Rita J.

Always a lovely time. Very chill atmosphere with friendly staff. Very easy to find something you like. Try a flight paired with a cheese or chocolate flight!

Linda M.

I stopped here with friends on an afternoon filled with winery visits. I've been to this winery a few times but for some reason never did a review. They always have good wines. On this visit I tried their cab (a staple), a trilogy red, and a chardonnay. My friends all ordered their mead wine and all enjoyed it. Mead wine if you don't know, is made from honey. It's a little sweet for my taste but if they all say it's good I'll believe them. I'd call Black Willow a comfortable reliable winery where I know I'll always find something I like. 2022-38

Crystal O.

I had a few extraordinary moments on vacation thanks to service at small businesses and this winery was a big one! You walk in the door and are just wowed by the shop, bar and tasting area- the deep, rich tones make you feel welcome. Shout out to Haley who went above and beyond! They had a full bar, but we snagged the last two seats and the three ladies behind the bar all tried to help us at the same time, we were laughing that they were fighting over us! Haley ended up being our tasting guide and I knew pretty quickly I wanted to mix and match with a wine and cheese pairing. No problem- they have an extra menu that cross compares wine/mead/ice wine to various cheeses and/or chocolates. I honestly didn't plan on a true pairing- as I wanted to try various cheeses, but I ended up doing it properly with Haley's help. My line up- De Peche Meow, a light peach wine that was wonderful and refreshing and I sampled the smoked cheddar with it- the cheeses, oh lordy- were amazing! John got popcorn, if you sample the cheeses, pop a piece of popcorn in your mouth after- extra YUM! Next up- Odin's Nectar (a mead) and I had two cheeses with this one- minced garlic cheddar and an oregano cheddar. We bought Odin's Nectar- so you know I loved it and I enjoyed the minced garlic cheddar a bit more than the oregano, but both were delicious. Next up- Freja's Passion, another mead, that tasted of strawberries and cream, wonderful- this was a contender to purchase for sure! I split my piece of gehl between my last two meads as soft cheeses compliment sweet meads. The cheese is very much like brie- so I knew I would enjoy it and was wonderful with the mead! Last mead on my tasting was Valkyrie's Lure- smelled like circus peanuts! This one was a bit too sweet for me, and once Haley told me it smelled like the candy circus peanuts- that's all I could think of. I'm grateful, because it would have driven me nuts trying to figure out what it reminded me of. Again, the gehl was delicious with this mead. John tried 2 ice wines and the bourbon barrel aged port- oh gosh, they were all spectacular! Honestly- we bought a bottle of mead and a bottle of wine for less than the price of one ice wine. They were worth the price, but I'm greedy and wanted more for less, lol. As a bonus- we asked to sample the Black Widow Berry wine- a sweet red and that was our second bottle! Sold!!! If you know me, you know I am a huge tree hugger, so of course- I loved their logo! I snagged a t-shirt and hoodie, plus the mead and wine and left a VERY, VERY Happy Woman! Again- Haley and the rest of the staff made this visit even better. They do ship too!

Arthur H.

This spot is very nice and the people here are great. Make sure you try the peach slushy, it's amazing

Connie P.

So we needed to restock our wine for the winter. Tastings are different and they did a great job of drinking with food. They have different options. Pairings cheese and wine, chocolate and wine, both cheese and chocolate and wine or 4 Tastings with food purchase. We did the last one 4 tastings and the charcuterie board. This was an awesome choice. Plus I smelled the fresh popped popcorn so I bought the bag of popcorn for the ride home. They have a large selection of wines to everyone's liking. It was an afternoon out and a great way to enjoy supporting local businesses. So good we bought 4 bottles from them. If you like doing wine tasting it is different but this was an awesome change. I hope they continue this post Covid.

Brianna W.

We came here for a little girls day wine tasting. We got a wine slushie and they had berry and peach and the berry was delicious. We were also surprised to see they had a hot mead with apple cider and clove spices, it was the perfect fall drink. My friend tried their estate diamond, which is a dry white and it was very smooth and delectable. I liked that they have popcorn and other snacks if you get hungry or want to pair with your wine. Overall, their atmosphere was homey and warm and it's a great place for a visit for some afternoon wine on a Sunday fall day.

Aaron R.

Black Willow has an amazing logo, wine, mead, cheese and chocolate. With that being said, you need to go. For only $15 you get 4 samples of wine/ mead and cheese or chocolate. How can you go wrong? I am a huge fan of the DePeche Meow, Freya's Passion, and Black Widow Berry. They are super tasty and go great with the chocolate or cheese. The staff is super friendly, helpful and just great to chat with. They have a great space inside and when it is nice you can sit outside as well. They offer a variety of gifts, oils, different items for your home. It is truly a gorgeous place to visit. The prices of the bottles are very reasonable, and who doesn't love a great wine/ mead at an affordable price! I was able to setup a nice event with my wife for our wedding anniversary, and the staff was very helpful with that. Highly recommend!

Shamea S.

I've always wanted to do a wine tasting but never got the chance to until recently. My husband gifted me session for Mother's Day and I enjoyed every minute of it. They offer Ice Wine....first time I heard of it and I was able to try that too! If your in Buffalo, Ny take the drive to Black Willow Winery and make sure you try the Black Willow Berry and the De Peche Meow. Oh and mix the wine slushy you won't be disappointed.

Justine R.

Went here with my boyfriend and two friends. The server was very friendly, and the wine was exceptional. We eneded up purchasing a bottle of the Estate Diamond and Frejas Passion - and I am more of a red girl so that speaks volumes. It was a cute atmosphere and would definitely go again.

Dot K.

The wines and mead here are definitely top notch. I would recommend a tasting paired with either chocolate or cheese to decide what to buy. You must try the mead as well. It is really delicious. The staff takes very good care of their customers and the ambiance is divine.

Tricia D.

Great winery not far from Lake Ontario. This location was already on our list to visits, but locals all raved about it the night before our visit. We were not disappointed! The staff was very friendly, answered all questions. Wine was good and their mead is outstanding. In the area for a wine tour, do not miss this location!!

Aly W.

Author Neil Gaiman once wrote , "I've had really nice mead, rich and honeyish, normally handed to me in small glasses by people who had brewed it themselves, and I've had a thin and noxious substance that tastes like sweet, alcoholic pickle-juice passed to me (usually by commercial mead-vendors) representing itself as mead." The meads here are the former rather than the latter. I tried all three on my first visit last October. Oh. My. Gods. I truly felt like I crossed the rainbow bridge into Asgard. Odin's Nectar is probably the most conventional honey mead. It's comforting and enchanting and put me into a dream state. Freyja's Passion was lighter and more playful, and Valkyrie's Lure tasted like Christmas in a glass. It also smells a lot like red vines. I love pairing these meads with holiday feasts. The wines range from good to great. The ice wine is syrupy sweet and decadent, just what I expected from a dessert wine. The Trilogy Red is the best dry red wine I've had. Red wines tend to be thin in this region due to the climate, but this wine is very full bodied with enjoyable berry notes. I also like the Merlots from Victorianbourg and Niagara Landing, but the fullness of Trilogy Red stands up to its oakiness the best. The Riesling is good. It doesn't have a soft finish like my least favorite Rieslings on the trail, but it doesn't have the crispness of my favorites either. Bare Cat Blush is a semi blush wine. It's fruity and sweet, but not too sweet. The Classic Diamond has a distinctive floral flavor. It's good, but I prefer the Diamond at Honeymoon Trail. Black Widow Berry is a sweet red wine with berry notes. In addition to wine tastings, you can try their olive oils and vinegars for free. We purchase them regularly. I also recommend doing a chocolate and wine pairing at least once. The Normal Love truffles are divine. I always receive excellent service when I visit. Today the owner even offered to take a picture for me. Black Willow remains one of my favorite wineries.

Tracy R.

Absolutely one of my top favorite Winery's on the Niagara Wine Trail. Its kind of small inside, but perfect for trying some wine and eating some of their DELICIOUS chocolate. Their chocolate isn't cheap, but when you taste one you will realize why. They are some of the best chocolate you will taste and they have so many different kinds. I must say the tiramisu and the peanut butter cup are 2 of my favorite. They also offer a pairing where you can choose 4 wine tastings which each wine will come with a chocolate of your choice. It use to be $12 but I believe they raised their price again. Definitely a must go to winery, they have a wide selection of wine as well and all of the workers there are so friendly.