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    Knapp Winery

    4.2 (87 reviews)
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    Closed 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Gorgeous property
    Sara B.

    Stop #2 on our Crush Wine Tour. We found the best service here out of all of the wineries. The tap room is much smaller in comparison to many of the other wineries. It's still great though. We loved how quaint and rustic this winery was. The ceiling and wine barrels are adorned in hanging string lights that really make the room pop. The staff is super sweet and they really made our group feel comfortable. They weren't stingy on the pouring either, which is always a plus. I didn't love the wine here, but the ambiance and service certainly made up for it. You can also try some spirits like lavender gin and limoncello. If you are on a wine tour in the area and plan to get lunch you might want to consider doing it here. The restaurant next door has an absolutely gorgeous outdoor space. You are basically eating in the vineyards. We really enjoyed the food too. I had a buffalo chicken wrap which came stuffed with lots of chicken, fresh veggies and cheese. Outdoor dining, wonderful service and quaint rustic vibes are all great reasons to make Knapp a stop on your wine tour.

    Wayne S.

    I think we have a new favorite restaurant here! Cole and Karen Wilson have done an outstanding job of revitalizing Knapp Winery. Chef Drew is a master and his creations are equal to, if not better than, my other favorite restaurants. Norwegian Salmon, Shrimp and Lobster Carbonara and Duck paired with Brut, Riesling and Limoncello. And great dessert too! #pairing You must visit!!!!

    Seated tastings with bread and cheese provided. Service was amazing. Nice atmosphere and enjoyed the wines!

    Jen R.

    I understand they have a restaurant, we got to go to the back to the barrel room it's a nice place but the wines are mediocre at best the Lemonchello and House Made Gin are the way to go. Staff is helpful and pleasant. They have parking a plus.

    Ahi Tuna Yamitsuki Poke Bowl
    Christopher P.

    I've lived in the Finger Lakes for 15 years now, and although I've known of Knapp Vineyard, today marked my very first visit. And, holy moly, have I been missing out! For starters, I enjoyed one of the best meals I've had all year--at a winery that I didn't even realized served food. Tonight I chose the Ahi Tuna Yamitsuki Poke Bowl, which came with two very generous portions of tuna glazed with a spicy plum sauce and accompanied by ancient grains, pickled red onions, and a really interesting vegetable side that included grape tomatoes, kale, cucumbers and onion, all marinated in a Japanese-style sesame-soy dressing that has a wonderful zing. With an emphasis on intriguing flavor combinations and fresh, distinctive ingredients, Knapps' restaurant reminds me of CoreLifeEatery or Moosewood (although it is *not* primarily a vegetarian establishment). Tonight's other specials included Octopus Tacos; Lobster, Crab and Shrimp Rolls; a Rachero Wrap (featuring chicken fried in Japanese breadcrumbs); Broiled Scallops; and the Fried Avocado Burger. It all sounds incredible. As one of the wait staff told me, somewhat hilariously, "our food is prepared by a real executive chef, NOT a 'cook'." Whatever you want to call him, chef John McNabb deserves lavish praise for this incredible, inventive menu--especially given that he's not even yet 35 years old! McNabb is an Auburn native who returned back to his home region and eventually landed at Knapp in 2007 (sources: fltimes.com and fingerlakeswinecountry.com). I am not much of a wine drinker, so this review will not dive deep into the vineyard aspect. But I did do a tasting of six wines, and enjoyed the Pasta Red as well as the Dry Riesling. There are also a wide variety of spirits and even a cider to try. The tasting room is festively decorated with tons of string lights, barrels, and wrought iron decor for a cozy, rustic feel. There's was 3- or 4-piece band playing when I was there, but the volume was perfect -- loud enough to hear and enjoy, but soft enough to have a conversation. I'll definitely be returning to sample some more entrées on a future visit . . . as well as some of the desserts, which sound downright decadent. Limoncello Mascarpone Mousse Cake or "our giant house-made Stuffed Brioche Cardamom Cinnamon Bun with Whipped Cream," anyone?? As of July 2019, Knapp's restaurant is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.. Thursdays-Sundays in April; seven days a week May through October; and weekends only in November. They also now serve brunch on Sundays. And here's a pro tip: take advantage of the "Knapp Signature Wine Experience," and (with 48 hours' notice), the chef will provide a basket filled with "gourmet picnic fare" for only $20 per person. You can also select any of their wines to include, and you'll get a 20% discount off the retail price. You can even choose a designated spot on their property to enjoy your special picnic with stunning lake views.

    Wendy G.

    We met our friends here for lunch and for some winetasting and had a great couple of hours. It was a very chilly day but we decided to sit outside because the interior of the restaurant wasn't so interesting is he outside was. The inside definitely needs some work. The food was really good and I fell in love with one of the sparkly wines from the Hosmer vineyard.

    Gabby R.

    I've been to quite a few wineries in the Ithaca area and this was one of my favorites - great space bother indoors and outdoors, we did a tasting and it was very fun but still professional and we learned a lot. When we went the food was not open because it was too early in the season but I would definitely come back here and try it out!

    Prime Rib French Dip with seasoned French fries
    Sandy G.

    Lovely setting for a gorgeous fall day on the covered patio, overlooking the vineyard. We had an enjoyable, leisurely lunch. The food was excellent, as usual. My husband and I both ordered the Prime Rib French Dip sandwich, topped with melted cheese, caramelized onions, and served with a side of au jus. The meat was tender and flavorful, and the portion was very large. The freshly baked sub roll was a perfect touch! The sandwiches come standard with house potato chips, but we opted for their fries instead, which were very crisp and well seasoned. DH enjoyed a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon, which he said was very good, and I ordered their dry Riesling (excellent). The service was quite slow, but understandable due to Covid restrictions. We did not mind this time, because it was a beautiful fall day, but it did take 2 hours from the time we were seated until we paid our bill. Another misstep.. my husband ordered sweet potato fries, but received French fries instead. Minor issues for such a great restaurant with excellent food. However, those are the reasons for a little less than 5 star rating. I highly recommend Knapp winery, especially for outdoor dining.

    Bacon on the Lakin! Awesome soup!
    PJ C.

    This was our tenth stop on a dreary, damp Saturday that was part of the Bacon on the Lake-in wine tour promo on Cayuga Lake. Since this was more about the bacon infused dishes than the wine - I will comment on the bacon dish served here. The Knapp Winery was serving a bacon & cauliflower soup which was surprisingly excellent - the surprise for me and others in our group was that we are not big fans of cauliflower but this was really tasty. We'd order a bowl of it if they served it at their restaurant. Not being right on the lake the view is not much but the space they had set up in their back cask room for this special event was very nicely decorated. I am not sure if they rent it out for other events but the barrels with the Christmas lights were very festive. The woman who poured our wines was really alot of fun and so we got silly and decided to try some old school wines made with the Catawba grape - wow that took me back.

    View looking out to vineyard
    Renee J.

    White table cloths inside. Or outside you can sit under the roof or under umbrellas looking at the vineyards. Very diverse wine choices, so many things to choose from menu. Their portions are huge.

    Welcome to the Knapp Winery in Romulus, NY which is in the Finger Lakes region of western NY
    Steve E.

    My Dad and I planned to stop in New York's famed Finger Lakes winery region on our trip from Rochester, NY to his home back east in Saratoga Springs. I reached out to my Yelp buddy, Bill Z, from Hyde Park, NY, for his recommendations of places to visit. Knapp Winery was Bill's #1 suggestion, and I have to agree that this is the quintessential winery, restaurant, tasting room, and gift shop in the Finger Lakes region. Knapp is located on the west side of Cayuga Lake, just south of the New York State Thruway in the little town of Romulus, and close to Seneca Falls. We followed a windy country road for several miles before turning down towards the lake and Knapp Winery. There are about 15 wineries located along the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail, and we would have been seriously snookered if we'd stopped at each one for a tasting tour. Knapp Winery is nestled in a valley less than a mile from the shore. Estate-grown European species grape vines such as Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Riesling, and Lemberger, comprise much of the farm land that slopes down to the lake. Knapp has been producing wines for over 30 years, and they are known for their dry and sweet wines with robust flavors and distinctive character. Knapp also produces small batch, handcrafted cordials. We started by touring some of their 40 acres of different types of grape vines before moving into their rustic barrel room, and learning a bit more about the process of turning grapes into wine. Knapp produces world-class Rieslings, Gewurztraminers, Lembergers, Chardonnays, Merlots, Sangioveses alongside French-American Hybrids such as Seyval, Baco Noirs, and more. I was quite surprised at the number of award-winning wines produced at this small winery. The tasting room was next, and here we were able to select six different one-ounce samples of their wine for the amazing price of $3. I was able to try their award-wining Riesling, Chardonnay, Lemberger, Sangiovese, Meritage, and a red blend called Pasta Red Reserve. They had about 30 different wines, ice wines, and sprits available for the tastings. From there we moved into their retail store, where I picked up a couple of bottles of wine to use for client gifts, and for enjoying with dinner during the rest of my vacation. Knapp also has a fabulous vineyard restaurant where we had a great lunch before continuing our tour of the Finger Lakes. Definitely add Knapp Winery in the Finger Lakes region of New York to your bucket list of places to visit!

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    Stopped by and we're so glad we did! Great wines, wonderful restaurant and dog friendly! Can't wait to go back.

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    Great winery - our favorite was the Cab Franc. Daphna served us and she was wonderful.

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    Barnstormer Winery - Tasting through the 2024 vintage in our cellar.

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    Great times at Barnstormer, our party got the wine flight number one and a couple of glasses of…read moredelicious rose. The highlight of the flight was the first white we tasted I wish I could remember the name it was quite delicious

    Various folks recommended Barnstormer to us during our visit to the Finger Lakes, so while in the…read morearea, we popped in. We did not have a reservation, but easily found ourselves a spot at the bar. It was a pretty rainy and crummy day, but even though a few other couples had the same idea as us to hit a winery to avoid the rain, we did not feel crowded in the space at all. The winery is certainly one of the most well decorated spots we visited. They really lean into the barnstormer and plane vibes, with appropriate decor in every facet of the interior. It was very tastefully done and gave the winery a certain fun and unique vibe. We were seated at the bar for our tasting. The bar was quite large, holding a number of different couples but giving us all adequate space to spread out, have a few glasses in front of us, and not cloud the others' conversations. You could chose from a few different preselected tastings, and I opted for a mixed red and white tasting while my husband opted for the all red tasting. My husband enjoyed all of his, particularly liking the merlot. I enjoyed the whites in my tasting more than the red (I had a weird after taste from one of them which tainted the red experience for me), favoring the chardonnay of all things (I am not a chard gal). We appreciated how our server engaged with us, telling us a bit about each wine but also navigating hte entire bar without lingering too long in one place. She answered our many questions about the wine, being knowledgable but also approachable. We had a great time and enjoyed our wines. Barnstormer was a great rec from our various servers etc while in the Finger Lakes - while the wines themselves may not be at my top, the vibe and service did stand out. That being said, we did take a bottle home with us, so I'm looking forward to enjoying that on a special occasion!

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