -- whew! The wines were wonderful (they didn't win all those awards for nothin'!) and the views were stunning. We loved the picnic benches for enjoying some light bites (highlights were the lobster butter brioche/scallop/tuna), and also the Adirondack chairs by the firepits! I am not a fan of the rieslings in the region where I live, but I am a big fan of all the rieslings I tasted here! Our group also collectively decided the SH-AG was a favorite. We left with many wines in tow! The young inked guy who started all the fires and brought the light bites out to us was really good humored and kind to our group of gals, who were out for a girls weekend. The gift shop also had a nice array of things to purchase. Get here early as the parking lot was jam-packed when we left around 2pm on the weekend!

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

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!

This was most definitely an outstanding tasting experience. Don't be fooled by the simplicity of…read moreThe Tasting Room. Jenny took care of us and started us with their incredible sparkling wine as we moved forward through the rieslings and Chardonnay grapes. All were excellent. We then tried a few Cabernet Franc ones that were also quite excellent. This is a first-class tasting experience along with excellent wines from the Finger Lakes Region make sure you don't miss this gem, 1 of the best, top of the food chain!

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!

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.

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!

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!!