The staff and owner were very friendly and we enjoyed visiting with them! They also had the best red wine we tried in the area :)

The good: Wine is great. Selection is on the smaller side and rather limited but they make up for it in quality. Facility is clean, modern, and extremely inviting. Also hosts a pretty spectacular view looking out at Cayuga lake. Randy, the older gentleman that tends to the place is a fantastic human being. Very kind, welcoming, knowledgeable and great to converse with. He is the shining star and reason people will return/give good feedback. The bad: The Owner (Mark). I saw mention in a previous review that he may be on some sort of epilepsy medication that makes him act "off". Not sure I buy that excuse at all. He appears to be heavily intoxicated or on some sort of drug. Conversations with him were awkward, impossible to follow, and just plain uncomfortable. The comment he made about comparing his ex-wife to a dog was the point he completely lost us. To top it all off, he started to become a bit too friendly with my wife while I walked away to use the restroom. That was the icing on the cake. While I understand his medications make him act "off", the above mentioned behavior is inexcusable, medicated or not. We also watched a large party come in and quickly leave after the owner visited their table. Frankly, if it weren't for Randy, we would have also left after interacting with the owner. Conclusion: This winery has a lot of potential and provides a really great product. Equally as important is the overall experience you provide to a patron. The experience is not a good one with Mark (the owner) in the picture. He tainted what would have been an easy 5 star review. Randy was the saving grace. As a business savvy person, I highly recommend keeping Mark as far away from customers as possible. He is a liability and will drive the business into the depths of extinction. read more

This was our second winery stop of the day. We walked in and the place was absolutely amazing. There was a few people there at the time. I think it was $5 to try 5 wines. I tried all of the reds, and my wife had others and some red wine. The guy that poured the wine was the owner. Very friendly and helpful on the wine tasting. They provide you pretzels as your food item, while sampling wine. Hands down, the best red wine on the side of the lake. One of my favorite top 3 wineries out of the 70 that I've visited in the finger lakes. This place is going places for sure. We liked it so much, that we had a full glass and purchased a 1/2 case of wine. read more

Shepherdess Cellars - Wineries Near Me - Interlaken, New York

Superior service, great views and fantastic wine. You don't have to peruse a 2 page menu of shoddy or mediocre wines that appease the masses. They limit their wines to what they do best. read more

This place was amazing. I would recommend anyone stop here. This was the first place we stopped for the day and didn't end up going anywhere else because we were here for so long and enjoyed it so much. Randy, the employee, was a great guide for their wines and was great to talk to. He actually wanted to engage in conversation instead of just pouring the wine and going back to the back to sit on his phone like we have watched so many do. He was friendly with my husband as well, who was trying any wines. The atmosphere is so welcoming and the patio is great place to sit and relax. The owner was there with family members and they were willing to stop their conversations to help customers in need. The wines were great, we look forward to coming back here anytime we are in the area! read more

Holy cow! Takes a lot to have a sip and impress me but it happened with 3 reds from here. I walked out with six bottles and am already regretting not walking out with more. Some of the best wines of all the wineries we tried over two days and am looking forward to future visits. Smooth. Refined. Complex. Just a joy to drink. Kudos to the wine maker. read more

Excellent find! This winery was much less crowded than neighboring spots over a long holiday weekend which made for a pleasant tasting experience. The tasting room is beautifully finished - clearly lots of care was taken to the details. We sampled the dry wines, of which the reds were delicious. We also enjoyed our conversation with the owner, who was happy to answer questions about the wine and the region in general. Relaxing and enjoyable experience overall, in contrast to some of the rowdier vineyards along Cayuga Lake. According to our Airbnb host, they've only been open a few years which made us even more impressed with the quality of the wine and tasting room. read more

Shepherdess Cellars - Maggie the yellow lab also enjoys the wine here! - Wineries Near Me - Interlaken, New York

Wow. I'm not one for leaving five star reviews, but this winery really deserves it. The staff is VERY personable and didn't rush us on our tasting (unlike other places). As a matter of fact they made us feel like friends/family and were very hospitable. They have a rose that is one of the best I've ever tasted (Finger Lakes or otherwise). The tasting room is spotless and very well done. I wish them the greatest of success. They deserve it. read more

My husband and I spit a tasting here. They have a really remarkable rose, the rest of the wines were good but not great. Worth the stop. The winery was not crowded and we enjoyed our tasting + there were 2 very cute dogs and a little girl. read more

Lovely place with good dry wine. Loved the service and atmosphere. I appreciated that the staff were open about what they had to offer.

Good stuff, I think they have house made beverages for designated drivers but I also think they were 5$ or so. Family owned, it was a little awkward when we stopped in we were the only two patrons, with the only employee, while owners hung in the corner. They used local vodka in their sangria which was quite a tasty kick. Nice space, interestingly shaped bar. read more

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It's all about Maggie and the wine. Got to love a place that has dogs. The wine was pleasant and divine with many great wines.

You are greeted by a beautiful,sunny and spacious tasting room. Definitely worth a stop. The wines are crisp and dry and the owners are knowledgeable and easy to chat with. read more

Shepherdess Cellars - The highlight is Maggie the wine dog! - Wineries Near Me - Interlaken, New York

Amazing property and staff. Such a unique and distinct take on every wine they have available. Staff is beyond knowledgeable and accommodating, and as a bonus they are also dog friendly!! read more

Shepherdess Cellars - Wineries Near Me - Interlaken, New York

Bruce, the owner is a very kind and patient guy. Took our very large and obnoxious group like a champ and really made us feel welcomed. Great wine, the Riesling was very very good. Would definitely come back considering even the shape of the bar was a staple decor piece you couldn't pass up seeing! read more

Owners are very friendly and have great wines! Oh and by the way the property and building are gorgeous. Definitely worth a stop on your wine tour... Ps. Our dog loved it too! read more

Shepherdess Cellars - a dog sitting in front of a wine rack - Wineries Near Me - Interlaken, New York

We've been on 5 trips to Finger Lakes and this has been our favorite winery! Family owned, super friendly and very knowledgeable, excellent dry wines, beautiful tasting room and they even brought out toys to entertain our 4yr old and gave us tons of tips of other wineries to try based on our preferences (dry wines). Pours were also huge and bottles were reasonably priced. Will definitely be coming back each time we visit FLX. Highly recommend! Don't miss this one! read more

Super tasty dry wines, both reds & whites. Beautiful property and a super cute yellow lab named Maggie that's a great greeter.

We had such a wonderful time at this winery yesterday. Mark led our tasting and was excited to tell us about the different wines and his vineyard. We enjoyed all the ones we tasted and bought some to bring home with us to share with loved ones. The building itself is a very neat space with a beautiful wooden bar shaped like a boat. read more

Gorgeous tasting room on Cayuga lake wine trail. Great stop for those who prefer dry wines. Friendly staff , great winery dogs and a perfect spot to bring your picnic lunch and enjoy a glass of wine. Located right on route 89, across the road from Lucas vineyards. Worth the visit!!! read more

By far the best new winery On Cayuga Lake and one of the best in the Finger Lakes region. Exceptional wines, Wonderful atmosphere and stimulating conversation encompasses everything Finger lakes wineries should be. Of particular interest to me were Shepherdess Forager, Chardonnay and Cab Franc (this last one was a very pleasant surprise (especially since I am not a fan of our finger lakes reds, but this one was superb). In other words, visiting this winery is a must. read more

Fantastic wine-tasting menu! The wines are DELICIOUS, and the owners are incredibly kind and walk you through the menu with detail and warmth. And they give hearty pours! read more

We stopped here as part of our wine tour. It was very quiet in here. We are given paper with a list and explanation of wines and the woman poured the wine and did not say much. She seemed annoyed when we asked any questions. We did not get any introductions or information about the winery or anything of that nature. The wine was okay. read more

This was quite a good winery, with a good mix of dry reds and whites. While I am more of a dry red fan, they had very nice dry white wines and a great tasting room. I highly recommend a stop for their dry 2015 Gewurztraminer and Chardonnay. read more

This is most definitely the absolute BEST on Cayuga Lake. Mark, the owner, is very knowledgeable & has made the fingerlakes a must stop on your venue!!!! read more

This was our favorite winery. Mark was an incredible host, and made sure our small group was well taken care of. He made sure that we didn't feel rushed at all, like some other wineries. Maggie the yellow lab also made sure that our puppy dog was welcome as well in this dog friendly establishment. Try the Cab Franc, if you get a chance! My favorite. read more

The only reference I would give are to child services. Last nite, the father/owner was drunk and his 6 and 5 year old were helping pour the tastings - when not chatting with us or playing. Said he was waiting for the MOM to pick them up so he could be rid of them. Two couples left, of course, and none of us got much of a pleasant experience of wine tasting. Send authorities! read more

Stumbled upon Shepherdess Cellars on a day trip through the region. This place was everything I could have asked for and then about 1 million times more. The wines were excellent, the place was beautiful and the people that we met were so welcoming. I loved the down-to-earth nature of this place. No pretension, just great wine and a wonderful atmosphere. It was a special day for us in general and made even more special and memorable with our visit at Shepherdess. Do yourself a favour and check this place out. :) Thanks Nancy and Bruce!! read more

I recently visited the finger lakes and stumbled upon this winery. What a fantastic find! I am not typically a fan of dry whites, but their Chardonnay and dry riesling won me over. To make it even better, the gentleman behind the counter (possibly the owner) was fantastic. I was visiting the area by myself and didn't have much of a plan. He went and got a map and then spent a large chunk of time telling me exactly where to go (and where not to go). He basically mapped out my next two days and they were great suggestions. Definitely stop here! read more

Went to this winery on a fairly large group tasting and ran a little late. They were still so kind and hospitable, it was an awesome experience! And On top of that, all the wine was delicious. I really thought every single one was good. Definitely everyone's favorite stop, and would highly recommend to others! read more

My favorite winery in the Finger Lakes! A must do. Beautiful tasting space with delicious Reds.

Awesome place! Its a beautiful bar room with simple clean lines and high ceilings that make it a great atmosphere. The views of the property are gorgeous too, some nice lake views. But the most important part, the wines are amazing! I did the tasting which had 6 different types. All were outstanding and the variety/uniqueness was quite impressive. The owners were extremely friendly and knowledgeable. It was an awesome experience, I can't wait to go back! read more

Absolutely fantastic wines!! Delicious reds!!!! We visited over Fourth of July weekend and surprisingly we were the only patrons but I loved that because we got to have a lengthy conversation with the owner. The wine is a bit pricier than some of the wineries but the wine is the best and worth the extra. Lovely facility! We wish these young entrepreneurs great success with this new winery. read more