Came in on a Sunday afternoon during a weekend getaway with a couple friends back in September 2020. The indoor seating area was closed, but we were able to be seated outdoors right away. The view was mostly an open field looking out to the lake with the vines closer to the seating area. My friends and I ordered the Riesling Flight because it was highly recommended. I found it interesting that our wines were presented in science beakers. Definitely unique! The wines in the flight were pretty good, but there wasn't very much difference in flavor between each wine. We got to keep our wine glasses and I still use mine when I have a glass of wine at home! Our server was a bit overwhelmed and did take a bit of time to circle back to our table when we needed something, but we still enjoyed our experience. read more

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Wow! I can't say enough good things about this winery! For $10 we were given a wine glass and a DELICIOUS sampling of wines (and a complimentary tasting, crackers, and a bottle of water too)! I got "The Road Less Travelled" flight and enjoyed every single tasting which almost never happens. JoEllen was so kind and helpful during our entire tasting. I appreciated that she brought all six samples out at once. She made sure that we were comfortable and taken care of the entire time! The patio seating was also beautiful. I wouldn't have minded sitting indoors either--such a clean, comfortable, and elegant atmosphere! I ended up purchasing four bottles. I highly recommend the 2015 Reserve Chardonnay, 2017 Gewurztraminer (limited production release), and 2018 Seyval Blanc. I'm so glad they ship because I'll be ordering from them soon! read more

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Great wines! We enjoyed a stop here today for the first time. The weather wasn't cooperating so we sat inside but it was a beautiful dining room. We did the sweet flight and initially picked this location because of the moscato, but did not end up purchasing it. We did select two other wines from our flight and the port. Service was fine and we will be back to enjoy some wines with a view. read more

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Views! Good wine! Knowledgeable hosts, what more could you ask for! Matt and his co-worker were courteous, Helpful and knowledgeable ! The dry Riesling was so yummy and the outdoor patío was welcoming and picturesque. Stop by, you'll be glad you did!! read more

Villa Bellangelo - Dry Riesling as we overlook the lake.... - Wineries Near Me - Dundee, New York

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Now called Missick Wine Cellars we arrived late in the day on a Friday and was able to fit in a tasting last minute. Unfortunately to our dismay , due to service shortages , they were only able to offer us the ability to buy wine by the glass or bottle and no tasting . We each got a glass of wine and just shared. The two stand out wines were the Chenin blanc and the white merlot . Oddly they did offer a tasting for 10 dollars of Black Button Distillery bourbons out of Rochester New York . The Empire Apple liquor and bourbon creme were delicious . read more

Villa Bellangelo - bottles of wine and a tray of cheese - Wineries Near Me - Dundee, New York

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My favorite winery in all of New York State! Be sure to seek this place out. They not only have incredible sweeping lake and hillside views from their comfortable porches and lawn, but wonderfully done wine all for a great price. Their staff is what sets this place apart. Everyone there was exceptionally kind, welcoming, accommodating, and cheerful. The vibe was polished yet laid back - perfect for relaxing with a tasty custom made charcuterie. I'm thoroughly impressed and cannot wait to return! read more

Villa Bellangelo - View from the settee on the front porch. - Wineries Near Me - Dundee, New York

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I love love LOVE this place! The wines are so good, the people are so nice & professional (we were lucky to have Carol this past weekend, shes the best) I left there with a half case of wine, but u can easily buy so much more. My fav? WHITE MERLOT, NO ONE ELSE HAS THIS ON THE LAKE AND IT IS THE ONE TO GET. WOW #2 Chenin Blanc, then the dry Rose. I can keep typing, but I hope this is enough to encourage you to stop here, you won't be sorry read more

We came a day where it was pouring which kind of sucked because we wanted to enjoy outside. Nonetheless, the service was amazing and the lady was so nice in helping us. The glass are actually super cute as well. Love how they distanced tables far away from each for covid read more

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I visited this winery on a small group tour in August. It is October and I CANNOT STOP THINKING ABOUT THIS WINERY! The wine tasted incredible. The views were great. But what really impressed me was the tour guide. He had a reddish beard and wore a hat and I believe he was the head winemaker (don't quote me - I was drinking lots of wine). We started the tour with a saber wine opening and a complete tour of the winery, followed by some heavy tasting tours. This man truly loves waking up every day and showing up for work. He is so proud of this business, and told us so much about the owner and his family. When I return to the Finger Lakes, this is the winery that is a MUST VISIT solely because of the experience I had with this one man there. He is truly a great aspect of the business and I hope he stays for forever. read more

All around great experience here. We went on a Saturday afternoon with a reservation during COVID and felt perfectly safe. The staff is SO friendly and Carol was so informative and lovely! We received complimentary sparkling wine to start our tasting with Bellangelo wine glasses we got to keep! (Love souvenirs) The views are breathtaking. We had a table outside on their balcony which overlooked the water up high. The weather was perfect. The wine was delicious and the samples were generous portions served in super cool beakers. Overall this was the best experience in every single category. read more

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This was our second visit to Bellangelo with out of town visitors. The great view from the tasting room is worth a stop by itself. They also have one of the nicest and best decorated wine shops along Seneca Lake. Our server was very friendly and helpful. The pours were very large though a bit more expensive than others on the lake. The wine was pretty typical for what you get in the Finger Lakes - we are no wine critics. We were here for the experience and this was a very good experience. read more

Villa Bellangelo is one of my favorite stops on Seneca Lake. Their tasting room has one of the best views of the lake, you can't beat it! The wine here is delicious, I particularly love the white merlot and their dry rose. Most of their wine is very competitively priced, ranging close to around $20 a bottle. They also have tasting of fantastic olive oils, my two favorites that they sell that I would recommend trying are the bacon olive oil and the Italian herb oil. There's also a garlic oil and plain oil for sale as well as a balsamic vinegar. This is such a beautiful spot and well worth the stop in the fingerlakes. read more

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This was stop #2 on our wine tour trail as it was recommended by a friend. They didn't disappoint. We appreciated the 5 tasting options of lists in their menu compared to others that just had "dry" or "sweet". We went with the "road less travelled" and "sweet." I thought trying a White Merlot for the first time was pretty cool. But the Cabernet was my fave. My only feedback is the nice young lady who greeted us and explained the wines talked really fast and it was hard to keep up. She seemed really busy and in a rush. I do love how this place is more of a self serve / DIY tasting so you get to taste them at your own pace. $13 gets you the tasting of 6 wines and a glass as a souvenir. Beautiful views - great photo ops. Wish I knew they served food at this one. After reading the reviews I'm bummed we didn't ask about their cheese platters! read more

Villa Bellangelo - Wine options from your list in small beakers - Wineries Near Me - Dundee, New York

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It was a very nice wine tasting experience in Ballangelo. The host there was very kind and knowledgeable. And they don't push you on purchasing anything. The Moscato is great! read more

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This was a winery that stood out to us because of the views, amazing gift shop, and accommodating server! I imagine that the events this building holds can be gorgeous because of it's location and well maintained building. I hope to be able to visit this winery in the summer again to relax outside. The wines were all delicious and they even had some clearance deals on certain wines which is always helpful! read more

Villa Bellangelo - Wine and views - Wineries Near Me - Dundee, New York

We just completed a trip to the FL region and we made a stop at Villa Bellangelo. It had been a couple years since our last visit to VB but we wanted to try their Gibson Vineyard riesling. In the past we had purchased a few cases of the 2012 Gibson Vineyard Riesling and we considered it the best in the FL region. Upon arriving and after doing a general tasting we met Dan Budmen, Vineyard Manager and Assistant Winemaker, and Alex Wheeler, Cellar Master. Dan and Alex could not have been nicer and it was obvious that they enjoyed their work! We were the only ones in the tasting room and our conversation with Dan and Alex ran on for quite awhile (that is why we come during the week!). Dan surprised us by instructing Alex to get a bottle of the 2018 Gibson Vineyard Riesling from the cellar. It was recently bottled but not yet available for general tasting and not yet released for sale. IT WAS OUTSTANDING! Dan and Alex took us on a tour of the cellar and storage area and we even tasted a couple additional wines that will be released soon. Here is a picture of our visit. BIG THANKS TO DAN AND ALEX. read more

Villa Bellangelo - Tasting wine and enjoying our time with Dan and Alex at VB! - Wineries Near Me - Dundee, New York

We've been to both of their locations on Seneca. The southern location has gorgeous views and a beautiful room off to the side with a long bar and large windows. Matt served our tasting today and it could not have been a better experience. He provided amazing detail about the entire vine-to-wine process as well as information about the climate and soil's effect on the quality and taste of a wine. They have a new dark red blend called "Foreward" that is outstanding. Their other dry reds are well worth the stop, and the two chardonnays they offer are quite good, too. read more

Beautiful winery that is recently restored from its past, rundown life. There was even a self-playing piano in their dining/events room, and outside preparations were underway for their first hosted wedding. The tasting revealed very good wines, most impressive of which was the Gewürztraminer. Finger Lakes wineries are churning out some great ones, and this might have been the best I had! read more

Villa Bellangelo was a great find for us when we visited the Finger Lakes. Our host was brand new to the job, but was incredibly outgoing, approachable and knowledgeable. When she didn't have an answer to one of our questions, she immediately asked one of her more tenured coworkers, who were all quick to respond. The best part about Villa Bellangelo is the gorgeous view of Seneca Lake behind the winery. The view overlooks the lake and you get to face it while you enjoy your tastings. Their wine is also phenomenal, they have a great variety of wines to choose from. They have a little gift shop when you first walk into the winery, which is fun to browse around. They also have a room that can be reserved for events/parties! read more

I thought about giving this winery only three stars but ultimately I feel their Rustica wine bumps them up a whole star. Rustica is their sweet red offering, and it is out of this world. How can I describe it to you? Don't let this turn you off, but it tastes like a juicy Mexican soda. That's right! It's got an acidic kick but is very sweet and fruity. It was by far the most unique wine I tasted on my finger lakes trip. Apparently it is based off of sparkling Lambrusco wines; I will be honest and say I had never heard of them before coming here. While this winery had the singular most unique wine, I have to say most of their other wine offerings that I tried were very average. Most of the whites I tried tasted very similar to each other, so nothing really stood out otherwise. Now don't get me wrong, the wines were not bad, they just weren't unique. Their tastings will run you five dollars a piece, so compared to nearby competition this is a little pricey. The staff here is very nice, and the tasting bar looks out over Lake Seneca. On our weekend trip this was the least crowded winery we went to, so if you hate crowds give this place a shot. Overall an enjoyable experience, go for the Rustica though because most other offerings are so-so. read more

A must stop on your tour located on the mid-west of Seneca Lake. I always stop here for all the Trail Events...specially if they are cooking! My new pasta dish was discovered here during The Pasta Weekend event, Eggplant and Gnocchi. I believe it is the owner's wife that does all of the catering and she has not disappointed me yet. Good variety of wines for wine lovers and novices alike. read more

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We stopped in Villa Bellangelo on a Friday afternoon. There was not much of a crowd, and plenty of room at the bar. The views of Seneca were great! There is a long row of windows in front of the tasting bar, as well as a long row of windows in the sitting area. Our server, Doug, was extremely impressive with his knowledge on the wines and the area. He explained the origins of the winery and the barrel people that are by the road. We also got to witness the grapes (for the white merlot) being poured from the grape box to the masher. The wines were very good, I'm a dry drinker and there were plenty of dry reds there that I enjoyed. Doug was great! We will definitely be back! read more

Wine is great, but Carol is better! We love coming here every year when we come up for the car show in September. Carol knows everything about every wine and is very personable. She makes the experience worthwhile! read more

We've only been to Bellangelo a handful of times. It's not an every time stop for us but the people we went with this past weekend love it there. The tasting is reasonably priced - $5 for 5 - and the people are friendly. The winery is very pretty and the view looks right over Seneca Lake. They have a large variety of pretty unique wines and the quality is good. For me personally, they don't have many dry red wines. Also, there wine is on the above-average to pricey side depending on what you purchase. (Still - it's good; we did in fact leave with a bottle of something tempting.) read more

Is a 19 year old allowed to serve wine? Maybe it's just my ever-increasing oldness, but the kid, and I mean kid, serving the wine was... knowledgeable no doubt, but didn't look a day over 21 if he was. No matter I suppose, it was just a little weird. Very beautiful vineyard here, nice tasting room, pleasant shopping experience. Lots of local grapes in their bottles... Guertz, Tram, Cab Franc, etc. If you don't know what those mean, you probably think I'm a horrible snob and will stop reading here. Still have me? Cool. There is just a soussant of douchiness at this place - selecting your wines is performed on erasable glass slabs with the wine list pasted to the back of each one... every wine includes info about the alcohol, the residual sugar, AND the pH... "Man, if I have one more wine with a pH below 2.75, I swear I'mma BOUNCE, suckaz!" -No one, ever. read more

I went to this place before it was remodeled, and then again recently... WOW what a difference! It is just beautiful! The people who run it now are so friendly, and the moscato is the best I've ever had. I was super excited to learn that I can get the wine shipped to me from the website!! Click, click - glug, glug! Really tho - the scenery is just awesome, the facility is elegant - and it keeps getting better. The owner talked to me about all the stuff that they're planning - this is definitely a must-see for finger lakes wine aficionados! read more

Some great wines here! The staff was really friendly from when we walked in to when we left! The view is amazing and the ambiance is great as well. Came away with a port and a red blend. We also bought some goat cheese as they were acing a free tasting when we went. Definitely a must-see on the Seneca wine trail! read more

Villa Bellangelo - Wonderful view from the tasting room! - Wineries Near Me - Dundee, New York

I am updating my review because of a very authentic and personal email from the owner. He took the time to address each point of my review. I was absolutely blown away by his character. Chris explained the permit issues that have lead to the plastic cups. He invited me back for a personal tour and the opportunity to hear about future plans. If I had to guess, Villa Bellangelo will be a GREAT winery in the next year or two. They are working out a few issues but the response from Chris was amazing. My initial review stands as what the present is but not the future. I look forward to reading more reviews over the coming months and having the opportunity to retaste in the near future. This was an unexpected response from an owner that responds in a positive way to feedback. Go taste and tell me more! read more

They only cater to wine trail events.. And as someone who is in the industry that was VERY offputting coming to a business that doesn't want general traffic. read more

Quite an underrated winery, and when you enter you have the feeling of entering into an Italian countryside. The back windows offers a great view of Seneca Lake. This winery is not messing around with a no thrills approach. They are here to serve wine and that's all they sell, no souvenir shop or little widgets, just wine! We came last year and had fallen in love with their Sangiovese 2005. At $37, it was a bottle clearly out of the price range that I'm comfortable spending on a bottle of wine, but boy was it ever worth it. I was completely disappointed when I heard that it was a one time bottling, and no longer for sale. Our wine pourer turned out to be the owner, Mike, from the city. It was an interesting story on how he made it up to the finger lakes. Back to the wine though. All are full of flavors. But of all, I have to admit, the Porto Elena 2007 is a great port for anyone. After dinner, after a long day or with cigars, this is the port you need to try. I ended up getting 2 bottles of port and Mike even referred me to a liquor store that had some Sangiovese left! read more

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Great Chardonnays and Rieslings - very light, crisp and clean. A+ for being so friendly too and having yummy oils to taste. And the view, holy wonderful. read more

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Come here for the view. Feels very Italian. Large room for parties. Lovely gift shop.

A must visit for ambiance, view, wine and staff attention. Visited on 3/21/2013.This winery has perhaps the best views of Seneca Lake of all the Seneca Lake wineries. The new owners have refinished the location to an absolute excellent standard. The fit and finish of the location are absolutely tops, they exceed other wineries around Seneca Lake. To judge this for yourself you must visit this winery. One room has a nice set of tables and chairs surrounding a self playing grand piano with a full length view of windows. Another room has a stand up tasting bar so that the taster is looking out at this exceptional view of Seneca Lake and right over to the other shore across the lake, and the surrounding beauty. I tried the Moscato, Dry Riesling, Riesling, and Chardonnay and for reds the Francesca Rossa, and Merlot. Each of these was excellent. Their Gewürztraminer bears special mention as tops. Gewürztraminer is such a unique wine and the Villa Bellangello styling and flavors were just outstanding. The Moscato was perfect, I could enjoy that every day. The Scooter line of wines has a fun attitude and great execution. These are excellent table/picnic/everyday wines with vinifera, hybrids and lubrusca blended to create flavor hits. They come in pouches and since a pouch is 2 bottles you have to divide the price by 2 to understand the price for these wines. They are excellent values. The staff was exceptionally friendly and informative. The winery has researched its location and its the location of the oldest vines in Yates County and maybe other areas. They are just starting to develop this history. This location should not be missed. read more

This is a nice little winery that has a spectacular view on Lake Seneca. The wines are pretty good, but the setting is by far the draw here as the landscape is truly ideal. The interior of the winery is also quite nice and was all decked out for Christmas when we visited, which is always a plus. This place makes for a nice stop on a wine tour around the lake! read more

Love Villa Belangelo for wine tasting! The tasting room is huge and beautiful with a breath-taking view of Seneca Lake. The tasting room staff is very friendly and personable. Their wines are yummy. I love visiting every summer to see which ones are my favorite. read more

A gorgeous tasting room with a fantastic view and good wines along with some experimental wines, you'll be hard pressed to find something you don't like at Villa Bellangelo. One of the first stops at Seneca Lake (since they open at 10AM), Villa Bellangelo is a great way to start the day. The tasting room is one of the nicest I've been to in the region, with a new wood-finished interior and seating area, along with a bar overlooking Lake Seneca (just don't look down, as the loading area is just below the windows). If you're looking for some wine swag, they have a pretty extensive gift shop as well. The tasting is 5 for $5 and you get to pick by marking your picks on their glass-enclosed tasting list. My favorites of what we tried of the whites was the Dry Riesling (good acidity with green apple and a hint of lime), Tuller Vineyard Riesling (grown at a different vineyard, similar acidity but with a bit more minerality), and the Gewurtztraminer (floral spice on the nose, crisp clean taste). Of the reds, I really enjoyed the Cabernet Franc (soft tannins, medium bodied, cherry and vanilla with some raspberries), the Merlot (black cherry, cedar, and some blueberry, good body) and the Meritage (fuller bodied with more of a tobacco and dark cherry flavor). Not on the tasting list but maybe available if you ask, they also do some experimental wines such as what I purchased the Bench Fifty 50 2013, which is a direct press Pinot Noir and Chardonnay blend that doesn't taste like anything you've ever had before (they also have this really cool cork gun that can pour the wine out of the bottle without taking out the cork or breaking the seal - what a time to be alive). Overall, the wines here are solid and nothing too far out of the ordinary for their regular tasting list. If you can swing the experimental wines please try - you may not like it but you'll appreciate the experiment. The wines are close to the top for the area read more

Villa Bellangelo - Tasting list as of September 2016 - Wineries Near Me - Dundee, New York

Extremely rude. We had a large group but waited and we split into 2 groups. We were not in a hurry and even let 4 people go in front of us. The gentlemen was super rude to us and didn't give us all our tastings. When my Aunt and cousin were purchasing 20 bottles of wine at check out the gentlemen that worked there was talking out our group and how we were "trying to fool them with two groups". All together we bought 20 bottles of wine. Bad customer service!!!! Super rude. I went back in and asked to speak to a manager and as I was walking out they continue talking about my self and my group of Aunts and cousins. I guess not all money is equal!!!! Definitely DO NOT recommend this place bad customer service and OK wine. read more

Yes, great view I will definitely say it has been one of the prettier places to drink wine, but as far as visiting again? Eh, I think we'll probably skip over this one. I don't think it's expensive like some other people suggested, $5 for the tasting is pretty average compared to most of the places on the lake, some place will add that money to a bottle you buy so that's always a plus. When you first walk in it's through the 'gift shop' and the back has the tasting room with the great views, there is also another room when its more busy or if they have event, I assume. If you want to pay with a card you have to do it at the front cashier, they won't take cards in the back. Not a problem at all, but there is no need to be rude about it, which the girl was very standoff-ish. We didn't feel very welcomed at this place, the girl who was working just seemed more interested in the people who seemed to "fit" better, more collared shirts and upscaled clientele. I get it, there's a grand piano, but no need to be rude to us. We tried to throw some humor in with our visit because our friends menu had some wines they no longer carried and she didn't seem amused with us. It wasn't even that busy but she could care less at our end of the bar, quick pours and a walk away to schmooze the people with the possibility of more money. A bit of a drag when the service is rude, wines were good, nothing spectacular but the service put a bad taste in our mouth. read more

My wife and I went to Bellangelo on the west Seneca Lake tour of Experience the Finger Lakes wine tour in July 2021. The owner and wine maker Chris was a terrific host. He impressively sabered a bottle of sparkling wine for starters before giving us a tour of the winery. The winery is situated on a scenic spot above the lake. All the wines we sampled were fabulous. My personal favorites are the dry Riesling and Cabernet Franc, but he specializes in sparkling wine. I highly recommend a visit. You will not be disappointed. I also recommend his podcast, viti+culture. read more

I love this winery. ..the wine is excellent and so is the staff. The winery has a beautiful view and very nice architecture We were there for the annual deck the halls event. They had everything organized very nice. the ornament they gave for the grapevine wreath was beautiful also. Much nicer then the majority of the ones we received on the tour. definitely worth stopping at read more