We have toured more than 100 wineries around the world and this tour was one of the best. The co-owner drove us around in a large golf cart and explained their history, plans, etc. and of course we had wine and nibbles as we toured. Recommended! And do buy some of their wines. They are making the best pinot in the area. read more

Heart & Hands Wine - Part of their 7 acres of vines - Wineries Near Me - Union Springs, New York

Sustainable winery no machinery used in picking the estate grapes. Beautiful vines growing on the hills to the left of the winery and a nice patio with high top umbrella tables outside and air conditioned bar and seating area inside. Very warm and welcoming feels like Italy. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff serve delicious wines by the glass or tasting. There are two tastings. One is Rieslings which the Fingerlakes are known for and the other is Pinot Noirs. Pinot varieties are rarely found at any other wineries in the Finger Lakes so this was an unusual and pleasant find. Wines are a bit more expensive than most but very good. This is a must stop for those who prefer the drier wines. Lovely place. read more

We had an excellent male server. He saved the best one, the Pinot Noir, for last it was fantastic and worth the price of the tasting and a bottle really I can see how it got 98 points, which is miraculous! A quaint little high-quality winery off the beaten path definitely worth a stop far better than Trelevan read more

Really enjoyed my visit here! The white wines were good but the standouts were the sparkling reisling, sparkling rose and dry rose (still). Also loved the cheese and charcuterie plate. They are dog friendly outside. read more

Heart & Hands Wine - Charcuterie board - Wineries Near Me - Union Springs, New York

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Excellent wine and fantastic tasting. We bought wine for our daughters wedding. Was very special.

The outdoor space looked really nice but it was a little odd where they had us sit. We felt like we were in Dextor's lab, about to be dissected. The wines were ok, definitely not our favorites, but drinkable. The prices were rather high for finger lakes wine of that quality level. The staff were very friendly and kind. read more

Heart & Hands Wine - Patio area - Wineries Near Me - Union Springs, New York

Heart and Hands is the perfect winery for my wife and me. I love Pinot Noir, she loves Rieslings and this is exactly what they specialize in. We have been members of the Heart and Hands [Claddagh] wine club for a year now, and very happy that we are. On my last visit, I raised my membership so we'llhave more to enjoy during the year. Heart and Hands is a small family vineyard located on the east side of Cayuga Lake (not really on the "main drag" where you will be warmly welcomed to taste their excellent selections of Pinot Noir and Rieslings. Tom and Susan, the owners and winemakers are extremely personable, and guide you through your tasting experience. Their single vineyard Rieslings are all rich and fruity, nice viscosity, complex, with a long tasty finish. The Pinots are well balanced with multiple layers of taste that keeps you wanting more. They also have a white pinot noir called "Polarity" and a Brut Rose (sparkling wine.) Both of these are classy wines that live up to the philosophy of the winery to "craft the best wines possible from these Finger Lakes vineyards." I like the note on their "TASTE OUR PASSION." Clearly they have a lot of passion for what they do. read more

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My brother had a custom label made to ask his lady to marry him, Heart and Hands has been a favorite since. They are part of their club which I think gives them wine shares monthly. My sister in law was greeted by name when we arrived by friendly folks providing tastings behind the counter. We did a barrel room tasting. I highly recommend this small private setting. You learn a great deal about their vineyards and wine in general. We heard the history of many regions, talked about soil, bugs, picking, genetics, growing without pesticides etc. I would certainly recommend stopping here with a small group. They do not provide services to busses. read more

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We can't thank the owner and our gracious host, Ellie for a truly fantastic experience. Ellie was not only very knowledgeable but also bursting with passion for what she does. Her warmth, eagerness to share, and overall amazing personality made the visit very special and a standout over many other wineries we've visited. It's one thing to have spectacular wine, but without the right staff who take it to another level, it's just another winery. We're super impressed with the level of excellence this winery delivered. Add it to your bucket list, vacation destination, or simply vineyard hopping. You will not be disappointed. read more

Heart & Hands Wine - Side patio and entrance. Pinot Noir grapes in forefront. - Wineries Near Me - Union Springs, New York

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Exceptional wine and very friendly staff. I really enjoyed the pinot noirs and highly recommend the tasting menu. We bought quite a few bottles! read more

Was here over the weekend for a wine tasting. Was glad to hear they were still allowing wine tastings during covid (many of the wineries in the area were closed for tastings). We had a great time trying 5 different wines. I don't particularly love dry wines but every wine I tried was very good. Ended up with a bottle of the sparkling Reisling. I thought the prices were a little steep but otherwise I would definitely come back again! read more

This winery, open mainly on the weekends, offers three preset wine tastings for $5. I don't care for that, because you usually end up tasting things you wouldn't buy. The small tasting room has one bar top. The staff is very nice and does a great job. The wines are more expensive for the area $20-69, but ate nice. I enjoyed the rose, which was one of the cheapest wines. read more

Do not take the poor reviews of this place seriously - they were all written by people who did not plan their trips ahead of time and were dissatisfied when this intimate winery either couldn't accommodate their 17 person group, or the when they found the winery wasn't open. Ever heard of calling ahead? This was our first Finger Lakes winery and remains in the top 5. The winemaker's wife facilitated our tasting and was extremely generous, friendly, and knowledgeable. I have visited every winery in CT, as well as NY and VA wineries and have never visited a vineyard who takes as much care in crafting their wine as Heart and Hands. They can tell you the percentage of every clone used to craft their beautiful wines. Still, if you'd rather just sip the wine and skip the horticulture lesson, feel free. Heart and Hands specializes in Riesling and Pinot noir. Purchased the Late Harvest Riesling and the Paul's Legacy Pinot. Beautiful wine! read more

Absolutely loved this little gem along Cayuga. They have amazing Pinot Noirs including a Brut Rose Pinot Noir that was fantastic. The Paul's Estate is not to be missed. We sampled the Riesling also. They have quite a selection of different Riesling. Basically something for everyone. The flights are $5 and include 4 wines. There are also additional tastings for $3/sample. It ended up being pretty much a whole glass of bubbly for $3. The workers are extremely knowledgeable and friendly. The front door is gorgeous, as is the landscaping. The tasting room isn't huge, but they do offer some fun momentous including gorgeous wine glasses. If you love wine and drink the "good stuff, definitely don't miss this winery! read more

Heart & Hands Wine - Front door - Wineries Near Me - Union Springs, New York

We had a group of 17 people, and were willing to rotate smaller groups into the space to make it easier for them to handle. We were even willing to come back later in smaller groups. We would have purchased at least a case of wine and were turned away. That's just poor business practice. Granted, we did show up unannounced, and we didn't taste the wine (which we have heard is incredible). It turned out that they flat out do not accommodate large groups. It just wasn't a well handled situation despite our trying to compromise and break up our group. I wouldn't recommend trying to come here as a large group. read more

Went columbus day weekend and was completely ignored. They need to have more than two staff members on a Saturday. Bad business practice. One person was weeding outside while there were two ladies to staff the entire place ON ONE OF THE BUSIEST days. This includes cashing out. We go to the fingerlakes three times a year and understand that the smaller wineries (usually our favorite) are doing the best they can. But, we have always been greeted warmly. Not here, we listened on to one of the two staff members apologizing for being understaffed to a couple at the bar. She then rang up another group out while literally looking at my husband and I and ignoring us. Another couple came in and after 10 - 15 minutes we left, because at that point, we couldn't be sure we would even be served. =( read more

Amazing time today! Wines were delicious and the staff was soooo knowledgeable and friendly... took the time to explain the wine making process . Absolute pleasure! Highly recommend this spot! read more

Small, intimate vineyard with wonderful wine. We stopped in here while tasting some wines around Cayuga and Seneca lakes and this was by far one of the best. Staff were personable and even gave us recommendations for other wineries, distilleries and restaurants in the area. We especially loved the Pinot Noirs but the Rieslings were fabulous too. Also, the homemade crackers they serve with tastings were SO yummy! Can't wait to enjoy our bottles we purchased. read more

The best pinot noirs in the Finger Lakes. Wonderful rieslings too. These are serious winemakers producing serious wines. If you're a bachelorette party or anything of the sort looking to dbag it up, look elsewhere. read more

We absolutely love Heart and Hands. The owners, Tom and Susan, are committed to making beautiful wines from Riesling and Pinot Noir grapes, and they are committed to a quality, personal tasting experience for their guests. They are always present at the winery, they provide lovely tasting notes to accompany the wines you're tasting, and their Claddagh Club is a great perk for Finger Lakes wine lovers. You need to be sure that you watch their clearly-marked signs about groups, buses, and limos--they are a boutique winery and simply cannot accommodate large groups. But everything they do is simply delicious--and I'm so pleased that we served their Brut Rose as a pairing at our rehearsal dinner last June. Enjoy the views, the vineyards, and the delicious flavor profiles that Tom and Susan create! read more

Definitely worth the trek here. It's a small tasting room but we like that. The staff was great, one of the owners poured our wines. Lovely wines! read more

I recently went to Heart and Hands Winery and was extremely impressed. Tom and Susan, the wine makers and owners, were very welcoming and informative. They are a small winery, located a bit off the wine trail, and specialize in Riesling and Pinot Noir. Both blew me away but i found the Polarity (white pinot noir) and Brut Rose (sparkling wine) to be exceptional and unusual. I consider myself to be an experienced Finger Lakes wine consumer and definitely put Heart and Hands on the top of my list for all areas: tasting room, extremely knowledgeable staff and wine. I will definitely go back. read more

My Wife and I have lived in the finger lakes region all of our lives and we have been to many wineries over the years. We first heard about Heart and Hands by reading about them in the magazine Edible. We then searched them on the web and found out that they have limited hours. So, we happened to find a bottle of their Riesling at our local wine store and tried it. We loved it! We decided that if we were nearby some weekend we would stop in. Yesterday that happened. We were blown away by their staff and their wine. They know wine! If you like Pinot Noir and Riesling, this place can NOT be overlooked.. Thank You Heart and Hands for a great experience! read more

We had a glass of Heart and Hands wine at Red Newt Cafe and it was OK and thought we would make the trip to the winery. From Red Newt H&H Winery is an hour away. After an hour of driving we arrived at H&H Winery and OMG on a June afternoon it was closed and we were turned away. H&H needs to be more accommodating to potential customers because they are not close to the other wineries and it takes a special effort to get there. We will not go back. read more

Great experience at Heart & Hands. located minutes from Aurora, NY. Unbelievable Reislings & definitely the best pinot noirs in the Finger Lakes. Great tasting room with a very knowledgeable staff. Will definitely visit again. read more

Fantastic place with wonderful wines. They fully explain the wines they are serving and really care about the tasting experience. Just plan ahead and they will accommodate needs. read more

Great winery, personalized tastings, great if you want to learn about wine and what you're tasting . Specialists in Riesling and Pinot

My fiance and I took his parents and our son for a quick wine tasting as this was the main wine that was going to be served at our wedding and we wanted to see if we wanted to order about 150 bottles as favors. Unfortunately, the lady in charge of the wine tasting was extremely snotty and turned her nose at us. We did come in a bit sweaty as it was about 90 degrees out and humid but her extremely uppity attitude toward us completely turned us off to this place which is unfortunate because we did like their wine. Maybe they can give her some manners and make her understand that she isnt working at a Napa Valley winery which I frequent quite a bit and have never encountered snotty people before. They are all professionals and treat everyone extremely kindly. I wish I had the heart to tell her that my fiance and I could buy up their whole inventory if we wanted but I guess she judged us on our appearance that day or maybe thats just the way she is. Just a note to the owners, maybe find someone kinder and with a better personality. You just lost a couple thousand dollars of wine purchases, maybe thats not much after all. read more

My husband and I went to a tasting a few weeks ago. They only allow small groups so that they ensure the best service possible and it was worth it. The service is impeccable. I appreciated that I didn't feel rushed and I was able to have a second pour with the one I really loved the most. They talked about the wine and asked what your thoughts were about the tasting. They truly make you feel like you are part of the winery family! This place is definitely on our list for coming back to for our Anniversary. We are Irish, so, of course we loved the name and label. It's a beautiful bottle and will make great holiday gifts this year. And the wine is so delicious. My husband and I have been to MANY tasting rooms in Santa Barbara County and as tasting rooms and wineries grow, they feel commercialized and touristy. It was refreshing to visit a tasting room that puts wine and people first! read more