I went here with three buddies for a tasting. We all had…read moresomething different. Everything we tried was great!! We just had the bar mix for food. Our waitress was very nice. I think all 4 of us left with bottles.

Didn't start here long but it was pretty good, they have some really good choices but it's a pretty…read moresmall place and not my favorite place to sit and sample. The staff kinda ignored but still Definitely worth stopping by though to pick some of their vodkas!

Stepping into Ithaca Wines & Spirits is like finding a hidden gem right in the heart of Ithaca. The…read morelocation is super convenient for grabbing your favorite liquors, and the prices are fair. During my last visit, I came with a friend and the staff member behind the counter was not only friendly but also had a great sense of humor. I couldn't find my ID (it was hiding behind my phone, classic me), and the staff cracked a joke that had us both laughing. I can't really comment on how helpful the staff are with giving suggestions since we knew what we wanted, but their friendliness definitely made a positive impression. We picked up a whole bunch of wine and some soju, and there was still so much more to explore. The selection here is pretty extensive as they have some local options. Cheers!

Best liquor store in collegetown and it's not even close. The selection of wine is more than…read moredecent, the recommended wines are legit, prices are fair, and the liquor selection, while limited, has some decent options. They also have a good array of sake at the back. Wide price range from $8 bottles of crap to $60 bottles of excellent wines from legit names. They also have decent hours: I believe they're open every day and stay open fairly late (although the hours on Google were incorrect today, it said until 10 and they closed at 8 so I was glad I called). Their main downside is the staff working. It's a slew of very very nice, young college age women who are as sweet as can be but know nothing about wine. This is not meant as judgmental, I also knew nothing about wine at their age, but you simply cannot establish yourself as a serious wine shop without employees who can answer basic questions about what's in stock. Again, they have all been extremely nice. I don't blame the employees for this but just a note to the owners that some training would be extremely beneficial. Overall will absolutely go back. No competition in collegetown.

Great, maybe slightly overpriced wine/cider/liquor store. Was recommended to me by some friends and…read moreI decided to check it out. They have a surprisingly large selection for such a small store and the people working are INCREDIBLY helpful. I asked for their Jenny and Francois selections and the associate pointed out every single bottle they had available including a couple I tried and loved. This is definitely a store where you can trust the workers' recommendations, you may just pay a few bucks extra per bottle for it. Reminds me of sea grape in nyc or everyday wines in Ann Arbor. They know their stuff. I did feel like they were pushing the high $$$ bottles though - for example one of my favorite wines (a Jenny and Francois orange - hey Linus- at $20 a bottle) was one of the last recommendations they gave even though he claimed it was "one of their best popular orange wines". Idk, it just felt a little bit like cost was not a consideration when providing recs; im sure some people are money blind but the vast majority of people I know would prefer a great value $20 wine over a $75 splurge. Overall these people know their stuff; but their stuff might be pushing expensive bottles. Either way you can def trust their recs. Decent hours, I think 11-8 or so?

Very nice little wine store in Ithaca. Lots of interesting choices and maybe not as many as…read moreexpected. Great place to pick up a bottle when eating at a place near the commons. Ask lots of questions.

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.

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 place is lovely, exposed beams, really beautiful. The gentleman pouring my tasting, very nice,…read morewe talked about the history of the winery, and the bubbly rosé is worthy of a glass or 2. We hung out for a bit&talked to another couple. Liked it very much.

Our last and best stop on the Holiday Shopping Event and absolutely the perfect! Enjoyed some…read moreVelvet with my sweetie last night. If you support The Culture, buy here. The only one like her on the lake! We'll be back for your Black Business event in 2026.

Incredible views, great wine! Boundary Breaks was the last winery we visted on my birthday…read more Everyone told us to visit this vineyard, and it did not disappoint. The tasting flight was $10 for 5 wine pours. My favorite wines were the Riesling Reserve & the Dry Rose. Both of them were bright, fresh, and a little tangy. The views of Seneca Lake was unmatched, and they even have a swanky doggo park on property. We also met the owner Bruce, who was incredibly kind. If you ever find yourself in Upstate NY wine country, make sure you check out Boundary Breaks!

Be brave, take that ride down a long winding gravel road because the destination is worth it. This…read morewinery has lovely flights of Riesling and is moving into the Cab Franc space. This winery has beautiful outdoor seating and a couple large party event areas. The servers are very friendly and it's rare if you don't run into the owners on your visit. The view is wonderful, so after your tasting, plan on staying for a glass ... or two. And, did I mention, they have free electric car charging stations!

Lots of fun. Great wines. We booked a library tasting and we had a chance to sample new and older…read morevintages to compare what the aging does to them. Our server was great. The place was airy with beautiful views and a friendly staff and not too busy. One of the benefits of going on a Thursday. I'd go again

There was a wedding in progress and rather than putting out a sign, they had an incredibly rude…read morestaff member direct people to the publicly accessible area. Should we have known there was a wedding, it would've been clear why we were being shushed upon arrival. Maybe this lady was having a bad day, but she immediately ruined the vibe.

This place was okay (I'm between a 3 to a 4). Service was just alright, but the wines were nice…read more We tried the pinot gris, dry Riesling and Riesling, lemberger. I wasn't a fan of the lemberger. I liked that we got to try some snacks as well. They have a very great selection of goods! The experience was nice but I would have liked a bit more interaction and explanation of the wines. We didn't get any of that.

Good wine!!! The wine tasting room assistant was fantastic! The Hector Wine Co let's the customer…read morechoose their own wine flights. You choose how many tastings, pour size and type of wine. The server delivers a small mason jar of wine and the beverage gets split between your party... or in my case, with my husband, which was nice to share the same wine flight. My husband and I split 3oz pour of 2022 Sauvignon Blanc and 2022 Luminescence, both picked by the waiter. Great choices! We ordered four more wines and some Brie and Mary's crackers from their grocery. The entire experience was laid back and easy, watching the cars go by behind the cherry trees under their front deck for about two hours. Hello summer vacation... good-bye worries. We will be back soon.