18 Best Wineries near Watkins Glen

“Purchased a couple of bottles of Long Stem Red. Paired it with a pasta in vodka sauce with crumbled sausage. In a word, amazing. Fruit forward that lasts through the finish. The bottle describes it as "jammy." I would have to agree. A very enjoyable wine. Looking forward to the second bottle when the time is right.“

“We stopped there yesterday and boy I’m glad we did!! We had been there years ago before the new tasting room was added and couldn’t remember the name. I thought the house looked familiar so we gave it a try!! It was the same place with the same little dog, Molly, that we remembered!! Of course we did a tasting and they did not disappoint! Stacy was a great host and was very fun to do a tasting with!! She helped us pick out our wines and let us know of a great sale on a case of wine!!!! We will definitely be back to stock up on their wines. We loved all of the sweet wines!“

“We love this winery and make it a point to stop whenever we are in the area. Today, Brie, made our visit even better! She was very knowledgeable of the wines, showed us a different experience in our tastings and was very funny. Hope at our next visit she is there!“

“I love the winery and their wines. I like to age wine and push the aging limits specially Pinots and Merlot. I recently opened a 2010 Pinot and it did not disappointed me. It tasted like a $500 dollar bottle. I just wish they had an online store.“

“Excellent baked goods with a large variety to choose from. Sandwiches are made with a more upscale toppings and chooses in breads or rolls. Can buy wine by the bottle or glass as well as soda, water or teas. Wine tasting available in the winery next door.“

“Wonderful wine tasting experience on a snowy December day. The staff was so welcoming and helpful with offering local recommendations. Greg was knowledgeable, friendly and patient to talk two novice wine drinkers through their tasting experience. Would highly recommend and will be back when in the Finger Lakes again.“

“The Best thing we did was join their wine club, and this winters shipment has just arrived for Christmas, its the gift that keeps on giving! We've been going to the Finger Lakes for 5 yrs now, and this is one of our favorite stops! Too bad shipping isn't included or we would've gotten a few more bottles?“

“This was a different visit. One of the reasons that we came to the area not only to celebrate another Anniversary but to pick up 300 lbs of cuyahoga white grapes to bring back home to process into wine. One thing I learned is to have bins and or something to store the grapes in. The guy helping me was friendly and helpful to help me out. Another thing I learned do not drive 6 hours for grapes, a lot of work at the end unless you have people to help you process it all when you get home.But the grapes were good and a good experience obtaining and picking them up. Simple ordering process.“

“Amazing wine and snacks! We prefer sweet wines over dry wines and this place had an excellent selection of sweet wines! Pretty good view from the patio of Seneca Lake. Extremely dog friendly! We were able to buy 3 bottles of wine to take home and the flight was free, such a great idea!“

“On our recent visit to the area, my wife & I stopped in Red Newt Cellars. It came highly recommended by friends we met on our trip. Glad they did.The person who did our wine tasting did a great job. Very friendly. Explained the wines well (forgot her name).We found their wines had such a great taste. Full bodied. Many to choose from too. Sooo good! Must have been. I know I bought every wine from my tasting. I usually never do that. We bought a case and probably 3 bottles beside that.Just like other wineries in the area, tastings were very reasonable. It was very clean, and staff was very friendly. View of Lake Seneca outside was great.We would definitely make this a stop when we go back. I know we will be purchasing many bottles again!“

“The staff is fantastic! Not snooty like some of the other wineries on 414. The owner assisted us and determining the best wine for us. She was welcoming, informative, and incredibly sweet! This winery may not be everyone's cup of tea but they have made me a life long fan. Forever grateful that we walked thru the door and it felt like home. The wine selection is amazing and I have yet to have had a bad wine from Rasta! Highly recommend- especially if you like nostalgia from the 60's, 70's , and more!!!“

“Great little spot for delicious, reasonably priced wines. We tried the semi-flight and bought almost every one of them to take home! Liked the Tremitt so well we bought 2. The liqueurs are also QUITE good. Sweet, but tasty. Pumpkin Spice was surprisingly good and great for fall! The port has a nice cherry flavor.“

“We have visited this location twice and received service and products of the highest quality. It's a smaller winery than many, but the wines are delicious, staff are personable, and the property is top tier. You can even bring your own food and have a picnic out on their lawn in nice weather“

“This place has it all! Wine, food, view, architecture and service. I could go on about each of these, but I am much too relaxed after a red and white flight, veggie quesadilla and spicy Russell potatoes. Seriously folks, don't do your tour without stopping here for lunch and drinks. You will be so glad you did!“

“Gorgeous, delicious, and amazing.I can only say good things about Catharine Valley Winery. I came by with a group of 30 of my grad school friends to celebrate a birthday (please make a reservation if you have a big group, they don't usually have so many people there) and we all had so much fun. Since we had so many people, we bought a wide variety of bottles of wine and were able to sample and share them among our group. They were all so delicious.Not only is the wine amazing, but the view is to breathtaking. There is a perfect view of Seneca Lake a few miles north of Watkins Glen and the way the sun glints off the water and the cool breeze that comes off the lake creates a very peaceful ambiance.I will definitely be back soon.“

“This unassuming, vibrant red building was recommended to us during a nearby tasting. If you enjoy fruit wines or sweet wines, this is definitely a place to try! It was good bang for your buck and we got to pick the 5 wines we tried. Fiancée really enjoyed the wines and we never would’ve tried it without the recommendation so I hope anyone reading this tries it too!“

“We loved the wines and more so our wine guide, Michelle. After being turned away at 4:10 at a neighboring winery, we were greated warmly by Michelle. The NV Brut is fav. Thank u for making day off fr9m te India better day. I'd definitely recommend my customers to you wimery!“

“I've stopped at HWC a couple of times during work/wine trips upstate on word of mouth recommendations. The service and hospitality has always been wonderful, and I've always had great conversations with the staff. The wines are great too! As with any fuller-bodied reds in the FLX, they vary a lot from vintage to vintage, but I've had enough wonderful, age-worthy wines here that I'd always stop by and taste through the current offerings to see if there's anything I want to bring home. Wish y'all were distributed in NJ!“