Quirky little winery. We were serviced by a nice guy called Connor who gave funny descriptions of…read moreeach of the wines we tasted. I was coming for the Diamond but heard they were out. The Cab franc was the best one objectively and the pink flamingo bubbly was good too. Whites not too memorable. I was surprised they added some sugar to some of their wines. Love the full blast of A/C on a hot day.

5 Stars -- A Must-Visit Finger Lakes Gem! Leidenfrost…read moreVineyards was hands-down one of the best stops during our wine tour in the Finger Lakes! Our party of four was warmly welcomed by Jessica, who was truly a delight. She was friendly, knowledgeable, and made our tasting experience so much fun. You can tell she genuinely enjoys what she does, and it made a huge difference! What really stood out to us was that their flights include SIX tastings -- the most generous offering we've seen so far. The price was incredibly reasonable, and the pours were just right. Each wine had its own personality, and we enjoyed every sip. The atmosphere was relaxed, the view was beautiful, and the service was top-tier. If you're touring Seneca Lake wineries, Leidenfrost is a must, and make sure to ask for Jessica -- she made our visit unforgettable!

$10 flights! These are on the sweet side of wine. Not my usual preference but I do enjoy an…read moreoccasional chilled red cat. There was only one other customer in the store when we arrived so we got special attention and lots of browsing time. Service was friendly and knowledgeable. Very casual inside. In the summer its a hot place to be with the slushies!

We stopped in for quick drinks and music in the beautiful outdoors at the Oasis at Hazlitt. The…read morecider was fantastic. It was on the drier side and not as sweet as angry orchards which is what we loved about it. Great set up!!!! The service at the bar was great too. Just a great time all around.

We had a wonderful wine tasting Friday 5.1.26 in the afternoon. We didn't have a reservation but we…read morewere accommodated. The interior is a clean aesthetic. The service was welcoming. I did not know they specialized in Rieslings. I am not a Riesling drinker. I was so impressed with the wines. I enjoyed them so much that I left with 6 bottles. The property has a lovely exterior of sloping hills that offer a clear view of the lake. Highly recommend.

This is the finest example of Reisling in the region. And since the Finger Lakes produce the finest…read moreRiesling in the New World, this is the best you'll find. Paul Hobbs has another winner on his hands. Wine Club membership purchased. Friendly staff and an unmatched view of the south end of Senecas Lake and Watkins Glen.

So the family is on a finger lakes wine tour today. This is the first stop. Family and their…read morefriends seem to be enjoying everything. I hear the Chardonnay and the rose was big hit. Pops big favorite was a HJW Riesling. Great deck outside to look over the vineyard and Lake Seneca Heads up they do use "cannons" in the vineyard to keep away the birds, so some fellow four legged friends might get anxious. Another 5 paws for me

Beautiful view , elegant tasting room and friendly staff. This is stand out winery on Seneca. I…read moreenjoyed a flight and also a glass of rose on the patio. Soaking in the Friday sun and lake view. Pretty perfect. I was happy to buy six bottles all packaged in a logo tote to go. The variety of bottles to go is lovely, cab sauv rose blanc de blanc saperavi rose (my favorite) and gewurztraminer.

This is an amazing place to stop and enjoy lunch and pick up sweets or treats to take home with…read moreyou. The deli is amazing and side dishes couldn't be better. The sweets offered are even better The winery next door is fun and the service was exceptional. A true gem in the Finger Lakes.

A very cute place near Seneca lake. While it does not have a lake view, its close enough to the…read moremain road. They are one of the few wineries that also serve food, so its a great place to grab lunch. The sandwiches we got were amazing (the Brooklyn and the Cuban). I would give the deli and bakery a 5/5. The attached winery was okay. They only do tastings at the bar, not at the table (at least when we were there). It was pretty empty.

I want to like Red Newt Cellars but it's just not my vibe. The rv resort I stay at while in the…read moreFinger Lakes Region is within walking distance. Last year, Red Newt offered RV guests a buy one get one "tasting"... which I found out is not the same as a "flight". The serve told me I could try again. I love this region and gave Red Newt another try this year. Stood at the bar for the wine "tasting". I would have liked to sit and hang out for a while but the atmosphere inside was all business. Between the hard sell to purchase bottles after the tasting to the managers doing work on their lab tops at guest tables. I didn't feel I could unwind here.

We booked a lunch and wine tasting at Red Newt during a visit in the off season…read more Our first visit to RNC was last summer while camping at the Finger Lakes RV Resort. During that visit we sampled some good wines, so we knew we wanted to try it again. On this visit the service was very prompt and the place was not busy on this visit compared to the summer. During our initial visit the employee at the tasting counter first seemed annoyed that we wanted to taste wine an hour before they closed (The attitude improved when we said we were buying a couple cases).  The view is amazing from the large deck and dining area. One could sit on the deck and sip vino all afternoon. As with many wineries on the Finger Lakes their wines tend to lean to the less dry/sweeter side, but we did find some very tasty medium reds and red blends. The lunch offerings were simple, but very delicious. They offer a variety of sandwiches, burgers, and shareable items. One thing that stood out was their Hellbender-balsamic onion jam that they make inhouse. It was so tasty that my wife inquired about purchasing some to take home.  We look forward to returning at our next stay at the RV Resort.

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.

Very cool sommelier, barn style tasting more casual setting, elevated so view is great. Awesome…read morefriendly service too! Good Riesling bone dry mostly different varietals. 4th vineyard Forge Cellars very cool hip, more casual setting, young enthusiastic Sommelier great ambassador for their mostly bone dry varietals of Riesling-finger lakes is known for but now branching out to reds as well.

My wife and I came to Forge on a beautiful Wednesday afternoon. The tasting room inside was very…read morecozy and inviting but the seating area outside was breathtaking. They have a perfect view of the lake and it's high enough on a hill that you can see a good quarter of it. There are numerous fire pits around that helped take the chill off. They brought us our flight and explained the differences to each wine. They've taken Riesling and turned it to an art form. The cheese plate was fantastic. They were very friendly to our dog. We will definitely return!

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!

Gorgeous views of Seneca Lake paired with excellent wines. The service is friendly and…read moreknowledgeable.

The wines are absolutely horrible - not a single drinkable glass in three different tasting…read moreflights. The charcuterie plates are basic crackers and a full block of cheese - no presentation, no portioning. Just odd. The service was minimal and inattentive. The setting is beautiful - great view of the lake and perched atop a hill - but that is not enough to save this terrible wine. Skip this experience!!!