This winery is nice & quite a wide array of selection. We went for a flight and also wound uo…read morebuying a bottle of Crystal Lake. I have to say, they had a really great knowledge of their stock AND more importantly, how to pair it. There was a nice outdoor setting with a pleasant view.

Two Attempts, Zero Tastings -- Definitely Call Ahead!…read more During my recent trip to the Finger Lakes, I tried visiting Americana Vineyards twice. Unfortunately, neither visit resulted in a wine tasting! My first attempt was on the day I arrived in New York. I had some time to spare before checking into my Airbnb and was excited to kick off my very first Finger Lakes wine tour. Americana had favorable reviews and, according to their posted hours, was open for business. Perfect! Except when I arrived, they were closed. No explanation or indication of why, so I moved on to another winery. A few days later, while driving through the area on a late weekend afternoon, I noticed Americana's parking lot was packed. Thinking I'd finally get my chance to sample their wines, I stopped in again. No such luck! This time, the winery was hosting a private gathering for regular customers and wasn't serving wine due to an apparent licensing issue. The owner was friendly and took the time to explain the situation. He even invited us to stay and enjoy some food, which I appreciated. Since we'd already eaten, we politely declined. I genuinely wanted to experience this winery, especially after reading so many positive reviews. While I appreciated the owner's hospitality during our second visit, it was frustrating to make two stops and leave without tasting a single wine. A word of advice for anyone planning a Finger Lakes wine tour: Don't assume the hours listed online are accurate! Americana wasn't the only establishment we encountered with outdated or incorrect hours. Save yourself some time and frustration by calling ahead, particularly if you're traveling any distance or working around a winery itinerary. I wish I could comment on the quality of Americana's wines, but after two attempts, I still haven't had the opportunity to try them!

This is a gem of a privately owned small vineyard at Cayuga Lake. We visited in the afternoon and…read morewas greeted by a friendly server behind the counter who took the time to explain the different wine varieties in the tasting menu. There is a lovely patio at he back which overlooks the vineyard and a view of the lake. Such a low key spot with friendly service and reasonable prices.

An absolute highlight of my trip to the Fingerlakes!…read more We were a large bachelorette party looking for an afternoon at a winery. This place was chosen for both the proximity to our Air BnB and also because it was more affordable then some of the other vineyards in the area. I will say with certainty that this place was the best part of our trip! The vineyard has a small but suitable selection of wines to taste - you can see my photo for the menu available at the time. Reservations are not taken on the weekends, but we were able to walk in with relatively no crowds. However, by the time we left, it was packed! All of us opted for a flight - which, for the prince, how could you go wrong? The staff was incredibly pleasant and attentive, and they TRULY knew their products. They weren't afraid to say, "I don't think you'll like this [based on your tastes], try this instead." In addition, they had a selection of local cheesed and meats for purchase, so we were able to have a wonderful charcuterie with our wines. After purchasing, we sat on their deck and simply enjoyed being outside with the scenic view. Truly, it looked like it was taken out of a movie - I felt like I was looking at a scenic photo in a dentist office or something, but in the best way! We are so proud to support a local business like this. If I'm ever in the area, I will be sure to add this vineyard to my stops!

We visited Sheldrake Point Winery late on a Sunday. There were a few tastings going on, and a few…read morepeople in their new Bistro. We were hungry so we ordered the gourmet grilled cheese (to split) with our bottle of 2023 Pinot Gris. we headed outside to enjoy the weather and the view. How excited were we when they brought us not one, but TWO sandwiches. The chef decided to try a variation on the grilled cheese, so we got the original AND a second one and asked us for our opinion when we were done. The sandwich comes on sourdough with 3 (? - I think) cheeses and a garlic aioli. VERY good. The other sandwich was drizzled with rosemary garlic oil, and the bread was sliced thinner. This one was a home run! Delicious! We gave the chef our feedback and he was very happy. You can't beat the wines, food and the view. Definitely put this on your list.

Beautiful location and worth the stop for the views. We did the wine flight sample, which for…read more$15.00 seemed like a great price, but we received less than a sip of each wine. A little disappointing, but for $15.00 I'm not sure what I expected. I also ended up having a wine slushie because it was so hot outside. Overall, I thought the wine was okay, but it's really the setting that makes for the experience. The food was probably the weakest part of our experience. The soft pretzel we ordered was hard. It was stale. That said, it's a nice place to sit down, enjoy the view and have a glass or two of wine. I'd come back for the atmosphere and scenery and would add it to your list of places to visit on the Cayuga wine trail.

So I was super excited about visiting this place and drove a while to get here. It was a Wednesday,…read moreso slower. I loved the handicap signs and ramp indicating they are sensitive to offering access to others. What they didn't accommodate was hearing loss. The gentleman serving me had a bad attitude and constantly on his phone. He made me feel I was a problem and he didn't seem to even want to be there, although good at tidying the place up. He was smiling to other people. I was constantly stared at by a young woman at a table on a computer and judging by the people talking to her, she must work here. The guy who cooked my grilled cheese was okay, but slammed trays around and seemed annoyed I didn't react to the buzzing unit that indicted my order was done. He brought my meal to my table and took the unit away. If you're a younger generation person who can hear fine, this is probably your place. I will say that the woman in dreads/braids is super cool to everyone. She makes you feel at home and welcome. Everyone else, not so much. Cool atmosphere, but ciders are just okay. I liked the sweeter wines better.

Came here on a Monday so my partner could work while I enjoy some cider (and he got some beer)…read more The cider was great, just like last time I was here. Last time I came with a large group for a celebration and they were very welcoming so I had to come back. Food was delicious, especially the salad. I love that we can pick our own tastings. We pretty much tried everything last time and my favorite continues to be the Fruit of the Bloom cider. And this time I added American heirloom to my favorites list, It is a perfect balance as described!

I updated this review because we had the opportunity to visit the new tasting room…read more Last year we stumbled upon this winery and it simply blew us away. They opened the new tasting room in July 2024 and we just got a chance to check it out as club members. Noah was fantastic, providing us great insight into the winery and its new wines. We love the wines here. It truly is a hidden gem. I sampled the following; 1. 2023 Rkatsiteli dry with bursts of tropical flavors. 2. 2021 Gwertztraminer nice semi dry white with nice smell and taste. 3. 2023 Betty's Red blend which is a blend of several reds and tastes amazing. 4. 2021 Cabernet Franc light body but a terrific taste 5. 2021 Osprey Another blend of 60% Cab Franc and 40% Lamberger 6. 2021 Lamberger which is a medium body red aged 12 months in neutral barrels Saperavi which is a unique grape but good taste Overall, the wines were fantastic, and the experience was top-notch. We absolutely love this place--a true hidden gem! #airyacresvineyard #fingerlakes #wine #newyorkstatewine

Everything about Airy is perfection! The delicious wines, yummy food options, a variety of drink…read moreoptions for our DD drivers, an incredible view, and more importantly-the kind and knowledgeable staff! I will forever rave about this winery! A must visit for all!!!

The best winery in Ithaca with the absolute kindest and most hospitable owners! I cannot recommend…read morethis winery more! Delicious wines! My sister and I took part in their wine-making class with their red varietals and it was so much fun! We got to make our own bottle of wine and then drink it with lunch! Both Nancy and Kit, the owners, were so knowledgable and made the entire experience fun and one of a kind! Lunch itself, I had rather low expectations of, but the pasta with beef was actually really tasty! Nice and al dente and the vegetables were also superb! We did some more tastings after- loved the ice wine and the chardonnay (Waterfall)! Waterfall was perhaps my favorite wine (I'm partial to white wines). It was so unique! Come support the smaller wineries!!! They are much more in touch with their grapes and the whole process from start to finish. It was really interesting that they just decided to make a random icewine one year- which is likely something that would not have happened on a larger winery. Overall, I cannot recommend Bet the Farm Winery more. Everyone must go! Truly a phenomenal experience!

4.5 Super kind, knowledgeable, and accommodating…read morestaff--from the moment we arrived to the last pour. The ambience was clean, simple, and inviting. Our group of seven loved the wine list; every one of us found something we truly enjoyed. The setting was beautiful--slightly elevated with a gorgeous view. The outdoor seating on green grass overlooked the vineyard and the lake in the distance. A wonderful, relaxing experience all around.

Swing by for a tasting of their fine wines and beer. Wine's…read moreare award winning. Im hard pressed to find one I don't love. Picked up 3 bottles of their Riesling reserve they are to the moon. Caught a live blues music show last night. Check for events online. Phenomenal views from the outdoor patios onto the surrounding hillsides, pond and vineyards.

All of the wine my husband and I tasted was decent. We ended up buying three bottles. Like most…read moreFinger Lakes wineries, their whites are definitely better. The guy who helped us with our tasting was very well educated on the wines and very friendly. We were here in December so it was gray and brown, but I'm sure the views are beautiful when it's not winter.

First time visiting and what a lovely experience…read more There are two separate buildings, one for tastings (enjoyed the wine) and the other is a bakery/deli store. We bought lunch and took it into the tasting building that has wonderful seating. In the bakery I discovered Grape Pie! Never heard of it and tried it out. Wow! Definitely delicious!

Tabora was a winery I was extremely excited to check out but it proved to be mediocre. There were a…read morecouple of good wines, one of which I got in the deli next door post- tasting when we got some food to munch on. The food in the deli was also really yummy too. I loved the varying options and timely service there. I think the two things to note would be that this felt like a winery you could just go hang with friends at and enjoy good conversation. While we did that, I was really looking forward to wine education from our server/ somm and a good conversation around the wines and history. Instead, our server was visibly worried and irritated by the prospect of the trolley guests. It was just a lackluster experience from a service perspective. At least on the winery side. I also wish I knew we should grab food first then bring to the winery side, but we ended up spending some extra time on property due to not realizing the deli/ winery set up. I'd give it another shot but would honestly plan this as a more relaxing/ chill spot to stop at for some decent wine and tasty food.

I love the wine from Lucas, but cant always get the ones I want locally, and pray they show up to…read moreWinefest every year. So, naturally, I made sure this was the 1st stop on my stay this weekend. The people are great! I showed up a little early (before they officially open) but they had no issues accommodating my husband & I. The wine is a dry drinkers dream, fyi. Do I need to tell you that we left there with a case & joined their wine club? I specifically went to pick up a wine named Miss Chevious (part of their "naughty" wine selection), its an unlocked Chardonnay that is A MUST HAVE! The rosé, so delicious my husband said "we need at least 3". We sat with our glass while they boxed our case&looked around. What a great place, cant wait to come back so I can reek the benefits of being a club member. Cheers

Decent Wine, Weird Atmosphere…read more Lucas Vineyards was our first actual wine tasting during our recent trip to the Finger Lakes, and unfortunately, it was a rather awkward introduction to New York wine country. We called ahead to confirm they were open and to ask whether reservations were necessary, as they sometimes are at wineries in Texas and California. The woman who answered seemed irritated by our questions and actually laughed rather rudely when we mentioned that our party was small. Odd, but we shrugged it off. When we arrived, there were only about three other parties tasting, yet we were squeezed together at one end of the bar amongst boxes and other stored "stuff". A younger gentleman initially helped us, but we were quickly handed off to his mother, who turned out to be the woman we'd spoken with on the phone. We were genuinely excited! This was our first wine tasting in New York, and we had lots of questions about the region and its wines and about Lucas. Unfortunately, our curiosity didn't seem particularly welcome. Questions were either brushed aside or answered in a way that made us feel as though we should have known better than to ask. They seemed semi-eager to tell the company story, but not venture to anything "off-script." For context, we're hardly wine-tasting novices. We're quite familiar with European wines and have enjoyed tastings throughout Napa, Sonoma, Oregon, Washington, and Texas. We weren't looking for Wine Tasting 101. We were simply enthusiastic visitors eager to learn about a wine region that was new to us. We did learn that Lucas is the oldest winery on the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail, which was interesting! As for the wines, they were decent, although many leaned toward the sweeter side. The tastings were also remarkably inexpensive compared with what we're accustomed to, which was a pleasant surprise. And the grounds were pretty. We asked if they served charcuterie boards or any type of snacks because we were starving. They pointed us to various convenience-store chips and such that were quite pricey. Unfortunately, the awkwardness continued when it was time to leave. We stood at the register for over ten minutes waiting to check out, without so much as an acknowledgment from anyone. By that point, we were feeling completely ill at ease, standing there wondering if anyone was ever going to help us. During that uncomfortable wait, we decided against purchasing anything else. What might have been an opportunity to take home a few bottles instead became a matter of simply wanting to pay our bill and leave. Overall, Lucas Vineyards had some positives: lovely scenery, affordable tastings, and okay wines. But the atmosphere left us feeling more like an inconvenience than welcome guests. The wine was fine. The hospitality? Not so much. And when you're visiting a new wine region for the first time, that makes a difference.

Stopped in at the farm, ended up staying for over an hour and half talking with Ian the owner…read more Great guy very knowledgeable and friendly could have talked all day. Had a great time learning about his ciders and his family's farm.

We love coming to this farm. The owner is very very nice and very knowledgeable about his apples…read moreand ciders. They have quite a few types of cider to try all of which are very good small little place very intimate definitely recommend.