Red Cat slushies - wow, do they go down smooth! Lovely winery, lots of space to hang with friends. Friendly staff! read more

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This was the first winery we had been to when staying in Hector. We ordered a flight. Instead of receiving a board with the different wines, it was poured into a glass, barely covering the bottom. After leaving, we went to several other wineries, all giving more wine for the tastings. In the three days we stayed, this was the only winery where the tastings were barely enough to hit your palette. read more

We stopped in for quick drinks and music in the beautiful outdoors at the Oasis at Hazlitt. The cider was fantastic. It was on the drier side and not as sweet as angry orchards which is what we loved about it. Great set up!!!! The service at the bar was great too. Just a great time all around. read more

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$10 flights! These are on the sweet side of wine. Not my usual preference but I do enjoy an occasional chilled red cat. There was only one other customer in the store when we arrived so we got special attention and lots of browsing time. Service was friendly and knowledgeable. Very casual inside. In the summer its a hot place to be with the slushies! read more

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Love the free popcorn, but the wines were a bit too cloyingly sweet or too puckering. Not the most refined wines. read more

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Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards might just be my favorite winery ever. If you love sweet, fruity wines that go down a little too easy, this place is absolutely your playground. I tried the Pink Cat and Red Cat - both iconic, both delicious. Ended up walking out with a bottle of Red Cat and was dangerously close to caving for the 4-bottle tote bag deal. My girlfriend wasn't as into it (she thought it was too sweet), but I was thriving. The winery has been family-owned and operated since 1985, but the land itself has been in the Hazlitt family for over 160 years (hence the 1852). They were one of the key players in making the Finger Lakes wine scene what it is today. Popcorn at the tasting bar, great energy, friendly staff, and dangerously drinkable wine. Sweet wine lovers: this is your holy grail. read more

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Red Cat is where it's at! This was one of my favorites in the area, nice tasting room, great service and their wine was one of the best that I had in the area! Nice shop above tasting room with not only wine, but wine related items, cups, glasses, brand merch, snacks. you won't be disappointed if you stop here. read more

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We did a wine tasting with Ann and she was great! Very informative and easy to chat with. The wine was also great. read more

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This winery is a must try if you are in the Finger Lakes. For 10 dollars you can try a flight of wines that can be either on the sweet or dry side. They also gave a poker chip to be redeemed for discounts on the wine shop. It is nice that you don't have to stick with one side of the menu. The Hazlitt Red Cat Wine was delicious to drink (that was definitely my top wine on the menu). They had popcorn that was freshly made for each sitting area (this was really nice). The guy who chatted about the different wines we were trying out was pretty knowledgeable. He even gave us his opinion of wineries in the area we might like. He gave us options to try more than what was on the tasting menu based on our interests in wine as well. read more

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Beautiful scenery with a friendly, local vibe. It seemed everyone knew each other and it was comforting and warm. A music group performed while everyone enjoyed wines of their choosing. I tried samples of their red cat, pink cat, and brambleberry wine slushies. I found brambleberry the tastiest and got a mix of the pink cat-brambleberry slushie per the bartenders recommendation. I wish the slushies tasted more similar to the actual wine. For instance, I preferred the actual red cat wine over the red cat slushie; I found it odd how kool aid is apparently in that slushie. The red cat slushie had a more cherry taste which I am not the biggest fan of. I also tried their sweet Riesling which was just okay, I've had better. The vineyard overall was nice and had great scenery. I just had higher expectations regarding the wine slushies. The red cat wine itself was my favorite. read more

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Our post-Thanksgiving family day out included a stop at Hazlitt. I loved the rustic warmth of the décor and the wonderful staff who accommodated our tastings. The popcorn was a delicious accompaniment to the variety of wines, and I was a fan of everything I tried - the dry riesling and rose were my favorites! Because it was Black Friday, our gift store purchases were 25% off! I walked away with some nice Christmas wines for the in-laws and an ornament for my tree to commemorate our visit. It was a pretty dreary day, but I'd be keen to come back to Hazlitt when the weather is nice. There are beautiful views of the lake and lots of outdoor seating. read more

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I've been in this vineyard many times. This time with 5 others on an untraditional batchlorette party. Pete, our wine guru, explained a lot about the wine, was a great listener and conversation partner. We were 6 people in our bridal party. We had a great time!!! Thanks to Pete!! Great wines, too. We found wine for each person in our party... so there's wine for everyone. We bought a bunch. If you haven't visited Hazlitt, you just gotta!! read more

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Such a fun atmosphere!! People are nice It's a fun place to be - not judgy at all They give you popcorn ! 5 for $10 tasting - wine is fair read more

Our favorite stop along the wine route. Wine was great. Inviting environment. Knowledgeable staff

came here yesterday around 5pm and had the BEST time. the outdoor vibes and indoor vibes were great. they are pet friendly which i absolutely loved, esp as they give out treats to the puppers. staff were SUPER amazing and friendly/welcoming. tuesdays are BOGO tastings so we were able to do 6 wine tasting for $5!!! a STEAL! they also give complimentary popcorn while doing so and all their portions are measured with the stopper so you get an even amount each time which i appreciated. i absolutely loved their wine selection and took two bottles home with me (white stag and berry) along with a handle of the cider (SO refreshingly crisp; highly recommend). they have a buy 12 case and get 10% off deal which was nice (we combined our wines with my friends to get the deal). we did have a bit of communication error where the tasting said the handle =case so it counts towards the discount but the register mistook the "case" as 4 handles so we had to do a bit of a backtrack but all is well that ends well. HIGHLY recommend this vineyard, we had a blast !! read more

I never yuck someone else's yum, so I'd say the "taste" is going to be very subjective when it comes to wine. It wasn't my personal taste ins wine, but the experience was truly memorable. Pete was our wine-tasting host and he was amazing. His enthusiasm, love of the wine and overall hospitality is 5 stars. He was super welcoming, encouraged all of us strangers to interact making sure we were all friends by the time we left. He told stories, made the wine personal and escalated the tasting experience. They support the humane society and that's a great business I can get behind. Love this place. read more

Hazlitt is one of my favorite places. We stopped here on a Saturday in August for a bachelorette party. We didn't wine taste, we hung out at The Oasis, which is a really cool seasonal place across the parking lot from the winery. We arrived at 10am, ready to take on the day. I had a glass of the cab franc, which I really like at Hazlitt. This was the perfect pick to start the day. They also had a space set up to make breakfast sandwiches. Who can resist a good bacon and egg sandwich with a glass of red in the morning? I certainly can't, and didn't. You only live once. Enjoy the ride. My friends got wine slushies, but I'm not into those. They give you a glass with the wine at The Oasis and you get to bring the glass back forever for $1 off. The slushies come in a plastic cup with a reusable straw that you get to keep and bring back for $1 off the slushies. There are various games at The Oasis, other food items too. This is the perfect spot to hang out with a group, or by yourself. There is also a great koi pond, fire pit, and indoor space. The bathrooms are pretty great too. read more

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Really nice wines and super friendly staff. Wish I lived closer so I could come here more often. And they have some very good dry wines... it's not just sweet wines. read more

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We came here for the wine slushi and left with bottles. The servers were so nice I'm a klutz and dropped the popcorn which became a joke the whole time. We even instantly made friends with others tasting. I wanted in and it felt like we had all known each other for years. The decor is so cute. They have taxidermy, arrowheads and walls covered in pieces. I absolutely loved this place. read more

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Sweet wines and good times. The location is great and there is a ton of different wines to try. Highly recommend

I knew I would be alone for my birthday so I decided to go to a sweet wine tasting. The atmosphere was warm and inviting and I never felt alone. The patrons were all ages and everyone was having a good time. The person leading the tasting, Pete, made everyone feel welcome and was very knowledgeable about the wine and the grapes. He kept the conversation and tasting going and even though the place was very busy we never felt rushed. Pete even got me to try a few wines out of my comfort zone and I was not disappointed, they were delicious. I ended up having a great time, meeting great people young and old and went home with 6 bottles of wine at a discount so I can continue to enjoy my birthday memories for days to come. I strongly recommend stopping at Hazlitt, you won't be disappointed whether you are alone or with friends. read more

Great place for wine sampling. Highly recommend their wine flights (up to 4 per flight). Each flight glass was $2-$3, pretty good pricing. Got to try all the cats (red cat, white cat and pink cat). All of them were good but the pink cat was my favorite! Outdoor seating area is spacious and they also offer indoor seating. Very nice place to chill and sip on some wine. Highly recommended! read more

Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards - (left to right): 2018 Merlot, White Cat, Pink Cat, Red Cat - Wineries Near Me - Hector, New York

Great outside area fun atmosphere, inside area is great too. Overall always fun! They have a good amount of wines that everyone can enjoy

Highly recommend this winery! The atmosphere was awesome, wine and ciders were tasty, and lots of outdoor sitting areas. read more

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This review is for The Oasis. I love the new, giant open-air tent with brand new picnic tables, a shady spot in which to listen to live music and sip a beverage. Thoroughly enjoyed the unique band Black Mountain Symphony. Six very talented musicians, all of whom sing. Enjoyed my glass of Pinot Gris, and my husband enjoyed his glass of reserve Dry Riesling. Convenient, clean rest rooms in The Oasis building where they sell the wine and popcorn. Because of the abundance of shade, both under the tent and outside the tent, and because I like their wine, this is my new favorite place to hear live music in the Finger Lakes. read more

We were greeted by the scent of freshly popped popcorn upon entering Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards. Along with popcorn machines, the space has two separate tasting areas and other random items for sale. Hazlitt is known for their sweet wines such as Red Cat, however, I've never had them before so I wasn't exactly sure what to expect. We were happy with that we tried and were offered a $3 discount token for each bottle purchase. During our tasting we were offered a tasting of six wines for $5. We tried a variety of sweets including the famous Red Cat and enjoyed them all. The service was personalized, very friendly and informative. Among the other wineries in the area, this is a bit more on the modern trendy side and appears to appeal to the younger crowd with the Oasis area which is located separately outdoors. There is plenty of seating, a small pond, a fountain, lawn games and picnic tables. We would visit this if on this side of the lake again for tastings, however I wouldn't necessarily go out of my way to visit this vineyard specifically. We were informed that it gets slammed during peak season weekends and patrons are even greeted with a special song. Looking forward to visiting again. read more

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All of the places I had originally planned just happened to be closed on the day we were in the area. We asked an employee at Watkins Glen State Park which winery they would recommended and they said this place was their favorite. I don't think you could go wrong with any of the wineries on the Seneca Wine Trail but there were just so many options! They are taking Covid procedures very seriously here. Their entrance area is not very big so they only allow one party through the door at a time. They have you decide on your drinks before they seat you. There are seating both inside and outside available. They have The Oasis which had some snack type foods for you to grab. We arrived around lunch time so we were hoping for some more substantial food but not a big deal. I really enjoyed the option to try both wine and hard cider here. Their grounds was beautiful and perfect for a sunny fall day. read more

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Fun spot with large wine and drink menu . Outside area has scenic pond, picnic tables , and wood swings to enjoy drinks . Convenient location . read more

Lovely experience, the Ice Wine Vidal is a MUST try - there is honey and truffle. It is delicious! In COVID times, there are picnic benches around and they have a smart system of giving you a buzzer when the tastings are ready The picnic benches are around "The Oasis" just across, where for a $1 you can get fish food and feed the many koi fishes in the pond. Very cute! I have to dock a star because wines (other than the Vidal) just weren't as mind blowing as those of other vineyards in area. Also you May find better prices elsewhere read more

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Hazlit is always a must stop when I'm on the seneca wine trail.There are so many cool choices , some of my favorites include white stag, cabin fever, schooner red, white cat, red cat fizz and bramble Berry, I can't help but to take home a bottle or two. read more

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One of my favorite stops in the seneca wine trail.Whats nice about Hazlitt is you can try wine and hard cider.So many great choices to try like red cat fizz, schooner white, cabin fever, bramble berry,white cat, white stag,riesling, merlot,Cider tree, and white cat sangria.WIth so many great choices you will definitely find something to take home and enjoy. read more

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this is not a winery you go to when you want to sample fine wines in a classy atmosphere, this is the place you go to when you wanna drink sweet wine and have fun. definitely more of a rowdy atmosphere than other wineries on seneca lake, but hazlitt is fun. lots of party buses/RVs and family reunion and bachelorette parties. tons of groups in matching shirts splitting bags of wine. the grounds are pretty big and there's lots of games and places to sit, you just don't really have a lake view. it's hard to drink a lot of the wine since it's so sweet, but this is definitely a fun stop on your wine tour (maybe make it your last stop to go out with a bang lol) read more

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Hazlitt 1852 was the first stop on our Seneca Wine Trail stop and hands down seemed to be everyone's favorite. I know it was mine! The atmosphere was laid back, everyone was so friendly, the wines were delicious, and Oasis was definitely someplace I could have hung out at all afternoon. (We rented a limo and our drive also said it was hers and that you couldn't beat the popcorn...she was right!) read more

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We spent the day on the Seneca Wine Trail, and we had a great time at Hazlitt 1852. We got to try six wines for only $5, and that came with a $3 coupon for any of their bottles of wine. Our bartender was Travis, and he was very nice and very knowledgeable. They have a ton of wine options that you can select - I even tried one of their ciders (and loved it). I'm a sweet wine drinker, and I really enjoyed their White Cat Fizz and their Ice Wine (my favorite). Apparently, their Red Cat is not only their most popular, but also the most popular exported wine from the Finger Lakes region. They close at 5:30, but there is a restaurant across the street that stays open a bit later. It's a fun atmosphere and a great selection of wines! read more

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Great location and very fun vibe with picnic tables. Wine slushees 10/10 would recommend- they're AWESOME. The wine itself was not my favorite in the region. Recommend the cinnamon spice cider- very good. read more

Don't come here thinking you can eat. My husband paid $12 for a cheese platter and was handed a couple of packages. For the price, can they at least make it look like they care???? Defiantly a place for twenty-somethings. Hubby got ignored for 10 minutes as he tried to order a bratwurst. Bridezillas seem to love this place. read more

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Excellent peach wine.. very nice people to deal with. Was mildly disappointed with my slushie. But all in all, a very nice experience

This was a perfect addition to our weekend getaway in Ithaca. Our Bed and Breakfast owners recommended it to us, and even had a coupon for a tasting. JJ was really kind in helping to pair our four wines to our liking. It was a rather lofty wine selection but quite a personalized experience. I would definitely recommend the Red Cat and Pink Cat wines- very sweet, light, and fun! They are also ridiculously cheap but so delicious. All of the dessert wines were exceptional as well. There's also unlimited popcorn refills! The Oasis next door served their wines by the bottle and glass too. There was a lot of outdoor seating, even near a fire pit! Try the wine slushies and Cheeky Monkey sauce with bread. I wish I could have bought more to bring home! read more

One of the wineries we visited during deck the halls. Their check in situation was a little flawed. We were asked to wait outside because of a big group. They had a list with different groups and let one by one inside. We were waiting for a good 10 minutes and didn't want to waste more time when we could be visiting other vineyards. We asked if we could just go inside to grab our ornament and be on our way. The lady supervising the door said sure and once we were inside to grab the ornament the other lady sitting at the table asked how many were in our group and directed us to a table. It was very odd, one moment they were forcing us to wait outside then the next they were guiding us to a table. The wine tasting itself was good and they had cute wine glasses with cat paws. They do have a little shop and a bar next door for some bites. The French onion soup that they served during the event was great. The servers were kind of everywhere and didn't really explain the wine but then again they were slammed. read more

We came here cause we heard they had wine slushies! The place as ample seating outside but we recommend you bring a picnic blanket just in case. There was live music and we enjoyed the wine tasting. We grabbed a few bottles of wine as well! read more

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