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

5 Stars -- A Must-Visit Finger Lakes Gem! Leidenfrost…read moreVineyards 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!

We stopped in for quick drinks and music in the beautiful outdoors at the Oasis at Hazlitt. The…read morecider was fantastic. It was on the drier side and not as sweet as angry orchards which is what we loved about it. Great set up!!!! The service at the bar was great too. Just a great time all around.

$10 flights! These are on the sweet side of wine. Not my usual preference but I do enjoy an…read moreoccasional chilled red cat. There was only one other customer in the store when we arrived so we got special attention and lots of browsing time. Service was friendly and knowledgeable. Very casual inside. In the summer its a hot place to be with the slushies!

The lovely man who did our tasting was so friendly and so knowledgeable. He absolutely elevated the…read moreexperience into the next level. He was attentive but not pushy and seemed to love his job genuinely so much. The view was absolutely gorgeous and the wines were lovely. I appreciated how they gave us some from the region as well as from other wineries owned by the same owner of Hillick and Hobbs. The ambiance was lovely and they let us select where to sit which I very much appreciated.

We had a wonderful wine tasting Friday 5.1.26 in the afternoon. We didn't have a reservation but we…read morewere accommodated. The interior is a clean aesthetic. The service was welcoming. I did not know they specialized in Rieslings. I am not a Riesling drinker. I was so impressed with the wines. I enjoyed them so much that I left with 6 bottles. The property has a lovely exterior of sloping hills that offer a clear view of the lake. Highly recommend.

So the family is on a finger lakes wine tour today. This is the first stop. Family and their…read morefriends seem to be enjoying everything. I hear the Chardonnay and the rose was big hit. Pops big favorite was a HJW Riesling. Great deck outside to look over the vineyard and Lake Seneca Heads up they do use "cannons" in the vineyard to keep away the birds, so some fellow four legged friends might get anxious. Another 5 paws for me

We were visiting Watkins Glen for a race weekend and found this cool spot in wine country. It was…read more a great way to experience the wines and have a light lunch when we weren't at the track.

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.

We visit our Bonskeid House on Seneca Lake 2-3 times a year and ALWAYS have to stop and buy yummies…read moreand wine at Tabora!! They just have amazing takeout or pick nic table foods, and drinks. Plus all sorts of local products! The staff are always great. Their story is amazing and it adds a great spot to our wonderful Route 14 here on Seneca!!

I want to like Red Newt Cellars but it's just not my vibe. The rv resort I stay at while in the…read moreFinger Lakes Region is within walking distance. Last year, Red Newt offered RV guests a buy one get one "tasting"... which I found out is not the same as a "flight". The serve told me I could try again. I love this region and gave Red Newt another try this year. Stood at the bar for the wine "tasting". I would have liked to sit and hang out for a while but the atmosphere inside was all business. Between the hard sell to purchase bottles after the tasting to the managers doing work on their lab tops at guest tables. I didn't feel I could unwind here.

We booked a lunch and wine tasting at Red Newt during a visit in the off season…read more Our first visit to RNC was last summer while camping at the Finger Lakes RV Resort. During that visit we sampled some good wines, so we knew we wanted to try it again. On this visit the service was very prompt and the place was not busy on this visit compared to the summer. During our initial visit the employee at the tasting counter first seemed annoyed that we wanted to taste wine an hour before they closed (The attitude improved when we said we were buying a couple cases).  The view is amazing from the large deck and dining area. One could sit on the deck and sip vino all afternoon. As with many wineries on the Finger Lakes their wines tend to lean to the less dry/sweeter side, but we did find some very tasty medium reds and red blends. The lunch offerings were simple, but very delicious. They offer a variety of sandwiches, burgers, and shareable items. One thing that stood out was their Hellbender-balsamic onion jam that they make inhouse. It was so tasty that my wife inquired about purchasing some to take home.  We look forward to returning at our next stay at the RV Resort.

This place was okay (I'm between a 3 to a 4). Service was just alright, but the wines were nice…read more We tried the pinot gris, dry Riesling and Riesling, lemberger. I wasn't a fan of the lemberger. I liked that we got to try some snacks as well. They have a very great selection of goods! The experience was nice but I would have liked a bit more interaction and explanation of the wines. We didn't get any of that.

Good wine!!! The wine tasting room assistant was fantastic! The Hector Wine Co let's the customer…read morechoose their own wine flights. You choose how many tastings, pour size and type of wine. The server delivers a small mason jar of wine and the beverage gets split between your party... or in my case, with my husband, which was nice to share the same wine flight. My husband and I split 3oz pour of 2022 Sauvignon Blanc and 2022 Luminescence, both picked by the waiter. Great choices! We ordered four more wines and some Brie and Mary's crackers from their grocery. The entire experience was laid back and easy, watching the cars go by behind the cherry trees under their front deck for about two hours. Hello summer vacation... good-bye worries. We will be back soon.

If you are in the Finger Lakes area and you are looking for great wine...Forge Cellars is your…read moreplace to go. My friends and I spent 4 days in the Finger Lakes and went to numerous wineries in the area, and Forge was by far the favorite of our whole group. For starters, the venue is absolutely stunning. There is one building with the bar and another building over looking the lake and mountain. The venue has a variety of fire pits outside, and the inside feels cabin-ey and inviting. When my friends and I went (we ended up going twice because it was that amazing), the staff were extremely knowledgeable about the wines. They typically offer tastings (when they are not in harvest season), which is what my friends and I opted in for. The server walked us through each of the wines (3 rieslings and a red) and told us everything that we needed to know about how each wine was made. You could genuinely feel the passion behind the wine as he told us about them. And the wine...throughout our whole weekend, we compared all of our wines and experiences to Forge, and they just didn't measure up. Forge's wines were absolutely stunning with dry rieslings, and they had a red called Bon Bon that was also out of this world. The wines are absolutely worth the visit...or if you are interested in getting wine shipped to your house, we have since ordered 3 cases of wine because it is THAT good. I honestly have nothing but amazing things to say about Forge, and I highly recommend to anyone visiting the Finger Lakes region.

Their Cab franc was the best red I had in the region. The color alone was a gorgeous dark color and…read morethe wine itself was flavorful and smooth. If you love a smooth full bodied red then this should be on your list. The staff was friendly and the seating outside was nice.

Great times at Barnstormer, our party got the wine flight number one and a couple of glasses of…read moredelicious rose. The highlight of the flight was the first white we tasted I wish I could remember the name it was quite delicious

Various folks recommended Barnstormer to us during our visit to the Finger Lakes, so while in the…read morearea, we popped in. We did not have a reservation, but easily found ourselves a spot at the bar. It was a pretty rainy and crummy day, but even though a few other couples had the same idea as us to hit a winery to avoid the rain, we did not feel crowded in the space at all. The winery is certainly one of the most well decorated spots we visited. They really lean into the barnstormer and plane vibes, with appropriate decor in every facet of the interior. It was very tastefully done and gave the winery a certain fun and unique vibe. We were seated at the bar for our tasting. The bar was quite large, holding a number of different couples but giving us all adequate space to spread out, have a few glasses in front of us, and not cloud the others' conversations. You could chose from a few different preselected tastings, and I opted for a mixed red and white tasting while my husband opted for the all red tasting. My husband enjoyed all of his, particularly liking the merlot. I enjoyed the whites in my tasting more than the red (I had a weird after taste from one of them which tainted the red experience for me), favoring the chardonnay of all things (I am not a chard gal). We appreciated how our server engaged with us, telling us a bit about each wine but also navigating hte entire bar without lingering too long in one place. She answered our many questions about the wine, being knowledgable but also approachable. We had a great time and enjoyed our wines. Barnstormer was a great rec from our various servers etc while in the Finger Lakes - while the wines themselves may not be at my top, the vibe and service did stand out. That being said, we did take a bottle home with us, so I'm looking forward to enjoying that on a special occasion!

Amazing winery with amazing service. Both of the people we talked to were warm and knowledgeable…read more The reds here are amazing. You can have a nice lighter table wine like MC^2 which is still smooth, or a deeper wine with bolder flavors such as their Maritage. The staff was so accommodating and great to talk to.

The wines are absolutely horrible - not a single drinkable glass in three different tasting…read moreflights. The charcuterie plates are basic crackers and a full block of cheese - no presentation, no portioning. Just odd. The service was minimal and inattentive. The setting is beautiful - great view of the lake and perched atop a hill - but that is not enough to save this terrible wine. Skip this experience!!!