I did not intend to visit Cayuga Ridge Estate, but I had time to kill before my next tasting reservation, and Thirsty Owl and Sheldrake Point had no openings available. So I tried out CRE, to my great regret. First bad sign: the tasting included a couple of fruit wines (non-grape) that were, according to the person who gave me the sheet, "good for making Mimosas". The barn setting for the tasting included a port-a-john toilet in the parking area; mercifully I did not need to wee that badly. The wines were served in the manner of a beer tasting, with four plastic cups in a wooden holder. I had a Chardonnay, the "Chancellor" red, and two Rieslings, one from 2020 and the other from 2016. The Chardonnay tasted of wood that had been charred and then soaked in water until it was rotten. The Chancellor had that awful pseudo-cinnamon harshness associated with unripe fruit and incompetent wine processing. 2020 was a great year for Rieslings, so it speaks volumes that this winery managed to botch that too; both Rieslings were watery and had none of the lovely fruit or mineral aromatics that one would associate with the varietal. I killed as much time as I could, left half the contents of the cups behind, and swore never to return. This is the worst wine I have had in years; CRE is a place designed to cater to the local yokels who have no sense of what constitutes good winemaking, or even competent winemaking.
Amber Uhl
I love the barn theme! Great tastings. Only downfall is they only have porter johns.
J Kierecki
A great visit today at Cayuga Ridge Winery. Bobby was our host and she gave us a wealth of information and sharing on the viticultures, history of grapes in the area, and a great life she has lived so far. Interesting offerings for this season. We will stop back on the next wine trip.
We enjoyed our wine tasting and learning the history of this winery. Amy was a delightful host who was happy to answer all our questions. Highly recommend this winery!
Janine Boucher
Amy was so sweet, welcoming and very helpful. Wonderful service and wine! Definitely recommend.
Comes a Horseman
Bought unfermented Riesling juice from these folks a few years ago, for my first try at home winemaking. Wonderful quality juice, lots of good advice and friendly service from the new vineyard owner. I recommend them to anyone!
Denyse Totten
Wonderful
Amy Cullen
Good wine made from Finger Lakes grapes. Staff is friendly.
Cranberry Frost was a huge hit at Thanksgiving - good thing I had multiple bottles
Dog friendly. People friendly. Great wine.
Such a cute family owned winery!! 10/10 recommend
Such a cute family owned winery!! 10/10 recommend
Great place, fun and friendly staff. Delicious wines
We had a great time there with delicious wine and beautiful scenery and the woman who ran it were fun and engaging 🩷
Very nice place, very friendly and helpful
I did not intend to visit Cayuga Ridge Estate, but I had time to kill before my next tasting reservation, and Thirsty Owl and Sheldrake Point had no openings available. So I tried out CRE, to my great regret. First bad sign: the tasting included a couple of fruit wines (non-grape) that were, according to the person who gave me the sheet, "good for making Mimosas". The barn setting for the tasting included a port-a-john toilet in the parking area; mercifully I did not need to wee that badly. The wines were served in the manner of a beer tasting, with four plastic cups in a wooden holder. I had a Chardonnay, the "Chancellor" red, and two Rieslings, one from 2020 and the other from 2016. The Chardonnay tasted of wood that had been charred and then soaked in water until it was rotten. The Chancellor had that awful pseudo-cinnamon harshness associated with unripe fruit and incompetent wine processing. 2020 was a great year for Rieslings, so it speaks volumes that this winery managed to botch that too; both Rieslings were watery and had none of the lovely fruit or mineral aromatics that one would associate with the varietal. I killed as much time as I could, left half the contents of the cups behind, and swore never to return. This is the worst wine I have had in years; CRE is a place designed to cater to the local yokels who have no sense of what constitutes good winemaking, or even competent winemaking.
I love the barn theme! Great tastings. Only downfall is they only have porter johns.
A great visit today at Cayuga Ridge Winery. Bobby was our host and she gave us a wealth of information and sharing on the viticultures, history of grapes in the area, and a great life she has lived so far. Interesting offerings for this season. We will stop back on the next wine trip.
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We enjoyed our wine tasting and learning the history of this winery. Amy was a delightful host who was happy to answer all our questions. Highly recommend this winery!
Amy was so sweet, welcoming and very helpful. Wonderful service and wine! Definitely recommend.
Bought unfermented Riesling juice from these folks a few years ago, for my first try at home winemaking. Wonderful quality juice, lots of good advice and friendly service from the new vineyard owner. I recommend them to anyone!
Wonderful
Good wine made from Finger Lakes grapes. Staff is friendly.
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