Great times at Barnstormer, our party got the wine flight number one and a couple of glasses of…read moredelicious rose. The highlight of the flight was the first white we tasted I wish I could remember the name it was quite delicious

Various folks recommended Barnstormer to us during our visit to the Finger Lakes, so while in the…read morearea, we popped in. We did not have a reservation, but easily found ourselves a spot at the bar. It was a pretty rainy and crummy day, but even though a few other couples had the same idea as us to hit a winery to avoid the rain, we did not feel crowded in the space at all. The winery is certainly one of the most well decorated spots we visited. They really lean into the barnstormer and plane vibes, with appropriate decor in every facet of the interior. It was very tastefully done and gave the winery a certain fun and unique vibe. We were seated at the bar for our tasting. The bar was quite large, holding a number of different couples but giving us all adequate space to spread out, have a few glasses in front of us, and not cloud the others' conversations. You could chose from a few different preselected tastings, and I opted for a mixed red and white tasting while my husband opted for the all red tasting. My husband enjoyed all of his, particularly liking the merlot. I enjoyed the whites in my tasting more than the red (I had a weird after taste from one of them which tainted the red experience for me), favoring the chardonnay of all things (I am not a chard gal). We appreciated how our server engaged with us, telling us a bit about each wine but also navigating hte entire bar without lingering too long in one place. She answered our many questions about the wine, being knowledgable but also approachable. We had a great time and enjoyed our wines. Barnstormer was a great rec from our various servers etc while in the Finger Lakes - while the wines themselves may not be at my top, the vibe and service did stand out. That being said, we did take a bottle home with us, so I'm looking forward to enjoying that on a special occasion!

Kathe is amazing! Everything about my experience here today was amazing! All y'all keep doing what…read moreyou're doing! Love the Pino Gris and the Chardonnay!

*In route to the Adirondacks...Sees winery. Stops to support local and get a bottle or 2. Only 5…read morecars in lot. Perfect! Walked in & no one there but another customer...waiting also? Order woman comes out and begins writing on a clipboard. I wait assuming she doesn't see me across the counter arms length from her. She looks up.. says can I help you!? Got rude when I asked about buying a bottle or sampling a wine.. "OK! wHAt dO yOu wAnT?!" Uh... no I'm good actually. Thank you so much though. Go back to sleep. lol.

We had a wonderful wine tasting Friday 5.1.26 in the afternoon. We didn't have a reservation but we…read morewere accommodated. The interior is a clean aesthetic. The service was welcoming. I did not know they specialized in Rieslings. I am not a Riesling drinker. I was so impressed with the wines. I enjoyed them so much that I left with 6 bottles. The property has a lovely exterior of sloping hills that offer a clear view of the lake. Highly recommend.

This is the finest example of Reisling in the region. And since the Finger Lakes produce the finest…read moreRiesling in the New World, this is the best you'll find. Paul Hobbs has another winner on his hands. Wine Club membership purchased. Friendly staff and an unmatched view of the south end of Senecas Lake and Watkins Glen.

Gorgeous building from the outside. The tasting room is cute with a cellar feel. The cheese options…read morewith the pairing were delicious! I left with more cheese than wine. The service was amazing from the time we stepped through the door. Everyone we encountered were personable and professional.

My favorite stop on our trip to Watkins Glen for wine tasting due to the store, service and cute…read moretasting area!!! Love that they also pair their wine tasting with cheese!!! Our pourer was great! Went on a Monday so ham not busy and she was super sweet and friendly. Couldn't help but buy some cheese and other wine themes items on top of wine we enjoyed.

This winery was fantastic. Relaxed and friendly atmosphere. The owners daughter helped our group…read moreof six and she was incredible. She was very knowledgeable and friendly.

Silver Springs Winery was such a trip in the best way possible. Total hippy vibes, tie-dye…read moreeverywhere, and some of the most unexpectedly deep convos with the artsy owner and his anime-loving daughter. Also: incredible views of the vineyard through their open back area. All the wines are dangerously drinkable. Super fruit-forward, super sweet, and tasted almost exactly like juice - until you remember they're rocking a sneaky 14%. Proceed with caution (or not). Definitely one of the more memorable and quirky stops we made. Come for the wine, stay for the stories and energy.

The stunning view is only surpassed by the great wine and friendly staff. Wished they stayed opened…read moreuntil sunset as this location would offer a one in a million viewing opportunity. Been to many other wineries in the finger lakes region and this one with it's natural simplicity is near the top of my list

My husband and I learned of Osmote during a tasting at Scout and we're so glad we made a…read morereservation! The tasting is an open air tasting with a beautiful view of the lake. The owner personally guides each tasting, which really made the experience. The tasting comes with delicious shortbread cookies baked by his sister (and adorned with edible flowers she grows). Our tasting had 5 wines and we added a taste of the red Pet Nat, since I love sparkling wines and had never had a red Pet Nat. These wines are all really good and we couldn't resist taking home a bottle of 2015 Chardonnay even at the $40 price point. The owner also mentioned he has a small Air Bnb that can house 2 guests. Can't wait to return and taste other wines!

Walked in at 11:30 AM - The place was packed... And…read morerightfully so as J R Drill provided a wonderful tasting experience. Offering five tastings for $5 the wines here were consistency excellent. Among our favorites - The Lake Glass White and Sauvignon Blanc 2017 (we left with both). We also enjoyed the 2018 Chardonnay and Dry Riesling 2017. Friendly and informative hostess. Handsome interior tasting room with an extended bar. Beautiful views and outside seating is available. A must visit...

I was really disappointed with our experience at J.R. Dill Winery. It wasn't very busy when we…read morearrived, but we were repeatedly told they were "slammed." Because of that, they wouldn't offer wine flights, which is a big part of the experience. We asked to taste just three wines and barely got the opportunity. When we tried to purchase bottles, we were told they couldn't provide any chilled ones because they were too busy. We also attempted to order meatballs, but the kitchen was apparently too overwhelmed to serve them. What stood out most was how things ended. When we decided to leave due to the limited service, we were told, "don't leave us a bad review," followed by "perfect, that's better for us" as we walked out. That response felt dismissive and unprofessional. Overall, it seemed like they were operating beyond what they could handle that day. If that's the case, it would be better to limit guests or temporarily close rather than provide such a poor experience. Unfortunately, we left feeling unwelcome and disappointed.

We enjoyed a tasting and some food here on Friday 5.1.26. The building is bright and airy with high…read moreceilings. There is outside seating as well as large windows that provide a view from inside. We were greeted warmly upon arrival and service was polite. We did not feel rushed. Food was tasty. We had roasted red onion dip, marinated olives, and jalapeño corn hush puppies. We enjoyed the red white flights and purchased six bottles to go.

Loved this place! Nice & spacious inside with a nice deck that has great views of the lake. We…read moreenjoyed brunch here twice - that is how good it was! I had the Thai salad the first time - so yummy! My friends enjoyed the cheesy eggs & quiches. Second time I was there I had piece of carrot cake because I wanted to be decadent - delish! Both times I enjoyed the dry rose! Really a great place, plenty of parking - go check it out!!

Gorgeous views of Seneca Lake paired with excellent wines. The service is friendly and…read moreknowledgeable.

The wines are absolutely horrible - not a single drinkable glass in three different tasting…read moreflights. The charcuterie plates are basic crackers and a full block of cheese - no presentation, no portioning. Just odd. The service was minimal and inattentive. The setting is beautiful - great view of the lake and perched atop a hill - but that is not enough to save this terrible wine. Skip this experience!!!

Hospitality was great! Very friendly people and great service! They had very good cariety in choice…read moreof drink!

It's worth a visit just to see the wireframe cloth covered animal menagerie they have, including a…read moreJurassic Park. The wines were tasty and the tasting room very busy but not overly so and they had a large dining room and patio are for events. We bought a small cheese board with the wine tastings