Lakewood Vineyards
Lakewood Vineyards
4.5
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Lakewood Vineyards is located in the beautiful Finger Lakes region of New York. A working grape farm since 1951, the winery was established in 1988. Almost 2 decades later, with over 675 awards, we continually produce fine wines and mead, and present these wines in the inviting, friendly tasting room. We are family friendly and encourage you to enjoy the view of Seneca Lake while strolling through our vineyards or picnicking in our lawn.
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- Katie MSewell, New Jersey23 contributionsJust an okay experienceThis was just a little below average of an experience. It started off badly bc one girl in our group lost her ID. I 100% understand why they are asking for everyone's ID, but it's still annoying that they couldn't put some critical thinking into it. If you just looked at her, you could tell she was obviously over 21 (we are all in our late 30s/early 40s). She had other forms of ID, a picture of her license, and a boating license on her, and none of those options were acceptable to use. She just couldn't drink at this one winery which was fine, but it was really annoying bc they went on and on about everybody being carded, but they singled her out for the ID, and then 3 of us in the group (we had 8 people) didn't even get carded! The actual tasting experience was okay. The guy doing the tasting was great. The tasting itself though was very underwhelming, the wine pouring for each tasting was the smallest amount I have ever seen, barely enough for me to even get a good taste of it to determine if I wanted to buy any. Not one of us bought any wine from there.Visited October 2023Traveled with friendsWritten October 3, 2023
- Colleen O4 contributionsBirthday CelebrationA beautiful place with a great view. We had a great wine tasting hosted by Allison, She was knowledgeable about the wines and guided us to what we would enjoy. The wines were great and we bought a few bottles to enjoy at home. Would highly recommend not skipping this spot.Visited July 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten July 12, 2024
- RickNewY0rkNew York City, New York146 contributionsGenerous tasting, cheerful staff, wonderful winesWe thoroughly enjoyed our visit. The wine tasting was very inexpensive yet thorough with a selection of five wines. The sommelier was gracious with her explanations and was not patronizing at all. The people behind the counter at this family-run winery were friendly, too, including the resident retriever. Kudos to the Stamp family! We wound up buying six bottles and had a take-out lunch out on the lawn which afforded a wonderful view. We’ll definitely return if our travels take us to the Finger Lakes again.Visited August 2024Traveled with familyWritten August 4, 2024
- TR26Dayton, Ohio903 contributionsBetter than your average winery.This was the third stop on our Crush wine tasting tour. Crush knows which places are the good ones. We entered their rustic tasting room, admired all the awards they've won, and settled into sharing a couple of flights as we usually do. Normally we find one or two that tastes good to us and we get a couple of bottles. Here, we took away more than half a dozen bottles. So, they're well above average vintners in my ratings.Visited July 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten August 4, 2024
- displaynonamePlymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania50 contributionsExcellent wine tastingOur first wine tasting during a Finger Lakes labor day weekend trip. Every single person working here was delightful and friendly. We didn't have a reservation but they were able to take us right away. There is an indoor space with retail but the tastings are outdoors on a covered deck overlooking acres of the vineyard. There are bars set up for tastings. You stand while the server pours from behind the bar. Need to pick from dry or sweet. Cost is $5 for 6 wines. Server explained each as she served. We were one of 4 couples doing a tasting at the same time. After the tasting we bought a couple of bottles and sat outside on one of the patio tables set up overlooking the vineyard which overlooks Seneca Lake-very picturesque. The vineyard had an outdoor cart set up for buying wines by the glass too if you didn't buy a bottle. Also a highlight was the local vendor selling charcuterie boards made to order to enjoy with the wine outside. So good and fresh. Board was $22-enough to share. Wine bottles were around $15-20 each. You get a small discount on the bottles if you do a tasting. You are able to walk through the vineyard.Visited August 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten September 2, 2024
- ChrisHFrederick, Maryland551 contributionsVery niceWe attended the 11am wine tour and tasting on a Friday morning in mid-August and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. We spent about an hour out touring the vineyards while our guide discussed how they cared for and harvested the grapes for the wines they make. We sampled five different wines while on the tour which ended up in a delightful gazebo near the bottom of the vineyard overlooking Seneca Lake. We returned to the main building afterwards and purchased several bottles of their wines. They are very dog friendly with at least five dogs in and about the buildings.Visited August 2024Traveled with familyWritten September 5, 2024
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Charles W
West Babylon, NY122 contributions
Oct 2021
Lakewood Vineyards offers a broad selection of solid, modestly priced wines. It offers a comfortable tasting room and friendly, knowledgeable staff. The wines were more of an "everyday" sort, but that's not a bad thing, as sometimes we want to have wine with a burger and pizza, Lakewood's offerings fit well in that role; we surprised ourselves by buying a few bottles of Abby Rose for just that reason. For those who enjoy native American grapes, Lakewood's Niagara is one of the best Niagaras that we have had anywhere. While there are more elegant wines and more elegant wineries elsewhere in the Finger Lakes region, Lakewood is a worthwhile stop; no one eats fillet mignon every day, and it's nice to have a few bottles around that are enjoyable to drink and go well with meatloaf or a casual pasta.
Written November 12, 2021
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Hi Charles,
Thank you for the nice review. I agree that we don't all eat filet mignon every day (would be nice though).
It sounds as if you tried the sweeter flight, which currently has mostly what you described as casual wines. Our inventory in dessert wines, and reserve red wines is low (or we are out) so we don't have those available currently.
I hope you will visit again and that you enjoy the Abby Rose you purchased.
Wishing you a healthy, happy holiday season.
Written December 26, 2021
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OnTheRoadAgain8180
Gardiner, ME408 contributions
Sep 2021
We loved everything about our wine tasting at Lakewood. The wines were fantastic and the young woman hosting us, Marina (spelling?), was outstanding! She was very energetic and told us a great deal about each of the wines we were having. As everyone knows, there are many wineries to choose from in the Finger Lakes - we recommend including Lakewood on your itinerary!
Written September 21, 2021
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We are so happy that you enjoyed your experieince at Lakewood Vineyards. Marina is really knowledgeable and friendly, and we are so lucky she is part of our team.
Thank you for recommending us to people visiting Finger Lakes wineries.
Please come see us again soon.
Cheers!
Written September 24, 2021
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lovetodance418
Boston, MA270 contributions
Jul 2021
Visited today and had a wonderful time. Terrence (don’t call him Terry) was our server. He knew everything about the wine and was so humorous during his presentation. We had a wonderful time trying our flights of wine among the gorgeous gardens. Wine is reasonably priced and you get a discount after your tasting. Even picnicked outside on one of the umbrella tables after our tasting. Recommended!
Written July 29, 2021
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So glad you had a great time at Lakewood Vineyards and enjoyed the wine. Terence is definitely knowledgeable and fun when he pours wine.
I hope you enjoyed the wines you took home and will come back and visit again.
Written August 18, 2021
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FbCoach97
Novi, MI68 contributions
Jul 2021 • Couples
My wife and I spent a couple of days in the Finger Lakes of New York. We visited and did tastings at several of the abundant local wineries. Lakewood Vineyards really stood out for us .
The tastings are done as flights in groups of about 12 guests and are led by an employee. There is a choice of dry or sweet. We had the dry. Our leader was Tammy, I believe, and was very entertaining and knowledgeable about the wines, the grapes, and the area. She even suggested a post-tasting stop at the Shtayburne Dairy, about 1.5 miles for an ice cream "flight" or a cone. We did and it was the absolutely creamiest we ever had. So good.
The Lakewood wines were very good. The setting, overlooking Senica Lake, was beautiful. The experience was great. We would definitely visit again if we are in the area.
The tastings are done as flights in groups of about 12 guests and are led by an employee. There is a choice of dry or sweet. We had the dry. Our leader was Tammy, I believe, and was very entertaining and knowledgeable about the wines, the grapes, and the area. She even suggested a post-tasting stop at the Shtayburne Dairy, about 1.5 miles for an ice cream "flight" or a cone. We did and it was the absolutely creamiest we ever had. So good.
The Lakewood wines were very good. The setting, overlooking Senica Lake, was beautiful. The experience was great. We would definitely visit again if we are in the area.
Written July 17, 2021
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What a nice review! Thank you for visiting and for sharing your experience. Our team is great and Tami has been with us for quite a while, always taking good care of our guests.
I am pleased that you will include Lakewood Vineyards in your visit when you come the the Finger Lakes again.
Have a great July!
Written July 18, 2021
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Crissy F
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Jun 2020 • Couples
We had a really great time here. The guy who did our tasting was very knowledgeable about the wines, engaging, and funny. The wines we had here were some of the best we tried in the region. It’s a very nice place with a nice view. I highly recommend a stop here!
Written June 20, 2020
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Thank you so much for sharing your experience. The positive feedback is so welcomed right now. It helps us so much to know people are enjoying the wines and the tasting experience at Lakewood Vineyards.
Be well and please come visit again!
Written July 12, 2020
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lindabNewYorkCity
New York City, NY179 contributions
Sep 2020
Was a very nice tasting, we opted for outdoors for extra precaution. Only down side, when we went to purchase our wine, we were chatting w/ someone else who was buying port, and when we said we would have loved to taste it but wasn't included in tasting, he said they gave him some extras indoors. So if you want more than the 'written tasting sheet', opt for indoors where the wine is physically located.
Written September 2, 2020
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Thank you for the review. I am sorry you wren't aware you could request to taste the Port. The reduced capacity of our tasting spaces has limited our ability to offer an additional choice at the end of the flights. That being said we try to accommodate requests for a particular wine whenever possible.
I hope you will visit again and that you have a lovely fall.
Written September 9, 2020
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Joh doe
3 contributions
Aug 2020 • Couples
Awkward visit, awkward service, no character or atmosphere that you’d want to experience. A beautiful setting on the lake but somehow they managed to ruin in with terrible vibe a s service.
They have a beautiful outdoor patio and yard but you can hear a pin drop it is so quiet and character-less....ever heard of playing some background music to energize patrons ? Having some decore to fit the surrounding or how about a POS outdoors so people can purchase and enjoy wine outdoors??
They had us wait outside on the lawn (just sitting there ...how about “hey can we get you a glass of wine while you wait??”)
Then they set us down for the tasting and first question was - “did you pay the $5 for your tasting?” as if we can to skirt the tasting fee. We’ve never visited a winery that was more concern about me paying for tasting rather than let me drink their wine so I can actually purchase a few bottles.
The whole experience there was weird, backwards and awkward. Avoid.
They have a beautiful outdoor patio and yard but you can hear a pin drop it is so quiet and character-less....ever heard of playing some background music to energize patrons ? Having some decore to fit the surrounding or how about a POS outdoors so people can purchase and enjoy wine outdoors??
They had us wait outside on the lawn (just sitting there ...how about “hey can we get you a glass of wine while you wait??”)
Then they set us down for the tasting and first question was - “did you pay the $5 for your tasting?” as if we can to skirt the tasting fee. We’ve never visited a winery that was more concern about me paying for tasting rather than let me drink their wine so I can actually purchase a few bottles.
The whole experience there was weird, backwards and awkward. Avoid.
Written September 2, 2020
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I am sorry you had such a negative experience at Lakewood Vineyards. I am sorry you don't enjoy the atmosphere. Our extensive plantings and vineyard view provide a backdrop that most guests enjoy.
The spacing situation now is a challenge for us and waiting outside is the only way we can protect our guests and staff. I am sorry you found this unpleasant. We try to offer wine by the glass to customers who may have to wait, but it looks as if we did not do that in your case, again, I apologize. I appreciate the reminder not to focus on the tasting fee, as that is not the culture we operate under.
I hope your other winery visits were more enjoyable.
Be well.
Written September 9, 2020
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Chemorn
Mohegan Lake, NY209 contributions
Jun 2020 • Couples
Decided to take a drive along the wine trail just taking in the sights. Saw a sign for this vineyard that the sales floor was open so decided to stop in and buy a bottle of wine . Once inside I was so impressed with all the Covid safety measures they had in place. Decided to stay and take advantage of a wine tasting session which you needed an appointment for. It was a quick 10 minute wait before our session began. Just enough time to make a quick visit to the restroom which was kept very clean. We enjoyed our wine tasting session so much that we left with 7 bottles of wine !!! And we’re not even big wine drinkers. Haha. The people who run this vineyard are wonderful. Friendly and really made us feel comfortable. Tasting was done on an outside porch overlooking the vineyard and lake. The grounds are beautiful. If we ever come back to this area for sure we’ll be returning to this vineyard.
Written June 14, 2020
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Your review makes me smile. Thank you!
This is such an unprecedented time for all of us, and we are truly thankful for visitors like you who come and taste and take wine home to enjoy.
We look forward to your next visit and wish you a wonderful summer!
Written July 12, 2020
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ddn627
Niagara Falls, NY9 contributions
Sep 2020 • Couples
My husband and I were driving by taking in the scenery before stopping at a different winery when we came upon Lakewood. On a lovely, sunny late afternoon we sat down on a beautiful outdoor table for our tastings and were off to a great start. We were pleasantly surprised at the delicious wines, as well as beautiful setting and friendly staff. Our host was very knowledgeable about the wines and very friendly. Their dry Riesling was absolutely delicious. Happy to buy a few bottles before we left. So glad we stopped there before we headed to our next winery.
Written September 24, 2020
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I am so happy to hear you stopped at Lakewood Vineyards and thank you for sharing your experience. We are so lucky to have such lovely people visit us and it makes us happy to know you enjoyed the wines. I just enjoyed the Dry Riesling last night, and agree with your praise.
I hope you will visit again.
Cheers!
Written September 30, 2020
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Catherine R
4 contributions
Oct 2020
This was our first stop and it was perfect! The wines are delicious - we ended up buying 4 bottles and probably would've bought more if it wasn't our first stop. It's a great location with a deck (that looks like it can be closed in if it rains) and plenty of seating outside. You can walk down the trail in the vineyard to get a view of the lake - it's very calm and relaxing. Definitely definitely make this a stop on your trip!
Written October 24, 2020
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Thank you for your nice review. I am happy that Lakewood Vineyards was a great stop for you and hope you have fun memories when you enjoy the wines you purchased. Please come visit again and until then be well.
Written October 25, 2020
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Hi. Is there food trucks tomorrow?
Written October 5, 2023
Coming up wends do you have food for lunch
Written April 3, 2021
Elizabeth S
Watkins Glen, New York
I am so sorry I missed your question.
We don't have food service, but we will be hosting food trucks most Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays beginning in May.
I hope you made it to Lakewood and had a nice visit.
Have a fantastic summer.
Written April 23, 2021
Elizabeth S
Watkins Glen, New York
Yes. We have our dogs here as well. If this is likely to bother your dog please let us know and we will keep our dogs in the office.
Written June 21, 2019
you are listed under breweries as well as wine, do you make beer?
Written June 22, 2017
Elizabeth S
Watkins Glen, New York
Thank you for contacting us re: our listing. We are a winery and we do not brew beer (except as a hobby at home). I am not sure why we are listed as a brewery but I will see if we can get that fixed. We hope you will come and visit us and taste some of our delicious wines!
Written June 23, 2017
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