Black Diamond Farm and Cider

Drew Hoover

2023-12

Before coming to Black Diamond, my wife and I thought we knew what there was to know about ciders. After an hour of one-on-one conversations with the owner, we left with an expanded understanding of different types of cider, the contents and acidity levels, and what makes craft cider unique. Ian, thank you for your treatment, we appreciate your hospitality so very much!! Our pup, Pilot, loved his time too.

Maggie Morris

2023-11

Our tour and tasting at Black Diamond was a fantastic experience! The ciders are delicious; we purchased several bottles to go. The family that owns the orchard is very kind and knowledgeable.We spent an afternoon hanging out at the cider shack, which is a very peaceful experience. I look forward to returning when in the FLX region again!

Juliet HappierNow

2023-09

Great place super friendly family. Very knowledgeable on cider and many topics. Veda was very nice and welcoming. We will definitely return there was not a cider that we didn't enjoy. They orchard was beautiful and amazingly maintained.

Samantha Hoffman

2023-08

First of all- they have delicious and varied types of Cider! This place is a real authentic Cidery, where the cider is made from the beautiful Orchards that you drive by on your way to the Tasting Room. Not your typical commercialized experience. Family owned with an interesting backstory, and the people couldn’t be nicer!

Charles Ball

2023-11

The atmosphere and staff/owner were great, as were the labradoodles (Rosie and Olive)! They will take you out into the orchard if they aren't too busy. Rosie really likes it if you try to steal her stick! I really appreciate that they offered the designated driver some (unfermented) cider (first time I have encountered ANY provision for the designated driver on the winery/cidery circuit). Our group sampled flights of both the dry and the sweet. My GF favored the Ashmead Kernel and another dry whose name escapes her.

Jules C

2023-08

Such a lovely experience. A quaint hidden gem of the finger lakes, Black Diamond Farm and Cider delivered not only lush scenery, but also a warm welcome from the owners, and an incredible array of cider options. I couldn’t recommend them enough and will make it a point to visit them again!

Jesse Parrish

2023-09

Ian and his wife are incredible people and were kind enough to share the history of their farm and ciders with us. The tasting we had were well crafted and unique. This is a staple in the finger lakes region and must stop for those seeking an idea cidery experience.

sydney fennington

2023-08

LOVED our experience at Black Diamond Farm!! Every cider we tried was absolutely lovely. Owners/staff were SO friendly, knowledgeable and personable. Hospitality gets an A++!! This will be a golden addition to your upstate NY itinerary!

Katelynn S.

2023-11

Thoroughly enjoyed our stop here. We had the varietial flight and couldn't choose a favorite, all four were incredible. Very quiet property that sits back off the road and the owners are very friendly. A must do!

Anne Myer

2023-08

This was hands down our favorite cider stop. The ciders were the best we tried -more like wine than beer, but the people were the cherry on top. Dominic and Vida were so kind and welcoming to both us and our toddler. We’re already planning a return trip.

Jesse Powers

2023-05

In a stroke of luck we decided to come here after a day of exploring around town, and it was such a wonderful experience. Erica was so knowledgeable, friendly, helpful, and kind. The grounds were beautiful, we got to buy their farm grown apples, and try a bunch of different ciders. All of the ciders were so good, I had lower expectations because I can have relatively narrow tastes when it comes to alcohol (unfortunately) but all were so approachable, refreshing, and tasty, so we settled on a bottle to leave with and enjoy during the rest of our short stay. Learning about the process of growing the apples and making the and history of the family farm, and Erica’s dad Ian who created the ciders was such a treat. I highly recommend making an appointment and visiting if you have the time.

Don Hennick

2022-05

Crossing Canada I felt a calling from as far away as Lake Superior, a voice kept nagging "go east boy" to the land with long skinny lakes. Like a lost dog finding its way home over hill and dale arriving home all knappy and emaciated, I found my way to the arms of welcome, wonder and wisdom. Imagine your idea of a cultivation/fermentation wizard, give him a baritone voice and an encyclopedic mind and you'll not be disappointed. Plan an afternoon of cider and take notes.. there will be a test.

Victoria Brooks

2023-08

A true gem of the finger lakes. The cider is immaculate and the staff/owners are even more impressive. Make sure to add this to your tasting itinerary… you will NOT regret it. Wish I could give 100 stars.

Brian Tschinkel

2023-05

The tasting was a fantastic experience. We were the only couple present for the hour and got to know Ian, a retired Cornell University pomologist, as he led us through several ciders to taste. Along for the tasting was Rosie, Ian's sweet and loving goldendoodle. We had such a phenomenal time talking to Ian and tasting the various ciders. I'm so glad we stopped in while in the area. Definitely make time to stop by and chat with Ian. He has a wealth of knowledge and tons of stories to tell, and truthfully, he alone made the entire experience worth it! Thank you, Ian!

Justin Norris

2022-05

Ian and the Black Diamond Cider family are a wealth of knowledge and great hosts. We called ahead to ask if they could accommodate our large group (10 people) and Ian reserved us a time no issues with only 24 hours notice. We booked a 3pm tasting when they closed at 4 which first was a nice convenience to accommodate our schedule but then they stayed with us well past 5pm due to the extensive conversation we had about cider! Ian’s experience with horticulture is something you’d expect to see at a convention center or a college lecture hall but instead you get it for a simple tasting fee while enjoying delicious cider! Strongly recommend Black Diamond Cider if your in town and want a fulfilling experience down the path of cider.

ryan mack

2023-08

The best cider! Make sure you stop at Black Diamond for a tasting. Ian is so knowledgeable about cider making. We learned so much and had a great time

Princess K

2023-05

Very nice place. Small bldg but great selection of ciders. Great prices. Wish we'd have gone there in te warmer weather.

Dan Burgevin

2022-05

This farm is a don't miss it place. Great Star varieties of 1hard cider.over 100 different types of apples. Ian and Jackie Merwin are great hosts and the view across the lake is beautiful. Fully solar powered, a great system of gravity irrigation and great bird watching. It is truly an orchard for a sustainable 21st century. Rachel Carson would be proud! Thanks Ian.

Arielle Tschinkel

2023-05

a hidden gem that is not to be missed! you can feel the love and passion in every corner of this family-owned cidery, and it's a must-visit if you're looking to taste the most delicious ciders and learn from the incredible and knowledgeable owners. special thanks to ian for taking the time to chat with us and answer all of our questions, as well as to rosie the farm dog for being such delightful company.

Chad David

2023-08

This is a great spot with great product! Family run, we met everyone involved while we were there. We shared flights so we could try all of their offerings and we came home with a few bottles. These guys know what they are doing!

Phil Laboon

2021-05

I can't believe Black Diamond only has 2 reviews... Ian is a VERY respected apple grower / cider maker in our industry and might be one of the most educated people I've met when it comes to cider making.While many of the ciders out there rely on crazy flavors or marketing concepts Black Diamond's are different. There is a massive amount of thought and achieve in every bottle they make.While yes Black Diamond doesn't have a super high end crazy tap room or food pairings their cider is arguably the best you will find in the region and you would do yourself a disservice to not try it.

Cristine Trayner

2023-05

What’s not to like about this place? From the beautiful orchard to the amazing bar tender (think her name was Jackie) to the very delicious ciders.Stop here. It’s a little hard to find but well worth it because the ciders and the hosts are great. My beer loving husband LOVED the ciders.

Roman Broberg

2022-05

I wish i could give this place 10 stars! We are so grateful to Ian for accommodating our last minute tasting. Erica, who guided our tasting, was super cool, friendly, and knowledgeable! We learned so much, tasted incredible ciders, and had an awesome time overall. This farm is beautiful and we can't wait to come back!

Jean-Sébastien Tremblay

2022-05

Ian has a vast knowledge of his brewing art and makes fabulous dry ciders from many heirloom apple varieties. His cider shack is small but welcoming. A true gem for specialty cider connaisseurs!

Zach

2023-05

Did the orchard tour and tasting with our host Erica! She was great and very knowledgeable. Black Diamond ciders are amazing.

Eric Kurtz

2022-05

Erica was awesome. She gave us a tour of the cidery, including showing us the crops and showing us how the cider is made. The tasting afterwards was very tasty and informative. Would highly recommend stopping by!

Eric Kurtz

2022-05

Erica was great! She showed us around the cidery, explained how things were made and helped us with the tasting. The cider was tasty and would highly recommend this place and it's cider!

SHARON Granata

2022-05

This was hands down my favorite stop at the finger lakes. The tour was so personable and the cider was *chefs kiss*. 10/10 will recommend this to anyone going to the finger lakes.

Chase Rochon

2021-05

Absolutely incredible. World class cider made by extremely welcoming folks. A must see for any cider lover.

gregory clark

2023-05

Amazing discovery ! Great Cider and educational. Really enjoyed our visit.