From the moment we arrived, this winery completely exceeded our expectations. I made a reservation…read morefor our party of 8, and they truly rolled out the red carpet for us. A beautiful table was prepared ahead of time, and the staff even greeted us as we stepped off the bus, making us feel like VIPs from the start. A special shoutout to Glenn, who led our tasting experience. Not only was he incredibly knowledgeable about the wines, but he was also absolutely hilarious. He fit right in with our group, joking and laughing with us as if he was part of the party. We spent almost the entire hour and a half laughing while learning about and enjoying some fantastic wines. And we can't forget the chocolate pairing--it was out of this world delicious and complemented the wines perfectly. This was one of the most memorable winery experiences we've ever had. Exceptional hospitality, amazing wine, great company, and an unforgettable host. We can't wait to come back!

This is a place that deserves 4.5 stars. Our server was absolutely phenomenal. He shared a lot…read moreof interesting information during our wine tastings and had a quirky sense of humor. He was extremely attentive as well. The table/outside patio is quaint and very charming. It also feels extremely private since it's tucked back from the road in a woodsy area. The wine was pretty good overall...not great. The chocolate pairing we did at the end of our experience was totally worth it!!! Their chocolates were absolutely divine and extra delicious when paired with the wine!!! While my friend didn't particularly enjoy her juice flight (she said they all tasted too similar to one another), she really appreciated that they had a non-alcohol flight option.

Visited on a rainy day Memorial Day weekend; after hopping from wine tasting to wine tasting- we…read morefound this place on a whim. We were welcomed in extremely warmly, there was only 4 in our party but it was slow and they offered a nice more private room. We had two wine flights which were lovely both in flavor and explanation and backstory that came with each bottle. We met both owners who treated us like family helping us decide which bottles to leave with, even giving input on the area and where we should head to dinner after. So very grateful for this experience genuinely made our first trip to the finger lakes extra special. 100% recommend

We walked in off the street before going to a concert at the Smith Opera House. Without a…read morereservation, we were immediately seated and our server was one of the owners. She was super attentive to our needs and the food was delicious! One of the volunteer ushers at the opera house was surprised that we were able to get a meal without a reservation because of the restaurant's popularity. Right place for sure at the right time on a Thursday night in Geneva NY! We will return (with a reservation) for the complete hospitality experience!

We had such an exquisite experience that I can not wait to get back! The tasting lunch is something…read moreI would suggest any couple or family do for a unique dining experience. It was beautiful and I enjoyed meeting new people. Ravines wine is also the best I have had on Seneca Lake. Dryer and more robust. Can't wait to come back!

Wasn't sure if I should post this under Ravines Wine Cellar or under the Ravinous Kitchen, so this…read morereview might be making appearances in both.... My husband and I have been to Ravines Wine Cellars several times since 'discovering them' during a special farm-to-table dinner and wine pairing at Good Luck a few years back. That night we enjoyed a 5-course meal and each course was paired with a different wine. It was the first time we ever experienced drinking finger lakes wines that we really enjoyed and could see ourselves buying for private consumption! Shortly after that, we made the trip out to the wine cellar in Geneva to do a tasting. On our first trip, we did the wine and cheese tasting - loved everything and went home with a bottle of Meritage. On the second trip, we did the wine and chocolate tasting (which features chocolates from Hedonist) and came home with a bottle of the Vignoles. Fast forward another couple of years and we took advantage of a holiday event which featured food pairing tastings from Brown Hound Bistro at the Ravines location in Hammondsport. We left with several bottles of wine for holiday gifts. Every experience was great, with friendly and knowledgeable people, enjoyable atmospheres and yummy goodness. Most recently, I was lucky to attend a special dinner at the Ravinous Kitchen as part of a company event. There were 12 of us for a 6-course meal on a Sunday evening (usually they are closed at this time). Included was a tour of the winery and wine cellar, with time spent with the owner and the head chef. It was amazing. The chef prepared really, really delicious dishes for each wine: --We started with glasses of their 2009 sparkling Brut Rose which was delicious. Paired with a bacon puff and served with herbed crème fresh, this was a lovely little bite. --Next, while we were in the cellar, we were served a parsnip bisque with caramelized cheese. We ate that while tasting their 'new' 2015 Meritage right out of the barrel. It was cool in the cellar and the bisque and wine was a perfect little warm up. --First of the 'mains' was a large serving of local Lively Run chevre, with a side of kale and some pomegranate drizzle, served with their 2015 dry Riesling. They also gave each of us a fresh baked roll, and mine was gluten free - the most perfect gluten free roll I've ever had - truly crusty and 'French-bread-like'. I could have died happy after eating this course. --Second 'main' was a stuffed squash with some kind of spinach or creamed green inside. This was doused in brown butter and served with a smear of red miso. The dish was served with their 2013 Pinot Noir. Holy deliciousness. Unlike any squash dish I've ever had, this was definitely the table favorite. Super savory and umami, great depth. Super yum. --Final 'main' was braised beef short rib served with shaved brussels sprouts and a mushroom 'cream' made by roasting a medley of mushrooms and pureeing them with cream. This dish was served with au jus and the 2013 Maximilian red. A rich, delicious combination. I have to admit at this point I was over the top stuffed, but even so, when the chef brought out extra servings of the short ribs, I forced myself to have a bit more. The au jus was delicious and the meat was totally fall-apart tender. So good. --For dessert, we were served a butterscotch 'risotto' - basically a rice pudding with white chocolate, apricots and toasted oats. This was served with the Vignoles. Take a bite and a swig and swirl them in your mouth - flavor explosion! I really love the Vignoles. Even those at the table who are not fans of dessert wines/ports/ice wines drank every drop! (Too bad because I was offering to finish whatever anyone wasn't going to drink, but no takers....) Ravines is definitely at the tippy top of my list of favorite wineries and experiences in the finger lakes. And with all the new awesome eateries in Geneva and the focus on making the little college town a foodie destination, I highly recommend you join the Ravinous club, rent an Airbnb and go there to spend a weekend of eating, drinking and merriment!

Cindy was absolutely amazing and what a great experience. The wine was phenomenal. Nova created the…read morewines, her mom the labels, and the experience is fantastic. What a unique spot on Linden. A must stop if you're in Geneva.

Wonderful wines relaxing atmosphere individual rooms. Suggest booking online as they can be very…read morebusy. Owner Susan and Cindy were at the Glorious Garlic Festival on the Geneva waterfront with bottles for sale. We wanted to do a tasting and found they are right in the Village so we drove over and met with Jeff who gave us a tour of the tasting rooms and a detailed history of this young winery. Vintner is the first female to reach the level she aspired to her vast experience including Mondavi in CA. Wonderful wines, relaxing and welcoming atmosphere with comfy private tasting rooms. Suggest reservations as I understand they are quite busy most days. We caught a good time as several were leaving. We will stop back here for sure!

My favorite overall winery in the fingerlakes region goes to ravines. The man behind the counter…read morewas knowledgeable and friendly. The wines were overall very good. Rieslings typical of the area but their reds were beautiful. They had a wide selection of wines and you could do a customizable flight. Great vibes and great wine

My family and I arrived to the Ravines Geneva tasting room on Sunday 5/10 (Mother's Day) at 4:43pm…read moreand upon entering were promptly told the tasting room was closed as they were closing in 15 minutes. We have previously been Ravines wine club members and frequently enjoy stopping into their tasting room for wine tasting, food and purchasing bottles. We would have happily purchased some wine to take home with us (likely a case or more) but the staff was incredibly unfriendly and unwelcoming. When I asked, for future visits, when the tastings usually stop, I was told 4:30. Ravines may want to update their website and online presence to reflect this (everything posted says 5pm close) as we were disappointed to be unable to finish our Mother's Day celebration at their tasting room. Due to the completely unfriendly welcome (customers were walking past us with fresh pours, clearly having just been served), we opted to leave without purchasing any wine - a significant loss for their business, not only in sales but also in customer loyalty. No one apologized that we couldn't be served or asked if we wanted to purchase any wine. We won't be back any time soon and will share the experience with friends so as to help them avoid a similarly unpleasant experience. We were once loyal but now disappointed Ravines customers.

Wow! I wish I took more pictures. I was here for a networking event and breakfast. The food and the…read moreservice was amazing. Walking through to the banquet room I realized I really need to get here for a local getaway. We will be back.

Stopped by the Belhurst today for lunch.. We have such fond memories from about 20 years ago and…read moretoday we were really let down. The Cuban sandwich was inedible, and lathered with Mustard too spicy to eat let alone enjoy. My Southwestern salad was almost as disappointed especially when I realize how much American cheese was mixed in with nacho chip crumbles and found next to no vegetables. I have to admit when waitress simply said she should have warned us, I thought and you expect a tip for that??? What happened to the day when servers asked how you like your food prepared when there are aspects of it other diners may have brought up before? What happened to the times when restaurants took actual pride in what they serve and how they prepare it? For the belhurst I think that was a time long ago..

10 stars for Ventosa Winery! Their wines are the best in New York State and the food they prepare…read moreon site is amazing! Ventosa is the best winery in New York State! This place is truly the best!

Super accommodating and pet friendly. It was extremely hot…read moreso we had to sit outside with our frenchie. They rolled the shades down for us for some shade. The food was good and the wine was even better. We ran into some ladies that were frenchie owners too that were so nice. Nice experience for our first time in the area.

Horrible place . Rude . In what winery can you NOT buy. a bottle of wine and enjoy their music.?…read moreHorrible selections of beer at extraordinary high prices. Do not recommend this winery. Just go right next door for excellent beer (Big Alice Brewery) or right up the road to Fox winery where they will be glad to sell you as much wine as you can drink.

We recently visited White Springs Winery on our first visit to the Fingerlakes. Upon arrival we…read morewere the only people in the winery and were very impressed with the COVID safety precautions they had in place. We paid for a wine tasting along with a beer tasting and were then directed to the bar where we would choose our selections. The number of different choices we had for beers and wines was wonderful. After we made our choices we were escorted out to the patio where we could sit and overlook the lake. All the samples we had were delicious and the view was nice and relaxing. We would highly recommend this location for a visit if you are in the area and looking for place with delicious drinks and a great view.