Amazing Winery! We were in town visiting family and decided to give this place a try! It is family…read moreowned and we were greeted by the wife of the couple that owned the place when we walked in. During our time here, the husband came by and greeted up. It made the experience very fun! The staff here is very friendly and knowledgeable. We were limited to two tastings which was perfect to get a taste of their wines. We ended up buying a bottle when we left! Overall atmosphere was very nice and updated. The owner said during the warmer months, he would bring some old school cars and have them parked near the vineyard! Which is very cool!

Very cute vineyard and they have a collection of antique cars here too. We ordered two flights of…read morewine so we could try all the different flavors . Very cool atmosphere. Staff is friendly and prices are fair.

What a beautiful, CLEAN, friendly, and inviting venue!…read more Aside from incredible cider at more than fair prices (try the classic, the Mule cider, and the Imperial (if you want more bang in your cider)), Nine Pin is absolutely SPOTLESS inside - so impressed with how clean this place is. Also impressive are their Bavarian pretzels with Cider Cheese, the ambient music, the selection of games to play, and their robust calendar of events. The team members working there are super friendly and knowledgeable. One of the highlights of this visit was watching a couple at a nearby table order a cider flight, and it comes as an impressive display of nine tap offerings framed in a nine-pin bowling pin diamond - WOW!!! Though I am not in Albany often, I do have a few friends in the area and rest assured the next time I am in this city, Nine Pin will be where I ask to meet up with all of my friends. I'm excited for another trip here. Well done Nine Pin!

Great drinks but forgettable food. Just stick to the cider here and go elsewhere for a meal. Tons…read moreof seating - some indoors (with garage door open), some outside. Dog friendly and great service!

Such a fun, joyous, and friendly place for any event. Great food, excellent wine, lots of history!read more

This winery is incredibly charming and absolutely beautiful. The barn is pristine, spacious, and…read morefeatures modern amenities, including nice restrooms and a bar in the back with a penny counter which was so cool. The ambience is rustic. There's definitely something to catch your eye, especially at the bar. Reminded me of a Tuscan beach bar shack It's quite adorable with the cozy room off to the side decorated with a teapots. The outdoor yard area is also spacious. Convenient parking that you can see the horses near the stable from. It's just a quick drive and easy to locate from Albany. I would highly recommend without hesitation.

Came back with my husband a month ago to enjoy wine on a sunny day and with a great view. We loved…read moresipping wine on the patio while watching cows in the distance roam leisurely. The patio behind the tasting room offers a relaxing view away from the main road, but there's also a modern tasting room. While we only came for a wine tasting, their menu also features other drinks and food items. The employee was also friendly and helpful. Overall we really enjoyed the wines we tried and would love to come back the next time we're in the area.

Kate and crew always provide the best experience. Her wines are great expressions of the varietals,…read moreand never disappoint! I seriously recommend the still reds..yummm! and also who doesn't love fun bubbles?!!! A must visit for unwinding or celebrating. Cheers!

This small cider/winery is an excellent stop on your tour through the Berkshires. They have some…read moreinventive ciders and wines that don't follow the "rules" of flavor profiles. Using grapes shipped from CA and mixing with apples crown on site, this small batch operation is a delightful stop. Specifically, I want to shout out our wine guide who took us through several of their wines. She made our experience there memorable with her amazing personality, charm, and humor. The space is small but offers a variety of options to hang out and enjoy their wines and ciders - inside by the fireplace, outside on the screen porch, or outdoors on the patio. We loved our time at Hilltop and hope to return.

Sara is the best! She is friendly and very knowledgeable about all of the wines. We loved the…read moreunique flavors and the story behind them all. Once we had tasted a bunch and decided on a glass she suggested that we take a walk through the Orchard up to the top of the hill, which was so peaceful and scenic. Of course we got a few bottles to go and the delicious donuts. We would love to come back.

The mead here is amazing. Go and enjoy some of Ray's hard work! It's seriously delicious. The Hades…read morewas my favorite (pleasantly zippy), but the blackberry, and Midas would have been great as a full pour too. I will for sure be back the next time I'm in Albany.

Cool spot! We sampled a variety of meads. They have traditional meads as well as some more…read moreinventive ones including a jalapeño mead and a winter spices mead (my fav). Nice ambience too and excellent service. Our bartender was very knowledgeable about the various meads and attentive. Small place but when we visited on a Saturday afternoon it was not busy. They have a book exchange and board games. Free popcorn! I would definitely come back here. I was considering bringing home some meads but I thought their bottle prices were a bit steep at between $25 and $35. Meads in our local area (MA and RI) are more in the $20 bottle range from local spots. Don't miss the cool mural in the back!

Zach and Justin were throwing best at the Adirondack Winery today. They were fun and very…read moreknowledgeable! First time there and will definitely be back. Support local business!!

While in Lake George for the Memorial Weekend, decided to do some wine tasting one evening. Came…read moreacross Adirondack Winery which had availability as we walked in - perfect timing, though they were also quite busy with customers. Note: Wine tasting cost is per person (not pay for 1 person and share) and it is for 7 tastes with a take home glass. So select your wines wisely... and rank them to see if there is any of them you would like to purchase. We also added a couple of chocolate bonbons to wash the the wine tastings down with. Tried a variety of red, rose, fruit, dry.... and ended up purchasing 2 bottles to bring home - Celebratory Red and Ruby Red, which we rated best of all the ones we tastes. It did take awhile to select and get our tastings but have to be a little patience given timing and the crowd. Looking to come back again next time in town. Cheers!

Sabba Vineyard is absolutely charming. The owner, Abby, is passionate about this wonderful winery…read morehe's created. The vineyard, located in Old Chatham is gorgeous and adorned by pieces of Abby's own metal art sculptures. Recently visited on a Saturday when they have live music as delightful background for sipping wine and enjoying a cheeseboard. Great to have another beautiful winery in the Capital District.

We had the most wonderful experience here last night! We were trying to find something to do near…read moreGhent and my friend found this vineyard that offered wine tasting, an activity none of us have ever done before and thought it would be a relaxing way to spend the evening. We were hosted by the most knowledgeable and gracious couple (Lisa and Francis) who were welcoming and made our first experience a memorable one. We learned about the history behind the vineyard, the amazing artwork that decorates it (inside and out) and left feeling more well versed with wine. I am normally not a Chardonnay fan but since their Chardonnay is made in a steel barrel, it doesn't have the same buttery taste that an oak barrel would.. and I LOVED IT! (if y'all read this review, I hope that's correct). I also was surprised that I really liked their Sherry, which is one of the highest proofs spirits that they serve. It was strong but it was something enjoyable to sip on! (Def went home with a bottle of each) We happened to arrive in a night where us wasn't busy so if you arrive and it looks quiet, do not leave! We ended up receiving VIP one-on-one service that may have been different if the place was packed (which they mentioned it was the night before) The couple who spent time with us were so friendly, and after noticing a gift basket assembly on the table, even let me purchase it since I live in the city and wouldn't be back up this way for a while. Our only regret was not getting there earlier in the day so that we could enjoy the outdoor experience of the venue, since the property is covered in beautiful grassy fields and sculptures that are even on some of the bottle labels. This is a highly recommended place! Ask about their cute gift baskets and make sure to go before the middle of December before they close for winter. They will reopen in April... and I will def be back!

The ambiance and decor in this place were super cute and cozy. We enjoyed sitting on a couch by the…read morefireplace. I got the flight and really enjoyed all of the wines that I tried. The staff were very knowledgeable and helpful, and they let us try a rose before it was released to better inform us as we selected bottles to purchase. I'd definitely recommend this spot and would love to visit again!

From the owner: Our Hudson tasting salon provides a chance to experience Neverstill wines and a few of our favorite…read moreNew York State wines and spirits. Neverstill Wines are made from estate fruit sourced from the Hidden View Vineyard and other nearby Finger Lakes vineyards, but Hudson is our home. Before Henry Hudson lent his name to the Hudson River, it was known as “the water that is never still,” an ode to the impatient, ever changing tide of the Empire State’s main waterway. Today, the Hudson River still inspires awe- linking the upstate agricultural bounty to the isle of Manhattan, the highland peaks to the endless sea. Like the river from which it gets its name, Neverstill is a wine that links all of New York, from the Finger Lakes to the Hudson Valley.

It's been a while since I've had a meal here. It's always good. There have been some changes to the…read moremenu. They all looked delish. The service has always been good here. There has been some turnover in staff but they were just as friendly, helpful and professional as I remembered. I kept it casual and picked a Tofu Banh Mi which is a Vietnamese sandwich. It came with greens. I really enjoyed this dish. It was filling but didn't weigh me down. I ordered Wayward Lane Brewing Monarca Gold: A Mexican-style lager. It was very good but I have to admit I ordered because I liked the butterfly on the can. I actually liked my friend's dark smoked beer even better. Wayward Lane Brewing's Lifeblood looked like stout and tasted a bit like smoked bacon to me even though it was supposed to feature notes of toasted brown bread and caramelized sugar. My friend also had truffle ( mushroom) fries and a smash burger. He loved the meal. Dove & Deer is a pretty place. Attractive furniture and light fixtures. Big windows. A nice variety of food and beverage that you might not find everywhere else.

Thanks to InKind, I tried this place out for brunch today. If you don't have InKind, download it…read moreand you'll get reward cash equal to 20% of your bill. Also, Dove + Deer has a current welcome gift of $30 off of $90. Anywho, I felt like getting pancakes and these were nice and fluffy with a nice chew. The strawberries were sweet and soft and the maple syrup was great. The eggs were scrambled perfectly as well, with great flavor - shocking because most eggs are so flavorless. You get a choice of additional protein and I chose the maple sausage which was delicious as well. The only thing that could be improved was a bit more salt and/or pepper on the home fries but I guess most people use the ketchup that's given, so I understand the under seasoning. The service was friendly albeit infrequent, and that's just fine. Water is left on the table for self-service and that's really why I need additional service attention anyway. All in all, a great brunch place because it has lots of space and feels casual and comfortable. Try it.