We had such an exquisite experience that I can not wait to get back! The tasting lunch is something…read moreI would suggest any couple or family do for a unique dining experience. It was beautiful and I enjoyed meeting new people. Ravines wine is also the best I have had on Seneca Lake. Dryer and more robust. Can't wait to come back!

Wasn't sure if I should post this under Ravines Wine Cellar or under the Ravinous Kitchen, so this…read morereview might be making appearances in both.... My husband and I have been to Ravines Wine Cellars several times since 'discovering them' during a special farm-to-table dinner and wine pairing at Good Luck a few years back. That night we enjoyed a 5-course meal and each course was paired with a different wine. It was the first time we ever experienced drinking finger lakes wines that we really enjoyed and could see ourselves buying for private consumption! Shortly after that, we made the trip out to the wine cellar in Geneva to do a tasting. On our first trip, we did the wine and cheese tasting - loved everything and went home with a bottle of Meritage. On the second trip, we did the wine and chocolate tasting (which features chocolates from Hedonist) and came home with a bottle of the Vignoles. Fast forward another couple of years and we took advantage of a holiday event which featured food pairing tastings from Brown Hound Bistro at the Ravines location in Hammondsport. We left with several bottles of wine for holiday gifts. Every experience was great, with friendly and knowledgeable people, enjoyable atmospheres and yummy goodness. Most recently, I was lucky to attend a special dinner at the Ravinous Kitchen as part of a company event. There were 12 of us for a 6-course meal on a Sunday evening (usually they are closed at this time). Included was a tour of the winery and wine cellar, with time spent with the owner and the head chef. It was amazing. The chef prepared really, really delicious dishes for each wine: --We started with glasses of their 2009 sparkling Brut Rose which was delicious. Paired with a bacon puff and served with herbed crème fresh, this was a lovely little bite. --Next, while we were in the cellar, we were served a parsnip bisque with caramelized cheese. We ate that while tasting their 'new' 2015 Meritage right out of the barrel. It was cool in the cellar and the bisque and wine was a perfect little warm up. --First of the 'mains' was a large serving of local Lively Run chevre, with a side of kale and some pomegranate drizzle, served with their 2015 dry Riesling. They also gave each of us a fresh baked roll, and mine was gluten free - the most perfect gluten free roll I've ever had - truly crusty and 'French-bread-like'. I could have died happy after eating this course. --Second 'main' was a stuffed squash with some kind of spinach or creamed green inside. This was doused in brown butter and served with a smear of red miso. The dish was served with their 2013 Pinot Noir. Holy deliciousness. Unlike any squash dish I've ever had, this was definitely the table favorite. Super savory and umami, great depth. Super yum. --Final 'main' was braised beef short rib served with shaved brussels sprouts and a mushroom 'cream' made by roasting a medley of mushrooms and pureeing them with cream. This dish was served with au jus and the 2013 Maximilian red. A rich, delicious combination. I have to admit at this point I was over the top stuffed, but even so, when the chef brought out extra servings of the short ribs, I forced myself to have a bit more. The au jus was delicious and the meat was totally fall-apart tender. So good. --For dessert, we were served a butterscotch 'risotto' - basically a rice pudding with white chocolate, apricots and toasted oats. This was served with the Vignoles. Take a bite and a swig and swirl them in your mouth - flavor explosion! I really love the Vignoles. Even those at the table who are not fans of dessert wines/ports/ice wines drank every drop! (Too bad because I was offering to finish whatever anyone wasn't going to drink, but no takers....) Ravines is definitely at the tippy top of my list of favorite wineries and experiences in the finger lakes. And with all the new awesome eateries in Geneva and the focus on making the little college town a foodie destination, I highly recommend you join the Ravinous club, rent an Airbnb and go there to spend a weekend of eating, drinking and merriment!

We walked in off the street before going to a concert at the Smith Opera House. Without a…read morereservation, we were immediately seated and our server was one of the owners. She was super attentive to our needs and the food was delicious! One of the volunteer ushers at the opera house was surprised that we were able to get a meal without a reservation because of the restaurant's popularity. Right place for sure at the right time on a Thursday night in Geneva NY! We will return (with a reservation) for the complete hospitality experience!

Popped in For a quick sandwich and snacks. Had the Cuban and olive sampler. The sandwich was…read moredelicious, came with a side of their house made pickles. They are addictive. So delicious. The olive sampler was generous and fun to sample three varieties I've never had. Our server was pleasant and great to chat with. Quirky little place with a great selection of wines and other drinks. Just had water this time but would definitely go back.

Spent a lovely afternoon at Ravines sampling their delicious Rieslings. Amy was so knowledgeable…read moreand I loved chatting with her about the different growing years and the distinctions between their vineyards. While I chose a few glasses to taste, most of what I took home were the things she handpicked for me. I was especially taken by the Glint Riesling which was grown from two sunny rows in a very sunny growing season and tastes like liquid sunshine. I also like what they're doing with Savagnin. The moody ambiance of the barn is just right for tasting. Highly recommended!

My family and I arrived to the Ravines Geneva tasting room on Sunday 5/10 (Mother's Day) at 4:43pm…read moreand upon entering were promptly told the tasting room was closed as they were closing in 15 minutes. We have previously been Ravines wine club members and frequently enjoy stopping into their tasting room for wine tasting, food and purchasing bottles. We would have happily purchased some wine to take home with us (likely a case or more) but the staff was incredibly unfriendly and unwelcoming. When I asked, for future visits, when the tastings usually stop, I was told 4:30. Ravines may want to update their website and online presence to reflect this (everything posted says 5pm close) as we were disappointed to be unable to finish our Mother's Day celebration at their tasting room. Due to the completely unfriendly welcome (customers were walking past us with fresh pours, clearly having just been served), we opted to leave without purchasing any wine - a significant loss for their business, not only in sales but also in customer loyalty. No one apologized that we couldn't be served or asked if we wanted to purchase any wine. We won't be back any time soon and will share the experience with friends so as to help them avoid a similarly unpleasant experience. We were once loyal but now disappointed Ravines customers.

This is a place that deserves 4.5 stars. Our server was absolutely phenomenal. He shared a lot…read moreof interesting information during our wine tastings and had a quirky sense of humor. He was extremely attentive as well. The table/outside patio is quaint and very charming. It also feels extremely private since it's tucked back from the road in a woodsy area. The wine was pretty good overall...not great. The chocolate pairing we did at the end of our experience was totally worth it!!! Their chocolates were absolutely divine and extra delicious when paired with the wine!!! While my friend didn't particularly enjoy her juice flight (she said they all tasted too similar to one another), she really appreciated that they had a non-alcohol flight option.

Read my reviews. I never give a 5 star review, but this place deserves it…read more - Staff is friendly and attentive. - Wine is good and varied, with lots of different types. - The facility is charming, situated in a big barn and an impressive cedar-beamed covered outdoor seating area.

So we were out of wine and we searched some places and Ashley Lynn came up. It was close to where…read morewe were going. Best choice ever...vibes, food, customer service, and the wines/drinks/slushies. Oh my! We did tastings and also tried slushies. We were hungry so they had a deal 2 flights with 3 food choices. We did the wineshakes and chicken cordon blue balls, fried pickles and buffalo chicken logs. Great food to soak up the alcohol. They had some novelties to sell and also a varieties of jams, pickles etc We were there 2 hours and brought some wine home. Great place. Awesome family!

We headed for Ashley Lynn Winery because we named our daughter Ashley Lynn! What a bonus stop it…read morewas! We did a wine tasting & enjoyed all the wines we tasted but the real winner was the specialty milkshake. It was delicious. We also got it in a handmade thermal mug (see picture). Our server Heather was wonderful. We weren't rushed & she explained each wine we tasted. I wish we lived closer but if we are ever in the area we will definitely stop by again.

Alan lead us through a phenomenal tasting yesterday afternoon. The wines were the best we had on…read morethe finger lakes, in particular the Pinot Blanc, Rose of Saperavi, Saperavi and the Lena were truly impressive wines. We appreciate Alan's candor and genuinely kind service. It was a peaceful and joyful visit with Christmas music playing brightly and a lovely water view. I look forward to a return and seeking their wines in the DMV.

This is a winery that is focused on the biology of the grapes and the geography of the area. You…read morewill not find a single low quality, sugared up wine that some in the Finger lakes produce. The history of the place, the respect for the science of wine, and the great wine club value stood out to me. The view of the tasting room overlooks the beautiful Keuka Lake and is a joy to take in while sipping carefully curated wines. I did not give 5 stars because although their wine is of high quality, I personally feel they are overpriced. You can buy same or better quality wines for less but we choose to support local and NYS businesses especially since NYS makes it so hard to succeed for small businesses owners.

Excellent service with a nice view and inside outside. Much more relaxed less hectic. Slightly off…read morethe beaten path. Highly recommend brought our baby And he walked around and the air-conditioning

They have a nice deck to sit at and watch the lake. The people are very friendly. We did 7…read moretastings for 5$ each. They have food too. This place was just what we needed after driving ha ll day and tasting.

A very cute place near Seneca lake. While it does not have a lake view, its close enough to the…read moremain road. They are one of the few wineries that also serve food, so its a great place to grab lunch. The sandwiches we got were amazing (the Brooklyn and the Cuban). I would give the deli and bakery a 5/5. The attached winery was okay. They only do tastings at the bar, not at the table (at least when we were there). It was pretty empty.

Our next winery stop was Tabora, nestled along Seneca Lake. We were fortunate to have Keith as our…read moreserver, and he may have been one of the most remarkable people I've met in quite some time. His deep knowledge and passion shone through as he shared the rich history of the winery. The owners originally purchased land in Bucks County for farming but later moved to the Finger Lakes region, where they expanded into winemaking, a bakery, and a deli--a true craft-driven endeavor. Tabora was offering a special deal: buy one tasting flight, get the second free. Normally, I gravitate toward the drier the better, but the Winemaker's Jam caught my eye. My flight included: 1. 2021 Pinot Noir 2. 2021 Cabernet Franc 3. N.V. Heritage Noir 4. 2021 Maréchal Foch I started with the Pinot Noir, a light-bodied wine with aromas of cherry blossoms, strawberries, and dried fruit--absolutely sensational. Keith explained that all of Tabora's wines age in used French oak barrels but never for more than 18 months. Instead of prolonged oak aging, they transition the wine to stainless steel, preserving freshness while imparting just a touch of oak influence. Next up was the Cabernet Franc, which had soft tannins, a light body, and notes of raspberry and green bell pepper, with a slight oak finish--and wow, it was good. Then came my hands-down favorite: the Heritage Noir, a blend of different wines that was dry yet bursting with layered fruit flavors. It was truly an incredible experience on the palate. Finally, I sampled the Maréchal Foch, a sensational, jammy wine with hints of blackberry and pomegranate and a beautifully smooth finish. But Keith wasn't done yet--he had me try a few more, including an unoaked Cabernet Franc, which became another favorite. Aged 100% in stainless steel, it was bright with red fruit, hints of cherry, vanilla, and a touch of chocolate on the finish. Beyond the wines, Keith himself was a standout. As we sipped, he shared his life journey--from New York to Hawaii, a path shaped by his mother and sister. His stories were captivating, and if he ever writes a book, I'd be the first in line to read it. Cheers to Keith and Tabora for an unforgettable experience! #fingerlakes

Service is always reliable and usually quick unless they are super busy. Atmosphere is so warm and…read morecozy and now with live music and fabulous sunset views, it's even better. They also added some new snack foods too. Don't miss this gem in Penfield!

We checked out Oak & Apple in late October/early November since it is dog-friendly and really…read moreenjoyed the ambiance! We sat outside even though it was chilly, but many people were outside too! The inside is small, so the outdoor seating is a must. The ciders themselves weren't all to my liking and there is a limited choice, so the flight was kind of hit or miss for me. I think you'd be better off finding one you like and sticking with a full or half pour of that instead. But overall I enjoyed the experience and loved that my pups could hang out with us as well! I'd love to visit again when it's warmer out!

Reviewing the hotel and the Stonecutter's restaurant. Hotel:…read morePositives: close proximity to Geneva, especially if you are seeing a show at the Smith Opera House. Beautiful grounds if the weather is good. On Seneca Lake....gorgeous. Wine spigot in the hotel hallway ( limited to one glass per person). We received a coupon for the wine tasting with 10% off of alcohol purchases in the store. The Continental breakfast had a nice assortment of drinks and cold items. Negatives: one word comes to mind...dated. Our room was small with a very limited lake view. The windows haven't been cleaned in a very long time. The television is tiny, like a computer monitor. The spring rod to the curtains kept springing off every time I tried to open or close the drape. The shower is tiny and you can barely turn around. There are few outlets, the only ones I was able to access that worked were in the bathroom ( only one of the double outlet was functional). The carpet in our room appeared to be about thirty years old and worn. This room, called the clay room was advertised on the website to have a queen bed and a refurbished bathroom. The bathroom has not been touched in years and the queen bed turned out to be a full-size bed. Stonecutters: wonderful waitress, who kept our beverages filled and was attentive. My broccoli cheddar soup had negligible cheddar or broccoli. My salad with grilled shrimp was okay. My husband's Cuban sandwich arrived on a stale roll and he thought the fries (weirdly shaped) were reheated. His chili arrived lukewarm. Not a good experience overall. Despite this, the staff are lovely, upbeat and helpful.

Wow! I wish I took more pictures. I was here for a networking event and breakfast. The food and the…read moreservice was amazing. Walking through to the banquet room I realized I really need to get here for a local getaway. We will be back.