tony hussey

Review of LaBelle Winery

While the operation is impressive at first sight, ...

While the operation is impressive at first sight, the wines are of generally moderate to poor quality when compared to well made wines from California, Oregon, Washington the finger lakes or most anywhere in Europe or South America. The wines are quite expensive for what they are, and the wine making techniques employed. Some misinformation about wine and the wine making process was provided on the tour. As a venue for events, it's a nice setting. I didn't eat so I can't speak to the food but it's more of an event venue with a winery atttached for show than a winery doubling as a event venue. I tasted but did not buy any wine there. While on the one hand, I"m surprised they can maintain an operation that size, the audience they are catering to are likely more tourists than knowledgeable wine drinkers. I am WSET certified, Diploma.