Hermann J. Wiemer was one of the three wineries my husband and I visited when were in the Finger…read moreLakes for the Fourth of July last week. Hermann J. Wiemer has been around since 1979, but they started really experimenting with biodynamic wine production in 2014. That's how I came to find the winery when I was researching which to visit when I was planning our trip. I'm interested in organic, biodynamic, and natural wines, and Hermann J. Wiemer has become a pioneer in biodynamic wines for the Finger Lakes region. (When we spoke about Hermann J. Wiemer at other wineries we visited that weekend and with people we met in the Finger Lakes, it was clear how much respect people have for Hermann J. Wiemer. Everyone had such nice things to say about the winery, that they are pioneers and examples of great winemaking in the region and that they are incredibly supportive of and helpful to younger, newer wineries in the region.) We had a reservation, which I recommend. Even though Hermann J. Wiemer is large, it's popular and they were running out of space for people who visited without reservations. The space is incredible and varied for different experiences. There's indoor seating and outdoor seating. Much of the indoor space has large open windows so you can see the vines and the property from your seat during your tasting. It was incredibly comfortable inside the winery on this very hot day. The tasting is incredibly flexible. They offer 1.25, 2.5, and 5 oz pours of every wine on their menu. This includes more than 20 wines - many Rieslings, several Chardonnays, Gewürztraminer, Grüner Veltliner, Blaufränkisch, Cabernet Franc, blends, sparkling wines, dessert wines, and more. The staff member who was with us through our tasting was friendly and incredibly helpful. With so many wines, she helped direct us to wines we might have more of an interest in trying. We spent an hour or so at the winery (at one point watching a rain storm through the windows) and took a few bottles home with us. I enjoyed the wines and the experience and have enormous respect for the reputation that Hermann J. Wiemer has built in the Finger Lakes. If you're interested in biodynamic wines, Hermann J. Wiemer should be on your list to visit. It's also just a very beautiful, wonderful space and business to visit in the region. I'd very happily return.

I'm super late adding this review but it's so memorable I can still so clearly recall our wine…read moretasting experience at Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard. Well, aside from our wine guide's name, (I'M SO SORRY) who was EXCELLENT and made what would have been a lost group of women wanting to get lit to an educational experience but ALSO a great time. He curated a list of several white wines in carafes for us to learn and practice different tasting notes. I have never had a wine tasting like this and have never had one like this again, yet. Hopefully that will change during my Napa trip this month! The outdoor seating area is beautiful and green without getting too noisy, and perfect for big groups. There's also a large unending field of grapes - which we definitely posed for an ungodly amount of photos in front of. Hermann J. Wiemer is definitely a wine institution well deserving of all the accolades that I will be visiting again next time I'm in upstate New York!

This place was a pleasant surprise . We enjoyed all the wines we had ! The staff was friendly and…read morevery knowledgeable. Another great view . The inside was cozy inside and felt very welcome .

Stopped in later in afternoon and did not need an appointment. A beautiful building with high…read moreceilings, 2 tasting areas and a very small balcony. Our server was nice but seemed to be in a hurry but was happy to adapt to our pace of tasty. Really enjoyed the white wines and did buy a coupe to take home.

Hands down, one of my favorites in the Seneca Lake area. The owners are SO friendly and they LOVE…read moredog visits - so much so they have a dog run area set up! You absolutely need to make the visit for a tasing. Great assortment of dry to semi-sweet!

They would have excellent views in the late spring and summer. I enjoyed their reds though there…read morewasn't anything that particularly stood out for me. They had a sparkling wine that was semi-dry and would make pretty decent mimosas. I liked that they also had beers from a Belgian brewery based out of Geneva. You can taste some of those as well.

Quirky little winery. We were serviced by a nice guy called Connor who gave funny descriptions of…read moreeach of the wines we tasted. I was coming for the Diamond but heard they were out. The Cab franc was the best one objectively and the pink flamingo bubbly was good too. Whites not too memorable. I was surprised they added some sugar to some of their wines. Love the full blast of A/C on a hot day.

5 Stars -- A Must-Visit Finger Lakes Gem! Leidenfrost…read moreVineyards was hands-down one of the best stops during our wine tour in the Finger Lakes! Our party of four was warmly welcomed by Jessica, who was truly a delight. She was friendly, knowledgeable, and made our tasting experience so much fun. You can tell she genuinely enjoys what she does, and it made a huge difference! What really stood out to us was that their flights include SIX tastings -- the most generous offering we've seen so far. The price was incredibly reasonable, and the pours were just right. Each wine had its own personality, and we enjoyed every sip. The atmosphere was relaxed, the view was beautiful, and the service was top-tier. If you're touring Seneca Lake wineries, Leidenfrost is a must, and make sure to ask for Jessica -- she made our visit unforgettable!

Stopped in for a wine tasting around 4:00. Beautiful tasting room with tables, high tops and a bar…read morearea. We were seated near the window with a view of the lake and vineyard. The tasting consisted of five wines and a few pieces of cheeses and crackers. We ended up also ordering a charcuterie board. The olives were amazing. All the wines were flavorful and refreshing. we also ended purchasing glass each. At the bottom of the building the have an outside bar also with an amazing view. Everyone was friendly and helpful!

We have our favorite wineries along the finger lakes but like to try a new one each trip. We tried…read moreAtwater for the first time and were pleased with the choice and will make it a regular stop on our wine tours. The tastings are served while seated at a table and each selection is thoughtfully explained by the expert staff. Atwater has some different approaches to wines and this can be a welcome change from the somewhat repetitive nature of wine tasting. They have a good selection of orange wines and these seem to be growing in popularity. The tasting room is large and looks like a restaurant and there is even a host to greet you at the door. There is an outdoor bar and seating area if you want to enjoy a beverage in the great outdoors

Presentation of wine tasting , the wine and cheese and Jenny was the best. We bought wine and cheeseread more

The staff were very friendly. The cheese was quite nice. The wine itself was good. You got to…read morechoose between a selection of 2 for most wines. Our tasting host was wonderful. Overall very decent wines. Would recommend for the fun experience

An absolute highlight of my trip to the Fingerlakes!…read more We were a large bachelorette party looking for an afternoon at a winery. This place was chosen for both the proximity to our Air BnB and also because it was more affordable then some of the other vineyards in the area. I will say with certainty that this place was the best part of our trip! The vineyard has a small but suitable selection of wines to taste - you can see my photo for the menu available at the time. Reservations are not taken on the weekends, but we were able to walk in with relatively no crowds. However, by the time we left, it was packed! All of us opted for a flight - which, for the prince, how could you go wrong? The staff was incredibly pleasant and attentive, and they TRULY knew their products. They weren't afraid to say, "I don't think you'll like this [based on your tastes], try this instead." In addition, they had a selection of local cheesed and meats for purchase, so we were able to have a wonderful charcuterie with our wines. After purchasing, we sat on their deck and simply enjoyed being outside with the scenic view. Truly, it looked like it was taken out of a movie - I felt like I was looking at a scenic photo in a dentist office or something, but in the best way! We are so proud to support a local business like this. If I'm ever in the area, I will be sure to add this vineyard to my stops!

This is a gem of a privately owned small vineyard at Cayuga Lake. We visited in the afternoon and…read morewas greeted by a friendly server behind the counter who took the time to explain the different wine varieties in the tasting menu. There is a lovely patio at he back which overlooks the vineyard and a view of the lake. Such a low key spot with friendly service and reasonable prices.

When you are up in the finger lake area this is a must go and enjoy! The wines are all wonderful…read more Both reds and whites are delightful and smooth. The setting may not over look water but the porch is straight out of the 1800's with spacious areas and fabulous setting, looking over a well groomed, tree covered yard. So relaxing! The owner, Alan was a joy to spend time with.

Yates is Great! The wine is a 4, but the setting and ownership is forcing me to make this a 5…read moreoverall. Particularly if you go MID WEEK. Save some of the other larger for the busy weekends, and go to Yates midweek. The owner is a lot of fun to chat-up and learn about the history of the place and about his journey, all while sitting on a very old, stately 1830's porch. You won't get that experience on a weekend when they're really busy, and honestly that's what I liked the most about this place. There are plenty of other larger, more faceless vineyards around that you can save for the weekend. Try the gewürztraminer. Parking here is plentiful and an easy walk to the porch. He does have a German shepherd, but he seemed VERY chill, so no worries there unless you're very skittish around dogs. I submitted updated hours, as it showed closed, but wasn't, so hopefully that'll help more people get the experience.