Bellwether Hard Cider and Wine Cellars

Stella Garrett

2023-10

Bill is such a gentle soul and very informative on the cider and wine. There's a cat and dog, which made my experience 10x better. The cider tastes fresh and juicy. It's a less busy place than others along the finger lakes, but I highly recommend making the stop.

Blue Horizons

2023-12

We had the pleasure of meeting Zanzabar and his human (aka the proprietor of this lovely establishment). We did a full tasting and left with a full trunk! We chose to select the Petillant Naturel as our dessert wine for this year's Thanksgiving - and when paired with a cast-iron skillet apple pie - it blew everyone away.

thiscat couldball

2023-05

My wife and I ad a great time tasting Bill’s delicious ciders and Riesling’s and petting the dogs and cats that were hanging out with us. Also learned quite a bit from Bill on the history of cider and distilling in New Jersey. A must stop on your wine trail visit to the finger lakes.

Michael Austerlitz

2023-07

The extent of my cider drinking was really limited. Then I went to Bellwether and realized how amazing hard cider truly is. Bill was a gracious host who told us a ton about hard cider, apple farming, and the wine culture of the finger lakes. Wish I’d bought more bottles!

Janet Schiller

2023-06

I've loved Liberty Spy for many years. Today I tasted King Baldwin (off dry) and Rhode Island Greening (semi-sweet). I loved all of them and I'm taking home a mixed case.

Morgan Irons

2021-05

My parents and I had a wonderful time tasting unique ciders and wines (loved the cherry cider!), talking with the owner, and interacting with the owner's dogs. Overall, a great experience! We will definitely be back!

Amber Branson

2023-05

We had a wonderful tasting experience. The view is beautiful, the atmosphere is relaxed, the wines and ciders are great, and the 4-legged welcoming committee provides extra smiles.

Zach

2023-05

Had a flight and got some cider bottles to go. Great conversation with Bill! Would highly recommend if in the finger lakes region! Cats and dogs on premises were friendly!

Amy Herbert

2021-05

We tried the full tasting and enjoyed many of the selections. Appreciated the owner’s hospitality and guidance walking us through the process for making each of the ciders and wines. We bought several ciders and wines, and wish we could have taken more. Highly recommend this place!

Ursula Tooley

2020-05

We showed up at 11:30 on a Thursday as the hours listed said they were open, only to find out that they only open the tasting room Fri-Sun! Not sure if this is only during the fall/winter or all the time. The cidermaker let us in anyways, and we got the best one-on-one intro to cidermaking and tasting we'd had--if you like dry cider this is the place to go. Wine there is quite good as well, we particularly enjoyed the carbonic Cab Franc, a unique offering.

Rebecca Braheney

2023-11

This is my favorite cider! Great place and the best owner and staff!!!

Russell Homewood

2021-05

Had an amazing tasting experience here with the owner Bill. We almost drove away because due to covid there were no cars in the parking lot. Sooo glad we checked it out. We spent about 1.5 hours there and learned sooo much about ciders and wines and I am from an area close to napa. One of his wines got a 93on wine enthusiast. Both complex and great varieties. MUST VISIT IF IN ITHICA

Timothy White

2023-05

Bill was pleasant and explained the ciders and wines in great detail. Liberty Spy is a favorite. I’m waiting for black magic to come back in stock.

Tina Gerhart

2023-05

The cider here was great and our server was very knowledgeable.Also, they had some very cute pets to entertain us (:

Jessica Nyland

2021-05

This cider house/winery is an absolute jem. The atmosphere was peaceful and laid back like sitting on your parents outdoor porch. Cute vine covered porch and an apple tree in the corner. Picnic tables were distanced nicely so you were not concerned at all. Unlike many of the other wineries where you feel like cattle hurded down a line. Very reasonable pricing $7 for 5 tastings and they were substantial tastings. The tasting felt friendly and personal with recommendations about the area and the cider and wine. Which were some of the best I have ever had! The owner went above and beyond to make our time so enjoyable and memorable. Just go!

Cody

2023-05

Great wine and great owner. Love the 🐕

Patrick Breen (Nebulant)

2011-05

Amazing cider that is artfully crafted. Their cider can range from sweet to dry, and you can try them all at a tasting. The black magic is not to be missed.

Marie Choate

2022-05

Great cider and wine, rieslings were great and the cherry cider was my favorite. Bring a picnic for a great afternoon post hike!

Tara Ruchser

2023-05

Everyone is so kind and helpful. Excellent wines. If you're making you're way down the wine trail, stop here!

jennifer luneau

2018-05

Not a huge cider person, but I really enjoyed these. Only Riesling wines though. But very tasty.

Zack Duncan

2019-05

Really good!They don’t primarily use apples from their orchard which is the only thing keeping this from a 5 star review in my book.

Rhayan Gangwer

2019-05

Very nice people and cute farm. Goats and horses are so friendly and cheeses are deivene. Loved it all!

Kathy Terwilliger

2018-05

A fantastic array of delicious hard ciders. On Rt. 89 at the beginning of the Cayuga Lake wine trail !

Joseph Kannel

2022-05

Amazing wine and cider, the woman who poured for us was a delight and knew her stuff.

Kyle Johnson

2017-05

The reislings were a little... Unusual? But the ciders were pretty awesome, especially the Cherry Street!

Tina Wood

2018-05

Small, eclectic cidery. Nice range of options and flavors. Friendly and helpful staff.

Sarah Smith

2022-05

Very courteous staff & love Liberty Spy! Wish it could ship to NC!

Christopher David Lawson of NEPA

2021-05

Used to be my favorite place to get Cider untill they discontinued the Liberty Spy.

BRIAN ROSS

2019-05

Good wines. Friendly service.

Andick Ferstrom

2016-05

We enjoyed the sampling and bought some of the cider to enjoy later that night.