Our new favorite winery in the Finger Lakes. We came across…read moreShalestone while doing a search online for dry reds and decided to stop by when they opened. Turns out it was their first day open for the 2026 season and they had a tasting spot open for their first tasting, so we got lucky on both accounts. Tastings are offered "on the hour" in the afternoons during business hours and I highly recommend making a reservation. This is the type of tasting where you sit, savor, and listen to the presentations on each wine. No rushing customers through, no large groups, and the employees do a great job of connecting with their customers. Shalestone is a small family run boutique style winery that only does red wine. The wine and the atmosphere reminds me of our favorite boutique winery in the Napa Valley. I believe we tasted 7 wines, all of which had their own specific profile and nuances. Too often at other wineries the reds all taste the same, but not at Shalestone. While we purchased a variety of their wines, our favorite is their Syrah! Absolutely delicious with all characteristics one would want in this full bodied red. I highly recommend making a visit to Shalestone when in the Finger Lakes if you want to enjoy mouth watering red wines.

Nice to see a lot of reds on the tasting menu but watch when you arrive at this location. Check the…read morehours of tastings it is by reservation only and we did not have one. We arrived 45 minutes from closing without a reservation and we got the distinct vibe that they were not pleased because there was a table available in the tasting room but we were not offered it. They did agree to sell us each a glass of wine which we could enjoy outside. We didn't want to be pushy but a friend raved about their reds and we were excited to come and see what the liked about their wines. We were able to taste the red legend and even purchased two additional bottles for home. If I could give a split ratings it would be four stars for wine. 3 for service.

They have a Chocolate Wine - it tastes like a tootsie roll. If you add their strawberry it's like a…read morechocolate covered strawberry!! Service was amazing - the girls were fantastic Ambiance is fantastic They have a dog named Lars - so nice A tasting is 5 for $5!!!!!! Amazing

This is a great place for sweet wines and table wines. We always enjoy stopping by. The Doyle…read morefamily is the biggest grape grower in the area and they own some of the most historic plantings such as the Chardonnay and Riesling behind the tasting room. Worth a visit when you're in the area.

This winery was beaaautiful. It had a great view of the landscape, and the building itself was…read morenice. It's modern with a pleasant smell of wood, and there's indoor and outdoor seating. I appreciate that the outdoor seating had a covering since it was drizzling a bit during our time there. I didn't drink wine, but I enjoyed a nice ginger beer. I also appreciate that they'll help you bottle up any unfinished wine bottles so they're easier to transport home. The folks working there were very nice and accommodating of our large group, although they didn't do tastings (understandable since that would be a ton of glasses).

The most beautiful winery in the finger lakes. My ultimate favorite wine offering is the blanc de…read moreblanc but you can't go wrong with any that are on the menu. There's minimal food offering but a great view. Dogs are welcome. Don't miss the koi pond!

Since taking over Danos It is quite an amazing tasting experience. Their Rieslings are beautiful…read moreThe views are incredible The service is excellent and they have food fare that is different and tasty. Everything about this beautiful place and beautiful location Is worth going to

The staff was extremely short and dismissive with our group. This was our 3rd stop on our tour and…read morewould recommend that they be taken off the tour. Not helpful with wine selection. They lacked customer service as the others in area. We wont be back!

This place was a pleasant surprise . We enjoyed all the wines we had ! The staff was friendly and…read morevery knowledgeable. Another great view . The inside was cozy inside and felt very welcome .

Stopped in later in afternoon and did not need an appointment. A beautiful building with high…read moreceilings, 2 tasting areas and a very small balcony. Our server was nice but seemed to be in a hurry but was happy to adapt to our pace of tasty. Really enjoyed the white wines and did buy a coupe to take home.

Lots of fun. Great wines. We booked a library tasting and we had a chance to sample new and older…read morevintages to compare what the aging does to them. Our server was great. The place was airy with beautiful views and a friendly staff and not too busy. One of the benefits of going on a Thursday. I'd go again

Always a good time , and great wine . It's nice they have both wine and beer…read more Friendly staff , and the the view is a amazing with plenty of seating . We didn't need it but i thought it was a great idea to have a kid flight ! ( all kid friendly)

Sitting outside looking at a beautiful view was a day well spent. Tried a flight. Employees were…read moreall nice and helpful. There is also a distillery but we did not check that out

Great winery/distillery. We found it through Harvest Hosts and were able to stay the night at the…read morelocation in our travel trailer. The staff was super friendly and were able to answer all our questions during the tasting. My wife got the Mimosa flight, which she enjoyed. It also comes with some of their local salsa and chips as well as a sample of the fudge they sell. I tried a couple of the spirits flights. Had a nice sampling of their bourbon, their vodka and I really enjoyed their pear liqueur. The facility was wide open and had a lot of wines and spirits available for purchase, plus a nice variety of their fudge. Great place to stop in for a tasting. The liqueur made the trip home with us, as did some of the fudge.

Hermann J. Wiemer was one of the three wineries my husband and I visited when were in the Finger…read moreLakes for the Fourth of July last week. Hermann J. Wiemer has been around since 1979, but they started really experimenting with biodynamic wine production in 2014. That's how I came to find the winery when I was researching which to visit when I was planning our trip. I'm interested in organic, biodynamic, and natural wines, and Hermann J. Wiemer has become a pioneer in biodynamic wines for the Finger Lakes region. (When we spoke about Hermann J. Wiemer at other wineries we visited that weekend and with people we met in the Finger Lakes, it was clear how much respect people have for Hermann J. Wiemer. Everyone had such nice things to say about the winery, that they are pioneers and examples of great winemaking in the region and that they are incredibly supportive of and helpful to younger, newer wineries in the region.) We had a reservation, which I recommend. Even though Hermann J. Wiemer is large, it's popular and they were running out of space for people who visited without reservations. The space is incredible and varied for different experiences. There's indoor seating and outdoor seating. Much of the indoor space has large open windows so you can see the vines and the property from your seat during your tasting. It was incredibly comfortable inside the winery on this very hot day. The tasting is incredibly flexible. They offer 1.25, 2.5, and 5 oz pours of every wine on their menu. This includes more than 20 wines - many Rieslings, several Chardonnays, Gewürztraminer, Grüner Veltliner, Blaufränkisch, Cabernet Franc, blends, sparkling wines, dessert wines, and more. The staff member who was with us through our tasting was friendly and incredibly helpful. With so many wines, she helped direct us to wines we might have more of an interest in trying. We spent an hour or so at the winery (at one point watching a rain storm through the windows) and took a few bottles home with us. I enjoyed the wines and the experience and have enormous respect for the reputation that Hermann J. Wiemer has built in the Finger Lakes. If you're interested in biodynamic wines, Hermann J. Wiemer should be on your list to visit. It's also just a very beautiful, wonderful space and business to visit in the region. I'd very happily return.

I'm super late adding this review but it's so memorable I can still so clearly recall our wine…read moretasting experience at Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard. Well, aside from our wine guide's name, (I'M SO SORRY) who was EXCELLENT and made what would have been a lost group of women wanting to get lit to an educational experience but ALSO a great time. He curated a list of several white wines in carafes for us to learn and practice different tasting notes. I have never had a wine tasting like this and have never had one like this again, yet. Hopefully that will change during my Napa trip this month! The outdoor seating area is beautiful and green without getting too noisy, and perfect for big groups. There's also a large unending field of grapes - which we definitely posed for an ungodly amount of photos in front of. Hermann J. Wiemer is definitely a wine institution well deserving of all the accolades that I will be visiting again next time I'm in upstate New York!

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!

Red Cat slushies - wow, do they go down smooth! Lovely winery, lots of space to hang with friends…read more Friendly staff!

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.