Had an absolutely wonderful experience at Adirondack Winery in Queensbury, NY! The atmosphere was…read morerelaxed and inviting, and the wines were fantastic. What really made the visit special, though, was the staff. Amber, Paige, and Cassie were all incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and made us feel so welcome. It was actually Cassie's first day, and she handled everything with such confidence and warmth--you'd never have known! She was awesome. Huge shout-out to the whole team for making our visit so memorable. We'll definitely be back!

Recently visited and my first impression as I got out of the car was wow! I loved that they're…read morestarting to grow grapes and appreciate the educational signage. The tasting room is beautiful, clean, and there is a ton of bar seating as well as tables, and more tables outside. Upon walking in, there's a sign to wait for the hostess to seat you. Since we came for a tasting, we were seated at the bar. We looked forward to the standard tasting (7, 3/4 oz pours), but found out once we were seated that they weren't doing those that day because they were busier earlier in the day. Instead, they offered us a flight (4, 2oz pours) for $15. However the glasses didn't have lines on them and the pours we got were significantly less than the couple next to us who were served by a different person. As far as the wines, they had a variety of sweet and dry, red and white, but I didn't find any that I loved. If I lived in the area I would definitely come back for the atmosphere, since this seems like a great space for events, or with friends since they have a large selection of wines. I also felt like the staff were helpful and friendly too.

Had a great time celebrating my sister-in-law's birthday with the Spa City Brew Bus.  We visited 3…read morewineries and a distillery around Saratoga.  The bus was spotless, driving was great (thanks, Bruce!), music was great.  Hoj is a super host.  He's very knowledgeable about the process of making wine, beer and spirits, so he is able to create relationships with local producers.  That enabled us, for example, to get a private vineyard tour with the vintner.  The vintner took us on a field tour while we drank the wine from the grapes we were looking at up close in the field.  Thankfully, none of the vineyards were pretentious.  Everything (and everyone) was very down-to-earth which let everyone focus on what they liked rather than what they were *supposed* to like. I've never been on a vineyard tour bus before, but I would totally do it again.

Wow, what an amazing time we had, celebrating my daughters 30th birthday!…read moreHoj, Kelly and everyone along the way made her day absolutely amazing. HoJ was an amazing tour guide and was so knowledgeable about the area and all of the places we visited. We were made to feel so special at each and every place and especially on the bus. Everything was arranged for us so it made it even more enjoyable and Hoj took amazing pictures for us to remember the day! The drinks and food were delicious, the ride was so much fun and the bus was spotless and comfortable. If you are looking for a fun, exciting experience like this, don't hesitate, book it soon! I promise you, you won't regret it! I am spreading the word because it was an amazing, unforgettable day! Thank you again!

Definitely a stop to make if you are in the Lake George/Queensbury area. I went here with a group…read moreof friends in the summer, and liked it so much that I returned in November. They are being very COVID conscious, with the staff wearing masks and social distancing enforced. You are able to do tastings of all of their spirits, including various flavors of moonshine, whiskey, gin, limoncello, and my personal favorite, Cowboy Coffee, which is a coffee liquor which can be enjoyed on the rocks or mixed with coffee or creamer. In the summer, they had a very nice outdoor area where you could sit and enjoy one of the mixed drinks available for sale. There's a great view of the hillside as well which makes for some really nice photos. And of course, all of the spirits are available for purchase. I returned recently to pick up a few more bottles of the Cowboy Coffee and Limoncello. Overall a nice spot to spend an afternoon in nice weather, or to stop and grab some great spirits!

Sunday funday ! Live music but not just any music ...the owners of this local distillery have an…read moreear for awesome musicians, draw friendly staff and bartenders, and serve up some drinks that beg for another! Go check it out ! This place will leave an impression that after you leave has you thinking about when can you get back ! PS .we didn't get to try the food from the food truck but Lobster is on the menu for our next visit real soon !!

Whaleback is like a Bed & Breakfast style experience. Situated in an older, but attractive…read morefarmhouse, Whaleback offers an experience, based around comfortably sitting on the porch and enjoying a friendly conversation. The owners, who are multi generational farmers work the land, share story behind how their wines came to be and some of what you can expect to taste. It's unpretentious, and feels like you're visiting a family, friend or cousin. Their tastings allow you to try whatever your palate is drawn to, or you can sample all of their offerings. Feel free to bring your own food including cheese and crackers, or sweet confections to pair with the wines. Our three favorites were the maple wine, the St. Croix, and the ruby red. The apple and peach wines are also very unique and flavorful. The winery specializes in cold-weather varietals, and whether you are a fan of sweet or dry wines you will likely find something that hits the spot.

Stopped by Whaleback vineyard driving home from Burlington VT to NYC and so happy we did! Off the…read morebeaten path, you will do your wine tasting with Amy in their beautiful old home. We tried about 8 different wines varying in flavors (peach, honey, apple, sweet and dry red) and they're all made by the lovely couple who run the vineyard. Truly felt like "eating/drinking locally". They have a beautiful front porch overlooking their vineyard and barn. The best part was Mark and Pepper, their cat and dog who hung out with us while tasting! Thank you Amy!

We took the 2 hour cruise, 12-2. When you board they take your picture $37 for the package.Tickets…read morefor the cruise were only $40 a person which I thought was great. There was some narration and music. The bartender was super friendly and she pointed out bald eagles twice to us. We had such a good time that we weren't bothered by the not so ideal weather one bit.

We took the Minnie Haha tour while in Lake George and honestly I probably wouldn't do it again. I…read morefelt like we were really jam packed on the boat, and the trash was overflowing. I also feel like you have to be sitting on a specific side of the boat to know what the tour guide is talking about when they're pointing things out, and it was difficult to hear the guide in general. Overall I'm glad we experienced it once but it's not something I would choose to do again.

If you're looking for a relaxing stop in Lake George, I highly recommend Ledge Rock Hill Winery…read more The atmosphere is beautiful, peaceful, and welcoming from the moment you arrive. The wine tasting is well-paced, with a great variety of both dry and sweet wines, making it easy for everyone to find a favorite. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about what they do without making you feel rushed. Whether you're spending an afternoon with friends, celebrating a special occasion, or just looking to unwind, this winery is a hidden gem. Great wine, excellent service, and a beautiful Adirondack setting make it a must-visit whenever you're in the Lake George area. I'll definitely be back!

Have been to this winery several times in the summer and it is very special . About 25 minute drive…read morefrom Saratoga springs , but a lovely drive. This winery is set in the woods , which is such a beautiful peaceful experience. There is live music on the weekends. The women who run it are friendly, attentive and knowledgeable about their wines and will even give you a taste before you order a glass. That is if you don't want the wine tasting option. You can sit outside in Adirondack chairs or inside, to look out at the woods and listen to the music. My preference is always outside!!! I mean it's beautiful and I can only imagine how amazing it would be in the Fall with all the colored leaves. They have limited food/ snack options which I thought were tasty . We had the crackers and olives which were perfect to snack on. I would recommend going. It's a wonderful relaxing afternoon.

We just had an excellent wine tour with Donovan! Even though it was a dreary day his very pleasant…read moremanner and professionalism made the day a hit. His knowledge of all understanding he wineries and recommendations was both impressive and helpful. It was especially nice to see that all the wineries knew him and respected him. We were all surprised that our tour came with a tasty cheese platter from Adams Fairacre Farms. Very nice touch. Donovan does beer/brewery tours and spirit tours. If you want to be well treated by a knowledgeable tour guide I highly recommend Donovan. He is outstanding!

I'm so glad we found Tour with Donovan after searching for tours of the wineries in the Hudson…read moreValley. Donovan is awesome. Very professional, listened to what we wanted, then took us to three wineries that were fantastic. Each winery had its own unique character and the wines were spot on, as well the spirits in the last one we went to. Donovan's van was very clean, well air conditioned, and had all the amenities needed to go from one winery to the next. He's very knowledgeable of the area, well prepared, and an all around fun and great guy. He picked us up at our hotel at Marriott Courtyard Poughkeepsie and after the tour dropped us off at the Beacon Train station it really worked out very well. We'll be gathering a group of friends and hopefully do another tour in the fall or before Christmas. For sure we will pick Tour with Donovan again! Thanks Donovan!

Zach and Justin were throwing best at the Adirondack Winery today. They were fun and very…read moreknowledgeable! First time there and will definitely be back. Support local business!!

While in Lake George for the Memorial Weekend, decided to do some wine tasting one evening. Came…read moreacross Adirondack Winery which had availability as we walked in - perfect timing, though they were also quite busy with customers. Note: Wine tasting cost is per person (not pay for 1 person and share) and it is for 7 tastes with a take home glass. So select your wines wisely... and rank them to see if there is any of them you would like to purchase. We also added a couple of chocolate bonbons to wash the the wine tastings down with. Tried a variety of red, rose, fruit, dry.... and ended up purchasing 2 bottles to bring home - Celebratory Red and Ruby Red, which we rated best of all the ones we tastes. It did take awhile to select and get our tastings but have to be a little patience given timing and the crowd. Looking to come back again next time in town. Cheers!

I HIGHLY recommend booking a tour with Event Atlas…read more **BACKGROUND** I booked a tour for 6 (me + 5 of my best girlfriends) to visit three wineries. **THE PEOPLE** Francesca, who booked the tour was super organized and on top of answering my questions and keeping me up to date on our tour. Geoff ended up running our tour and was so nice and patient. We are a bit, um, loud sometimes but Geoff made sure to get the best angles with every group picture and even picked up our untimely food order so we wouldn't miss the last tasting. He was also extremely knowledgeable about local wine! **THE EXPERIENCE** It was a gorgeous fall Saturday. I highly recommend taking this trip in October, as the foliage was breathtaking. Milea Vineyard, our first stop, felt like a mansion, and the tasting room was sunlit and gorgeous. Clinton Vineyards was more of a country farmhouse, and our group had a private tasting with the owner, Phyllis, who is a super interesting woman. The last, Milbrook, was a bit busy, but the property has a cute lake and food, and before the tasting, you can check out the vineyard and store. Again HIGHLY recommended! Especially for a bachelorette party, birthday, or girls weekend getaway!

Francesca is really lovely, and my mother and I had a great time taking a tour of three venues in…read morethe Hudson Valley (a winery, a distillery/cooperage, and a brewery). We had poor weather day of our tour, but this actually is a great activity for a rainy day - can't beat drinking wine and being chauffeured around the Hudson Valley!

This place is outstanding. My girlfriend and I were driving through on our way to New Hampshire and…read moredecided to take a short break here. It's a small and unassuming place, and the owner, Andy, immediately came out and greeted us. He could not have been nicer. His knowledge of wine is incredible--as are his wines. What started as a wine tasting turned into buying bottles of everything we tried, plus a couple others. I strongly recommend visiting this spot if you're anywhere nearby. You will not be disappointed.

It's not often that you stumble upon a place you're glad no one knows about. I nevertheless write…read morethis review (my first) because Northern Cross Vineyard is a gem that should be yelled about from the tops of the emerald hills of Valley Falls. Andy, the owner, has created an experience like none other. In a cozy former post-office that seats no more than ten, Andy is generous with his time and passion-project, the award-winning wine he makes from his vineyard across the street. The tastings are absurdly cheap, and his pours generous. For the two hours I sat at his bar, time slowed to a blissful crawl. I live three hours away, but I'll be back to this magical place as soon as I possibly can.