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“Beautiful old-school vineyard still set up in the old-school way, they have a beautiful fireplace they like to light up and burn when it's freezing out, and have wine while sitting around enjoying each other. That's the way I imagined it anyway. But I loved it here, they actually had some of the best wines I tasted in the area.“
“Easy to get around with an electric cart.“
“Just an impromptu stop while working our way around some wineries between Seneca and Cayuga, but so glad we found this little gem. Not busy at all when we stopped but most likely because the Watkins Glen Wine fest was going on at the same time. Randy was super friendly and very informative and even gave us a short tour of the facility. Bruce(owner) was in and out and we got to hear the story of how the Sheperdess got its name. DO NOT miss this place if you like your dry reds!! My wife and I thought they were some of the best tasting and full bodied reds in the region. They had a couple whites that were excellent but not our choice. The selection was limited but I would rather see fewer wines with better quality any day. Make sure to put this on your visit list if you are into high quality reds and whites(they also had a white sangria that we did not try).“
“Many different types of ciders calm laid back open atmosphere“
“🥂 we loved the beautifully done gardens, and dry rose was very good. They even offer a small gift shop, as well as some small eats in a cooler, which was great to take back to the boat. Great place to kick back with you favorite bottle & people or pets 🥰“
“Fantastic service and wine. We really enjoyed chatting with our server during the tasting. She was very knowledgeable, friendly, and engaging. We will absolutely need to come back
and try the restaurant. The flight of 6 pours is worth the price. Great selection of dry whites and reds. I recommend the steel cast chardonnay and siegerrebe both are amazing. As someone who normally hates chardonnay my mind was blown.“
“Cranberry Frost was a huge hit at Thanksgiving - good thing I had multiple bottles“
“Bright Leaf Vineyard is hands down the best winery in the Finger Lakes! My wife and I have been coming here since Mike and Donna first opened, and it’s been our favorite spot ever since. We love it so much that we became Wine Club Members, and their quarterly shipments of wine are always a highlight.
What really sets Bright Leaf apart is how much care and passion Mike and Donna put into their wines. You can truly taste the difference—their wines stand out in a region full of great options. They take so much pride in their craft, and it shows in every bottle. The warm, welcoming atmosphere is a reflection of their dedication to making the experience special for everyone who visits.
If you're in the Finger Lakes, you need to give Bright Leaf a try. Whether you're sipping wine with the stunning view or picking up a bottle (or two!) to take home, I’m sure you’ll love it just as much as we do. Trust me—you won’t be disappointed!“
“Definitely visit this winery, it is a gem in the Finger Lakes!! Wow, what a great experience tasting high quality wines! We had a great tasting experience, with a very attentive and thoughtful staff explaining each wine and where the grapes are grown,. It’s obvious that there is a high detail on quality which is reflected in exquisite wines. We loved everything we tasted including the sparkling Riesling,, the Chardonnay and the Blanc de Blanc. Like everyone else, we left with a big box of wine and hope to join their club so that we can enjoy this wine year round. Thank you Susan for making this a special experience!“
“Stayed with HH great spot great local apple wine and brandy as well as cider“
“First winery we went to in the fingerlakes and it did not disappoint. Highly recommend! There is something for everyone!“
“nice wines. knowledgeable employees“
“It's nice for a change to be able to taste wines that aren't full of complexity. I chose the varieties that would give me more of the Concord grape flavor and am happy to say they had many. Their back deck overlooking their pond is so enjoyable. Also our visit by a very talkative pony was quite t he treat. Jamie took exceptional care and had the patience of a Saint. We've put this wine out at Halloween for the parents that accompany the children and it's been a hit. So we returned to restock for this year. Not a over the top fussy or fancy winery, but definitely friendly staff and great ?.“
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“Honestly some of the best food I’ve ever had. The wine was amazing! They have a wide selection on their tasting menu. Then we bought a bottle to enjoy with our lunch. The owner, his wife and their dog are the sweetest! We will be back.“