Billsboro Winery

Our group of 8 was coming directly from the airport, I wasn’t sure if we’d have travel delays – so I was apprehensive to make a reservation. I emailed earlier in the week and they graciously booked us a tentative reservation without requiring prepayment, just asking us to call if we were delayed. What a GREAT experience! Glenn was so much fun, taught us so much and really made us feel at home. He really made the experience perfect! Definitely sit on the patio and enjoy the views. They offered juice flights for our nondrinkers. The wines were great! I enjoyed the chocolate/wine pairing a ton. Don’t miss this stop

We are making our annual visit to Seneca and stopped at Billsboro twice this week. First we did a wine tasting which allowed us to bring our dog and the scenery and views were unmatched. The patio area was gorgeous and the views of the lake were picturesque. We then went back tonight for pizza on the patio and the service and food was amazing. The pizza was made fresh to order and the wine was the perfect pairing. We’ll be making Billsboro a required stop next time we are in the area!

Our group of four goes to the finger lakes every year, and since we’ve discovered Billsboro it’s been a required stop ever since. The wines are fantastic (best on the lakes in my opinion), the ambience is peaceful, and the servers are warm and inviting. If you’re lucky enough to have Michael as your server you’re getting the best of the best. Please let him talk you into the wine club, it’s so worth it. The hats are pretty great too (😉).

My spouse and I did a reserved wine tasting in the last slot of the day and had a wonderful relaxed tasting. The service was excellent and the wines were great. Loved the Syrah and the Dry Riesling. The tasting area is very comfortable with a view of the lake through the trees and all aspects of our visit were excellent! I highly recommend stopping at Billsboro

One of our favorite wineries on Seneca Lake. We bring new friends there every year and they become fans. Their wines are well made and appeal to a wide range of tastes. The outdoor area is very inviting.

My friends and I visited Billsoboro winery this weekend, and the wines were amazing! The staff was so chill and knowledgeable; I think we all felt like old friends right away. And we saw a tiny princess! She was our unofficial greeter. Overall, the atmosphere was relaxed, the wines were top-notch, and the staff knew their stuff inside and out!

Stopped in to pick up a bottle of Sauvignon Blanc on July 4 -- next thing I knew we were doing a tasting and heading on our way with multiple selections, including a sparkling wine. Michael was an excellent server -- gracious, down to earth and very knowledgeable. The tasting room and outdoor seating area are lovely. We packed a picnic but the winery has a very nice, local food-focused menu. We'll enjoy that another time. Great wines and a great experience!

Really fun tasting experience. The barn is beautiful and the tasters are so much fun. I hope you get Glenn (make sure it's Glenn with two N's), he is very fun, knowledgeable and was one of the best parts of our visit. Unique winery in that they source all the grapes from other vineyards instead of growing their own, which means very unique Finger Lake blends.

Read my reviews. I never give a 5 star review, but this place deserves it. - Staff is friendly and attentive. - Wine is good and varied, with lots of different types. - The facility is charming, situated in a big barn and an impressive cedar-beamed covered outdoor seating area.

This is a place that deserves 4.5 stars. Our server was absolutely phenomenal. He shared a lot of interesting information during our wine tastings and had a quirky sense of humor. He was extremely attentive as well. The table/outside patio is quaint and very charming. It also feels extremely private since it's tucked back from the road in a woodsy area. The wine was pretty good overall...not great. The chocolate pairing we did at the end of our experience was totally worth it!!! Their chocolates were absolutely divine and extra delicious when paired with the wine!!! While my friend didn't particularly enjoy her juice flight (she said they all tasted too similar to one another), she really appreciated that they had a non-alcohol flight option.

Great winery! The tasting was a good price and the wines were delish. You had the option to choose between a sweeter wine selection or a dry wine selection. Kathy was a fabulous wine server. She shared stories and knowledge about each wine (from dry and sweet) and even recommended a wine for my husband and I to try as a happy "middle" between the two that we would both enjoy. We ended up staying after the tasting and enjoyed a bottle of wine overlooking the vineyards! Definitely recommend

The place is beautiful, the service is cheerful and on point, but the wines are just OK for my pallet. The reasonings were the star of the show. I think the problem here is with most wineries is their serving their wines young, which they kinda have to, because if they sit on them, it cost them more, but that's where these wines would shine, especially the reds. Just not my cup of tea, but I'm sure for somebody else's pallet it would be fine, especially younger drinkers or people that might like sweeter wines, which is ironic because I was told they specialize in dry. Even the reds had a touch of sweetness to my pallet.

What a beautiful winery! Four of us sat outside for a tasting. The weather was perfect! This was my first time at the winery although I have enjoyed their wine before. Staff were all friendly with great personalities that made you feel right at home!

This was a great place to visit. Staff was extremely nice. Loved the outside patio. Wine was great. Flights or just a glass, both were delicious. Merchandise for sale inside. Sweatshirts, and shirts, magnets and glasses, plus more!!

Beautiful venue, accommodating staff. The interior barn is charming, the exterior porch area is beautiful and well shaded. Tastings can be done inside or out. One evening a week they offer pizza from their outdoor brick oven pizza.

A nice enjoyable experience sitting on the patio sipping wine samples and enjoying the beginning of fall foliage and the lake in the horizon Limited red wine choices but one of the substitute red was good All choices were on the dry side but my wife enjoyed the white choices The desert wine was too sweet for me but may of been an outstanding selection...I will blame my limited palette Joining their wine club offered better price points and storage access

Nice selection of tasty wines as well as a big covered outdoor patio area in addition to the seating inside. Friendly servers that work quickly but I do miss the experience of the server sharing a little bit about the wines. Since covid you select your flight and they bring it and you drink it on your own.

For our first time back in years, we were treated to a fantastic experience. Everything hit just right. The wines: On this wine outing, the best we had, rivaling some of the best from Keuka Lake. Their focus was clearly whites, including Riesling, and they weren't afraid to veer away from bone-dry. Instead, it seemed like the sugar levels were appropriately matched to the wine and what it could offer. Usually Rieslings have a tendency to build acidity quickly but I didn't find that here. Instead: complex fruity noses! The tastings: This is the first place I've seen actual innovation in tasting offerings. You can "roll your own" but there is a suggested line of Rieslings to compare, and a wine & chocolate pairing. Chocolates custom-made for their wines, spectacular small-batch chocolates. I'm looking forward to charcuterie on a future visit. The service was friendly, cheerful, knowledgeable, and calm. The interior: It's cozy and rustic. It's the bottom-half of a house built on the side of a hill. Weathered wood and stone. Relaxed and warm. We felt completely at ease. We joined the wine club, we're certainly coming back. A little pricey for the tastings but everything else made it worthwhile, especially with club discounts.

Did a winery day last weekend, and this was a second stop. I was pleased and excited about the chocolate pairing on offer with the tasting flight, but it turns out the chocolates were better than the wines. And the pours were not generous (like that old joke). The flight was presented very cutely, but the tasting room did not feel very unique. I'm not hating, but I probably won't be back or pick up this brand in a store.

Covers all the bases with great wine, great people and great views! We always stop here when we are on Seneca Lake

We decided to stop by this winery because it was just a few minutes from the B&B we were staying at. This winery is set back in more of a wooded area, but it is very quiet and serene. We decided to sit outside for a tasting - they have a very nice setup outside, and the inside is also very nice as well. The staff was super friendly and we found out that one of the employees there is good friends with the winemaker at our favorite New Jersey winery. Small world! Overall, I would definitely recommend stopping by this winery for a fun experience and tasty wines.

Fantastic Winery a Dry Wine Producer! My Best half likes semi sweet wines but after the flight we had and how they paired each sample with a different piece of chocolate My Best half now is leaning towards more dry wines. The Presentation was superb , the indoor and outdoor design is very relaxing. They also have live music on weekends.

Arrived here with a group of 8--there was ONE other group there and we were told they could not accommodate us without a reservation. We even asked if we could split into two groups and were still told no. The woman working was quite rude. We went to 4 other wineries this same day and had no issues being seated/served. **EDIT: Owner responded that this policy is clearly noted on their website. Just double checked and I do not see this noted anywhere.

A mere 4 minutes from our hotel, we had to check out Billsboro on our recent trip to the Finger Lakes! We made reservations online and pre-paid for our tasting (~$10 / person + tax / tip). The winery is situated atop a large hill so you could easily miss the sign directing you if you weren't in the know. The store front looks similar to a barn, but there is a spacious enough patio to the side where we had our tasting. It overlooked the lake (after getting past the highway), which was a nice touch. It was a little breezy on the day of our tasting, so I do wish there were some heaters, but it was definitely bearable. There was a little chimney outside, so I would imagine that have that going on some colder days. In terms of the wine - Billsboro is known for their dry wines, so all offerings centered around this. We were given a list of all the wines featured in the tasting, and we could select 5 wines to try. Most of the wines were dry whites (2 rieslings, a chardonnay, and a sauvignon blanc), but there were also a few reds, a rose, and a dessert wine. I opted for the sauvignon blanc, riesling, cabernet franc, cabernet sauvignon - syrah, and the dessert wine (kiwi, kumquat, and pineapple forward). Our waiter brought our selections out to us in pre-portioned mini carafes, which we could then pour into our wine glasses. Our tasting was more DIY than expected - at other wineries, the waiter walked us through the tastings, pointing out the various notes and giving a bit of a backstory for the wines. However, at Billsboro, we were left alone to wine taste, which was fine, but it would have been nice to have an expert guide throughout the tasting. Nonetheless, the wines were quite nice - I don't classify myself as a dry wine lover, but I definitely didn't notice a strong dryness for most of the wines. I particularly appreciated the riesling, which had a hint of sweetness to it but wasn't overpowering and was quite refreshing. The cab sav - syrah was also delightful - the smoky flavor was quite pronounced, which was a unique touch and made it memorable. Lastly, the dessert wine was a nice ending - it was still a dry wine, but much more sweet than the other offerings. Overall, we enjoyed our tasting at Billsboro! The variety was ideal, and I liked that they had a focus on dry wine but allowed us to select which varietals we wanted. I do wish we had a guide to walk us through the tasting, but the tasting notes provided were much appreciated. The outdoor space was COVID friendly and made for a nice tasting atmosphere. Would certainly recommend Billsboro if you are a fan of dry wines, if you know a bit about wine to start you off, and if you are staying in the Geneva area!

First off...the space is beautiful, welcoming and warm. The wines were delicious and so were the snacks..especially the chocolate made by Carrie. The staff were amazing and accommodating , friendly and knowledgeable. Will definitely be back

Loved this winery! It's inside a barn but they have lovely outdoor seating as well. We enjoyed our tastings and their Cab Franc is seriously amazing! I will definitely be coming back when we revisit the Finger Lakes.

This was a really unique tasting experience. We got to have a seated tasting which was paired with locally made chocolates. Some of the flavor combos were unexpected be at least two of them made really complimentary pairings. The only thing I noticed is that the staff were not quite as attentive on the day we went. I like a laid back experience, but all the staff had gone away to a different room at the same time. A bit odd.

The food and wine pairing was delicious! The staff is so friendly, down to earth and so knowledgeable! Love Billsboro and recommend the stop!

I'm an out of town member. No matter how quick my trip is, I make Billsboro winery a stop. The staff always makes the visit so special and the wine never disappoints.

I'm so glad we made an impromptu stop here! I had this spot bookmarked forever after hearing from friends about their wines. They have a lovely tasting room - very rustic and cozy. This place is tucked away in the woods a bit so it has a nice relaxed, vibe with a great outdoor seating area. I can't wait to enjoy that once summer hits. As for the wines, they have a great dry selection. They get their grapes from a few different farms on the Finger Lakes to make their wines. What's great about that is that they can experiment and offer a range of wines. They're known for their dry wines and we particularly enjoyed the Syrah and Sauvignon Blanc (not available too many places in FLX so try this!). They also had a couple samples of cheese and charcuterie from their featured cheese and charcuterie boards offered in the tasting room. We tried a bite of the cheese with the dessert wine and it was unreal! The flavors balanced each other out. What's better is that they sell the cheese in their fridge section too! Come to find out it's the fabulous Jake's Gouda and so we bought a wedge to go with the dessert wine we picked up. If you buy 3 bottles, they'll comp one tasting. We purchased the Sauvignon Blanc, the Syrah, and the Apres dessert wine + Jake's Gouda wedge.

This winery doesn't look as fancy as the rest. Small little house looking winery but super cute when you go inside. Very cozy and intimate. The glasses were super adorable and they had some good wines ! Service was very nice as well

One of my favorites! Been coming to the Finger Lakes and the Seneca Lake Wine Trail for 12 years now. Billsboro is one of our favorites and we've watched as they continually grow the business. The wines have always been fantastic but the outdoor patio has been an amazing addition. My friend (a newbie) and I enjoyed a tasting this past week including creations by Chef Brud Holland. Even accommodated the vegetarian at the last minute which doesn't always happen. To say it was fabulous is an understatement. Keith was very attentive, professional, personable, and knowledgeable. We were grateful it wasn't super busy and he could share information about each wine as he poured. The online reservation system is so easy and convenient. Looking forward to returning again soon. Thanks for everything, Billsboro team!!

Loved this winery! Sat outside on the patio with Catherine as our server. She did an excellent job explaining the wines to us. The atmosphere was great and the wines even better. We will definitely be back.

As wine club members, we always have a great experience at Billsboro! Their wines are excellent, the facility is comfortable (even for enjoying some wine on their covered outdoor patio in cold weather conditions), and their staff is always friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating. It was great to see Chris and Cat again!

We had an outstanding visit to Billsboro on a rare nice day in January. The welcoming tasting room was packed yet the service was exceptional. They have a great variety of wines and specialize in dry wines which is unique for a Finger Lakes winery. Our favorite wine was the Mousseux which was a refreshing sparkling dry Riesling. Who doesn't like bubbles or FLX dry Riesling?! Besides the great wine, we also got to meet Deanna the tasting room manager. She was very knowledgeable and fun!! Looking forward to visiting in the spring when we can spend time on their beautiful patio.

Beautiful area with a great view decided to go out for some tastings and this was our third stop and we called ahead and were told it would be fine for our party to come and we get there and they tell us they don't have room and we need to leave. Very disappointed and for our friends birthday at that too. At least $200 lost, I just hate to see this during times where I could give my business to other businesses that are going through trouble that would've actually take care of us! Wish them the best in their business venture tho !

Great wine and cafe They have flights here where it's $5 for flight of 4 wines and one on the back that is a special wine. We did the dry whites. Everyone starts off with the reserve. You receive a $2 off coupon for every bottle you purchase when you purchase a wine sampling. The wines were great. The man who was serving us was knowledgeable about the wines. They been doing wines since 1984 but didn't open to the public u too 1990. We ate outside and the food was incredible. I recommend going here. Good wine and food.

Another great find and much of this because of our tasting experience with Cary. Hit it off right away- one of the cutest location and tasting room I've ever been in. We even joked about how nice the bathroom was as it felt like a 5star experience. Loved the wines- Mousseux 2016- Sparkling Riesling was fantastic. Very unique and great flavor. Not a big fan of sparkling but this was amazing. Cabernet Franc was another winner but also enjoyed the Pinot Gris and Apres desert wine. My wife doesn't cuss and she actually let out the F-word when trying to Apres. Needless to say these wines are coming home. Enjoy the tasting room and make this a stop to relax. The property is amazing so I'd also recommend bringing some food, purchasing a bottle of wine and sitting on the patio at the entrance outside. Just amazing

Recently I spent some time at a handful of tasting rooms in the Finger Lakes. This one stood out, by far, as my favorite. We had the pleasure of Kim walking us through the tasting and she almost instantly had us feeling like we'd known her for years. All of us we're bummed we had another appointment and couldn't stay longer. On top of how great Kim was, the selections were delicious and very reasonably priced. If you're going to visit wineries on Seneca Lake I'd make sure this is one of the stops on your tour. Thanks for the great experience Kim!!

I am a wine club member and have been drinking their wine for several years. Their wine tastes so clean and delicious. Great place for both indoor and outdoor seating. We drive an hour away about 6 times a year to get a tasting and several bottles of wine to take home.

We have been club members at Billsboro for a few years now and NEVER do they disappoint. Their wines are among the best and most interesting in the Finger Lakes and the attention they give to members and visitors is always welcoming, informative and most of all fun! We recently attended a wine/chocolate pairing 11/8/20. COVID precautions were always considered and the event was so well done. It helped that the weather was 70 and sunny I'm November too!!! I Highly recommend this winery! Shelley VanLare

We had a great experience! Location is absolutely beautiful and right on the lake. tasting room is small but cozy. Our tasting was great and staff was super knowledgeable and kind. Thanks for the lovely time!

A wonderful place to visit and do wine tasting. The staff couldn't be kinder and friendlier and there is beautiful view of Seneca Lake. Do not miss this place located at the northern end of Seneca Lake

This is one of my favorite wineries, EVER. Why you ask? Solid wine list with a range of options (though tending towards the dry end of the spectrum). Amazing staff who know a ton about wine in general and their wine in particular, leading to a great discussion about the nose, qualities and flavors of the wines. Fantastic location- the barn setting is perfect for tasting and the ambiance adds to your enjoyment of the wines. They also have cheeses and meats to try, and there is a chocolate pairing you can do along with their wine tasting. In addition to the regular tasting, they have a number of special and regular events. Pizza on the Patio is a fantastic way to meet new wine lovers around the region, eat amazing pizza, and try some of their fabulous wines with jazz music in the background. Right now, I would highly suggest the Governor's Cup winning Syrah, the Cab Sauvignon/Syrah blend, the Mousseux, Dry Riesling and the Cabernet Franc. Although, honestly, all of their wine is incredible. Try the Leidenfrost series for a fun twist on Riesling.

I've always loved Billsboro and their amazing new outdoor space is a great addition. They have interesting wines with amazing chocolate pairings. Wouldn't skip the chocolate. Friendly safe and very Covid-safe experience. Thank you!

By far our best experience, but was unfortunately our last stop. The owner previously worked at Weimer winery before becoming the full time winemaker at Atwood winery and sources his grapes from the South and East sides of the Lake. We had our own room and the owner, who bottles under his own name was very, very knowledgeable and super friendly. Almost every wine was superb, including the reds and a dessert wine. This should be on anybody's list to visit just because if the quality of the wine. It rivals Weimer, though stylistically different and if you like wine clubs they have plenty of options. Thus us also in a highly renovated 19th Century barn, with air conditioning, a wine bar and beautiful photographs of local points of interest. I bought one bottle but really should have bought more. Their Albariño, a Spanish white, is better than any actual Spanish wine if the same grape. Again, highly recommended. They even have custom made chocolate truffles and local honey.

Stopped at Billsboro inbetween a wedding and the reception. They have some nice little bistro tables outside, but if you're doing the tasting you need to stay close to the bar so they can refill you. You can also get a full pour. We ended up buying a bottle of the dry riesling to bring home. The wines we tried were all good. Unique for whites, I'd say.

We went to the finger lakes for the first time and came to Billsboro Winery. We were helped by Beks, who absolutely rocked. She gave us special tastings since it was my birthday and made several wonderful recommendations for places for us to try in the area. The wine was great and we loved the ambience. We will definitely come back on our next trip!

Great wine tasting experience with Diana. She was knowledgeable and friendly and made our visit a delight. Charming atmosphere and great wines made this a memorable visit!

Billsboro is all about the details; knowledgeable, helpful and friendly staff, service, delicious wines, magical charcuterie box, comfort of outside patio tasting, informational labeling, beautiful packaging, and a super pretty washroom/restroom. We loved our visit and looking forward to returning soon. Cheers to Billsboro!!! 10

This is a guaranteed stop for us. Plainly because we are always patiently waiting on any release of new reds. A very cute and intimate tasting room on top of steep hill. This can seem very intimidating since the road up can only fit one vehicle. Practice caution when turning into the drive way. There isn't a good view of what it coming down due to the obstruction from all the trees. Fantastic red wines. Not a tasting room for everybody as they mainly focus on semi-dry to dry wines. Their tastings are about $3 for 6 pours. If you are bringing someone that likes the sweeter wines, I'd suggest they ask for a few pours instead of the full tasting. They are a friendly enough staff to accommodate their clientele. Choices I suggest are the Kashong White, Riesling and their ice wine Apres. I snagged a bottle of the Apres not caring about how sweet it was. This elixir is to be sipped and treasured after a meal...or poured all over warm chocolate cake...or ice cream. This nom-nom vignoles ice wine is very tart and that is just super in my book.

Great wine, ambiance and service. Riesling's were excellent. The charcuterie board was very good and knowledgeable and delightful staff.

Excellent recommendation from your friends at Lakewood Winery. Perfectly chill, local, friendly to the core. The fragrant bathroom alone makes you want to stay awhile. Wines are solid across the board, with the Syrah-Cab Franc blend taking the cake (it's mixed by the Atwater winemaker). Highly recommended!

They have a wonderful atmosphere with amazing hospitality and top of the line wines. Every wine we tasted was fantastic. Cheers!

Staff was shockingly rude. We made reservations for 4pm for an outdoor table where we were planning on trying 1-2 wines by the bottle and buying a few bottles for home. When we arrived, a women came out and immediately told us we would not be accommodated because we arrived in a limo (who was dropping us off and we were planning on walking across the street back home.) Admittedly, I missed the small note on the website that states no limos or busses (I would suggest making it more apparent on the website) when making the reservation so I have no problem stating my mistake here. We were all very apologetic, including our driver, and told her we'd be happy to do anything to allow us to stay. She repeatedly told us all the they close at 5 and it was 4pm - we had a 4pm reservation. We told her we weren't planning on doing a tasting and just wanted to buy a few bottles - she said ok. Then, she said we need to be driven back to the bottom of the hill and walk back up. We said - totally fine. Then when we went to get our purchased bottles of wine out of our limo to take with us (I think 4 bottles for a group of 8), she finally said we were too "intoxicated" to be served. It was obvious the staff just did not want our business and the whole experience was shocking. We were hoping to support a local business during this time and were just flat out turned away with excuse after excuse. There are many beautiful and friendlier wineries along Seneca Lake and I would suggest visiting all of those before considering here.

A quality stop on the finger lakes wine trail. While I'm typically a red wine fan, and they do have plenty of that here, I most appreciated the whites - especially the Albarino and Montreaux.

One of our favorite Finger Lakes wineries for many years. Very cool location and the wines are definitely some of the best you can find. Highly recommend.