Hermann J. Wiemer was one of the three wineries my husband and I visited when were in the Finger…read moreLakes for the Fourth of July last week. Hermann J. Wiemer has been around since 1979, but they started really experimenting with biodynamic wine production in 2014. That's how I came to find the winery when I was researching which to visit when I was planning our trip. I'm interested in organic, biodynamic, and natural wines, and Hermann J. Wiemer has become a pioneer in biodynamic wines for the Finger Lakes region. (When we spoke about Hermann J. Wiemer at other wineries we visited that weekend and with people we met in the Finger Lakes, it was clear how much respect people have for Hermann J. Wiemer. Everyone had such nice things to say about the winery, that they are pioneers and examples of great winemaking in the region and that they are incredibly supportive of and helpful to younger, newer wineries in the region.) We had a reservation, which I recommend. Even though Hermann J. Wiemer is large, it's popular and they were running out of space for people who visited without reservations. The space is incredible and varied for different experiences. There's indoor seating and outdoor seating. Much of the indoor space has large open windows so you can see the vines and the property from your seat during your tasting. It was incredibly comfortable inside the winery on this very hot day. The tasting is incredibly flexible. They offer 1.25, 2.5, and 5 oz pours of every wine on their menu. This includes more than 20 wines - many Rieslings, several Chardonnays, Gewürztraminer, Grüner Veltliner, Blaufränkisch, Cabernet Franc, blends, sparkling wines, dessert wines, and more. The staff member who was with us through our tasting was friendly and incredibly helpful. With so many wines, she helped direct us to wines we might have more of an interest in trying. We spent an hour or so at the winery (at one point watching a rain storm through the windows) and took a few bottles home with us. I enjoyed the wines and the experience and have enormous respect for the reputation that Hermann J. Wiemer has built in the Finger Lakes. If you're interested in biodynamic wines, Hermann J. Wiemer should be on your list to visit. It's also just a very beautiful, wonderful space and business to visit in the region. I'd very happily return.

I'm super late adding this review but it's so memorable I can still so clearly recall our wine…read moretasting experience at Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard. Well, aside from our wine guide's name, (I'M SO SORRY) who was EXCELLENT and made what would have been a lost group of women wanting to get lit to an educational experience but ALSO a great time. He curated a list of several white wines in carafes for us to learn and practice different tasting notes. I have never had a wine tasting like this and have never had one like this again, yet. Hopefully that will change during my Napa trip this month! The outdoor seating area is beautiful and green without getting too noisy, and perfect for big groups. There's also a large unending field of grapes - which we definitely posed for an ungodly amount of photos in front of. Hermann J. Wiemer is definitely a wine institution well deserving of all the accolades that I will be visiting again next time I'm in upstate New York!

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.

Hands down, one of my favorites in the Seneca Lake area. The owners are SO friendly and they LOVE…read moredog visits - so much so they have a dog run area set up! You absolutely need to make the visit for a tasing. Great assortment of dry to semi-sweet!

They would have excellent views in the late spring and summer. I enjoyed their reds though there…read morewasn't anything that particularly stood out for me. They had a sparkling wine that was semi-dry and would make pretty decent mimosas. I liked that they also had beers from a Belgian brewery based out of Geneva. You can taste some of those as well.

When my brother-in-law sent me a photo of Hickory Hollow's bottles, we had to stop! They have a…read moreline of "Nathan K" wines, and since my husband is Nathan K, we immediately made this part of our trip to FLX. The winery is slightly confusing because it is named Hickory Hollow as the Yelp page suggests, but they serve Nathan K wines in addition to Hickory Hollow wines. It can be confusing for those looking for one or the other! But with some searching, we ultimately found the location we were looking for. We stopped on a pretty overcast and rainy day, and we found ourselves to be the only ones in the tasting room. The room is large indoors and with ample seating on the patio outside for nicer days. The interior features a lot of wood themes with low tables as well as bar seating / standing for the actual tastings. Lots of open space, so it would be conducive to a group of folks or even a party! Upon arrival, we decided to do a tasting. We did a tasting with the only employee on the ground, who we learned is the daughter of the owner and brother to Nathan K. She was really lovely to talk with (loved chatting about city vs FLX life and the food scene in all parts of NY and PA with her), but she didn't provide the *most* detail and explanation for each of our wines. No big deal, but having a server or sommelier walk us through our tasting is our preference to really make the experience shine. The wine was solid - not our favorite that we went to, but their reds definitely stood out from the rest. We had a nice time chatting with our server, and we were happy that Nathan K himself walked through the room during our tasting so we could introduce Nathan K to Nathan K! We wound up leaving with a bottle of Cab Franc, which was one of our faves from the tasting and of course, bore the Nathan K label, which my husband adored. I would definitely like to make it back and enjoy the outdoor area with a more informed wine tasting in the future! But thank you for indulging my husband with his own labeled wine!

This was most definitely an outstanding tasting experience. Don't be fooled by the simplicity of…read moreThe Tasting Room. Jenny took care of us and started us with their incredible sparkling wine as we moved forward through the rieslings and Chardonnay grapes. All were excellent. We then tried a few Cabernet Franc ones that were also quite excellent. This is a first-class tasting experience along with excellent wines from the Finger Lakes Region make sure you don't miss this gem, 1 of the best, top of the food chain!

Incredible views, great wine! Boundary Breaks was the last winery we visted on my birthday…read more Everyone told us to visit this vineyard, and it did not disappoint. The tasting flight was $10 for 5 wine pours. My favorite wines were the Riesling Reserve & the Dry Rose. Both of them were bright, fresh, and a little tangy. The views of Seneca Lake was unmatched, and they even have a swanky doggo park on property. We also met the owner Bruce, who was incredibly kind. If you ever find yourself in Upstate NY wine country, make sure you check out Boundary Breaks!

Be brave, take that ride down a long winding gravel road because the destination is worth it. This…read morewinery has lovely flights of Riesling and is moving into the Cab Franc space. This winery has beautiful outdoor seating and a couple large party event areas. The servers are very friendly and it's rare if you don't run into the owners on your visit. The view is wonderful, so after your tasting, plan on staying for a glass ... or two. And, did I mention, they have free electric car charging stations!

Love this place. The grounds are gorgeous and we were treated very nicely by the owner when we…read morestopped in for a glass of wine. It is super close to our home and we will be back often!!

Interesting haunted historical home and gorgeous property that doubles as a winery with ties to the…read moreUnderground Railroad. The only winery with a boat dock, they have really interesting history and everyone here was friendly. We came in between seasons after the winter when everything in the northeast is mild of meh. But during the summer, spring and fall the grounds are probably gorgeous. Inside it is decorated like a home and is unique and inviting. I enjoyed a wine tasting and it was pretty good. Not quite dry enough for my taste but I was happy to try something new. Make sure to look for the ghost when you visit.

just now New Dave and…read morehis wife have a awesome winery on Seneca Lake. It is a small winery that is operated by he and his wife, they focus on reds, but have a few whites. A good red is hard to fine in the FLX which is not good news for my preference. Flatt Rock Wine Cellar delivers with spectacular reds. In addition to the great reds, there whites are very good as well. The personal service you get from David and his wife are second to none in the flx. The passion and enthusiasm they have for wine shows in there wines. You will love this small personal winery. This was our second trip here, this time joined there wine club, which is the most reasonable and realistic of any winery we have been too. Cant wait for the member event this summer.

We are thankful to have found this boutique winery where they ferment small batch wines, one as…read moredelicious and satisfying as another. Darla, wife of the spouse team, owner-operators, was our gracious host today. David, her husband, was busy in the vineyard. Darla and David are not only winery owners, but wine students and wine lovers for many years. They learned a great deal about wine while living in France for several years. We visited Flatt Rock in early spring on an unseasonably warm weekend in April. We tasted wine in their small tasting room attached to their wine making barn. But, they've recently built another tasting room close by that's open during the summer months. Their wine tasting consists of a flight of 5- two white, three reds. Be sure to visit this wonderful small business.

We had such a wonderful time at this winery! They have an amazing variety of sweet and dessert…read morewines, we visited them for two days just to try all their sweet wines . We were warmly welcomed at the entrance and taken care of right away. They have a lovely area where you can relax and enjoy your favorite wine, along with a small selection of appetizers to pair it with. We went on Friday and Saturday, and it was quite busy, but we managed to find a table to sit and enjoy the stunning lake view. The hours on Apple Maps indicate they close at 5, but they usually stay open until 6 from June to September (tasting room). If you ever find yourself on the wine trail, I highly recommend visiting this place!

This was another stop on our Seneca Lake Westshore wine tour. This winery was also very nice. It…read morehas a restaurant and lodge attached to it where you can book rooms and enjoy a full service meal. We did a sweet and dry flight $10 each which were guided by the staff. They were very informative and friendly and we learned a lot about the wine and the history of the vineyard. After our tour we went to the restaurant to enjoy lunch. The food was good and service was fast. We hope to come back to enjoy more of the wines they have to offer.

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!

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!