I came here for a wedding and the property is simply gorgeous! There was no dedicated vegetarian food option at the reception, so there wasn't much food for me to eat. I asked a server if there was anything they would prepare for me to eat, but they weren't helpful, saying they had nothing else prepared. I've been to other wedding venues that were more accommodating. The cocktail hour food was very good - cheese, fruit, etc. It's a very nice venue overall, with incredible views. read more

Tug Hill Vineyards - Upstairs at the venue - Wineries Near Me - Lowville, New York

Beautiful setting. Pleasant helpful staff. Fun wine tastings. Love the Marquette. In the fall, try the cider slush with a shot of moonshine. Yum! read more

First the good news: Great atmosphere, incredible views, nice ride there. Now the bad news: The breakfast buffet was a major disappointment. I can honestly say that the quality of this food was the same or worse than what we have had at free continental breakfast at hotels. All the food was lukewarm at best, and the buffet table was a mess. Food and dripping all over the table itself around the food trays. We would normally not even go to a buffet but the Tug Hill Estate being such a nice high-class place we thought the food and buffet would be too. We were very wrong. The scrambled eggs were overcooked. The Bacon Cheddar Frittata was also overcooked and bland. Not sure if it even had bacon or cheddar in it. The blueberry french toast was dry, and just had a handful of blueberries tossed on top of them in the tray. The maple-glazed ham had no maple glaze whatsoever. The Applewood Smoked Bacon was simple bacon that was somewhat greasy. The strips were one big tangled mess in the serving tray. They pay no attention to detail here. The meatballs in wine sauce were the only thing tasty - I liked them. Wild rice - mushy Chicken in Vodka Sauce was not even on the table Roasted season vegetables .. nope .. just a pile of broccoli. Now the deserts looked good, but that's where it ended. Also a major letdown. The cupcakes. coffee cake frosting tasted like butter with Crisco mixed in. Truthfully something was wrong here. The cake portion tasted store-bought. Hard to shake the taste of that frosting! I saw dishes with the sign Red Velvet Crème Brulees! Onward to that .. and ohhhhh boy. Nope - not Crème Brulee. The top was not crunchy like it is supposed to be, and the rest of it certainly did not taste like cream, yolks, and vanilla beans. It was just some type of pudding. It was good, but it was not Crème Brulee - let down again! Really disappointed in this experience and hated to see $69 of my fixed retirement income wasted. The place is really nice, and from where we were seated we can see vineyards and windmills! Gorgeous. We were also able to see a few outside tables .. and we watched an elderly couple eat. They got a bottle of wine and a Charcuterie that looked great. We watched them eat their cheese, crackers, fruits, and some kind of meat. We want to go back one day but will skip the breakfast and just go for the Charcuterie. Too bad - we really wanted to at least like and hopefully love the Sunday meal there. read more

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Went for a date night for their Italian food and wine pairing dinner. The food, wine parings, and service were all spot-on and made for a delicious and enjoyable evening. The only two gripes I had was that the table we were placed at was facing a wall, and there was hardly any breeze coming in, so it was pretty warm inside. The price was also good for the amount of food and drink. read more

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A fun stop on our way to camp. Blueberry vodka ...yum! Hubby said wine was good...dry red. Charcuterie board was very nicely arranged cheeses, grapes, crackers, meats with chocolates and mustard for dipping. Pretzel bites were yummy. What a haven on the hill!!!! We'll be back! read more

Stop by for the wine and the views. Gorgeous venue for wedding receptions. Don't stop by and expect a restaurant. They serve what I consider a prix fixe menu for dinner weekend nights but the laid back turnaround coming out of the kitchen - maybe a 30 minute wait for your food - is too long for the casual drop in dinner customer. I assume it suffers from the same labor shortage I see at many restaurants today. Try stopping by for just the wine, maybe a plate of cheese, or the brunch. They're very proud of their Marquette grapes and wine - and it is very good - but I get the Frontenac. And, invest 5-10 minutes just walking around the grounds in the summer. It's a gorgeous vineyard looking down into a rural valley of Holsteins and windmills read more

Now if you want a super experiences is it. Great staff endless options. Beautiful scenery you can have weddings there as events they have live music on certain days great tastings distillery options for Adulting this is the place. read more

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This place gets a 20 out of 10 for Ambiance.....the old barn look on the inside is amazing. The Service was great. Last but not least the Food was amazing the stuffed blueberry french toast with the look of a bread pudding was amazing. Don't get me started on the soup and/or the dessert table both were delicious and very visually appealing, and the taste was even better. read more

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We went here for the Father's Day Brunch. There was no wait time - we were immediately seated as soon as we arrived. The staff was courteous and friendly. There was a phenomenal view out the window of the vineyard and the decor inside was very relaxed. The brunch had a plethora of different options for food that were both adult and kid friendly. All the food was seasoned extremely well and not stale being on a buffet. There are walking trails that you can take advantage of and lots of natural greenery surrounding. Would definitely return! read more

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Like at all the local wineries tastings are far different now at Tug Hill Winery. You choose what wines to taste and then take them outside to sit at a table. Unfortunately with brunch going on upstairs, one poor worker was left covering the whole tasting room and the cash register. One of the new rules because of Covid is that for every two people tasting, you have to pay five dollars for cheese and crackers. And the cheese is amazing. That was the best sharp cheddar I've had in years. read more

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The food, the flight of wine slushes= delicious!! The seating area with Adirondack chairs==very nice view. Even the blueberry vodka was good!! Very friendly staff and even met the owner. We will be back soon!! read more

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Went here for their Valentine's Day Wine and Food pairing dinner. The food was EXCEPTIONAL and the wine they chose to pair each dish with honestly matched perfectly! They certainly know what they are doing! The atmosphere was comfortable and welcoming and the service was wonderful we had such an amazing time! 100% would recommend! Wish I had taken more pictures but the dinner was so delicious I couldn't help but simply focus on our meals and wine! Thank you Tug Hill for such a great experience!! read more

Tug Hill Vineyards - Arugula salad - Wineries Near Me - Lowville, New York

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We were visiting the area and decided to try the Sunday Brunch. We reserved a table on the screened porch. The view was beautiful. The service was professional and prompt. The food was delicious. Glad we could experience it. read more

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Their wine down wednesdays are fun! But their buffet brunch is very similar to a continental breakfast... for $26. Even paying for the view it is very pricey for the level of brunch. read more

We always love visiting Tug Hill Vineyards when we stay with family nearby. We are so impressed with the new tasting room remodel-stylishly updated with so much more room to sit, enjoy a flight of fabulous wines and liqueurs, and unwind with family. We had fun introducing our 22 year old daughter to our tradition this time. Although we didn't eat, we couldn't leave without buying some of our favorites and wine glasses! read more

Tug Hill Vineyards - A tasty flight includes Marquette, Prairie White, Chocolate Cherry, and Maple! - Wineries Near Me - Lowville, New York

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Rustic and cozy, memorable! I loved the visit can't wait to enjoy the ambiance in the spring. read more

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Whether you are going to their Sunday brunch, or planning an event - Tug Hill Vineyards is one of the best things about upstate, NY. The food is excellent, and you can try a wide variety of their wine selection downstairs, in the tasting room. I'm normally not one for sweet wines, but their strawberry rhubarb wine is to die for; but if it's a dry(er) red wine you're after, I recommend the Marquette. As far as events are concerned, we had our wedding here last year, and I cannot imagine a better setting - the view is stunning (my pics hardly do it justice). They are an affordable venue for any budget, and their staff went above and beyond to make sure our day was absolutely perfect. I do not miss living in upstate NY at all (the winters did not agree with me at all) but I do miss the heck out of Tug Hill Vineyards, their Sunday brunches, and the wine. read more

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What wasn't perfect here? The gorgeous view, comfortable outdoor seating, delicious food ( the chicken salad and club...You're welcome!), and some of the best NY white and rose I've had. The service was terrific, as well. Definitely a highlight of our trip. read more

Even if you are not a wine drinker you can't go wrong with this gem. The food is delicious. It's a beautiful ambiance. Be sure to make reservations. Staff is amazing. Very accommodating. Brunch is incredible. Catch their schedule with live music. 5 stars!! read more

Great setting along with great wines and spirits! It was a fun outing. The staff was very accommodating too.

This place is pretty special. Its a vineyard on the side of the hill with excellent landscaping--its mind boggling to think of how much work they do to get it looking like that once the snow melts, wow. My Mom was a regular at the "Wine Down" happy hour type event every Thursday this summer. She looked forward to it every week--you can order wine and other beverages along with a meat or cheese platter, and even french onion soup--which is what I always pick. Then you can sit and just enjoy the view from the hill and the nice breezes. The main building has some really nice wood finishings and I always find myself imagining parties I could have in a place like that. Its a little too small for a regular sized wedding (the inside is, you could have one outside in a tent, which they do regularly), but an anniversary party for my parents...maybe hmm. My parents will be married for 40 years in 2014, so who knows. Anyway I don't drink wine so I always end up as the designated driver when my mom comes here with her guest of the week (we live in CT and Mom stays at Chase Lake all summer). The cheese is always good, the meat isn't really anything special. I love the french onion soup. Some day i am going to get here for the Sunday brunch, the menu for it looks just amazing. One time I came here and they were cooking the apple wood bacon for something-either a private party or the sunday brunch and it smelled SO GOOD in there. read more

Tug Hill Vineyards - Glass of wine and meat/cheese platter - Wineries Near Me - Lowville, New York

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Came for Sunday brunch and did the wine tasting afterwards. Brunch is a buffet of typical breakfast foods, like Belgian waffles with berries, scrambled eggs with bacon and cheddar, bacon, ham, hash, and a sweet dessert bar. Food wasn't bad but we got there right when they opened and I don't think the waffles held up well to sitting on the buffet line and would be preferred to order my meal fresh. Also almost didn't get seated so make sure to make reservations in advance. Very popular place! $3 to sample 6 wines. Most of the wines are on the sweeter side (2/3 are white wines) and the bottles are a little more pricey than other area wineries (~$15). Lastly, the view is spectacular. You'll definitely want to take photos in their gardens afterwards! read more

Tug Hill Vineyards - Wine tasting bar. Lat 43 is my favorite! - Wineries Near Me - Lowville, New York

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Did the Sunday brunch buffet. Beautiful place, clean and well appointed rooms. Good selection. High marks to the ham and bacon. Sorry to not find any breads... just muffins and bagels. 2 kinds of eggs. Sure would think there would be a glass of orange juice included in a brunch over $20 dollars. The service was spot on. Very friendly wait staff. Nice selection of desserts. Disappointed in their home fried potatoes. Should be renamed boiled red potatoes. No color at all. The turkey looked boiled too. The coffee was exceptional. A good spot to impress friends. read more

Very much enjoyed Brunch on 6/27/2021. The new owners have taken a special place and not only continued its many amenities but even improved on them and added additional, wonderful features. The patio and wine lounge are indeed inviting! The staff has continued on with the new ownership and to a person are pleasant. It is a place worth going out of your way to visit. Even though it is a bit far from our home in Connecticut, we will find excuses to take a detour to visit again. read more

Always a great experience...having Sunday Brunch here We were there today for Father's Day and it was extremely busy, but still had the same wonderful food and great service. The ride up through the country was beautiful...a perfect day ! read more

This review is for a group experience last fall (so guess what?! No COVID) moving on i used to visit this winery for beautiful place as in upstate NY where everything is so depressing. Amazing View, wine is meh, i just bough 1 or 2 bottles that's it. Moving on every weekend i planned to go relax from a stressful week with friends they always told us even if we close at 4pm you can stay in the backyard and enjoy the place. Well the last time i went Owner just screamed at us in front of everybody else that we couldnt stay after 4pm that this was the last time she would say that to us in a very UNPLEASANT WAY! Of course she would not see us again and that is why i'm here to write this review. Never forget this horrible experience in Upstate NY. read more

I am saying that I have been to quite a few winery's but more than likely not enough. It's on a beautiful property with amazing landscapes. The time alone spent on the view outside are worth the stop. I have to admit I like the taste of wine and know nothing about it. So take this as you will, I had a great conversation with a woman there and did not realize she was a owner. Very friendly and knowledgeable! As for the wine I can tell you I liked everything I tried. Also the recently added Raspberry Lemonade spirits was more than pretty alright! Enjoy! read more

This place is beautiful and has some fantastic sweet wine! The lady who did my tasting was very kind and helpful! They also have some U-pick fruit available. read more

Our family went out to do some berry picking and we weren't disappointed. We managed to pick blueberries, red currants, and tart cherries. It was an amazing day and everyone at the vineyard was really friendly. Well be going back regularly (especially when the raspberries are ripe!) read more

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This place is awesome! You'll have to grab the brunch in the weekend, but make sure you call ahead and make a reservation as spots fill up quickly. When you first arrive you take a slow drive up the hill, maple trees and their sap tubes to your right, and the beautiful vineyard fields to the left. You'll reach the top and see the vineyard ship and dining room. When you walk in you'll be greeted with a hand written sign menu featuring the buffet items and be walked to your table. It's a nice simple dining room with beautiful wood textures and a wonderful view down the rolling hills. The food where was fantastic and everything tastes homemade with love. The menu is a great mix of breakfast favorites, sweet homemade desserts, and evening in between. It's a self serve style buffet and the staff is super friendly and great to make recommendations for anyone with food allergies. After brunch, don't forget to head downstairs to the gift shop and pick out one of the many offerings. I suggest the blueberry wine as one of the family favorites. read more

Tug Hill Vineyards - Delicious ever changing brunch menu. - Wineries Near Me - Lowville, New York

I attended a lovely wedding here this past weekend. It was so beautiful and relaxing! We pulled into the driveway and saw the amazing view and new it was going to be great. The wine was delicious, staff was on top of it, and everyone was great to our young kids. Thank you for a memorable event! read more

Great winery! Beautiful scenes and the Marquette tastes phenomonimal! read more

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The service always leaves a bit to be desired, but usually when I've been to brunch, the food has been great. This time the food was gross (watery poached eggs, cold food, burnt toast) and the spread was limited. For the price, it definitely isn't worth it. That being said, the wine is great and the views are incredibly scenic. read more

Tug Hill Vineyards - Wineries Near Me - Lowville, New York

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Guest there for a wedding. Beautiful interior with a wrap around porch over looking the vineyards. Staff was pleasant and the wine was delicious! Thursdays they have dinner, wine and entertainment from 4pm-9pm. read more

Beautiful setting. Very good wines, (I am a Big red lover so that is the most I will ever say about any NY winery)... suffice it to say we bought a couple of their dry whites... and the SUNDAY BRUNCH!!!! OUT OF THIS WORLD. Be sure to try the Amaretto blended yogurt fruit dip! read more

We enjoy making the trek to Tug Hill for our favorite wine selections, but this time was even more enjoyable thanks to Craig. These folks are very good at what they do and fully aware of the complexities between being a big business versus being a successful business. Craig's knowledge of our wine selections is a combination of book smart and vineyard smart. Craig, if we could have stayed longer we would have cracked open a bottle and sat by the fire. There is a harmony between good wine and good company, and you, Craig, and Tug Hill hit every note. read more

This was one of the best Sunday Brunches I have ever had hear in the North Country. The atmosphere was just impeccable. The food choices were more than expected. I am very impressed with the great job and thought that went into everything. I can't wait to taste the first crop. 11/2009........update 8/2013 it only gets better with age. Both the wine and the vineyard. If you have the time to stop on a Sunday during the Green part of the year.....(Grass and trees) do so. You won't forget the Amish farms along with out famous windmill farms. read more

Definitely go for the brunch. Creme brûlée is amazing!!! The wine tasting is great too. If you purchase cheese, they will give you a cutting board to cut the cheese and enjoy your wine outside. Great place! read more

Sunday buffet was super good! Lots of selection in breakfast foods, lunch foods, and creative desserts.

Had to wait 45 min to get a tasting by the owner who was the only one working on a Sunday and was never greeted by her. Additionally she rushed my group through their tasting spilling wine and and skipping a lady in my group not once twice but three times. The wine there is decent and the vineyard is beautiful but the service there from the owner is ridiculous. I'll never go to this winery again and I will not ever go back to this vineyard. read more