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Discover the best top things to do in , United States including Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard, Keuka Overlook Wine Cellars, Fulkerson Winery, McGregor Vineyard, Villa Bellangelo Winery, Barnstormer Winery, Magnus Ridge Winery, Glenora Wine Cellars, Starkey's Lookout, Fruit Yard Winery.
1. Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 325 reviews
Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard Estate grown wines are established from traditions of excellence and have a nationwide reputation for creating exceptionally lush, crisp and well-balanced wines.
Reviewed By Docsherri - Buffalo, United States
Of all the wineries we visited in 2 days of tastings around Seneca Lake, the best rieslings we had we here at Herman J Wiemer. We tasted all of the rieslings offered on their tasting menu and each one was excellent! If you have an opportunity to meet Oscar, the owner, he is such a lovely person to chat with! The rest of the staff we interacted with were also kind, helpful, and knowledgeable. Do not miss this winery!!
2. Keuka Overlook Wine Cellars
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
Keuka Overlook is a Winery and a Bed & Breakfast Inn. Both businesses are located high atop a hill overlooking gorgeous Keuka Lake. The winery serves many different award winning wines, while the B&B hosts 4 beautiful Guest Rooms within a large Victorian home remodled for outstanding comfort. All Private baths/3-course breakfast each morning/WiFi/A/C.
3. Fulkerson Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 208 reviews
Join us in our spacious tasting room overlooking Seneca Lake, a beautiful setting for wine tasting, no matter the season. Visit in the fall and enjoy fresh-pressed grape juices, used by home winemakers to make their own wines. We have a fully stocked Home Winemaker's Shop with all the tools and supplies of the trade, along with a newly expanded Home Brewing Shop as well. Browsers will enjoy exploring the shelves of our unique gift shop, featuring local food items, books, artwork and more. There is something for everyone at this unique stop on the west side of the Seneca Lake Wine Trail.
Reviewed By She_loves_Seneca - Finger Lakes, United States
Fulkerson Winery is one of the older wineries on Seneca Lake. Their history is amazing. Their fresh grape every fall is a sure sign of fall for home winemakers and jelly makers alike. They recently began bottling this liquid magic so you can enjoy it any time of year! Their wine list is diverse and loaded with accolades from the classic assortment of Riesling to varieties like Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, and Dornfelder - you can truly find it all at Fulkerson! They also recently started offering horseback rides through the vineyards, a bucket list item for sure. Don't miss a stop at Fulkerson if you find yourself in the vicinity of Seneca Lake.
4. McGregor Vineyard
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 166 reviews
The McGregor family invites you to enjoy a casual, seated tasting of estate wines produced from our half-century-old vineyards. Our winery is hidden on a hillside just one mile above the eastern shore of Keuka Lake.
Reviewed By sureshsO4979NP
We learnt about the vineyard by the recommendation of Unoaked Chardonnay from Keg and Barrel brewery. We really enjoyed the extraordinary quality of chardonnay and decided to go for a wine tasting at the Vineyard. The whole family went there in the afternoon and were seated outdoor with a spectacular view of Lake Keuka and the mountains in the background. They served us their wines from locally grown grapes and we loved all the wines we tasted. The quality and taste of wine is one of the best we ever had. Based on this tasting we bought a box wines comprising unoaked chardonnay, chardonnay, cabernet franc, cabernet france rose', semi-dry riesling, and superavi. We had a such a great experience with the awesome hospitality during the tasting and during our wine purchase, we plan to buy more wine online and go back there on our repeat visit to the finger lakes.
5. Villa Bellangelo Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 113 reviews
We are a Finger Lakes Winery on Seneca Lake in New York state. We specialize in Moscato, Riesling, Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Noir, and Merlot, and also produce a line of sweet "Scooter" wines.
Reviewed By bluewater45
Stunning lake views and excellent wines. Very knowledgeable staff. Wines are top quality and slightly expensive but the love and quality were there.
6. Barnstormer Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 91 reviews
Welcome to Barnstormer Winery! We focus on dry and off dry, white and reds wines. Located on 16 acres along Seneca Lake in the Finger Lakes Region, we produce around 3,000 cases of wine a year. Stop by and enjoy a tasting flight of 5 wines for $10. Reservations encouraged for indoor and outdoor (weather pending) tastings! Cheese & charcuterie FLX pairing boards available for $14 by request (serves 2).
Reviewed By CarlH194 - Clifton Park, United States
We had a great tasting here at Barnstormer! Della was our sommelier, very nice and knowledgeable. Good wines and really nice atmosphere.
7. Magnus Ridge Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 173 reviews
Reviewed By Kimluck1965
Magnus Ridge is our favorite winery in the Finger Lakes. Their wines are outstanding and their tastings are fabulous! I am craving some of their wonderful Chardonnay right now and am delighted to hear that they are following safe protocols during the Covid crisis. I can't wait to get there for curbside service! They are obviously intelligent and responsible business owners who care about the faithful customers and employees. Bravo!
8. Glenora Wine Cellars
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 496 reviews
The first winery established on Seneca Lake, widely known for its warm hospitality and magnificent lakeside setting has garnered exemplary reviews both in and outside the Finger Lakes region. Stop in for a wine tasting and browse our retail shop.
Reviewed By fallen_angel999
We stopped in at Glenora to do a tasting. The staff was friendly and they provided cheese with the tasting. They gave you an option of a dry or sweet flight. The gentleman who did our pours was nice and gave a good explanation of each wine. The did have slushies for purchase. The raspberry Spumante is very good if you like the bubbles. Also the blueberry and pomegranate are good if you like fruit wines. We liked every wine we tried. Definitely stop here. The view is so pretty.
9. Starkey's Lookout
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 143 reviews
Starkey's Lookout sits on the a bluff on the west side of Seneca Lake with incredible views. We are located just 8 miles north of Watkins Glen, just across from Glenora Wine Cellars. Please join us to enjoy our breathtaking views from one of three separate spaces designed to help you enjoy our wine and beer.
Reviewed By 40annm - Staten Island, United States
First stop for a tasting! Nice selection of wines and beer! Whites were crisp and the Resiling was yummy! Beer looked tasty as well. $10 for 5 2oz glasses and the beer flight was $10 for 4 6oz glasses..
10. Fruit Yard Winery
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 60 reviews
Reviewed By PAValleyGirl - Ames, United States
The Fruit Yard Winery has its history in a former fruit stand. It specializes in sweet, fruit wines. We enjoyed varieties such as Trezen Nectar, Pear, Plum, Peach, etc. I am not a chardonnay fan, but after being encouraged to try it by our host, and learning about how when and how they pick the grapes affected the taste of their chardonnay - I was convinced to take a bottle home. It was a delightful experience. The staff there were very friendly and knowledgeable.
