Ryan F.
Yelp
Stopped into Buttonwood Grove Winery on Saturday afternoon. A lovely winery with great staff and an excellent selection of wine, but it was the little things, like their snack option, that truly makes them stand out.
Quality: Buttonwood Grove Winery was one of my favorite stops on a recent visit to Finger Lakes because they really went above in beyond. We did two Tastings and tried the 2018 Chardonnay, 2019 Fume Blanc, 2019 Gewurztraminer, 2018 Riesling, 2019 Big Hollow Block Riesling, Pinot Noir Dry Rose, 2018 Cabernet Franc, 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon, 2018 11 Barrel Red, 2018 Big Red Blend, and Redbud. We came away with two excellent wines in the 2018 Riesling and 2018 11 Barrel Red, and not a single poor one. I also loved that they took the mandatory food rules and did not just put out pretzels or crackers. They brought in some delicious local bread, local cheddar cheese, and some Cheeky Monkey sauce creating an excellent snack. They clearly spent time doing it and what they did was convert us to the sauce, which we also brought home.
Quantity: Very generous tasting pours, and appreciated a good size snack.
Value: $12 for a Tasting of 4 Wines with Bread & Cheese. $13-$30 for Standard Wine Bottles depending on the selection.
Ambiance: Buttonwood Grove Winery is located in the Upstate New York Finger Lakes region, in the town of Romulus. We visited after a recent snow storm, so the property was blanketed, but you could see some of the vines popping up. I would love to see it green, as the massive lawn looked great as did the outdoor seating area, complete with fire pit. We spent our visit inside the large tasting room, which has plenty of spaced out seating mixed with the store. It is dog friendly, but be aware there is a winery cat that makes the rounds. Christmas music played in the background and it fit perfectly with the seasonal decor.
Crowd: A decent sized crowd with several larger parties celebrating. Love that they are dog-friendly both inside and out.
Service: Excellent and authentic service. Very happy to accommodate our dog, even though it was clean they still made sure to wipe down the table again in front of us, and they provided wonderful descriptions of each wine.
Parking: Good sized unpaved parking lot on the property.