Johannes was incredibly knowledgeable and personable. He wanted us to have a discussion phenomenal…read moretasting experience. And we did just that. As knowledge wine folks (5+ years in industry), he encouraged us explore. I appreciate his candor, experience and passion for wine. It was a phenomenal wine tasting THEN his wife runs SANS dumplings and you cannot visit without having them. Be sure to arrive early and enjoy (they take 15 min to prep) OR order for pick up for after your tasting. My oh my. The lamb dumplings were phenomenal.

Super cozy tasting room and great experience. Was able to have a private tasting with the…read morewinemaker/owner, who was funny and did an awesome job walking through his winemaking philosophy. Tasted through 4 very different wines, and fell in love with his 2024 Pinot Blanc, which I ended up taking home.

This is everything you'd hope to have in a vineyard: a wonderful selection of wines, tasty food…read moreoptions, and friendly staff members. We sat on the patio & overlooked the lake! It was beautiful and a great way to celebrate my friend's 40th birthday!

This was another stop on our Seneca Lake Westshore wine tour. This establishment was nice and…read moreoffers a wide selection of wines. We enjoyed a $10 Riesling flight that was self guided (pictured). We sat out back on the patio where there were plenty of tables. That particular day they were setting up for a $6 live music session which we did not stay for. The staff was friendly and we hope to return to try more of their wine selection.

We recently had our wedding at Once Finger Lakes and could not have been happier with how our…read morespecial day went! Maddie, the event coordinator, was extremely responsive throughout the planning process and so supportive and organized during our wedding weekend. The lake view was amazing, especially during the ceremony on the lawn and the cocktail hour on the deck (the local bald eagle even made an appearance!). The reception in the huge tent was absolutely stunning and went off without a hitch thanks to Maddie and her team. If you are looking for a magical venue complete with the best local wines and beers, we would highly recommend Once Finger Lakes on Seneca Lake!

Phenomenal business plan here at Once. They partner with dozens of local wineries to serve their…read morewine in wine dispensers. My husband and I visited on a slow Winter Sunday afternoon and had a lovely time. We had about a dozen tastes and received a great welcome by Danny in the tasting room. He introduced us to their setup and provided strong recommendations once he knew our preferences - lovely service. I love the idea of visiting Once as convenient or at the beginning or end of a trip to the finger lakes. There are several wineries we did not get to visit on our trip. I kind of wish we went sooner to inform our final winery visit choices. I'd definitely go back first on our next visit to the finger lakes. They have snacks available. We had a nice charcuterie board!

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.

Decent wine. Responsive service. I like the atmosphere surrounding the location. Given the price…read moreof the wines, I would definitely recommend checking out if you are in the Penn Yan area. Very cost effective for good tasting wine.

Great wine! Great talks! Great fun!…read more Check out Scout if you're in the Finger Lakes and like wine.

The wine and staff are outstanding. Typically one of the owners is there to serve you. This is a…read moremust visit location!

Technically I cannot review the wine itself but that was only because our party left after we…read morewaited and were ignored for close to 10 minutes. There was literally one other car in the parking lot. We walked in and the man who worked here was being creepy with the only other woman in the place. He was complimenting her appearance in a very uncomfortable way, and somehow their conversation went poorly quickly because he became irate and was speaking to her in an unkind way. Again, the whole time we stood there dumbfounded-- not a "hello, we'll be with you shortly" or even an acknowledgment of any way. We eventually just left without trying anything. Will not be coming here again.

So contrary to some reviews. I loved the "tall guy" behind the bar. He was so knowledgeable and…read morevery friendly. He cracked some jokes and even gave us some free tastings. He was so funny and fun to drink with. He did not lead us astray! I wanted to go right to sweet but he made sure I got the right tasting. This was the most fun wine tasting me and my friends have been to. Great out door seating- and good price on beers.

Great simple spot with deli sandwiches, baked goods, and great wine. There are two buildings, one…read morewith food and the second being the wine tasting. The staff were all kind and very helpful. We went on a Wednesday, and there were a few stragglers but it was a small wait for food (totally worth it) and quick pours (I'm not complaining about that). It's only 13 minutes north from Watkins Glen, which made the drive back towards the gorge much more enjoyable. We started our wine tasting at Tabora. It was so enjoyable that I bought a bottle on the way out. Would do this again and would recommend for an affordable, picnic style, and an easy wine tasting.

Customizable tasting flight with a friendly staff. We originally did not have this on our list of…read moreplaces to go for tastings but stopped by because of their gluten free food options for a member of our party. The quiches were amazing particularly their cheddar and mixed vegetable one. There is an adorable store inside with many baked goods and plenty of meal options. The staff is nice is both the bakery and the wine store. They are helpful and kind. Their barrel aged aurore was so pleasant and light but round and smooth. We came 3 times for the food.

A beautiful, small winery on Keuka Lake. It has a beautiful wrap around porch with an amazing view…read moreof the lake. Inside seating is great too. The bartenders are super friendly and knowledgeable about the wines. The Riesling, Chardonnay, and Cab Franc are to die for!

The very friendly and knowledgeable staff will help you through the ala carte wine tasting menu at…read morethe bar, or choose your selections and take them out on the elevated deck for a fantastic view of Keuka Lake. Grab a glass of nature and relax. Add a selection of cheeses or other small food items if you wish.