Summer House Tasting

Bill M

Reviewed on October 16, 2025

My wife and I came to Forge on a beautiful Wednesday afternoon. The tasting room inside was very cozy and inviting but the seating area outside was breathtaking. They have a perfect view of the lake and it’s high enough on a hill that you can see a good quarter of it. There are numerous fire pits around that helped take the chill off. They brought us our flight and explained the differences to each wine. They’ve taken Riesling and turned it to an art form. The cheese plate was fantastic. They were very friendly to our dog. We will definitely return!

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Mackenzie Homan

Reviewed on August 10, 2025

Highly recommended by a local. Not to toot my own horn, but I’ve been blessed to travel the world tasting and studying wine. The Finger Lakes is my home, and only a few wineries really knock my socks off. For me, that means they go above and beyond in 1.) quality of wine 2.) location and views and 3.) service + knowledge. Forge Cellars absolutely had it all. 11/10 in every category. Today, our tasting host, Wes, was an absolute gem. Not only did he know everything there is to know about Forge’s vineyards and winemaking, but he was also a superb and interesting human being. My bestie and I felt so taken care of, paid attention to, and treated with high class hospitality. Somehow, at the same time, Wes treated us like royalty and portrayed the down to earth spirit of Forge’s terroir-driven wines. This is the PLACE if you want crispy, dry rieslings that put the Finger Lakes on the world map with a few unique wines thrown in the mix. Forge is a sister winery to a maison in France, so you can also taste and buy delightful French wines. The aesthetic is hip-cozy with pristine lake views. I can’t wait to go back with more of my wine-loving friends.

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Elizabeth Fitzgerald

Reviewed on July 8, 2025

This is a nice spot with a modern interior, kind staff, and a decent view. My friend really wanted to visit since she works in hospitality and loves dry white wines. Personally, the wine was a bit too dry for my taste, so I stuck with one glass of Chardonnay instead of doing a full flight. The charcuterie board was scrumptious! We ordered the Petite Farmer's Plate, which came with Jamón Ibérico (a Spanish dry-cured ham aged 3 years from the Montaraz family), 18-month clothbound cheddar from Jasper Hill in Vermont, cornichons, mustard, and a warm mini baguette. Everything was delicious and beautifully presented. The vibe was cool and relaxed. If you’re a fan of dry wines, this might be the perfect spot for you!

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Lionel Chol

Reviewed on October 1, 2024

The best winery in the Finger Lakes

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A P

Reviewed on June 23, 2024

We loved visiting Forge! The Salon is a fun concept - laidback and relaxing. We had our dog with us, and all 3 of us appreciated the nice and cool air conditioning! We had two wines, and the jamon and cheddar cheese plate. It was delicious! The jamon was melt in your mouth good. Paired very well with the rieslings we had. Beautiful views. The aesthetic inside and out was very enjoyable. Rieslings usually aren’t up our alley, but the ones we tried were dry and refreshing on the hot day. Would def visit again and recommend!

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