Please don't come for food. The wine and variety of one is worth it…read more 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.

This is an older, family-owned winery & is a wine trail stop so mini-buses bring all kinds of tours…read morehere. 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.

Red Cat slushies - wow, do they go down smooth! Lovely winery, lots of space to hang with friends…read more Friendly staff!

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.

We came here as part of a wine tasting tour. The first winery we stopped at and we could not have…read morepicked better. The grounds were beautiful and the tasting room was elegant and beautiful. Our server/host was fantastic. He was friendly and informative. He didn't overwhelm us with details about the making of the wine until he realized I was interested in the nerdy stuff. The wines were excellent and I especially like being able to fast two of the wines that Paul Hobbs makes in California. I bought three of the just released 2024 vintage of the dry Riesling and should have bought more. This is definitely worth the stop. We all had a great time.

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.

This winery was beaaautiful. It had a great view of the landscape, and the building itself was…read morenice. It's modern with a pleasant smell of wood, and there's indoor and outdoor seating. I appreciate that the outdoor seating had a covering since it was drizzling a bit during our time there. I didn't drink wine, but I enjoyed a nice ginger beer. I also appreciate that they'll help you bottle up any unfinished wine bottles so they're easier to transport home. The folks working there were very nice and accommodating of our large group, although they didn't do tastings (understandable since that would be a ton of glasses).

The most beautiful winery in the finger lakes. My ultimate favorite wine offering is the blanc de…read moreblanc but you can't go wrong with any that are on the menu. There's minimal food offering but a great view. Dogs are welcome. Don't miss the koi pond!

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.

Arrived later for a Harvest Host stay so the winery was already closed, but we were able to enjoy a…read moresunset dinner from the bistro patio with our 2 dogs. Drinks & meals were good... portions were just right that we enjoyed the flavors between the 3 dishes but didn't leave feeling overfilled. The 2013 Gewurztraminer - Sawmill Creek was recommended and although it wasn't a grape I was familiar with, I really enjoyed it! Great suggestions on all choices.

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.

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.

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.

Very cool sommelier, barn style tasting more casual setting, elevated so view is great. Awesome…read morefriendly service too! Good Riesling bone dry mostly different varietals. 4th vineyard Forge Cellars very cool hip, more casual setting, young enthusiastic Sommelier great ambassador for their mostly bone dry varietals of Riesling-finger lakes is known for but now branching out to reds as well.

Great place. Nice ambiance. Very knowledgeable and personable staff. Sat at the bar with my…read moredaughter and got a nice education on the wines and the area in general.

Honestly, one of my least favorite wineries. My husband and I both did a tasting and did not like…read moreany of their wines, other than the welcome pour. We also felt like our hostess was pushy and trying too hard. Giving the winery two stars instead of one because it is cute inside and they had a cute winery kitty! Otherwise, I don't think this winery is worth it.

This place was so good I ended up joining the wine club & I live 4.5 hours away (but they ship)!…read moreAlicia & Jeremy were my main servers for a tasting and although I think I got the right people & right time for a good time... it was a highlight moment for my weekend adventure. This winery was recommended by a local when they heard I did NOT prefer sweet wines. Although a couple I tried could be considered easy drinking, none tasted like sugar that would make me sick on the 2nd glass. The servers said they don't make sweet wines. But goodness the entire staff certainly were the sweetest.. even stayed after closing to finish my tasting. Needless to say I ended up walking away with a box to take home & a promise to return.

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.