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Nice outdoor seating. Went on a Sunday and it wasn't too busy. Pleasant staff. Desserts were delicious but limited and two of the options we wanted they were out of. The wine was very good we especially enjoyed some of their sweeter reds.
First time stopping since reopening. They have more alcohol options including bourbon and whiskey with more cans including high noons. Always a fun time to go to a tasting or get a flight. Sat by fire with a bottle of wine and was great despite the wind. Have to go back to try the food!
This winery at lake Cazenovia was beautiful. And the wine selections were great. Unfortunately the service was not. Me and my 5 friends came here to celebrate a birthday. We arrived at 2pm on a gorgeous Saturday afternoon and they were busy, so we were expecting a wait. There wasn't a wait at the tasting room so we chose to do the premium tasting (5 tastes for $8) for 4 people. The woman behind the bar was dismissive and rude! She kept complaining about not having enough wine glasses, was not helpful with drink choices, and told us to get off our phones. I get that this is a "taste" but The pour size was disappointing. I tried to engage in conversation and make the experience better but it just wasn't going to happen, she was dismissive and clearly did not want us there. When we finished our 5 tastes (and 1 complimentary) she began to cheer up as she gave us new wine glasses to take as a souvenir (part of the premium taste option) We decided that the wine was great so we wanted to sit outside and drink with a purchase of 2 bottles and snacks. The hostess was helpful in getting us a table and enough chairs. Our waitress seemed to be annoyed with us and not helpful. There were a lot of negative non verbal body language. We ordered deviled eggs, oil and bread x2, and 2 bottles of wine. Which took 35 minutes to be delivered to us. OWERA THE FOOD?! We ordered BREAD AND OIL... Worth mentioning: The water was never replaced in the 1.5 hour we were there. Overall, i did not enjoy my time here. The blush and rose were good. But I'd rather go elsewhere with better service.
My fiancé surprised me with a trip to Owera vineyards and we were super impressed. It was our first time there for both of us. Our waitress was super nice and bubbly. She asked us what kinds of wine we like and offered to surprise us with a flight based on what we told her. It was fun to have someone else pick the wines because I like to try different things. We had just eaten lunch so we didn't order any food however the menu looked delicious so we'll definitely be back.
Gorgeous views and great wine! You can order wine flights to try multiple types. The food menu is small but their flatbread pizzas and charcuterie boards are tasty.
First of all the property is beautiful. There are seating areas outside as well as chairs looking into the sunset. The innerbar has a live edge top and dark space but calming. On the day I visited the tasting room was closed on a Saturday. The oven was down so no pizza. Over priced charcuterie boards that were average looking at best were the only items served. I had a flight of wines. The Chardonnay was nicely asked but weak on the finish. The roads were so bad I left them behind. The bartender spoke only to one other couple so I learned nothing about the wines. After I was done I got up and left. Not sure I'd come back.
We went for wine and music and we were not disappointed. The wine is always good here. We decided to order small plates because they no longer do the pizzas, which is a shame. We ordered the small plates...flank steak and shrimp and scallops cakes. Both had good flavor but were barely warm which ruined it for us. It wasn't crowded so there was no excuse. We loved our server Jackie, very attentive and had us laughing. We will definitely be back for wine but will skip the food, too expensive for mediocre at best food. The enlarged patio was very nice too.
I'll be honest; when my mother said "let's go wine tasting" I was not all that excited. Don't get me wrong, I love me some wine, but on a cloudy afternoon I was totally content with staying home (and drink wine on the couch, of course!) Fast forward a few hours- and I'm so glad I made the trip with the rest of the fam out to Owera Vineyards. Here is a little breakdown of what to expect, the good/bad, etc. + The backdrop for Owera is beautiful. The building sits atop one of the rolling hills of Madison County and looks out over the lovely Cazenovia Lake. + There is a ton of parking. + The building where the tastings are held is stunning. From its shingled exterior to its warm and rich interior, I loved the wood work and materials used throughout. + The main bar is huge, gorgeous (made of raw edge wood and stained a delicious golden color) and basically wraps around the room. There are plenty of seats for those who are looking to do some tasting. + There are two tasting options: $5/3 samples or for $8/5 samples + a souvenir glass. Bonus- all tasters get a sample of the signature 'Betty's White' for free. Sooooo really you're tasting 4/$5 and 6/$8. I recommend going w/ the $8 option. Who wouldn't want to try more wine!? - For the most part the staff was friendly. When we arrived and found a spot at the bar one of the gals greeted us and passed out menus for us to look over. Unfortunately she didn't come back to pour our samples. Our wine-tasting-pourer wasn't super friendly to begin with and even seemed a little annoyed when I asked 'which wines are made here?' She lighted up a bit after the first few samples and proved to be very knowledgeable about all the varieties of wine sold at Owera. + the majority of the group opted for the $8/5 sample option... and Owera is serving up a lot of delicious wine! Favorites included: 2012 Semi Dry Riesling (silky smooth wine with hints of apricots, peaches), 2012 Cazenovia Blush (made locally & features the subtle sweetness of fresh strawberries), and the (I'm not a red fan usually... especially a dry red... but this one was smooth like butta and had this dark smoky black cherry thing going on. Yum.) - After so much wine samplin' a group can get sortof hungry, no? Owera is serving up brick oven pizzas made fresh. Our group ended up ordering the Teddy: Tomato sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni and prosciutto. I wasn't part of the ordering process because I imagine if I was I would have pointed out that a pepperoni pizza with prosciutto was a weird combo. Too much salty meat for one pizza. The prosciutto just felt like the pizza was trying to hard to be rustic and fit in with the rest of the vineyard. The pizzas were expensive too... I think the pie was $16 and it's not huge + Each wine we sampled was available for purchase- and prices ranged for $12-$20. Bonus- if you purchase 4+ bottles they give you a little cloth wine bag. + Patio out front overlooking Caz Lake seems as though it would be a perfect place to enjoy a glass of wine on a nice day. Although if its still cloudy out there are plenty of 4-person high-top tables inside. Overall a great afternoon spent sipping delicious wines from Upstate NY. If you haven't gone yet and happen to be cruising through Cazenovia (or Canastota, or Manlius, or Oneida, etc) then stop by and have a sample or a bottle. Owera doesn't disappoint.
Owera Vineyards has SO much to offer! My friend and I made it a day trip. We hiked at Chittenango Falls State Park in the morning then came here for lunch and some wine tasting! (It's about 10 minutes from the park). I've been to tons of vineyards but this is on my list of top 3 favorites. The views are gorgeous and they have SO much land! My friend and I did a $8 dollar wine tasting which includes 5 wines & a complementary wine glass. They have a great variety but my all time favorite was the Betty's White. We ended up getting a bottle to share and the Teddy's Pizza. They have tons of food options as well. Everything was top notch including the service, food, and overall atmosphere. Our waitress was absolutely amazing. After eating we went outside and enjoyed the beautiful weather and views of the vineyard. There was a couple outside eating lunch with a beautiful German Shepherd dog. It's awesome that Owera is dog friendly! HUGE PLUS! Overall, I would give this place 10 stars if I could. It's perfect for a date night, girls day out, bachelorette party, or just to take your mom for some wine and lunch! You will not be disappointed! :)
Another very nice visit to Owera, did a flight of two whites and two reds. I did a pinot gris, a Riesling, the Owahanga Red and their Port. All were very good. My friends ordered a pizza and I had a slice but unfortunately wasn't impressed
2 years ago
Really enjoyed a pleasant lunch with my husband and mother at Owera Vineyards. We sat at the bar and were served by Sinead, who was super informative and kept good care of us. The wines were good - a little on the sweet side but the Rose Shimmer and the La Crescent was nice - and paired well with the two delicious pizzas we got. My husband got the Cab Franc and enjoyed it as well. Both pizzas were a good size. We also had the Cab Franc Sorbet which was a delightful palette cleanser. The tasting room was bustling but not over crowded. All the staff were super nice and the chef even came out to check in on us. Really loved our experience and will return the next time we are in the area. read more
4 years ago
Best wedding venue!!!! We just got married there and the overall experience was phenomenal!!! Jordan and Sarah and Jodi were incredible. It was an easy, pleasant, fun experience and they provided guidance and expertise throughout our wedding planning. The guests couldn't stop talking about how beautiful it was there and the sunset turned the whole sky orange. What an absolutely incredible day!!!! Thank you Owera!!!! read more
3 years ago
An afternoon at Owera Vineyards enjoying some blush wine was the ultimate relaxation this weekend. The property is gorgeous with tons of trees, green fields, and ponds. There is an event center for parties and weddings. They have a tasting room, bar/restaurant and an outdoor patio for dining. The blush wine is a semi sweet wine. I adore the smooth finish. The drive along Cazenovia lake to get to Owera Vineyards will be the icing on the cake! read more
2 years ago
Nice outdoor seating. Went on a Sunday and it wasn't too busy. Pleasant staff. Desserts were delicious but limited and two of the options we wanted they were out of. The wine was very good we especially enjoyed some of their sweeter reds. read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
First time stopping since reopening. They have more alcohol options including bourbon and whiskey with more cans including high noons. Always a fun time to go to a tasting or get a flight. Sat by fire with a bottle of wine and was great despite the wind. Have to go back to try the food! read more
This winery at lake Cazenovia was beautiful. And the wine selections were great. Unfortunately the service was not. Me and my 5 friends came here to celebrate a birthday. We arrived at 2pm on a gorgeous Saturday afternoon and they were busy, so we were expecting a wait. There wasn't a wait at the tasting room so we chose to do the premium tasting (5 tastes for $8) for 4 people. The woman behind the bar was dismissive and rude! She kept complaining about not having enough wine glasses, was not helpful with drink choices, and told us to get off our phones. I get that this is a "taste" but The pour size was disappointing. I tried to engage in conversation and make the experience better but it just wasn't going to happen, she was dismissive and clearly did not want us there. When we finished our 5 tastes (and 1 complimentary) she began to cheer up as she gave us new wine glasses to take as a souvenir (part of the premium taste option) We decided that the wine was great so we wanted to sit outside and drink with a purchase of 2 bottles and snacks. The hostess was helpful in getting us a table and enough chairs. Our waitress seemed to be annoyed with us and not helpful. There were a lot of negative non verbal body language. We ordered deviled eggs, oil and bread x2, and 2 bottles of wine. Which took 35 minutes to be delivered to us. OWERA THE FOOD?! We ordered BREAD AND OIL... Worth mentioning: The water was never replaced in the 1.5 hour we were there. Overall, i did not enjoy my time here. The blush and rose were good. But I'd rather go elsewhere with better service. read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
My fiancé surprised me with a trip to Owera vineyards and we were super impressed. It was our first time there for both of us. Our waitress was super nice and bubbly. She asked us what kinds of wine we like and offered to surprise us with a flight based on what we told her. It was fun to have someone else pick the wines because I like to try different things. We had just eaten lunch so we didn't order any food however the menu looked delicious so we'll definitely be back. read more
5 years ago
First of all the property is beautiful. There are seating areas outside as well as chairs looking into the sunset. The innerbar has a live edge top and dark space but calming. On the day I visited the tasting room was closed on a Saturday. The oven was down so no pizza. Over priced charcuterie boards that were average looking at best were the only items served. I had a flight of wines. The Chardonnay was nicely asked but weak on the finish. The roads were so bad I left them behind. The bartender spoke only to one other couple so I learned nothing about the wines. After I was done I got up and left. Not sure I'd come back. read more
4 years ago
5 years ago
4 years ago
We went for wine and music and we were not disappointed. The wine is always good here. We decided to order small plates because they no longer do the pizzas, which is a shame. We ordered the small plates...flank steak and shrimp and scallops cakes. Both had good flavor but were barely warm which ruined it for us. It wasn't crowded so there was no excuse. We loved our server Jackie, very attentive and had us laughing. We will definitely be back for wine but will skip the food, too expensive for mediocre at best food. The enlarged patio was very nice too. read more
I'll be honest; when my mother said "let's go wine tasting" I was not all that excited. Don't get me wrong, I love me some wine, but on a cloudy afternoon I was totally content with staying home (and drink wine on the couch, of course!) Fast forward a few hours- and I'm so glad I made the trip with the rest of the fam out to Owera Vineyards. Here is a little breakdown of what to expect, the good/bad, etc. + The backdrop for Owera is beautiful. The building sits atop one of the rolling hills of Madison County and looks out over the lovely Cazenovia Lake. + There is a ton of parking. + The building where the tastings are held is stunning. From its shingled exterior to its warm and rich interior, I loved the wood work and materials used throughout. + The main bar is huge, gorgeous (made of raw edge wood and stained a delicious golden color) and basically wraps around the room. There are plenty of seats for those who are looking to do some tasting. + There are two tasting options: $5/3 samples or for $8/5 samples + a souvenir glass. Bonus- all tasters get a sample of the signature 'Betty's White' for free. Sooooo really you're tasting 4/$5 and 6/$8. I recommend going w/ the $8 option. Who wouldn't want to try more wine!? - For the most part the staff was friendly. When we arrived and found a spot at the bar one of the gals greeted us and passed out menus for us to look over. Unfortunately she didn't come back to pour our samples. Our wine-tasting-pourer wasn't super friendly to begin with and even seemed a little annoyed when I asked 'which wines are made here?' She lighted up a bit after the first few samples and proved to be very knowledgeable about all the varieties of wine sold at Owera. + the majority of the group opted for the $8/5 sample option... and Owera is serving up a lot of delicious wine! Favorites included: 2012 Semi Dry Riesling (silky smooth wine with hints of apricots, peaches), 2012 Cazenovia Blush (made locally & features the subtle sweetness of fresh strawberries), and the (I'm not a red fan usually... especially a dry red... but this one was smooth like butta and had this dark smoky black cherry thing going on. Yum.) - After so much wine samplin' a group can get sortof hungry, no? Owera is serving up brick oven pizzas made fresh. Our group ended up ordering the Teddy: Tomato sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni and prosciutto. I wasn't part of the ordering process because I imagine if I was I would have pointed out that a pepperoni pizza with prosciutto was a weird combo. Too much salty meat for one pizza. The prosciutto just felt like the pizza was trying to hard to be rustic and fit in with the rest of the vineyard. The pizzas were expensive too... I think the pie was $16 and it's not huge + Each wine we sampled was available for purchase- and prices ranged for $12-$20. Bonus- if you purchase 4+ bottles they give you a little cloth wine bag. + Patio out front overlooking Caz Lake seems as though it would be a perfect place to enjoy a glass of wine on a nice day. Although if its still cloudy out there are plenty of 4-person high-top tables inside. Overall a great afternoon spent sipping delicious wines from Upstate NY. If you haven't gone yet and happen to be cruising through Cazenovia (or Canastota, or Manlius, or Oneida, etc) then stop by and have a sample or a bottle. Owera doesn't disappoint. read more
Owera Vineyards has SO much to offer! My friend and I made it a day trip. We hiked at Chittenango Falls State Park in the morning then came here for lunch and some wine tasting! (It's about 10 minutes from the park). I've been to tons of vineyards but this is on my list of top 3 favorites. The views are gorgeous and they have SO much land! My friend and I did a $8 dollar wine tasting which includes 5 wines & a complementary wine glass. They have a great variety but my all time favorite was the Betty's White. We ended up getting a bottle to share and the Teddy's Pizza. They have tons of food options as well. Everything was top notch including the service, food, and overall atmosphere. Our waitress was absolutely amazing. After eating we went outside and enjoyed the beautiful weather and views of the vineyard. There was a couple outside eating lunch with a beautiful German Shepherd dog. It's awesome that Owera is dog friendly! HUGE PLUS! Overall, I would give this place 10 stars if I could. It's perfect for a date night, girls day out, bachelorette party, or just to take your mom for some wine and lunch! You will not be disappointed! :) read more
3 years ago
Another very nice visit to Owera, did a flight of two whites and two reds. I did a pinot gris, a Riesling, the Owahanga Red and their Port. All were very good. My friends ordered a pizza and I had a slice but unfortunately wasn't impressed read more
4 years ago
Our friends recommended. A must go to! Beautiful place! Staff were friendly and inviting !!!! Great place for a meet up or celebration. Will definitely be back. next time we are that way. Hopefully soon read more
4 years ago
Excellent wedding venue! It was the perfect day. Beautiful venue and Sarah made the whole process so easy. Thank you! read more
7 years ago
Such a beautiful property. The food was great too. We had a pizza and an appetizer with wine tasting. The Frontenac Gris is to die for. I regret only buying 2 bottles. I need to order more online. read more
7 years ago
4 years ago
It's been a month since I was here. I wanted to write nice things... Its a beautiful structure in a beautiful setting. They have a nice menu. Did I mention how beautiful the structure is? How about how beautiful the grounds and the area in general? Sorry, I just did not enjoy myself here. I felt rushed and other than having basic scripted information about the wine and winery, no one really seemed to know very much. Staff was more concerned about the staff and less about the guest experience, read more
I've been here a few times for wine tasting and most recently for wine tasting, wine by the glass, and some food. I worked at a winery while in grad school in Northern California before moving to Syracuse to start my career, so when wine tasting here in New York I have to readjust my standards. That said, the wines here are pretty good, and I am learning to appreciate some new varietals from the area. The staff are always friendly and willing to answer questions about the wines, and I really like the decor and ambiance, both inside and outside. Plus, nothing beats a nice glass of wine while sitting in the sun with a nice view. The food is also delicious. We recently got the Margherita Pizza and Steak Crostini made with local beef. Sooo good! I would go back just for the food. We met one of the owners who was very fun to talk to, and we also made conversation with other customers which was enjoyable. One of the things I've always loved about wine tasting is meeting new people who appreciate good wine as much as I do. It is a little pricey, but I find it worth it for the experience. I have added this to my list of fun and relaxing things to do when I need to get out of Syracuse for an afternoon. read more
7 years ago
Came here in Oct 2019, sat at the bar and had a couple drinks. Bartenders were nice and accommodating when we asked to sit outside. Patio area had a bee problem, making it hard to enjoy the views. It went downhill when were ordered some apps. Started with a goat cheese dip with vegetables, because I love goat cheese. I was expecting a sort of spread-like dish, but what came was hot goat cheese dip, clearly with another cheese and swimming in the dip were the vegetables- only snap peas- not cooked or cut..... It was the most bizarre combination I've ever had. Then we ordered the scallops. They had the worst odor and an even worst taste of ammonia. Clearly bad. It's concerning that they would serve old seafood, the chef would clearly be able to tell from the odor. I'm willing to give this place another shot, but left extremely disappointed. read more
9 years ago
My husband and I went to Owera during Parents' Weekend at Syracuse University. It was a beautiful, but windy, day. The drive to the vineyard was spectacular, and the leaves were changing into their beautiful autumnal colors. The restaurant was busy, but we received speedy service from the host. We purchased two tickets to sample wines in the tasting room. We sampled six of their lovely wines, and received souvenir wine glasses to take home with us. We decided that we wanted to stay longer, and were seated on the patio. My husband and I shared a pizza and a bottle of "Betty's White." The food was delicious, the wine was outstanding and the splendor of the surroundings made a fantastic day very memorable. We will definitely be back on our next visit to Syracuse! read more
7 years ago
Very good thin crust pizza! We enjoyed 2 of the wines: Chardonay and Cabernet. Mario the bartender was friendly and easy to talk to. Linda the hostess was also very friendly and attentive. The woman running the tastings must've been having an off day. She is not a credit to this great place. Not sure we'll be back. Yet the pizza is desirable........ read more
So we started with the wine tasting. It was great. They gave us five wines with a complimentary tasting of the wine of the month (Teddy's ). The tasting was informative and delicious. We decided to buy a bottle of teddy's at 15%off as the special and enjoy some appetizers. The new crew came on to serve us and the quality of the experience began to change. We ordered the olive and bread at $6 and we got a small sliver of bread to dip In our basil oil. The seafood scampi was disappointing but they were nice enough to give us -another slice of bread for a dollar. One slice not enough. The shrimp and 2 scallops were laying in a pound of butter. We really do like the atmosphere. Mario/skippy was our next bartender and he was very attentive. He let us have a specialized pizza that was delish!! The cook even checked with us to make sure we liked it for an additional $3 dollars. The wine is the reason we come here!! The Teddy's wine was worth the trip and many visits to come! read more
9 years ago
9 years ago
Whenever I come to the area I visit Owera at least once. Not only is their wine great, but so is their food. In my many visits, I've had the Mediterranean board, bruschetta board, and chocolate board. They're all 10/10. I haven't had their pizza, but it looks delicious. I suggest doing the wine tasting, which gives you 4 tastings. All around great place with great vibes! read more
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