This was by far my favorite winery that we visited on our trip to The Finger Lakes! All of the employees that were working were welcoming and kind, the wine was great, and the views were immaculate! read more

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Beautiful view, lovely environment, and fairly good wine. I don't love all the wines but definitely a solid choice in the finger lakes. The decor is warm and modern. The service is fairly good, but didn't blow me away. Overall, it's a good place to stop and they have heaters on the porch for those chilly days. read more

Standing stone has definitely become one of my favorite stops on a tour of SenecaLake wineries. It's an a La carte style of tasting where you select individual wines which are delivered to your table in a small carafe in size of your choosing. The server explains as much about the wine as you want to know. The view from the tasting room is fantastic. read more

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Beautiful place - the views are great The people are so very nice - took a lot of time with us (we went in Jan) They don't have food. Their tastings are done differently here. It's by the 2.5oz pours. They are definitely known for drier wines read more

Standing Stone - Wineries Near Me - Hector, New York

Stand Stone has it going on! It's located on the eastern side of Seneca Lake. Hermann J. Wiemer, from the western side of the lake purchased the winer in 2017. The venue is stunning! It's a modern farmhouse, clean lines, wood and metal furnishings, polished concrete floors, a wraparound porch with innovative Sun screens and comfortable chairs! The wine tasting options are unique to all other wineries we've visited, they have a knowledgeable, friendly staff, the BEST stemware, and a dog! Each tasting is offered in 2.5 ounce or 5 ounce carafes. The 5 oz is plenty to share with 4 people. They offer many Estate grown varietals, too many to list! Try them all. read more

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Stopped here on a rainy Saturday. We sat outside on porch with our dog. They were very welcoming and friendly towards her which is always a plus. The heaters on the porch were great! The wine was excellent! Definitely one of the best in the FLX in my opinion. Their parent company is Herman J so you know it's good. We didn't have a reservation so we couldn't do a tasting since it was the weekend, but we did have glasses. read more

Standing Stone - Saparavi and Reisling - Wineries Near Me - Hector, New York

An absolutely phenomenal winery! On par with some of the great wineries I've been to in Napa & Sonoma. The wine is fantastic, and our sommelier, Julian, was incredible. He explained the wines in great detail, answered all our questions and more, and even gave us recs for hikes in the area! The interior of the winery is beautiful, and the views and vibes outdoor are incredible. Would absolutely love to come back next time I'm in the Finger Lakes region! read more

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The best in the area. Julian is truly a gem. If you only go to one winery on Lake Keuka, make it this one.

We loved our afternoon at this vineyard. The views, the service, the food and the wine. The wine is typical for this region, needs to be paired with food. We ordered the cheese board and it made all the difference. We tried all the different wines and had our own private taste testing. We had local friends take us here and we are so glad they did. read more

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We were fortunate to happen to meet their wine maker who is also the international wine maker of the year in 2021 for Hermann Weimer winery across the lake, which is one of the two best wineries in the finger lakes only behind the founder, Dr. Frank on Keuka Lake. His name is Fred Merwarth. He was very down to earth and happy to talk to us for 20 minutes and answer our questions. Their Chardonnay is probably the best I've had in the finger lakes in years. A lovely must see stop but you should make it a priority to go across the lake and make reservations in advance for a tasting at Herman Weimer his famous winery that he took over around 2003. Nice view excellent server, young lady. read more

Absolutely one of the best wineries in the Finger Lakes. Amazing wine. Gorgeous views. Attentive staff and service. We had the best cheese board- it was outstanding. Although I have purchased their wine before this was my first time experiencing a full tasting. My husband and I came with a friend and we had an excellent time. I went home with two cases for our cellar. A must visit for the East side of the lake! read more

Standing Stone - Gorgeous cheese plate - Wineries Near Me - Hector, New York

We were turned away because we didn't have a reservation but the place was empty. Two stars because what we could see (view and inside) both looked nice read more

It's one of my personal favorite vineyards of Seneca Lake. It has the most beautiful view of the Lake. And their tasting room looks new with modern interior which is very Stunning and conducive for drinking wine and hanging out. The chardonnay was my pick. This whole place is not completely done with construction on going. Since they only have a pack of snacks available in their menu they are so kind to allow you to bring food with you if you planning to hangout and drink. read more

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On a recommendation from another vintner we stopped into Standing Stone and WOW the view was amazing and the tasting was so beautiful. The tasting is priced by the carafe and very reasonable prices. So you can do 1 or 10 it's up to you. Each carafe for 2 ppl is $3.50 - $4 so very reasonable. You select all you want to try and they will suggest the proper order to taste. Our guide was super friendly and had a lot of great info about the grapes, the region and all about how the wine is made and flavors. We loved this place and stayed here the longest of all the wineries we stopped into. If the weather was a tad warmer sitting outside on patio enjoying the view would be an amazing afternoon! read more

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So the family is on a finger lakes wine tour today. This is the first stop. Family and their friends seem to be enjoying everything. I hear the Chardonnay and the rose was big hit. Pops big favorite was a HJW Riesling. Great deck outside to look over the vineyard and Lake Seneca Heads up they do use "cannons" in the vineyard to keep away the birds, so some fellow four legged friends might get anxious. Another 5 paws for me read more

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The view, service and wine were all tops. I live in the area and hadn't been yet. The grounds are some of the best in the area. I went because I wanted to eat at one of my favorite food trucks. I will be back to try some indoor seating soon. read more

Beautiful location, comfortable and inviting, with an amazing selection of white and red. Julian did an awesome job with educating us on the selections. read more

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Good selection of wines and great Views of vineyard and Seneca lake. We went on a Tuesday afternoon after Columbus day while our trip to Finger lakes. They have 4-5 options for wine flights and lot of outdoor seating. Server was really nice and explained all the wines. Overall, a very good experience. read more

Standing Stone - Wine Tasting - Wineries Near Me - Hector, New York

Beutiful winery and tasting room. Don't be intimidated by the construction. Probably some of the best red wines had in the area, knowledgeable and friendly staff. Highly recommended stop for wine tasting. read more

Love this winery beautiful and modern tasting room. Outdoor space equally nice. But let's not forget their wines Dry Riesling was definitely something to try . read more

Standing Stone - Wineries Near Me - Hector, New York

My husband and I had a fantastic time visiting the winery this past weekend. Nico was our host during our tasting. He was professional, personable and super informative in sharing the stories behind the wines. All the wines we had were excellent and we are so happy we had the opportunity to visit. We are looking forward to enjoying the wines we purchased and will absolutely be back! Thank you for one of the best tasting experiences we had at the Finger Lakes. read more

Standing Stone - Wineries Near Me - Hector, New York

Wines are kinda meh. Building has an awkward setup, and could certainly use some updating. The server for the most recent tasting event I participated in was just NOT helpful or seemed in any way interested in telling us about the wines or providing us a thorough tasting experience. I'm not going to totally dismiss this place, because I've had decent experiences before (with fun and informative servers). That said, I've never purchased a bottle of wine from here because nothing has been particularly memorable. Ultimately, Standing Stone Vineyards is easy enough to pass by in favor of visiting one of the other numerous winery options along the Seneca Wine Trail. read more

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I am only sorry I dont recall the waiters name at this winery. He was super nice. Our group of 4 sat on the porch and the manager (?) I forget her name as well, said it would be ok for us to eat some of the snacks we brought with us. The other couple we were traveling with mentioned we were celebrating their anniversary that day, the waiter brought us each a sparkling wine to get us started. We bought a bottle to share. The choice was at the advice of not only our waiter, but a couple at the high top table next to, but socially distanced, from us. We bought a couple of bottles to take home and as we left were surprised when the manager thanked us for cleaning up after our snacks. Surprised that people apparently dont. Go figure. Would definitely go here again, great overall vibe! read more

Favorite of the day! Great wine, great views, and really great people who are knowledgeable about wine. Good mix of reds and whites. Some on sweeter side but the staff and steer your flight if you don't want to have a glass. read more

We were hitting a couple of east side of Seneca Lake wineries on our roundabout way to Ithaca. We don't get to this side of the lake at all so it was nice to check out some new spots. Their location has beautiful views of the lake and we used one of their picnic tables to lunch. The winery tasting room does not take full advantage of the view and the woman pourer said there are plans to expand and update. Speaking of our wine pourer she did a fabulous job representing the winery and explaining the wines. She also knew a lot about the local area so we peppered her with questions. The wines themselves were good. Overall a nice experience. read more

Without a doubt, Standing Stone Vineyards is one of my favorite wineries in the Finger Lakes. Besides the GREAT wines, they are poured by happy-smiling folks, who take great pride in what they do. My favorites are "The Dark Red", "Chardonnays", and the "dessert wines." MAKE SURE that you try all their ice wines, you'll be glad that you did. There was so much to choose from and we really enjoyed them all. Marti, the owner and winemaker was pouring wine when we were there and conveyed just how much pride they take in their business. The location (as all locations in the Finger Lakes) is outstanding and you really want to sit in one of their picnic tables, over looking the lake, drink wine, eat cheese (that they have a nice supply of) and relax to enjoy the "Winery Experience." Kudos to you all for making my visit special. read more

One of my favorite wineries in the Fingerlakes. The staff who walked us through the tasting was so friendly and really wanted us to try the wine to figure out what we liked. If we didn't like something, he'd explain to us why. A very knowledge-filled experience and the rose was delicious find. We purchased 5 bottles of rose and some salad dressing. Would recommend both. They had some fresh baked bread and offered that during the tasting. read more

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Loved everything about this vineyard. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted by numerous people who worked at the Vineyard. Sandy was amazing. She knew the wine we liked, and although they were sold out of it offered us suggestions on a couple that were very similar. She sat with us for the tasting (upon request) and told us the process of making the wine - from picking the grapes to drinking the wine this was the most pleasant experience we had on our weekend of wine tasting. We purchased six bottles, and will definitely be back because of her and her wonderful husband (oh, and the wine). read more

One of our favorite spots while on our trip to the finger lakes. Due to covid they are not doing guided tastings but the really enjoyed getting a flight with generous pours. The view was beautiful and the wine was excellent. read more

Had a great visit here during Covid. We were able to sit in their gorgeous outdoor area, but the inside was beautiful too. We tried three reds and loved them all. read more

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Stopped in many empty tables but too busy to even ask if we were there to buy wines. Just turned us away. They were to busy. OK? Disappointed in a winery I have recommended to many visiting the Finger Lakes read more

Standing Stone - Empty tables ...never again. - Wineries Near Me - Hector, New York

Phenomenal ice wines! It was difficult to narrow it down and choose which one I would take home with me! There's a few choices in terms of tastings: We went with the $3 tasting where you could choose 6 from their red, white and dessert wines. Afterward, they give you a credit for the price of your tasting if you decide to buy something. Awesome deal! They also had this amazing horseradish cheese (horseradish + wasabi) that I could not get enough of between tastings. Yummers! read more

*Pasta & Wine Weekend 2015 Review* Pumpkin Ravioli with Sage Butter Good food and better wine. I can always count on Standing Stone to bring it. So charming and proclaimed as "old fashioned", the tasting room is quite long and spacious with an additional tasting area at the end that overlooks the vineyard and lake. Their wine and visitor shop is smaller, but I rather be able to enjoy my tasting comfortably than rubbing and bumping elbows with strangers. And spillage of the sweet nectar of life is sacrilege. They have some of the cleanest and crisp white wines of the region. There is something to be said for this quality. I went home with the North Block Riesling 2013. And now that I am writing this review I am kicking myself in the rear for not picking up their 2012 Petit Verdot and 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon. I am creepily eyeing you while whispering "sooooooon"... read more

Standing Stone - Wineries Near Me - Hector, New York

Absolutely spectacular! This was our favorite winery in the entire region. If you like bold reds (non sweet) - this is it. (We bought a case.) The only one in the area we could find! We accidentally stumbled upon this gem.. the cheese plate was amazing! But the staff - was the best! Thera couldn't have been more knowledgeable, engaging, and kind. It is the only winery to which we will return on our next visit. They have been remodeled. The views are unparalleled and the ambiance so inviting. Thank you for such a wonderful visit! read more

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Petty manager. With multiple open table advised that they had no openings. After some pushback provided a table. Manager reprimanded the young lady for giving us a table. Visited multiple wineries in this area and this was the first that complained of cigar smoke from 100 feet away. Petty manager. read more

Find Kyle... Seriously find Kyle. Our group has visited the Finger Lakes for 10+ years and we have had some amazing wine. We have also experience some great people. In the rare occasion we have found both. That's why I tell you to find Kyle. His ability to make a connection, speak about wine, know his craft, and set the stage for purchase was amazing. His natural ability to read the room and move to it was surprising. We bought extra wine because of him. Oh...by the way, great wine also but as humans, connection matters. read more

We made an appointment for a tasting but didn't really know why. They show you to a table and then you just order half glass, full glass or a bottle. The staff didn't really interact with us so we had one half glass and left, which was a shame. The facility is beautiful and they have a great view of the lake. Their Riesling was very tasty. read more

Amazing views, beautiful yet simple indoor space. Wines were delicious, especially the rose and gewurztranimer. Will definitely stop in again! read more

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Our group stopped in today at we were pleasantly partnered with Sandra. She was extremely knowledgeable with all the questions we had asked. She also told us the history of all the wines we had tasted. We also appreciated the more personable approach the winery had. Instead of sitting at a bar with a large group. We were all paired with our own host in our own group. So it was much more approachable. We will definitely visit this winery again! read more

Standing Stone - Wineries Near Me - Hector, New York

One of my favorite wines on Seneca Lake is the saperavi at Standing Stone. I'm at a loss to describe the taste and its much more than we usually spend on wine. Usually we are in the $10 - $20 range. This is a $30 bottle of wine that we buy with some frequency for special occasions. (They also sell at the Wegmans wine store on Amherst St.) They also make a less expensive blend with it called Smokehouse Red, which is good but not as good. The tasting here is average cost ($5 I believe) or they have a very nice cheese and wine pairing for $10 (although in that case you don't get to choose the wines.) They are friendly and the winery is a bit further off the road so it can be a good place to go anytime but especially mid-day when a lot of other places are getting crazy busy. I'm mostly dry red but I will mention that when you "choose 5" for your tasting, you can include ice wines, which is uncommon. read more