It was a hot muggy day and I appreciated they had indoor seating since so many places don't. I…read moretried a flight of dry wines and all were delicious. Spending an hour here chatting with a friend while trying different wines is a great way to spend time with a friend.

We loved our stop here! There's an awesome view of Keuka College from the outdoor deck. Staff were…read morefriendly and accommodating. I loved the flights, as they were served in a unique and fun way. Wines were tasty! We can't wait to come here again!

Technically I cannot review the wine itself but that was only because our party left after we…read morewaited and were ignored for close to 10 minutes. There was literally one other car in the parking lot. We walked in and the man who worked here was being creepy with the only other woman in the place. He was complimenting her appearance in a very uncomfortable way, and somehow their conversation went poorly quickly because he became irate and was speaking to her in an unkind way. Again, the whole time we stood there dumbfounded-- not a "hello, we'll be with you shortly" or even an acknowledgment of any way. We eventually just left without trying anything. Will not be coming here again.

So contrary to some reviews. I loved the "tall guy" behind the bar. He was so knowledgeable and…read morevery friendly. He cracked some jokes and even gave us some free tastings. He was so funny and fun to drink with. He did not lead us astray! I wanted to go right to sweet but he made sure I got the right tasting. This was the most fun wine tasting me and my friends have been to. Great out door seating- and good price on beers.

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.

The owner is so kind!!! Highly recommend Good vibes and…read moregood drinks, very fun and colorful!

Off the beaten path, don't be afraid to approach. The owner is super friendly and full of positive…read morevibes. It's a work in progress but their story is worth the listen. Lots of different Sangria samples to try.

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.

The tasting room is simply gorgeous. I like to go to this winery just to look around - I have never…read morebeen in warmer weather but I imagine it is wonderful to sit here with a glass of wine and enjoy the sun and the views. We were like second group in at 10:00 AM and the team here was ready to greet us and walk us through our tastings with little anecdotes about the wine, winery and local intel - it's just a beautiful stop. Insider Tip! We didn't so it this time, but the last time we were here, they let you use the barrel room and bring in outside food if you are tasting - which was a great way for us to picnic indoors and refuel on a day of visiting the wineries! Really great experience!

Came by to enjoy a wine flight. You get 4 wines for $15, which is about standard. There are lots of…read moresnack options to accompany your tasting. The space is great. Modern, lots of space inside and outside. We camped outside and enjoyed the cornhole (2 sets outside). Great spot to check out - NY State Winery of the Year for 2022, 2024, & 2025

We stopped on a Saturday afternoon for a tasting and though they were busy there was no wait. My…read morefriend really enjoys their full-bodied taste and dryer wines that many other wineries in the area do not offer. The service is always friendly and informative. Clean establishment with a nice view, we both commented on how nice their bathrooms are. It is a small establishment, but worth stopping in!

Came here a little early before the crowd. We had David as our server. He was very…read moreknowledgeable and gave us very detailed information about the different wines. The one thing we liked the most, he asked first what our tastes were, before recommending. This was very helpful, since some of the wine we tasted we enjoyed. In fact we walked away with purchasing two bottles. Highly recommend this place. If you can, come early and have David serve you.

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!

Vinifera in Geneva offers a fantastic dual experience--upstairs, you'll find expertly crafted…read morecocktails in a stylish setting, while downstairs, a hidden speakeasy adds an intimate, vintage charm. Fabulous place. The cocktails were absolutely delicious and the staff were incredibly friendly.

We've been visiting the Finger Lakes for many years. Being from Maryland, we try to make the trip…read moreat least twice a year. One of our favorite things to do is introduce family and friends to the wineries we love most. Stever Hill Winery is an absolute MUST-visit. Not only do they offer outstanding wines, snacks, drinks, and slushies, but the views are beautiful and the hospitality is unmatched. They truly treat you like family, making every visit feel warm and welcoming. My personal favorites include Stever Hill Red, Old Barn Red, Heritage Red, Mae's Rose, and their dessert wines -- all exceptional and well worth trying.

I've been to this vineyard twice this summer and every time its amazing. Liz and Jay are very…read morewelcoming and the atmosphere is friendly. They have a good variety of cheese to go with their wines as well. Do not leave without a wine slushy and a bottle of the bubbly traminette!!!

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!