Location: Hammondsport
Top Things to do in Hammondsport
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The 10 Best Wineries & Vineyards in Hammondsport, New York (NY)
Hammondsport is a village at the south end of Keuka Lake, one of the Finger Lakes of New York, United States. The population was 420 at the 2000 census.
Restaurants in Hammondsport
1. Lime Berry Winery
2. Weis Vineyards
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 67 reviews
Offering delicious, handcrafted, German-style wines for everyone to enjoy! Join us for a wine tasting in the barn or grab a glass and enjoy our outdoor area! Tastings are offered daily from 10 am - 5 pm and include a selection of 5 wines for $10. Group Tastings are offered via reservation. Our retail shop is open daily for wine purchases, logo gear, and local meats, cheeses, and crackers! We look forward to seeing you!
Reviewed By cjkines1 - Hickory, United States
The reds are awesome at this winery. Highly recommend the Blaufrankish. (Sometimes called Lemberger). Also loved the Chardonnay (bought 8 bottles). They offer a nice case discount, which we took advantage of. Nice outdoor seating area, and also tastings in the barn. We were there on October 11th in the barn and had a super knowledgeable man for our tasting. He was helpful and knew a lot about wines and the history of the winery. We didn’t expect to buy anything but ended up with a case!!
3. Azure Hill Winery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By Heatherru
This winery has beautiful grounds - surrounded by vineyards and pretty flowers. The actual winery is in the lower level of the vineyard farm house. There was a small group of ladies making their annual visit there from up east (New Jersey, Rhode Island - somewhere up there). They told us how much they loved the wines and they carried out cases of wine to take back home with them. We enjoyed all the wines very much. Chambourcin Rose and Synthesis were our favorites. They also make beer there. The owner/winemaker had us sample some darker beer - might have been some type of porter - and it was wonderful. I'm not much of a beer drinker - so it really had to be good! The couple who own the winery were both there & were so gracious and informative. We learned a lot from them. I was also impressed that they told us about another local winery that we should visit that was just around the corner. It sounds like the wineries in the area look out for each other. That really impressed us. We will definitely return to this winery when we are back in the area.
4. Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 672 reviews
Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery is one of the most prestigious and beloved wineries in the Finger Lakes. The winery's founder, Dr. Konstantin Frank introduced vinifera (classic European grape varieties) to the Eastern United States which ignited a winemaking renaissance in the region. Without the contributions of Dr. Frank, the Finger Lakes wine region would not be where it is today. The winery was established in 1962 and is now in its fourth generation of Frank family ownership. The winery's tasting room overlooks beautiful Keuka Lake and some of the oldest vinifera vineyards in America.
Reviewed By ekwestrein - Troy, United States
Summary: Best wines, breathtaking view, and the best history of any winery we visited. Can’t miss this one if you are taking a tour of this area! Wine: Absolutely fantastic wines! A bunch of cool varietals you don’t usually see from this area, plus some amazing blends (but with so many different kinds of fruit to work with, there’s really no surprise there!). Sweet, dry, whites, reds, roses, sparkling, and everything in between; really something for everyone. Ambiance/View: BEAUTIFUL lake views and a very nice tasting room. We were lucky that there weren’t many people visiting when we went, but it seemed like it’d have enough room to still get good service if it got busy. Another really nice thing about this place is that we were greeted by Steven as soon as we walked up! It was so nice to have someone to get direction from right off the bat. Plus he was so nice and welcoming! A definite plus. Education: The tasting room staff (our bartender Vinnie, and the other bartender Paul) were very friendly and knowledgeable about the wines and the history of the vineyards - and what a history it is! It was so cool to learn about Dr. Frank and his contributions; plus we heard his name pop up so many more times from other wineries in the area recognizing his contributions. We didn’t do a tour, but next time we come back, we will definitely try to get in on the tours - they seemed amazing and included food for the price.
5. Bully Hill Vineyards Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 409 reviews
Located in the heart of the Finger Lakes wine country, this family-owned winery is popular for its humorous tours, spectacular scenery and artsy wine labels.
Reviewed By ImaBlueman - Owego, United States
due to Covid, Bully Hill has adjusted their wine tasting to start at the top or each hour. (reservations required). They then take whoever has signed up into a decent size room, where you have your own table distanced from others. What is great about the wine tasting, is you are entertained while doing your tasting! They cover a fascinating story of the founder Mr Taylor, his lawsuit fights, various stories of events that happened throughout all of this, local support and of course the story of the goat! Much more than just a tasting, good history , humorous stories and the tales behind the "david vs goliath" battle mr taylor went through.
6. Ravines Wine Cellars - Keuka Lake
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 160 reviews
Ravines Wine Cellars is a boutique winery in the Finger Lakes region of upstate New York crafting impeccably balanced, European-style wines with a unique expression of Finger Lakes terroir.
Reviewed By bobbianddoug76 - West Des Moines, United States
Ravines was one of the five wineries we visited in the Finger Lakes. After tastings their Riesling and hearing a little of their story, I researched more info on this gem - very interesting. Their expertise definitely shows in the quality of their wine. I would recommend putting this winery on any list of wineries to visit.
7. Heron Hill Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 357 reviews
Heron Hill Winery, rated as one of the most spectacular tasting rooms in the world by Travel + Leisure, is nestled into a hillside overlooking scenic Keuka Lake in New York's Finger Lakes region. For over 40 years, our family-owned winery has won many awards for its distinctive, elegant wines and continues to be at the forefront of cool climate winemaking. Establishing our heritage among some of the first vinifera wineries in the Finger Lakes, John and Josephine Ingle founded Heron Hill Winery in 1977. Through perseverance and long-term dedication to excellence in winemaking, Heron Hill Winery has become a world-class destination for wine as well as a wedding event venue. For the Ingles, practicing sustainability is a way of life. Respect for the land in how we farm our estate vineyards, and respect for the consumer by offering wines with an authentic sense of place and by providing visitors with a friendly and informative experience.
Reviewed By G9561IPlindah
Wonderful tasting experience in a beautiful and welcoming environment! Upon arriving, we were greeted by our friendly and knowledgeable wine pourer, Chrissy. She managed to turn a typical tasting into a fun & upbeat getaway. We can't say enough about the difference her personal attention made to us, especially during these less than festive holiday restrictions. Besides the overall terrific interaction and delicious wines, the view from the tasting room is to die for and always brings us back.
8. Keuka Lake Vineyards
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 58 reviews
Reviewed By Heatherru
We visited this winery in 2012. We made sure that we found it again this trip and glad we found it again! The wines are all great here. The winery sits high upon a hill with the vineyards growing down towards the lake. The last time we were here the lady told us about how deep the roots of the vines grow here & how the different levels of the roots reach different minerals in the soil and affect the taste of the grapes. You enter the winery thru a grape arbor. The tasting room has a long solid wood tasting bar. The women who were doing the tastings were extremely knowledgeable about the wines and shared lots of interesting information with us. They had a Vignoles CO2 2018 bubbly wine that they had us try (not part of the tasting). It was very different and we really liked it. Our favorites were KLV Red 2015 blend, Cab. Franc, a Dry Rose (don't usually like Rose but this one was really good). We also liked the Rieslings, Gewürztraminer and Turkey Run Vignoles. This is a small winery but has the highest quality and taste . We love it.
9. Pleasant Valley Wine Company
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 77 reviews
The Pleasant Valley Wine Company was born in 1860 in Hammondsport, New York with $10,000 from 13 local businessmen. Pleasant Valley was designated as U.S. Bonded Winery No. 1 in its State and Federal districts. Having survived Prohibition and several ownership changes, the winery in 1995 returned to local family control. We proudly make champagnes, table wines, and dessert wines under the Great Western, Widmer, Gold Seal, Pleasant Valley, and Brickstone Cellars labels. Our expansive facility includes 8 unique buildings on the National Register of Historic Places. We own more than 500 acres of vineyards above Keuka and Seneca Lakes in the Finger Lakes.
Reviewed By geminigirlNewYork - Lisle, United States
it was our first visit here and we were very impressed. The lobby has a self guided tour of how champagne and wines are made. There are awards the winery won, old furniture, huge wine barrel ( approx 12 feet tall) they retired and its on display in lobby. The tasting was free which was really awesome. Prices to buy wine were very reasonable. You can take a tour of the bldgs. but it was closed when we went. We will definitely go again and go on tour..Tons of parking
10. Domaine Leseurre Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 83 reviews
A Finger Lakes winery with a French accent! Originally from Champagne, France, our family has hand crafted wine for Six generations. In 2011, we fell in love with Keuka Lake in the Finger Lakes wine region after 15 Vintages around the world. We unite our French heritage and new world wine experience to develop wines which pair well with fine cuisine as well as casual fare. When people ask us what is a good wine, we love to say that it is the one you enjoy, so we hope that you will enjoy our wines with your friends and family. Some visit tips: Coming with Friends or Family? Please check with us our groups availabity. Pre-noon visits are the quietest times to visit our intimate tasting room and the likeliest time you will have the most relaxing visit, especially on the week ends. We hope to see you soon! Sante! Cheers! Celine & Sebastien Leseurre Owners & Winemakers
Reviewed By 72arline - Metuchen, United States
Being in the Finger Lakes wine region we knew we had to sample wines in a couple of wineries - and stopped at LeSeurre Winery overlooking gorgeous Keuka Lake. Visitors are served a choice of five wines for $5 - and the servings were quite large. Family owned and run, they specialize in hand-crafted dry wines - white, red, rose and more, French-style. Food is available, too - Cheese & Charcuterie Board with bread for $18 per plate - enough for two people, and also French biscuits at $8. Not Celine and Sabastien Leseurre own the winery and if you're fortunate as we were, Sabastien came into the tasting room and described the operation, his background in wine making, and was quite personable.. The tasting room is very attractive and comfortable and the view of the lake is lovely. Recently a patio was built right outside the tasting room and is the perfect place to enjoy your choice of wine and the food. You can also buy the wine in the large gift room. The winery is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Not advisable to take young children here.
