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.

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!

Awesome, hyperlocal spot run by people who are passionate about their product and happy to impart…read moreall that mead knowledge you never even knew you wanted as you enjoy your quaffs. Until recently, I had only tasted mead in Ireland and known it as a sickly-sweet beverage. But these are subtle, flavorful, crafted meads. My absolute favorite was the Queens, which reminded me almost of a dry fino Sherry or complex, rich, dry white. They also mix up some fine mead-based cocktails, including an excellent Raspberry Lemonade with a raspberry-tinged mead mixed with seltzer and fresh-squeezed lemon juice. I'm generally a beer person and was a bit skeptical, but was totally sold (literally - walked out of here with a couple of bottles and some paraphernalia.) The space is industrial yet cool - more like visiting a brewery than a winery. They have board games as well as a gravelly outdoor area where you can hang on a nice day. Only weekend hours for now as the business (hopefully) grows, but a great place to hang and sample something new and high-quality, or pop-in for a cool take-away gift. Whether you're already a fan, or if all you know of mead is some Viking or Renaissance Faire crap (though in Addition to classic glassware, they do also sell a goblet if that is indeed you thing), you simply must stop in this excellent new spot. Only opened on weekends for now. They could use some better signage - we did drive past before doubling-back to find it - but this is a place we'll worth finding and trying.

Clean, neat, quiet... tanks in tasting room-nice products. Go for the Meadjito! Tasty!!read more

This was an outstanding place to hang out. My group had some mead flights, and my wife liked one…read moreso we bought a bottle. Then we played some Frisbee Golf. We really enjoyed the viking theme and even tried on some of the funny costumes. They need something to serve non drinkers/designated drivers. I had a water, but it would have been nice to have some kind of soda or something like that. But for the average visitor who is going to enjoy a real drink. You won't be disappointed.

What a great find!!! Awesome mead!!! Fabulous owners! When they finish the build out this place…read morewill be FABULOUS!!!! Please support this small business and learn about mead!!!! Worth the beautiful drive!!!!

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.

Vibe is five stars. Service is five stars too! Overall super happy to know about this place and…read moreI'll be back. The wine is good. Nothing blew me away but it was all very pleasant. The frozen wine was super fun and tasty but also $10 for small serving so that was kinda ... meh but just because it was over priced in my opinion but overall happy with my time there, I'll definitely be back!

Have been here multiple times enjoying their wines ending with their blueberry wines that are to…read moredie for. It's tucked off the main roads for those that like traveling for a hidden gem. Having an outdoor area for live music and events but also having an indoor area for their general store and the tasting it's nice to pick and choose what you want. Not much in terms of sights being in the forest but sometimes it's nice to get away from the noise of the city and town. We enjoyed a sampling of 6 wines with dry and sweet whites/reds and the blueberry wines that we were lucky enough to have a quick peak into one of the workers as he was stirring blueberries in a large box. The moment we went into the back area we were welcomed with the aroma of blueberry that put a smile on my face. I love this place because they don't try too hard to do too much. They have the personality, flavor and feel of a smaller vineyard that anyone will enjoy if they go.

This is the perfect spot the relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery with a cocktail or glass of…read morehouse made mead. We had a wonderful time and will definitely be back. The apple mead was the perfect fall drink. My husband had the Bee's Knees cocktail and it was absolutely delicious. You are also able to buy bottles of mead or spirits to take home. Conveniently they accept credit cards as well.

Not your typical winery! =)…read more Wow, I want to say that we have been getting Montezuma wines for over 15 maybe 20 years! Currently I believe that they have three locations, & we have been to all three. If you want to taste test good wine, that runs the whole spectrum, then stop off at Montezuma. If you are looking for the typical French style wine, then this may not be for you. But if you have an open mind & want to try new flavours, then give them a go. This would be their third & newest location. Which we have only been to a handful of times.

Amazing mimosa flights with generous pours and the service was super friendly. Also, cute shop…read morewhile you are tasting .