Please don't come for food. The wine and variety of one is worth it. Friendly staff will inform you as well as intertain. Tasting is for newcomers, you want to a glass or a bottle and simply enjoy the view. read more

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This is an older, family-owned winery & is a wine trail stop so mini-buses bring all kinds of tours here. Thankfully, there is more than one tasting area & a good-sized staff to accommodate everyone. Our "sommelier" Jessica was friendly, knowledgeable & made it possible for us sisters to share one flight since we couldn't agree on what to choose for 3 separate flights. Although we did not find one particular wine that we loved, Jessica blended two sparkling wines together & we ended up taking that out to the lawn (you cannot go outside just to sit there unless you have a glass of wine). The views of the vines, the lawn, flowers & Seneca Lake are beautiful & the only thing to mar that are the hanging, swaying inflatables & the frequent booms of the on-site air cannons used to scare away the birds. A little jarring. There is a good variety of prettily-labeled Leidenfrost wines, plus snacks, jams & merch for sale & enjoyment. Staff is welcoming, polished & helpful. read more

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Quirky little winery. We were serviced by a nice guy called Connor who gave funny descriptions of each 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. read more

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5 Stars -- A Must-Visit Finger Lakes Gem! Leidenfrost Vineyards 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! read more

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My wife works at a local hospital here in the St. Louis area and Dr. Leidenfrost is a renowned heart surgeon there, When we found that his family has a winery close to where we were vacationing, we had to go. It is a beautiful location with a friendly staff that helped us with which of their wines aligned with our tastes. Table service for the tastings and a selection of wine tasting friendly snacks make this a great place to enjoy an afternoon. We were short on time and didn't have the opportunity to sit outside and enjoy a bottle, but we did find a couple that we enjoyed and brought them back to our rental to enjoy later. read more

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I came here for a winter getaway with some friends. We were really impressed with the wines and the beautiful view. Connor, who served us our wine, is a true asset to this vineyard. He is extremely knowledgeable about the wines, and was able to handle multiple guests who came in at different times and helped each of us pick the wines that we really enjoyed and fit our pallet. I give this vineyard an A+! read more

My boyfriend and I were in the area and had 15 minutes to kill before getting to our next location. We decided to stop here for a glass of wine and enjoy the views. I enjoyed the area and the scenery while sipping on our wine and laughing from our conversation. Nothing is better than drinking wine with the one you love. read more

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Good wine 6 for $12 Open atmosphere - they have a bar area Friendly people Not bad, but we didn't love it read more

dog friendly inside and outside. Nice shaded area under trees at from of property. Big welcoming deck in the back that is also shaded and overlooking the vineyard and lake. Only downside is there is only one restroom for everyone so lines form when at busy times during the day. read more

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Wines are incredible. The Gewürztraminer was the best I have ever tasted. Very good whites and reds depending on your taste. You will not be disappointed. read more

I can't drink but the vibes here are fab. I visited Leidenfrost with a few folks. We sat at the bar inside and had a great time. The snacks we bought were mostly local (yay!) and perfectly paired with the wines. The menu shows which snacks will taste best which added to the fun. The staff was phenomenal. They were really chill, down to earth, and fun. When they described the wines and flavorings, they didn't use complicated words- they made it relatable and often spoke about their own personal experiences. We felt like their best friends. This is the kind of place that makes you feel like you're home. Definitely worth the trip. read more

We stopped here as part of the Seneca Lake wine and chocolate tour. The Lemon & White Chocolate Cupcake was tasty and they offered a selection of NA drinks for the DD. Impressive! read more

The bartender said she was just filling in, but was kind and so knowledgeable about all the wines. She even helped a member of my party who wasn't very into wines find some that she loved enough to buy a couple bottles! Everything we sampled was unique and delicious! Both the indoor and outdoor spaces were beautiful locations to enjoy some local wine. read more

Worth skipping. The wine is awful. The flamingo was the worst. The dry wine was rather sweet. It was not smooth at all. The staff were nice but a little over the top. At times it felt like we were thrust into a play. I prefer a conversational feel with the serving staff, but that was lacking. It was clearly scripted, and felt forced. The only saving grace is how kind they were to the older local gentleman who comes in regularly and had his own bottle. That was a nice community touch. read more

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Where do I begin? Ambiance? General feel? Delectable wine or the clean kind atmosphere? All of which were an A+ but what sets Leidenfrost apart from the plethora of wineries that we visited in a day..... the service did. Bre, the wine server was a far stretch above just a server. Smart, funny, active and attentive. A++++ to Leidenfrost for not just bottling great wine, but also casting the same idealism that they use on their wine to hire fantastic service. Here's to you Leidenfrost, here's to you Bre. read more

Leidenfrost Vineyards - Tango wine - Wineries Near Me - Hector, New York

One of my favorite wineries on Seneca Lake with beautiful views of the vineyard and lake. The charcuterie board with the wine flight was very good too. Lots of selections for sweet wine to dry wine. read more

Enjoyed our experience here. My wife and I stopped in for a tasting. I would say that the tasting was a good value. The wines were tasty, and we left with a few bottles. The staff were very accommodating as we went through the tasting. They did also know a lot about the wines and the grapes that we were tasting. Most of all they were friendly! It was a rainy day, but the views were still great. I recommend you stop in and give the wines a try! read more

Love the place. Small, neat, homey and has very personal service. The servers were knowledgeable . All of their wines are affordable. My husband bought me a glass of rose wine that I enjoyed in the deck. Beautiful view of the winery and the lake from their deck. I fell in love with what I have tasted, the sweetest in their selections...the log cabin rose. Of course, I bought a bottle on my way out. read more

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Great service and great mix of reds and whites. This is a small place, with a focus on quality. We especially liked their Gewurztraminer, Pinot Noir, and white port. During Covid: They take reservations online, though they're not required. There are two tasting rooms for everyone to spread out. Restrictions are followed and everything was clean. Snacks are in the form of a selection of bags of chips. read more

My favorite Finger Lakes winery. Spectacular views from the deck and fantastic wines which occasionally stray just a bit from the norms that I've come to expect from NY wines... which is a good thing. The Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the few NY reds that I really love. I'm also not really a Chardonnay person but theirs is really excellent. Their people make it extra special with a real knowledge and genuine enthusiasm for their wine. Connor did a great job with our tasting today. The bigger wineries have fun tasting experiences but this small, family winery is special... Because they make you feel like part of the family. read more

Leidenfrost Vineyards - Best winery in the Finger Lakes! - Wineries Near Me - Hector, New York

Comparing to the wineries next door, Leidenfrost has Very friendly staffs and very generous portion for wine tasting. They also have mimosa and other cocktails. For $3 you could taste almost half glass of 6 wines ( including some slightly more expensive port wine. ) and of course, you could have as manu peanuts as you want. The view is gorgeous and dont miss the terrace overlooking the seneca lake. read more

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I loved visiting Leidenfrost!! I was just in Napa a few weeks ago and tastings ran $30-50 in almost every winery I looked at...so learning that tastings here were $3 for 6 pours was GREAT. The staff were super friendly (maybe it's because they were drinking with us..) but they honestly made genuine efforts to walk us through the different types of wines at Leidenfrost, made sure that we never spent too long without attention, and were really helpful in picking out wines that we liked, and there was never any pressure to buy anything. The tasting fee is waived if you buy bottles- buy 6 and get the 7th free or buy 12 to get 25% off. The winery itself has a beautiful view of Seneca Lake, and a nice deck out back for anyone in your group not tasting (though people who aren't tasting can get soda/water for free too!) and this place is dog friendly!!! Like forreal though- the staff were elated to see my family's dog walk in, and offered her treats and water and really loved her. Good wines, awesome staff, nice views, great winery!! read more

Leidenfrost Vineyards - My family's dog enjoying the sunshine on the winery deck :) - Wineries Near Me - Hector, New York

Came here with my mom for her quarantined 60th! We will definitely be returning to this place. Great atmosphere and delicious Riesling!! read more

Leidenfrost Vineyards - a view of a vineyard and a lake - Wineries Near Me - Hector, New York

Easily the nicest vineyard in the finger lakes. The wine was excellent and the tasting room was led by Leslie, whose knowledge of the wine was extensive. A must stop for anyone doing a wine tour. read more

The tasting experience was awesome! We are from the Bay Area CA so are used to expensive, rushed, packed tastings in Napa and Sonoma. Not here though. We were the only folks the entire time (it was like noon on a weekday just before Thanksgiving). Our host, Joe, was really knowledgeable and helpful, yet wasn't intrusive. The wines surprised us in how much we liked most and it was a nice wide variety. I think the German white was our favorite . We had just gotten engaged so he even took photos of my partner and I. The barn type building was nice and the water views were fabulous. The snacks were delicious and a huge amount for the cost (maybe we are used to CA pricing idk). And the daughter of the artist they were featuring came in and we had a lovely chat. Just a stellar way to spend a holiday day. Looking forward to another visit when we move to the area. read more

Besides having very delicious wine, we were lucky enough to have Liz as our tasting lead. She was extremely knowledgeable and so friendly - she took time to get to know us and our tastes. My wife and I were celebrating our honeymoon and Liz hooked it up big time, really made for a wonderful experience. On top of that, she actually saw us walking on the 414 and pulled over to offer us a ride to our next destination, truly a wonderful experience start to finish read more

This vineyard is on the smaller side and doesn't seem like much from the road, but the staff was wonderful and the wines were all great. Shout out to Connor and his hair. The baco noir and the cab franc are both absolutely delicious. Definitely give this place a shot. read more

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I visited this winery with a group of friends to do wine tastings and have never been treated so rudely by a hostess. Other guests there even commented how badly she had treated us. There are so many other wonderful wineries in the area, don't waste your time at this one! read more

My sister, mom, dog and I had an amazing experience here. I've worked in the wine industry in the past and I was so impressed with the service, the quality of wine, the VIEW, everything. Two very knowledge young women helped us during our tasting and shared stories about the wines, vineyards, and grape varietals. The pairings were also very well done! Such a great experience we even had to run to the gas station down the street and come back to make sure we were able to leave a tip! Thanks to the team for such a great tasting experience! read more

Loved our tasting here, one of many stops on the wine trail! We enjoyed the semi-dry Riesling, burlesque (semi-dry red blend), gewurztraminer, and rhinestone (a sparkling Riesling, which we ended up purchasing because it was so unique). They have a lovely view of Seneca Lake out back. All in all, a really enjoyable experience. read more

Leidenfrost Vineyards - Rhinestone (a sparkling Riesling) - Wineries Near Me - Hector, New York

Very welcoming atmosphere and amazing wines! Connor lead our wine tasting and was very knowledgeable. We felt very comfortable from the moment we entered the building. Definitely will return and would highly recommend to others! read more

Stopped in here for a tasting while we were exploring Walkens Glenn. The space itself is actually quite small, and there is no seating indoors. They have quite a few wanting to offer as well as soft drink some water. There are peanuts out on the bar so please be cautious if you have an allergy. I can't say that I really enjoyed the wine, even though I wanted to. It all had a flavor that I really just wasn't fond of. One of the sparklings was OK, but nothing to write home about. I actually switched to soda while we were there because I wasn't enjoying the wine. The location and views are beautiful, and if their style is up your alley it's a winning spot to enjoy a glass. Just not my taste. read more

My boyfriend and I had a blast here! From the start, our host Connor was welcoming and knowledgeable. His recommendations were top notch. Let's not all forget, he looks like the green power ranger :) we will be back! read more

Excellent conversation about wines with the Servers, if they weren't the owners, then the owners have 2 passionate people working for them. The discussion of how wine tastes from smell to the "backend" was fun. Great time and looking forward to opening that bottle we bought!! read more

The wines were on par with the region, but the staff was top notch. Especially the guy with the long hair. Fun and relaxed tasting. The champagne style sparkling wine had a fairly prominent off flavor of astringent lemongrass... I caught a couple of people pouring that one into the spittoon read more

Disappointing winery I watched the video on Finger Lakes Winery website. The winery looked neat and good. It's small inside. The staff was friendly and helpful. It's $5 per tastings of 5 or 6 wines. The reds and whites were not that great. It doesn't mean that this is a bad winery. We weren't feeling it when we were there. The winery wasn't for our palettes. read more

How this is one of the often-overlooked wineries is beyond me. My preferences lean more towards dry/big reds, and they do NOT disappoint, but what impresses as well is that the whites are very drinkable too! The product is of course the main reason to go on "the trail", but the staff can make it or break it.. Some wineries have good wines but perpetuate the "nose in the air" stereotype, making me not want to return.. Some wineries have very few that I enjoy, but their atmosphere and people make you want to return, but you end up not enjoying the wine. WHY NOT BOTH? Liz and everyone there combine a friendly, warm atmosphere with the aforementioned great vino, and they're super dog friendly! Combine that attitude with their knowledge, and you'll end up with a great tasting experience. The cherry on top of all of this is.. The location! They're lakeside, and have a GREAT view to enjoy as you sip! All of that is why I stop there each and every time I'm in the area. read more

This was a great wine tasting experience. The man behind the bar Monday was very courteous, knowledgeable, and friendly. This was our best wine tasting of the trip. They have some good wines. You can sit outside if you want. read more

We visited here last week and absolutely loved it! Not only does this winery have amazing views but the wine is very good too! There's something for everyone here from dry to sweet. I have to say the best part was meeting Liz and Connor. They are THE most friendliest people and always have smiles on their faces. Please make sure you stop by! read more

Our favorite winery of the finger lakes. Staff is super friendly, pours are large, and wine is great. Awesome view of the lake from the back deck as well. read more