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    Ravines Wine Cellars

    4.3 (118 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Farmers board and flatbread
    Shawnna P.

    We came for the wines, but stayed for the food. The flatbreads are fantastic. The farmers board was delicious. We loved the trout mousse best of all. We picked up an order of wine that was previously purchased. Members duscours are appreciated.

    Corkage fee on their own bottles? Our wine didn't even have a cork?
    Timo R.

    We went to Ravines on Mother's Day. The Google maps directions to there are not correct, so make sure you enter from the other side. The winery is located in a rustic barn and has a small outside area in front of the winery. They have a great selection of rieslings and wines are quite affordable. We also had the farmers board and it was a little underwhelming. The service was alright, a little slow but the waiter acknowledged it. Where I was taken back was that the winery charges you a corkage fee on bottles they sell. I've been to domestic as well as international wine regions and I have never experienced this before. It is also misleading to the price of the bottles, especially when we didn't even have a cork, lol. The other thing I found a little off putting was when I went to pay the bill. The bill does not have an option to tip your waiter and he has to run it as a separate charge. Wouldn't you want an option to tip your staff? It just felt odd to pay a corkage fee to the winery but winery not caring for their staffs tips.

    View from the back outside
    Tansy W.

    We had a great time here! Enjoyed our tasting at the bar with Amy. They have a kitchen if you're hungry for light bites but we passed since we were on our way to dinner. Our favorite wine was the 2020 Dry Riesling Argetsinger, but we also liked the flagship Riesling and the Sauvignon Blanc. Was not a fan of the reds (tried two different Pinot noirs and a cabernet franc). They also have large format bottles. Definitely one of the better wineries in the area!

    Sparkling Riesling, Gewurztraminer, & Smoked Trout Mousse
    Natalie S.

    First impression - Loved the warm coziness of the barn. The space was open but still felt intimate. Good selection of both whites & reds. The staff was friendly from the moment we walked in. We were greeted at the counter where you can put in your drink and food order. Place your order, pick a seat, and relax while your order gets delivered. There's plenty of seats indoor & outdoor. We opted for something light to start our wine tour, a glass of sparkling for myself & a dry white for the sis. Both paired really nicely with the smoked trout. Looking forward to our next visit to try the reds.

    Anastasiia H.

    It amazing please ! The vine is delicious ! Before this time I never train fabulous vine!!!! Cozy please , wood barn style in my heart Service excellent, I recommend this place

    Club pickup
    Alison M.

    Ravines is one of my top 3 favorite wineries in the FLX. I'm fact, it's the only wine club I belong to in NY. The tasting room is less than 10 minutes from my house so we are frequent fliers. There is a nice spread of white and rose. They have a kitchen in their lovely barn that serves up small plates. Be sure to make reservations for tastings. This is a must visit spot in wine country, great wine, good service and scenic location.

    Megan C.

    We had a lovely 45 minutes enjoying the views and vibes at the Ravines in Geneva! Close-ish to Rochester just off the North portion of Seneca Lake, this winery boasts a cute orchard as you drive in, a robust wine list, and a great wine club subscription. We enjoyed many of the selections we tried, with the newest white added to their tasting list (field notes?) being one of our favorites. We didn't opt to purchase a bottle. They are currently taking reservations through an easy system online. You'll pay ahead of time then pay for any food and additional bottle purchases after your tasting. It gets WINDY in the barn so whether you're choosing indoor or outdoor, prepare for a nice breeze. We ordered baguette and hummus as our mandatory food choices and thought both were the perfect addition/snack for our tasting. The staff here is pretty young and everyone we interacted with was incredibly awkward, but I guess it kind of added to the charm. I would recommend a stop here with a group to get cozy and relax in their gorgeous barn with views every way you look.

    View of inside the barn.
    Liz W.

    Was here in September during a week long stay in the Fingerlakes. This was both my boyfriend's and my favorite winery in the region. Isn't a huge production like others in the area, but felt very personal, homey, and comfortable. I'm from CA and this was similar to wine tasting in Lodi rather than something like Napa Valley. The wines were shockingly good! CA really has only sweet Rieslings and I grew up really disliking them, but the 2017 Dry Riesling is a whole other beast that reminded me of a mix between Chardonnay and Pinot Grigio. Ever so slightly buttery but more crisp and light. They also do have a sweet Riesling and other reds that were all amazing! Bought 2 bottles after our tasting (one Riesling and the Maximilien red).

    How the tastings come
    Jen R.

    Still a solid place for a tasting.. be aware with our world at the moment you must reserve and pay for your tastings prior. The tastings are inside the converted barn. Wines i recommend getting are the 2017 Maximillian and 2017 Pinot Noir. Staff is friendly but you pretty much pick out what you are interested in, and you have a list of what the wines are like. If you have questions they are great about it and they also have some nibbles for purchase. They still need to do something about the road rolling up to this place. They have parking.. Cheers

    Glass of Ayres(?) (The lighter in the foreground) and Field Notes
    Lydia C.

    I thought this was phenomenal! I loved the tasting room in the barn with the high ceilings and fairy lights. The tasting was $15, where most others are $10, but the attention paid to us and detailed explanations of each wine felt worth it. I went with a red flight, but I definitely should have done whites (I think the finger lakes are more known for white), as we wound up staying for another glass and buying two bottles to take. Beautiful. Excited to bring friends.

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    Of six wineries we visited, by far, the best wines, as close as you can get to Napa and Sonoma Valley quality.

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    Great wines! Danny our server for the wine tasting was so knowledgeable, friendly and funny! I'd definitely go back.

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    Fantastic wines (Riesling and gewurztraminer in particular) and great people. Don't miss it.

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    Ravinous Kitchen

    Ravinous Kitchen

    4.8(10 reviews)
    0.0 mi
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    We had such an exquisite experience that I can not wait to get back! The tasting lunch is something…read moreI would suggest any couple or family do for a unique dining experience. It was beautiful and I enjoyed meeting new people. Ravines wine is also the best I have had on Seneca Lake. Dryer and more robust. Can't wait to come back!

    Wasn't sure if I should post this under Ravines Wine Cellar or under the Ravinous Kitchen, so this…read morereview 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!

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    The restaurant

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    Belhurst Castle

    2.5(298 reviews)
    1.4 mi
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    Wow! I wish I took more pictures. I was here for a networking event and breakfast. The food and the…read moreservice was amazing. Walking through to the banquet room I realized I really need to get here for a local getaway. We will be back.

    Reviewing the hotel and the Stonecutter's restaurant. Hotel:…read morePositives: close proximity to Geneva, especially if you are seeing a show at the Smith Opera House. Beautiful grounds if the weather is good. On Seneca Lake....gorgeous. Wine spigot in the hotel hallway ( limited to one glass per person). We received a coupon for the wine tasting with 10% off of alcohol purchases in the store. The Continental breakfast had a nice assortment of drinks and cold items. Negatives: one word comes to mind...dated. Our room was small with a very limited lake view. The windows haven't been cleaned in a very long time. The television is tiny, like a computer monitor. The spring rod to the curtains kept springing off every time I tried to open or close the drape. The shower is tiny and you can barely turn around. There are few outlets, the only ones I was able to access that worked were in the bathroom ( only one of the double outlet was functional). The carpet in our room appeared to be about thirty years old and worn. This room, called the clay room was advertised on the website to have a queen bed and a refurbished bathroom. The bathroom has not been touched in years and the queen bed turned out to be a full-size bed. Stonecutters: wonderful waitress, who kept our beverages filled and was attentive. My broccoli cheddar soup had negligible cheddar or broccoli. My salad with grilled shrimp was okay. My husband's Cuban sandwich arrived on a stale roll and he thought the fries (weirdly shaped) were reheated. His chili arrived lukewarm. Not a good experience overall. Despite this, the staff are lovely, upbeat and helpful.

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    Vinifera - Fancy a cocktail? Our speakeasy features curated cocktails including the classics and seasonal choices.

    Vinifera

    4.7(29 reviews)
    1.8 mi

    Vinifera Flagship is so charming! Down a European-esque street in Geneva NY, duck in for delicious…read morecocktails expertly crafted and local and international wines. We have enjoyed the speakeasy several times and are treated to a cool, cozy vibe by proprietor Jim Cecere! His service is 5 stars!!! Definitely a must visit if in the Finger Lakes!

    The most incredible (and only) speakeasy in the Finger Lakes…read more After hours of driving, we knew we needed a cool spot to go to at night for some delicious wine. Of course, the Finger Lakes are KNOWN for wine so we're just thinking we're making reservations for a wine bar (with "speakeasy" vibes). Which that would've been totally cool with us. After continuous back and forth, changing our reservations 50 million times, adding and taking people out, we finally made it to Vinifera on a Friday night and were super apologetic since we had to make yet another change. The staff was absolutely incredible and accommodating, they made sure our party of 10 would be in the same room/table. The only "downfall" was that we'd have to share the room with another small party. Which was absolutely not a problem and we ended up being BFF'S with them by the end of the night. We met the owner Jim - the most incredible human - and he took us down to the speakeasy (which passes right through a super secretive door in the back of the main room upstairs). Side note - the main room upstairs is a vibe on it's own btw and we would've been absolutely fine and happy there. It's an actual wine store and you can purchase all kind of local wines. Be sure to ask and get all the recommendations you want. Not only did we get to enjoy an incredible time but we got a super cool VIP experience and learned the story and so much history about this place, the concept, the origin and what sparked the idea of creating it. That itself, was a treat. On to the actual speakeasy experience. When you go downstairs (through that fun super cool super secretive door) - you're instantly transported to another era, another time. It's dark, it's velvety, chandeliers, spiderwebs (the aesthetic kind, idk if there were actually any but it fit the vibe in my head), Leonardo Da Vinci, Mona Lisa, candles, curtains. There are two super cool rooms, one to the right (which is where our large party sat at) and one to the left - totally recommended for smaller groups, it's cozy, it's chill, you can interact and share with other guests too. Just by this, I'm wowed. As if this wasn't enough, the drinks were absolutely incredible. I ended up ordering some kind of a smoked drink and they happily substituted the regular old fashioned for mezcal. What a dream. Everyone was happy with their drink orders, some ordered some off the menu things and they happily made them - even though they technically only serve what's on the menu. Wine flights are also available if you're in the wine vibe. Bottom line: we loved this place SO much, we came back 2 night's later for our last night. We sat in the other room and absolutely loved and enjoyed it. I had a lavender drink and it was delish. This place is a GEM and you should absolutely check it out and support it if you're in the area. If you're not, well now you have a place I know you'll love to go to!

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