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    Yates Cellars

    4.3 (16 reviews)
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    The wine is as good or better than most you'll find in the Finger Lakes. What sets this vineyard apart is the unpretentious atmosphere, welcoming owner, and some of the unique blends he's made. Everything is done by hand and he takes a lot of pride in it. We came late on a Sunday and had a private tasting in the beautiful 1830s house. We sampled many wines and liked most of them, purchasing several bottles. The location was also super convenient as we were staying at the Esperanza, about a mile away. Small stops like this truly give you a feel for the local culture and this one isn't to be missed.

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    The wine is 4 stars. I tried all of the dry reds and they are all nice affordable table wines. They are around 12$ and they won't blow you away but they also won't make you cringe. The porch and the hospitality of the wine pourer are what definitely deserves a 5+ rating. Outside food is welcome and it's a perfect place to taste and then do lunch on the porch.

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    Their hours aren't updated online: only open Friday-Sunday (12-6) according to the sign once you drive up to a blocked driveway!

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    The location is beautiful, the wine is superb and the service/hospitality is outstanding.

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    We were the only ones there so we got a private tasting with a super friendly worker (don't recall his name).

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    Keuka Spring Vineyards - Brand new in July 2025!

    Keuka Spring Vineyards

    4.6(123 reviews)
    2.9 mi
    $$
    Walk-ins welcome
    Outdoor seating

    Came here while visiting my boyfriend's family that lives in the area, and we had a great time!!…read moreDefinitely recommend getting a wine tasting reservation because the place was BUSY. The wine tasting is also $15 for 5 different wines with the gold label, and an extra $3 for the black label wines. Honestly don't remember exactly which types we tried, but they were all really good. We ended up buying a bottle after the tasting and enjoying a picnic of food that we brought outside. The view is absolutely beautiful, and there's plenty of seating for big or small parties. I definitely recommend this spot if you're in the area!

    My wife and I visited Keuka Springs in mid-July 2025 for a wine tasting. The facility recently…read moreunderwent a renovation and expansion. Lots of pluses. First, the hillside view of Keuka Lake is gorgeous. Second, the tasting room interior has a modern and spacious feel. Third, we both enjoyed the Gewurtztraminer wine and purchased one bottle. Our server was quick to assist with the $12 tasting, but he seemed a bit rushed after a large crowd of visitors entered the facility. On the minus side, the rieslings were a bit flat compared to those of Dr. Konstantin Frank. Also, we made an advance reservation for 2pm, but the facility ignored it since it appeared to have a general "walk-in" policy for everyone. One downside of ignoring advance reservations is that it created a chaotic experience with customer waves. Also, it took about 15 minutes to check-out since a long line formed to exit and pay for the tastings. But overall, this was a good experience.

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    Vinifera - Fancy a cocktail? Our speakeasy features curated cocktails including the classics and seasonal choices.

    Vinifera

    4.7(29 reviews)
    19.3 mi

    Vinifera Flagship is so charming! Down a European-esque street in Geneva NY, duck in for delicious…read morecocktails expertly crafted and local and international wines. We have enjoyed the speakeasy several times and are treated to a cool, cozy vibe by proprietor Jim Cecere! His service is 5 stars!!! Definitely a must visit if in the Finger Lakes!

    The most incredible (and only) speakeasy in the Finger Lakes…read more After hours of driving, we knew we needed a cool spot to go to at night for some delicious wine. Of course, the Finger Lakes are KNOWN for wine so we're just thinking we're making reservations for a wine bar (with "speakeasy" vibes). Which that would've been totally cool with us. After continuous back and forth, changing our reservations 50 million times, adding and taking people out, we finally made it to Vinifera on a Friday night and were super apologetic since we had to make yet another change. The staff was absolutely incredible and accommodating, they made sure our party of 10 would be in the same room/table. The only "downfall" was that we'd have to share the room with another small party. Which was absolutely not a problem and we ended up being BFF'S with them by the end of the night. We met the owner Jim - the most incredible human - and he took us down to the speakeasy (which passes right through a super secretive door in the back of the main room upstairs). Side note - the main room upstairs is a vibe on it's own btw and we would've been absolutely fine and happy there. It's an actual wine store and you can purchase all kind of local wines. Be sure to ask and get all the recommendations you want. Not only did we get to enjoy an incredible time but we got a super cool VIP experience and learned the story and so much history about this place, the concept, the origin and what sparked the idea of creating it. That itself, was a treat. On to the actual speakeasy experience. When you go downstairs (through that fun super cool super secretive door) - you're instantly transported to another era, another time. It's dark, it's velvety, chandeliers, spiderwebs (the aesthetic kind, idk if there were actually any but it fit the vibe in my head), Leonardo Da Vinci, Mona Lisa, candles, curtains. There are two super cool rooms, one to the right (which is where our large party sat at) and one to the left - totally recommended for smaller groups, it's cozy, it's chill, you can interact and share with other guests too. Just by this, I'm wowed. As if this wasn't enough, the drinks were absolutely incredible. I ended up ordering some kind of a smoked drink and they happily substituted the regular old fashioned for mezcal. What a dream. Everyone was happy with their drink orders, some ordered some off the menu things and they happily made them - even though they technically only serve what's on the menu. Wine flights are also available if you're in the wine vibe. Bottom line: we loved this place SO much, we came back 2 night's later for our last night. We sat in the other room and absolutely loved and enjoyed it. I had a lavender drink and it was delish. This place is a GEM and you should absolutely check it out and support it if you're in the area. If you're not, well now you have a place I know you'll love to go to!

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