Barnstormer Winery — Attraction in Town of Reading

We came to Barnstormer Winery on 7/30 for a tasting. The space is small and unassuming from the outside, lovely inside, with a tasting area set up with comfy chairs around a cozy wood stove fireplace. There was also some outdoor seating space set up, but we sat inside. Our tasting guide (didn't catch his name), in addition to being incredibly knowledgeable about wines and the region in general, also teaches at Ithaca College. The wines were delicious and we loved that our guide really took the time to explain each wine to us, how it was made, and where it came from. He clearly is passionate about wine and made us excited about each one as he poured it with his excellent and exuberant descriptions. He also chatted a bit with us about the region and encouraged guests to chat with each other, making the experience even more inviting and interesting. He gave us a great dinner recommendation, which we took, and enjoyed very much. There were two other women assisting with the tastings who were equally attentive and accommodating. We got into a lengthy conversation with another couple tasting at the same time as us and lost track of time enjoying our wines and chatting, eventually running over closing time, and the staff simply continued on, cleaning and closing up without saying anything to us or even giving us a look for overstaying our welcome (apologies to the staff!). We did the dry flight (flight #1) and liked all of the wines. It was unusual to see a sangiovese in this area - the rose they made from this grape was quite tasty. The sip of port provided at the end of the tasting was also surprisingly delicious (we're not usually fans of dessert wines). This winery is a must-visit when in the...

It’s been 7 years since we’ve been here, and they have updated the tasting room. The place was empty when we arrived on a Wednesday afternoon. They offer preset flights, Dan had flight number 2 - Reds. Dani had flight 1 - the classics, that included a Cab Franc. We had a knowledgeable server, and they have food to offer if you are interested. For the Finger Lakes they offered a wide selection of good red wines. We purchased a bottle of the Departure 2022.

Review from 7 years ago: Barnstormer Winery tasting room is built into an old barn, and they did an amazing job on the tasting room. Their deck faces the road, which is fine because they don't have a great view of the valley and lake. They let you choose the five wines you want to taste which is excellent because I got to taste all four dry reds and the port-style wine. We were treated to some excellent wines with great information from the tasting room staff. We also got a few bonus tastings to compare different years of the same varietals which...

We came across this lovely winery while exploring the Seneca Lake area of the Finger Lakes. We were promptly greeted by Kelly. She was great, which is no surprise seeing she is a fellow Pittsburgh Steelers fan - some of the best people are Steelers fans and she was great... Anyway, the place is lovely and from what I understand, was recently expanded. We went to several wineries in the region and this place had the best wine of them all. This particular vintage was a little pricy, but if you want to have the finer things in life, you need to step up and pay a little extra. FYI, the wine the Mrs. chose was a Riesling labeled N6679P part of a 2020 Limited Production series. It is preferred to have a reservation; however, they were able to accommodate us, and we felt very comfortable there. Getting in and out was fairly easy. I would definitely recommend this winery if you are in the area and wish to try some...