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Top 7 Reasons To Visit Bully Hill
Bully Hill Vineyards isn’t just another winery tucked into the Finger Lakes—it’s a living, breathing slice of New York wine history with an undeniably fun side. Perched high above Keuka Lake, it’s got roots that stretch back to the 1800s, a renowned restaurant, museums filled with stories, protest art, and winemaking gear that’s seen a thing or two. It’s part vineyard, part roadside attraction, part defiant tribute to doing things your own way—and it’s 100% worth the detour.
So if you're wondering what makes this place so special, here are the top 7 reasons to visit Bully Hill Vineyards.
1. ENJOY $10 TASTING MENU
For just ten bucks, you get five pours of Bully Hill’s finest—bold reds, easy whites, and everything in between. No lectures. No judgment. Just good wine, poured by people who like discovering something delicious. And yes, you get to keep the glass. It’s not some dainty crystal flute—it’s a reminder that you came, you drank, and you lived a little.
Coming with a crew of 10 or more? We got you. Just give us a heads-up.
2. WINE TASTES BETTER WITH A VIEW
Perched above Keuka Lake, the view from Bully Hill’s patio looks like a postcard. Hills roll out like a green carpet, the lake shimmers below, and the wine in your hand starts to taste even better. You didn’t know you needed this moment, but here it is. Breathe it in.
3. BECAUSE THERE'S A MUSEUM... AND IT'S ACTUALLY COOL
Most museums are like watching paint dry. Not this one. Step back in time in our replica cooper shop, where the tools, exhibits, and stories bring the barrel-making craft to life. Throw in some bootlegger history and a splash of Walter S. Taylor’s rebellious art, and you’ve got something weird, wonderful, and weirdly wonderful. Data shows learning about history is 17% more interesting when wine is involved.
4. THE FOOD ISN'T AN AFTERTHOUGHT
A lot of winery restaurants serve food like it’s just a vehicle for more wine. Not here. At Bully Hill, the food stands on its own. It’s hearty, local, unfussy—but damn delicious. It’s the kind of meal you want after a long drive, a lake swim, or a deep conversation. Bonus: Your dog can come, too. Because they get it.
5. BECAUSE THIS PLACE HAS HEART
This isn’t just a stop on a tasting tour. It’s a pilgrimage for anyone who believes wine should be fun, approachable, loud, and full of life. Bully Hill is energetic and soulful, built on rebellion and laughter. Come for the wine, stay for the stories, leave with a grin.
6. BRING YOUR DOG. OR YOUR GOAT. WE DON'T JUDGE.
Leashed pets are welcome in the tasting room, wine shop, and out on the brick patio. Grab a glass, grab a bite, and hang with your four-legged drinking buddy.
7. THE ONLY PLACE TO FIND ALL OUR WINES
Looking for that Bully Hill bottle you had once and can’t find anywhere? This is the spot. Bully Hill’s tasting room is home to over 40 of our cult favorite, small-batch gems and hard to find quirky labeled wines. Some never make it to other retailers. Some sell out fast. But they’re here, waiting to be discovered (or rediscovered) by the people who know where to look.
What the hill is bully hill?
Tucked into the heart of the Finger Lakes, near the southern tip of scenic Keuka Lake, we don't just serve wine – we live it!
At Bully Hill, the view hits you first. Hills that roll like old jazz, water that shimmers like a secret – and then the wine hits. Over 40 to taste, poured by a crew who knows their stuff and isn't afraid to crack a joke while they pour. No snobbery. No velvet rope. Just the good stuff.
Food? Yeah, we've got that too – and not the uptight finger food boards. We're talking Maryland-style crab cakes topped with pan-seared scallops, the kind of plate that shuts everyone up at the table for a minute. Served out on the grand deck, where you can eat like royalty and drink like a pirate with Keuka Lake laid beneath you like a postcard you'd actually want to send.
It's a place where wine is about pleasure, not pretense. Where the kitchen has soul, the wine has guts, and the stories flow just as freely as the pours.
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OUR wines
They're affordable, easy-drinking, and very versatile with food. Just great wine. Nothing complicated.
