The Vineyard at Windham fills up with sunlight and mountain air, bottled up against the edge of Windham’s hills. People linger at tables by wide windows, glasses catching the afternoon.
What to Expect:
🍷 Guided tastings and flights, mostly NY-grown wines
🧀 Charcuterie and cheese boards — when available
🏞️ Scenic indoor tables with wide Catskill views
🎲 Board games and bocce for a leisurely spin between pours
🐕 Leashed dogs welcome outdoors
Important Information:
✔ Reservations are required for tastings, no walk-ins accepted
✔ Tasting room is open Saturdays only, 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM; closed other days
✔ Wheelchair accessible parking lot and entrance
✔ For groups 6+, advance reservation needed; see website for details
Haley's Pick 🍽️
You probably know her as @milehighandhungry. Each week, Haley shares the one place she’s obsessed with right now. From hidden gems to hot new openings, if she picks it, it’s worth the hype.
Haley's Review of Riot BBQ
Riot BBQ on South Delaware feels like a backyard cookout run by a Top Chef, because it is. Chef Manny Barella and pitmaster Patrick Klaiber have teamed up to blend Monterrey flavors with Texas-style smoke, and the results are seriously craveable.
The brisket steals the show: tender, deeply smoky, and finished with Barella’s bold spice rub. Get it solo or wrapped in buttery Raquelita tortillas. The pulled pork brings heat with ancho, guajillo, and morita chiles, and the al pastor ribs are sticky, sweet, and slightly charred in all the right ways.
Even the sides are insanely good! Think crunchy pepita-macha slaw and banana pudding served in a jar that tastes just like childhood (but better). Every bite feels intentional.
It’s barbecue with heart, history, and just the right amount of heat. Riot BBQ isn’t just a meal, it’s a moment worth lining up for.
– Haley @milehighandhungry
Local Insights
🎲 Bocce Corner: The bocce set comes out on sunny days — ask the staff if it’s packed away if you want to play.
🧀 Board Rush: Cheese and charcuterie boards can sell out by mid-afternoon on busy Saturdays, especially in foliage season.
🕒 Shoulder Tasting: Early slots (12–2 PM) are calmer and offer staff more time to chat about wine — book the first seatings for a slower pace.
🚫 Off-Season Hours: The tasting room is closed fall through early spring except select ski weekends; check ahead before heading up in winter.
What folks are saying
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Based on the 50 most recent Google reviews
Guests praise the friendly, knowledgeable staff and relaxed, small-town setting with views of the northern Catskills. The most common highlight is the attentive service, with staff making accommodations for allergies and large groups. Tastings focus on New York State wines, with several mentioning thoughtful, guided flights. Some cite high prices compared to Finger Lakes wineries and occasional slow service on busy weekends.
Last updated on
October 9th, 2025
