Loved this winery This was our first stop on the winery trail. This place you drive a mile off of the main road. The winery is in an old restored barn. It's incredible inside. The wine was very good. Almost everything we tasted was good. The reds were ok but better whites here. The staff was helpful and knowledge on the wines. $3 for 5 wine tastings. read more

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Ravines is one of the only quality wines produced in the finger lakes. The other being Dr. Frank. Great space and a quality product. Beautiful view from a somewhat hidden location. Nice special events for wine club members. read more

Ravines was our first stop of the day during our trip down Seneca Lake and they had the most beautiful tasting room/event space I have ever seen. Their actual tasting room is very small, definitely not a location you want to bring a large group to, in fact the gentleman who did our tasting told us they would not accommodate parties larger than 10. Fair enough. We came in on a Thursday morning and there was only one other couple in the place so we were given outstanding service by one of the male workers and he made our experience so worth while. He was very knowledgable about the wines and good at conversation in general, which is appreciated when you're doing a tasting because yes, you are coming for the wine, but it's a social event so to find someone who knows how to be social is always a plus. I enjoyed most if not all of the wines. I never knew I enjoyed a dry riesling until I came to this vineyard. I was a bone dry red drinker and never steered away from the Merlot, but now I know during the summer I can enjoy a nice Riesling! So about the event space, just stunning. There are no words, you just have to come see for yourself, it's all wood, the highest ceilings you could ever imagine, RUSTIC HEAVEN, the windows were open to the outside so you have a gorgeous view of the vineyard. Beautiful tables and chairs, probably the most beautiful event space I had ever seen. Definitely not big enough for a wedding by any means (unless you're only having 40 guests MAX) but I would love to have a bridal shower here or even a rehearsal dinner, just amazing. This stop was definitely worth while, cannot wait to come back. read more

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Well, first let me get it out of the way and say that I love the wine from Ravines. They're my favorite winery in the entire Finger Lakes, and we get a case or two every year. However, the wine tasting experience has gone downhill in a serious way since Covid. I'd rank them as one of the worst I've had over the last eighteen months. Before Covid, we'd go in early (when they weren't busy), and do a tasting for $5. I'd mention I was looking to get a case, and they'd let me taste whatever I wanted. I'd walk out with at least a case (I don't buy wine I can't taste). Today though, you have to make a reservation (making scheduling difficult if you're on a trip to visit multiple wineries), the tasting costs $15, and you're stuck with whatever they have on their flight. You get served all of the wines at once and there's little interaction with the server. So, I'm paying three times as much and tasting a third of what I used to unless I want to spend $30 or $45 (and I don't even get to pick those). Many of the other wineries we visit have gone back to a more traditional tasting experience (though not all), taking into account social distancing and masks. They're doing the best they can in the current circumstances, but it is a much more enjoyable experience. We visit the Finger Lakes once or twice a year, and visit about twenty wineries to pick up our supply of wine. Of the wineries that do their tastings like Ravines, we've pretty much taken them off our list and we no longer visit them. The tasting fee increase and experience just doesn't make it worthwhile to stop. The only reason we go back to Ravines is because I like their wine so much, though the tasting experience is pretty lacking. read more

Wasn't sure if I should post this under Ravines Wine Cellar or under the Ravinous Kitchen, so this review might be making appearances in both.... My husband and I have been to Ravines Wine Cellars several times since 'discovering them' during a special farm-to-table dinner and wine pairing at Good Luck a few years back. That night we enjoyed a 5-course meal and each course was paired with a different wine. It was the first time we ever experienced drinking finger lakes wines that we really enjoyed and could see ourselves buying for private consumption! Shortly after that, we made the trip out to the wine cellar in Geneva to do a tasting. On our first trip, we did the wine and cheese tasting - loved everything and went home with a bottle of Meritage. On the second trip, we did the wine and chocolate tasting (which features chocolates from Hedonist) and came home with a bottle of the Vignoles. Fast forward another couple of years and we took advantage of a holiday event which featured food pairing tastings from Brown Hound Bistro at the Ravines location in Hammondsport. We left with several bottles of wine for holiday gifts. Every experience was great, with friendly and knowledgeable people, enjoyable atmospheres and yummy goodness. Most recently, I was lucky to attend a special dinner at the Ravinous Kitchen as part of a company event. There were 12 of us for a 6-course meal on a Sunday evening (usually they are closed at this time). Included was a tour of the winery and wine cellar, with time spent with the owner and the head chef. It was amazing. The chef prepared really, really delicious dishes for each wine: --We started with glasses of their 2009 sparkling Brut Rose which was delicious. Paired with a bacon puff and served with herbed crème fresh, this was a lovely little bite. --Next, while we were in the cellar, we were served a parsnip bisque with caramelized cheese. We ate that while tasting their 'new' 2015 Meritage right out of the barrel. It was cool in the cellar and the bisque and wine was a perfect little warm up. --First of the 'mains' was a large serving of local Lively Run chevre, with a side of kale and some pomegranate drizzle, served with their 2015 dry Riesling. They also gave each of us a fresh baked roll, and mine was gluten free - the most perfect gluten free roll I've ever had - truly crusty and 'French-bread-like'. I could have died happy after eating this course. --Second 'main' was a stuffed squash with some kind of spinach or creamed green inside. This was doused in brown butter and served with a smear of red miso. The dish was served with their 2013 Pinot Noir. Holy deliciousness. Unlike any squash dish I've ever had, this was definitely the table favorite. Super savory and umami, great depth. Super yum. --Final 'main' was braised beef short rib served with shaved brussels sprouts and a mushroom 'cream' made by roasting a medley of mushrooms and pureeing them with cream. This dish was served with au jus and the 2013 Maximilian red. A rich, delicious combination. I have to admit at this point I was over the top stuffed, but even so, when the chef brought out extra servings of the short ribs, I forced myself to have a bit more. The au jus was delicious and the meat was totally fall-apart tender. So good. --For dessert, we were served a butterscotch 'risotto' - basically a rice pudding with white chocolate, apricots and toasted oats. This was served with the Vignoles. Take a bite and a swig and swirl them in your mouth - flavor explosion! I really love the Vignoles. Even those at the table who are not fans of dessert wines/ports/ice wines drank every drop! (Too bad because I was offering to finish whatever anyone wasn't going to drink, but no takers....) Ravines is definitely at the tippy top of my list of favorite wineries and experiences in the finger lakes. And with all the new awesome eateries in Geneva and the focus on making the little college town a foodie destination, I highly recommend you join the Ravinous club, rent an Airbnb and go there to spend a weekend of eating, drinking and merriment! read more

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A five star experience all around. They specialize in old world European-style winery... dry wines! This girl's dream come true. This was our first stop and was the shining star -- the space is beautiful -- quaint, cozy, and rustic. The girl who poured our wines was bubbly, engaging, and shared awesome tips about what to pair with the wine, tossing in some things she's into these days. That I love. It just rounds out the tasting so you don't feel like you're sipping and dashing. I could spend the day here. So pretty. The purpose of this wine trip was to sample the dry reds in FLX. Yes, they exist and there are some great ones! (Thanks Em for coordinating!) Even though we were focusing on reds, I had to try their award winning dry Riesling. It's my top pick! So good I had to buy a bottle. And will continue to buy bottles forever. Other highlights from the tasting: - Meritage is smokey and rustic. We got a special taste of the 2005 and it's like a barnyard in a good way // scents of the woods. - Cab franc is my kinda date night wine. Bold and rich berry flavor. - Pinot noir is light and balanced. A great everyday wine. Delicious dry wines! I so loved it here and will go back again soon. If you're on the prowl for a wedding venue, this is a worthy candidate. They had a cute open barn next to the tasting room. And the view is lovely, of course. read more

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*Wine Lovers be aware, that if you take your GPS here, you need to enter from the Pre-Emption Rd side, because the White Spring Rd entance is a private drive. Also, if you are driving a hot rod around, be aware of the rocky gavel road. The tasting room is BEAUTIFUL, with the woodwork and wine barrels. The sommelier/pourer was very friendly. My other half and I each got to taste 5 wines, and had a cheese and chocolate plate for $12. Most of the cheese is featured from Yancey's. The wines were delicious, and dry. This would be a great place to hold an event, or to bring a group of people for something special. They didn't explicitly sell wines by the glass, but I am sure they would be happy to accommodate your wine lover needs. read more

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Ravines is one of the better wineries in the Finger Lakes region in regards to service, wine, and location. The winery is in a beautiful barn space that is partially used for their dining/event space and their tasting room. They have a fantastic and diverse lineup of wines, from dry and complex reds to sweet late harvest whites. I would personally suggest their Dry Riesling, the MMX/Maximillian red blend, and their sparkling wines. Ravines is great for smaller groups because they can work with both sweet and dry, and white and red. My most recent visit was for their Fall Revelry, which is a perk of being a wine club member. The revelries are free events where you get to try small bites paired with their wines. This last visit was recipes inspired by Thanksgiving. I was thoroughly impressed with the pairings and food options. The wine club is totally worth it for these free events and perks. read more

Ravines Wine Cellars - Chef and the Winemaker event, February 26, 2017 - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Geneva, New York

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*Pasta & Wine Weekend 2015 Review* It pains me to be negative but this needs to be said. I am a fan of Ravines wines and the Seneca Wine Trail tasting room. The barn is so cute and charming...and an open door in the middle of winter ruins this experience. We were told that this "door" had to remain open through the trail event for the "lighting" effect on the tasting room. This was NOT the case for Deck the Halls or any other time I've visited on a cold day. The poor workers were freezing! And even worse? It completely RUINED our tasting experience. Only the food was delectable during this experience since it was a hot red wine type of stew, that ending up cooling almost immediately. I am not able to tell you the name since I lost my recipe sheet. Probably slipped through my numb fingers. This experience would have been apropos for, let's say, mulled wine and/or cider. All of the reds we opted to try were too cold to enjoy, and we were too cold to enjoy their refrigerated wines. This is a wine trail NO-NO. We walked out empty handed. Hopefully the business takes this into consideration and has a better solution for "the lighting effect" on the next event they participate in. read more

Ravines Wine Cellars - 35th in the world - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Geneva, New York

Love this winery. You will find nothing but high quality wines here, mostly dry whites, with some reds mixed in. I recommend their Dry Riesling and Pinot Noir. They also have the largest wine club by far in the finger lakes region, with impressive deals and events. Definitely recommend at least a stop at this award winning winery. read more

Very cabin-type feel here but the view is beautiful! Not much of a lake view but the winery is nice on the hill. Our pourer was very knowledgable, but not my fave wines on Seneca lake! It's much more casual than the other places we have been, which is not so much what we were looking for on this tour but that's okay. Little slower but they give a thorough explanation of the wine which is nice! 5 wines when you pay for a tasting! Probably they best explanation and education I've bad at a winery :) read more

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Ravine Wine Cellars has a rustic charm as the tasting room is built into an old barn in the midst of the vineyard. We were greeted warmly on a weekday afternoon and we began a tasting. I found the wines hit and miss, with my favorite being the 2012 Chardonnay. The server was nice, but when a customer came in and acted a bit wine snobby then the staff of two catered to him and left me a little high and dry. Nonetheless, I ignored the customer service faux pas and purchased the Chardonnay. I was charged for the bottle and the tasting, and again, perhaps waving the tasting fee with the purchase would have made a nice impression. So closing thoughts. Rustic ambiance. Sampled some good wines and some I did not like. Customer service needs a touch up. read more

They let us walk in regardless of reservation. Wine was good, did not let us go slow, but it appeared those at tables were allowed space.

Ok.. I usually don't like Chardonnay but they have an awesome chard that I had to buy! It was not too oaky and had that buttery taste that people have described but I've never been fortunate to taste until now. The tasting room was a back area that was closed in by barn type doors. While they did have patio heaters, it was still kind of cold back there. But the young lady who provided our tastings and knowledge of the wines made us forget how chilly it was. It is a really nice place with some neat decor. I would definitely recommend to anyone for a stop in! read more

A great experience at Geneva's Ravines Wine Cellars. From the beautiful drive thru orchards to the Barn's stylish and comfortable setting for a tasting we were so relaxed after a few hours of outlet shopping. Food selection was good too. It was also nice to RSVP so they were expecting us and had plenty of servers available for what was probably one of the best wine tasting experiences we've had in the Finger Lakes. Our server made our first visit very special for sure. A very easy to use app too for the reservation. And the best part was we liked every wine. That rarely happens but we really can say this to be true. Definitely a must visit winery for everyone. We will be back too as I can only imagine how beautiful the ride along the orchards will be in the fall! read more

Ravines Wine Cellars - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Geneva, New York

We went to the finger lakes for the first time and came to Ravines Winery. We were helped by Neal, who absolutely rocked. He gave us special tastings since it was my birthday and made several wonderful recommendations for places for us to try in the area. The wine was great and we loved the ambience. We will definitely come back on our next trip! read more

Had such a nice tasting here! Beautiful tasting room overlooking the vineyards and mini donkeys. Wines were great, and learned so much! Try the Dry Riesling - so good! read more

Ravines Wine Cellars - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Geneva, New York

We arrived at the winery at 4:15 on a Sunday afternoon. We were immediately informed that the kitchen was closed at 4:00, and that "we'll see if it's not too late to accommodate you two for a tasting"...this from the hostess on duty, who displayed a rather dismissive attitude that indicated she was more invested in approaching the end of her shift than in her approachability for guests. The wine options were nice, and the chocolate pairings were spot on (extra $5 per person). The young woman who served our flights was very pleasant and helpful (in sharp contrast to the hostess). We won't return here, as fortunately, there are many alternatives from which to choose when in the area. An unwelcoming greeting results in a poor nose and finish. read more

First - the fact that this place has their technology up to date with online reservations and payment is such a plus. I didn't encounter this at any other winery we visited and this made the experience so much easier from the get go. Now the barn is gorgeous - absolutely fabulous place for a wedding in the FLX. This is the winery that turned around our impression of the wine region. We started with a glass of sparkling that was on point for a brut. My mother is a red wine drinker and so this was pretty much all she ordered. I tasted these and while I wasn't impressed, they at least were drinkable compared to some other vineyards we visited. But stick with the whites and I feel confident you'll find something you will like. Honestly try not pre-judge varietals if you're an experienced taster and maybe even see if you can do the tasting blind. You might be surprised! read more

The barn is absolutely adorable and I can see how this would be a sight after wedding venue. The wines were very good and on par with other wineries in the area, but the service was less impressive than other tastings nearby. The staff did not provide any description of the wines we were tasting. Tastings for five wines were $15 each. We did two chocolate pairing flights for $20, which was substantially overpriced given the small size of the pours, and 3 very small chocolates (only three of the wines were paired with chocolate). Similar tastings in the area are 8 to $12 (and those that are more pricey typically include a tasting glass you can keep) so we really did not feel like we got our money's worth - mostly it felt like we were paying for the ambiance. read more

What a great find here! Last place we stopped on our way home. Loved the wines - especially their Dry Rieslings and bought a case. Had some great hummus as an appetizer as the wine servers were knowledgeable. This was one of my top places in the three times I have visited the Finger Lakes. read more

Been to tastings throughout CA, OR and WA -- and this one has been my favorite so far. Learned more about wine than I ever have before, and it was only $5 per person. My boyfriend and I split ours - so we tried 9 different wines on the main list, and then paid $1 per tasting for two additional limited edition wines. Thus we paid $12 to try 11 different and very delicious wines. I didn't even think I liked white wine, yet we ended up buying a few whites by the end. Tasting room is also beautiful, in a rustic barn setting. Hope to be back someday soon. read more

This is a cute little winery. It has a beautiful tree in the middle of it. The 2015 dry Riesling was awesome. It was recommended by all the staff. There are chocolate wine pairings available for an extra fee. read more

Delightful wine. Top notch. The service was fantastic. The staff was so incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. Everyone was also very mindful of current COVID-19 protocols which made it easy for me to relax and enjoy the gorgeous view, and the wonderful wine. Our hostess Carolyn was unparalleled. Can't wait to visit again. read more

Ravines Wine Cellars - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Geneva, New York

ADORABLE winery! This was one of our favorite wineries during our trip to the finger Lakes. The wines were some of the best we had! I definitely recommend visiting Ravines! read more

This was by far the worst stop of the 2017 Smokin' Summer Kick-Off. After we found them and drove down their long gravel driveway, that tore up the bottom of our car. We opened the doors and smelled the most amazing smokey aroma. This instantly made me feel that the damage may have been worth it. However after we entered the establishment and checked in we were greeted by a very confused server who was eventually replaced by an extremely rude server. The event's BBQ sample which was to pair with their featured wine was best described as mushy burnt toast w/ eggplant skins. It was disgusting and that fact was further enhanced by the delicious aromas coming from somewhere. It was clear they had no desire to partake in the spirit of the event and also they have no business sense. If instead of this cheap and underwhelming dish if they had served a tasting of real BBQ that matched the aromas coming from somewhere they would have made as much in food sales as they did in wine. This was a BBQ/Wine event and you show off off your pit master's skills with burnt toast... As a "BBQ Guy" I know this substandard dish WOULD NOT be served near any any self respecting Pit Master let alone by one. So even though the smoke aroma's made my mouth water I can only believe any food offered at their cafe was of similar quantity. Since this is a review of a winery I will add that our sampled pairing wine was nothing special, so much so that I can't even recall what it was. I cannot comment on their other wines as we never had a chance to try them. Our serve either just ignored us or the facility did not honor the event's directed three samples. We stood around and tried to get the servers attention for over 5 minutes and eventually just left disappointed and disgusted. Hoping the rest of our stops were better. Luckily this was by far the worst of the tour, We loved the rest of the stops around the lake and were happy we participated in the 2017 Smokin' Summer Kick-Off. However we learned our lesson and will skip this one during all future trips to Seneca Lake. read more

Where do I begin? Ravines was our final stop on our Memorial Day wine tour around Seneca Lake and we arrived just 15 minutes before closing time. It was an incredible ending to our day of tasting wine. Each wine we tried was better than the next, and I highly recommend a visit. The story of our visit: Since we had gotten to the wine tasting barn so close to 5:00 on a holiday, the two employees pouring the wine were loosened up and having a lot of fun. Our pourer chatted freely with us, clearly enjoying the weather and mixing together stories of his own travels to Europe with wine stories and everything in between as he poured us a sample of every wine on the list. He had my girlfriend and I laughing so hard that several times the party to our left looked over with some jealousy at the fun we were so clearly having. In the gorgeous rustic setting we sampled fantastic Finger Lakes wine, with the rose being one of our favorites. read more

This is not the winery for you if you like kool-aid wines. I call those the "tour bus wineries". Ravines has much better wines. On my most recent visit, I was particularly impressed with their Chardonnay.Their Dry Reisling has been acclaimed by Wine Spectator (#33 on the best of 2013 list). The staff is FANTASTIC. Chatty, generous, you really feel you are dropping in with some wine-making friends just eager to share their latest project. To contrast, "Tour bus wineries" just try to race you through to the "gift shop". Actually have a taste for good wine? Then Ravines is worth the detour off Rt. 14 for a visit. read more

I went to ravines last weekend, and it was probably one of the best winery's I've been to ever. First - the decor of the winery was so cute and rustic, it was beautiful and you felt like you were in a really cute romantic comedy! LOVED the ambiance! The wine itself was delicious, every single one we tried was so good. My favorites was the ayre (a dessert wine) and the meritage (a red wine blend I believe). The Pinot noir also gets a shout out from me! The white wines were very good as well! After ravines we went to another winery in the area, and the wines and experience could not compare. Ravines was far more superior. We were a large group (10 ppl) and didn't have reservations and were easily accommodated. our wine tasting pourer/explainer (not sure what to call him) was Danny and he was fabulous!! He was so funny, knowledgable about the wines, friendly, and very cool. He elevated the experience we had by a lot! If you're in the area- do yourself a favor and stop by ravines. I regret not taking more wine back home! read more

We visited many wineries during our visit. To think we almost missed the best! Thankfully we passed it on our way out and decided to stop. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable and the wine was the best. I'll be signing up for their wine club as I don't want to miss any of their releases- it was that good! read more

We know the son of the owners and already knew we were going to get their wine for our wedding. They have an indoor and outdoor tasting room in a barn. All their wines are good but the dry Riesling is definitely the best. We even decided to join their wine club. read more

$5 for 5 tastings (average for region). Our amazing bartender/ connoisseur Keo was friendly, honest and very funny. This was my favorite tasting of our weekend tour so far. The atmosphere is warm and there is plenty of seating. I would recommend this spot to anyone visiting the region read more

A group of friends and I visited this winery after Musselman Triathlon 2019. I was very impressed with the wines and Ed our tasting guide. My gf and I ending up buying White. Lake Chardonnay. read more

Ravines Wine Cellars - Beautiful barn settimg - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Geneva, New York

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1) Really cool setting in a barn - "Barn Chic" for sure. It's light and breezy inside on a sunny day. 2) Good selection of whites, rosés, and reds. They specialize in dry wines. 3) The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. Danny led our tasting and gave us the low down on his latest research- very interesting. 4) they have a kitchen featuring some interesting dishes. Unfortunately, we had just eaten lunch. 5) Tip: definitely try the Ayre wine - delicious! read more

Definitely one of the best wineries in the Finger Lakes. Several award-winning wines and top notch, knowledgeable staff. Also a really cool location. A great place to sit and enjoy wine with friends. Rustic in a contemporary way. read more

Drove by and decided to stop with a friend for a tasting. We weren't planning any tastings that day but we thought why not. When we went to the counter the lady said they had only dry wines. When my friend was looking at the menu and picked a couple to try the hostess told her she wouldn't like any that she chose. She proceeds to give her a sample and states I'll give you this one free. The ones you picked you won't like. Then told us to move to the end of the counter that she had a customer. How sad to be treated this way. We were potential customers. So not recommending this winery. I've never been treated so poorly. read more

Higher-quality than average for Finger Lakes wines, served in a nice tasting room on the rustic property. We found several of their varietals quite interesting, such as a light and floral merlot and Maximilien, a heartier blend. One of the two best wineries we tried in the Keuka and Seneca regions. read more

A beautiful setting for a 50th wedding anniversary party! Rustic and yet elegant. The waitstaff was personable and friendly. The wine offerings catered to everyone's tastes and dinner was prepared on site and delicious. Dessert was individual cups of whipped buttermilk topped with fresh berries and heavenly warm fresh baked brownies topped with sea salt. Intimate and comfortable. Just perfect. read more

Ravines Wine Cellars - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Geneva, New York

My husband and I visited for the first time on Friday--Ravines was our first stop after a 5 hour drive from the Bronx. Patty was the sommelier who walked us through our tasting, and I wanted to let you know how kind and knowledgeable she is. We'd never been to the Finger Lakes before and she gave us some suggestions on where to visit. We often visit the North Fork wineries on Long Island and we've never met a more knowledgeable staff than the one at Ravines. We returned Sunday and were helped by Judy, who was also just as passionate as Patty. You can thank these women for making Ravinous Club members of us! Can't wait to visit again in a few months when we pick up our March order. And the food! Delicious. On par with or better anything you'd get in a swanky NYC restaurant. read more

Last time we visited and spent $500. This year we were and met by an unfriendly host who declined a tasting and then stated they were busy, but could maybe fit us in. No thank you we passed and will go to the many more customer friendly other games in town. Pass read more