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Glenora Wine Cellars Review

Glenora Wine Cellars Review

Address: 5435 State Route 14 Dundee,New York 14837.
Phone Number: 607-243-5511
Tasting Hours: See website for wine tasting details.

Region: Finger Lakes AVA, Seneca Lake AVA, New York
Reviewer: Caroline Helper
Review Date: 6/22/2012
Reviewer: Caroline Helper
Rating: 4

The Review

Glenora Wine Cellars is the winery attached to Glenora Inn, located on the west shore of Seneca Lake. Glenora is a warm and comfortable spot that offers pleasant views and has an upscale seasonally-focused restaurant called Veraisons.

The Place: &nbspGlenora Wine Cellars occupies a beautiful spot overlooking Seneca Lake. Taste the winery’s offerings in a setting decorated with cherry trim, cathedral ceilings, stone accents and fireplace, and expansive windows with views of the vineyards and lake just outside. Glenora offers warm hospitality, friendly service, and a lovely setting to taste the winery’s offerings.

The Experience: &nbspGlenora Wine Cellars offers a relaxing setting in which to taste and an opportunity to learn about the production methods and history of the region. Veraisons Restaurant offers some of the region’s best food with a focus on local ingredients that makes Glenora a wonderful choice for lunch or dinner.

The Wines: &nbspGlenora Wine Cellars produces wines from the typical varieties of the region including Riesling, Chardonnay, some decent Methode Champenois sparkling wines, and a standout Pinot Blanc. Other noteworthy wines include a lovely Pinot Noir Rose, Seyval Blanc, and a handful of barrel-aged reds that include a spicy Syrah and floral Cabernet Franc.

Extras: &nbspGlenora Wine Cellars offers a Reserve Tasting that includes a 45-minute tasting in a private room with a personal wine instructor. Learn about the production of their limited release wines, the history of the winery, and the unique wine flavors found only in the Finger Lakes. Those who participate in the reserve tasting may sample many of the vintages that consist of 100 cases or less. ?Reserve Wine Tastings are held every day at 11:00am, 12:00noon, 1:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm, and 4:00pm. Walk-ins are accepted, but reservations are recommended. Cost is $10 per person.

Insider’s Tip: &nbspThough the Fall and Summer are the busiest seasons of the Finger Lakes, Glenora offers a nice place to stay during the winter, too. It overlooks Seneca Lake and the winery’s vineyards and has lovely views year-round.