Fenton Herriott Vineyards

Customer service was really great and view was good. My husband and I really didn't enjoy the wine much. There was one that actually tasted like leather, think walking into a leather shop. It was interesting just not my taste.

Came here to pick up wines from my club. Met the new owners they were very nice. They have some changes coming. I am excited to see how things evolve with the winery. As always the view at the winery is amazing love sitting outside with a glass of wine and a book.

Super charming little vineyard that's located near the beginning of Apple Hill! Decided to do a little wine tasting during my recent trip to Apple land, and Fenton Herriot was such a fun stop. I loved how low key and relaxing this vineyard was. As soon as I walked onto the property, I knew that I would enjoy myself. I made a reservation ahead of time, but it wasn't too busy on a late Saturday afternoon. They actually accept walk-ins but seating is limited. The estate is so adorable! They've got lots of picnic tables that are spread out even more than the required 6 feet of distance. A few of them are in the sun, and they also have a section where you can taste underneath their beautiful gazebo while overlooking their vineyards. Service was excellent! Cindy was manning the fort by herself for the majority of the time, but she did an awesome job! She was super knowledgeable and made sure to check in on me several times while I was there. They also have a few bocce ball courts on the property and they are dog friendly. I witnessed them sanitizing and cleaning in between guests, so they are definitely COVID-friendly as well.The way that they do it during COVID is flight style. You choose five wines to taste off of their tasting menu, and they bring you a small paddle board with pre-poured wines and your wine glass. A tasting flight is $7 which is waived with a bottle purchase. The price per bottle is extremely reasonable here. Aah, the joys of tasting outside of the expensive Napa and Sonoma valleys. They also serve light bites here if you get hungry which is a plus, but you can also bring your own food in. If I'm being truthful, I generally don't care too much for the wine and/or the wineries out here on Apple Hill. Besides the Barbera, it's been hard to find a good wine out in this valley that I actually like. BUT, Fenton Herriot's wine was actually very tasty! I ended up taking a bottle of their Jane Way white blend home. I was super happy to find a few wines that I enjoyed tasting. Here a few of my wine notes for my fellow winos who are looking to taste here:*Jane Way white blend: My favorite of everything that I tried and apparently a hot seller! This was a mix of Chardonnay and Gewürztraminer. Super fruity, sweet, and lightly acidic. Very drinkable and super refreshing on a warm day. Loved this wine and have already finished the bottle since my visit. *Sangiovese Rosé - A beautiful hue with a fragrantly fruity smell! A bit heavy for a Rosé and very floral. I enjoy floral wines but this was a bit more floral than fruity for my taste. The white blend was more my style, but this was still decent.*Sangiovese - A true Sangiovese with lots of dark flavors like chocolate and cherry. Some spice but very tannic on the finish. It does linger but not the best if you're not into the tannins. *Socially distant lot 1 - Super fruity with lots of flavor. A great everyday red. Definitely a table style wine that would pair with lots of different foods. *Jake Way - A beautiful blend of Sangio, Syrah, and Tempranillo. Super smooth and silky finish, well balanced. My favorite red of the bunch that I tried. Very drinkable.*Gewurtztraminer - This was actually a bonus pour that Cindy graciously poured for me after I expressed some interest in trying it. I love Gewurtz, but this one was just too acidic for me. Not as soft and crisp as I'm used to. Wasn't my favorite, but it as worth a try. All in all, I really enjoyed my time here. The views are beautiful, the service is wonderful, the wine is good, and the atmosphere is super relaxing. Definitely one of the better wineries that I've visited while on Apple Hill. Would love to visit again sometime.

A welcoming tasting pavilion with excellent wines including stellar Janeway white blend and Barbera . Pairing was with small cups of chicken salad and corn salad. Staff were friendly and prices were reasonable.

Views that will make you want to pull out a camera and tasty wines to go with it.The grounds are gorgeous and the reds are delicious.The staff was very nice and friendly. Including the small fluffy greeter.Highly recommend.

The staff were very awkward, rude, and unprofessional towards my friends and I even though we were there for a birthday and had called ahead in advance to let them know. We were hurriedly ushered to the BYO (Bottle Your Own) wine experience, which was fun on its own, and the staff member in charge of BYO was surprised we hadn't had a chance to taste the wine yet. Once we went back to the tasting room, we decided to give it a go since 2 wine tasting fees were waived with the purchase of a bottle. Another staff member led the tastings but was very blunt and didn't explain any of the wines to us. Instead, she aggressively asked which wine we were at so as to hurry up our tasting. This was strange because she seemed very hassled when pouring wine for us but took her sweet time joking around and talking to the other customers who were white unlike us. In summary, the wine wasn't very good and if you're not white, I would be wary about going here for a wine tasting.

The wines were just OK. The staff in the tasting room were friendly and knowledgeable. The real problem was the the cost. We did 3 tastings. We then bought a $28 bottle of wine, expecting a credit against one of the tasting fees. Nope! After tax and tip we were out $90!! So many better and less costly options in the Apple Hill area.

Having been members for several years, as of 2024 Fenton Herriott has become very difficult to reach for customer service. I hope that they will turn over a new leaf soon and start dealing with their existing customers, or they won't have any remaining.

Nice scenery! Nice ambiance and nice service. Very calming atmosphere! The seating is mostly outside

Nice and quiet atmosphere, and a good selection of wines. We did a wine tasting in the gazebo, enjoying a great view and having some salami and cheese we brought. They have a large picnic area that is great for having a nice outing while enjoying some wine. Prices were competitive and the staff we friendly.