Sparkman Cellars Review Address: 19501 144th Avenue, Suite D-700 Woodinville,Washington 98072. Phone Number: 425-398-1045 Tasting Hours: Sat-Sun 1:00-5:00 Region: Puget Sound AVA, Woodinville, Woodinville Warehouse District, Washington Reviewer: Denise Gangnes Review Date: 1/13/2013 Reviewer: Denise Gangnes Rating: 4 The Review A successful Seattle sommelier with his roots in the south, Chris Sparky Sparkman produced his […]
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White Rose Estate Review Address: 6250 NE Hilltop Lane Dayton,Oregon 97114. Phone Number: 503-864-2328 Tasting Hours: Summer 10:00-6:00; non-Summer, Sat-Sun 10:00-6:00 or by appointment Region: Willamette Valley AVA, Dundee Hills AVA, Oregon Reviewer: Rob Boss Review Date: 11/1/2012 Reviewer: Rob Boss Rating: 4 The Review After visiting wineries ranging from elegant (De Ponte) to grand […]
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Zilaro Cellars Tasting Room Review Address: 1113 Adella Ave. Coronado,California 92118. Phone Number: 619-437-7969 Tasting Hours: Region: South Coast and S. California, California Reviewer: Becky Parr Review Date: 9/6/2014 Reviewer: Becky Parr Rating: 3 The Review During our recent trip to San Diego, we took the ferry to Coronado Island for two reasons: to visit […]
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Arizona Stronghold Tasting Room Review Address: 1023 N. Main St. Cottonwood,Arizona 86326. Phone Number: 928-639-2789 Tasting Hours: Sun-Thurs 12:00-7:00; Fri-Sat 12:00-9:00 Region: Arizona Reviewer: Diane Review Date: 5/23/2013 Reviewer: Diane Rating: 4 The Review Arizona is a serious wine growing region, the terrior (a pretty word for soil, climate and location) has its own unique […]
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Round Pond Estate Review Address: 875 Rutherford Rd. Rutherford,California 94558. Phone Number: 888-302-2575 Tasting Hours: By appt. Thurs-Mon 11:00-4:00 Region: Napa Valley AVA, Rutherford AVA, California Reviewer: Laura Cropper Review Date: 10/26/2015 Reviewer: Laura Cropper Rating: 5 The Review Round Pond Estate, owned and operated by the second generation of the MacDonnell Family, is located […]
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Texas Legato Winery Review Address: 2935 Farm-to-Market 1478 Lampasas,Texas 76550. Phone Number: 512-556-9600 Tasting Hours: Fri-Sat 10:00-5:00, Sun 12:30-5:00 and by appt. Region: Texas Hill Country AVA, Texas Reviewer: Becky Parr Review Date: 4/4/2013 Reviewer: Becky Parr Rating: 2 The Review Texas Legato lies in the northern part of Texas Hill Country, although its not […]
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Hunting Creek Vineyards Review Address: 2000 Addie Williams Trail Clover,Virginia 24534. Phone Number: 434-454-9219 Tasting Hours: Mar-Dec: Wed-Sun 11:00-5:00 and by appt. Region: Virginia Reviewer: Brian Yost Review Date: 10/3/2014 Reviewer: Brian Yost Rating: 5 The Review When one speaks of the Southern Virginia Wine Region, it is not uncommon to hear disparaging comments about […]
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J. Bookwalter Review Address: 894 Tulip Ln Richland,Washington 99352. Phone Number: 509-627-5000 Tasting Hours: Nov-Feb: Sun 12:00-6:00, Mon-Tues 12:00-8:00, Wed-Sat 12:00-10:00; Mar-Oct: Sun-Tues 11:00-8:00, Wed-Sat 11:00-11:00 Region: Columbia Valley AVA, Washington Reviewer: Denise Gangnes Review Date: 4/5/2012 Reviewer: Denise Gangnes Rating: 5 The Review Bookwalters award-winning Flagship tasting room in Richland is an oasis to […]
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Chehalem – Newberg Review Address: 106 S Center St Newberg,Oregon 97132. Phone Number: 503-538-4700 Tasting Hours: 11:00-5:00 Region: Willamette Valley AVA, Oregon Reviewer: Rob Boss Review Date: 4/17/2012 Reviewer: Rob Boss Rating: 5 The Review Its possible that many Willamette Valley tourists end their trips in the Chehalem tasting room, located in downtown Newberg on […]
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Dry Creek Vineyard Review Address: 3770 Lambert Bridge Rd. Healdsburg,California 95448. Phone Number: Tasting Hours: 10:30-4:30 and by appt. Region: Sonoma County, Dry Creek Valley AVA, California Reviewer: Denise Gangnes Review Date: 3/20/2012 Reviewer: Denise Gangnes Rating: 4 The Review If youre eager to start your wine tasting early in the day, Dry Creek Winery […]
Read More Koenig Distillery and Winery Review Address: 20928 Grape Ln. Caldwell,Idaho 83607. Phone Number: 208-455-8386 Tasting Hours: Wed-Sun 12:00-5:00 and by appt. Region: Snake River Valley AVA, Idaho Reviewer: Review Date: 7/20/2013 Reviewer: Rating: 5 The Review Three Wines Score 90+ in Wine Spectator Magazine Having lived in Idaho for almost eighteen years, I have learned […]
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Carolyn’s Sakonnet Vineyards Review Address: 162 West Main Rd. Little Compton,Rhode Island 02837. Phone Number: 800-919-4637 Tasting Hours: Thurs-Sat 10:00-8:00, Sun-Wed 10:00-6:00 Region: Southeastern New England AVA, Rhode Island Reviewer: Anthony Marocco Review Date: 12/27/2014 Reviewer: Anthony Marocco Rating: 4 The Review Many of my articles are focused on Virginia wineries or wineries in whichever […]
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Cedar Creek Winery (WI) Review Address: N70 W6340 Bridge Rd. Cedarburg,Wisconsin 53012. Phone Number: 262-377-8020 Tasting Hours: Mon-Sat 10:00-5:00, Sun 11:00-5:00 Region: Wisconsin Ledge AVA, Wisconsin Reviewer: Larschelby Kidd Review Date: 6/17/2014 Reviewer: Larschelby Kidd Rating: 3 The Review Although Cedar Creek Winery is owned by one of the oldest wineries in Wisconsin, Wollersheim Winery, […]
Read More The Dundee Bistro Wine & Bubble Bar Review Address: 100 SW Seventh Street Dundee,Oregon 97115. Phone Number: 503-554-1500 Tasting Hours: 12:00-8:00 Region: Willamette Valley AVA, Dundee Hills AVA, Oregon Reviewer: Rob Boss Review Date: 11/9/2012 Reviewer: Rob Boss Rating: 4 The Review One of the first wineries in Oregon, Ponzi Vineyards has been in business […]
Read More Lange & Co Review Address: 110A SW 7th St. Dundee,Oregon 97115. Phone Number: 503-487-6370 Tasting Hours: 9:00-5:00 Region: Willamette Valley AVA, Dundee Hills AVA, Oregon Reviewer: Rob Boss Review Date: 6/11/2014 Reviewer: Rob Boss Rating: 4 The Review (Photos by Jai Soots) In broad brush strokes, Domaine Trouvere, located in Oregon’s Dundee Hills AVA, is […]
Read More Gold Mountain Winery & Lodge Review Address: 7750 Fairplay Rd. Fair Play,California 95684. Phone Number: 530-620-6888 Tasting Hours: Wed-Mon 11:00-5:00 Region: Sierra Foothills AVA, El Dorado County, Fair Play AVA, El Dorado AVA, California Reviewer: Yvonne Kochanowski Review Date: 3/30/2012 Reviewer: Yvonne Kochanowski Rating: 5 The Review Set high on a hillside overlooking the vineyards, […]
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C.G. DiArie Tasting Room Review Address: 19919 Shenandoah School Rd Plymouth,California 95669. Phone Number: 209-245-4700 Tasting Hours: Fri-Mon 11:00-4:30 Region: Sierra Foothills AVA, Amador County, California Shenandoah Valley AVA, California Reviewer: Yvonne Kochanowski Review Date: 4/20/2012 Reviewer: Yvonne Kochanowski Rating: 4 The Review The gently hilly country road takes you through picturesque nurseries and vineyards […]
Read More Riverwood Winery Review Address: 22200 Highway 45 North Rushville,Missouri 64484. Phone Number: 816-579-9797 Tasting Hours: Wed-Sat 11:00-5:00, Sun 12:00-5:00 Region: Missouri Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Review Date: 10/19/2014 Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Rating: 3 The Review Off the beaten path, about a fifteen-minute drive through rolling hills from Westin, Missouri, Riverwood Winery sits just off […]
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Wine Barn Winery & Vineyard Review Address: 2850 N 119th St. Kansas City,Kansas 66109. Phone Number: 913-721-5577 Tasting Hours: Sat-Sun 12:00-5:00 and by appt. Region: Kansas Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Review Date: 6/7/2015 Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Rating: 4 The Review Five minutes earlier, we had driven past Arthur Bryants new location and the stadium […]
Read More The Vineyard at Hershey Review Address: 598 Schoolhouse Rd Middletown,Pennsylvania 17057. Phone Number: 717-944-1569 Tasting Hours: 11:00-6:00 Region: Pennsylvania Reviewer: Joanne Dunne Review Date: 10/31/2015 Reviewer: Joanne Dunne Rating: 3 The Review The Place: The Vineyard at Hershey is a popular destination in the Hershey/Lancaster/Harrisburg area for wine tastings, events and weddings. The winery’s proximity to […]
Read More Arroyo Robles Winery Review Address: 1317 Park Street Paso Robles,California 93446. Phone Number: Tasting Hours: 11:00-7:00 Region: Paso Robles AVA, California Reviewer: Julie Dorris Review Date: 7/5/2012 Reviewer: Julie Dorris Rating: 4 The Review It was July 4th, and Id already visited some wineries in Paso Robles that were in full swing. Now it was […]
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Falkner Winery Review Address: 40620 Calle Contento Temecula,California 92591. Phone Number: 951-676-8231 Tasting Hours: 10:00-5:00 Region: South Coast and S. California, Temecula Valley AVA, California Reviewer: Tara Torres Review Date: 7/27/2012 Reviewer: Tara Torres Rating: 3 The Review Slightly off the main road, Falkner Winery sits high on the hill along with its restaurant, Pinnacle. […]
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Lava Cap Review Address: 2221 Fruitridge Rd. Placerville,California 95667. Phone Number: 530-621-0175 Tasting Hours: 11:00-5:00 Region: Sierra Foothills AVA, El Dorado County, El Dorado AVA, California Reviewer: Yvonne Kochanowski Review Date: 11/30/2012 Reviewer: Yvonne Kochanowski Rating: 5 The Review Come for the wine and stay for the view and thats not a tagline! Nestled […]
Read More Big Rock Winery Review Address: 106 PR 1381 Lakeside Villiage,Texas 76671. Phone Number: 817-202-5212 Tasting Hours: Thurs 5:00-9:00, Sat 12:00-11:00, Sun 12:00-6:00 Region: Texas Reviewer: Becky Parr Review Date: 7/9/2016 Reviewer: Becky Parr Rating: 3 The Review Let the wine connoisseur beware visiting Big Rock Winery is more like visiting a mad scientists working […]
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J. Bookwalter – Woodinville Review Address: 14810 NE 145th Street, Bldg. B Woodinville,Washington 98072. Phone Number: 425-488-1983 Tasting Hours: Fri-Sat 12:00-8:00, Sun-Thurs 12:00-6:00 Region: Puget Sound AVA, Woodinville, Woodinville Tourist District, Washington Reviewer: Denise Gangnes Review Date: 3/6/2012 Reviewer: Denise Gangnes Rating: 4 The Review Bookwalters Woodinville location offers the same upbeat service and comfortable […]
Read More Urban Enoteca Review Address: 4130 First Avenue South Seattle,Washington 98134. Phone Number: 206-467-9463 Tasting Hours: Wed-Thurs 4:00-9:00, Fri 4:00-11:00, Sat 12:00-11:00, Sun 12:00-5:00 Region: Puget Sound AVA, Washington Reviewer: Denise Gangnes Review Date: 3/6/2012 Reviewer: Denise Gangnes Rating: 5 The Review Recession? What recession? Clearly, theres no evidence of an economic downturn within the upscale […]
Read More City Winery – New York Review Address: 155 Varick Street New York,New York 10013. Phone Number: 212-608-0555 Tasting Hours: Region: New York Reviewer: James Houston Review Date: 7/12/2012 Reviewer: James Houston Rating: 4 The Review The traffic on New York Citys Vandam Street at 5 P.M. is straight out of a Los Angelinos worst nightmare. […]
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Sparkman Tourist District Tasting Room Review Address: 14473 Woodinville Redmond Road Woodinville,Washington 98072. Phone Number: 425-398-1045 Tasting Hours: Thurs-Mon & Sat-Sun 1:00-6:00 Region: Puget Sound AVA, Woodinville, Woodinville Tourist District, Washington Reviewer: Denise Gangnes Review Date: 2/11/2013 Reviewer: Denise Gangnes Rating: 4 The Review A successful Seattle sommelier with his roots in the south, Chris […]
Read More Robert Sinskey Vineyards Review Address: 6320 Silverado Trail Napa,California 94558. Phone Number: 800-869-2030 Tasting Hours: 10:00-4:30 Region: Napa Valley AVA, Stags Leap District AVA, California Reviewer: Tom Riley Review Date: 4/12/2013 Reviewer: Tom Riley Rating: 5 The Review When my wife, two daughters, and I moved from Connecticut to California in 1996, everybody we met […]
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Dominio IV Review Address: 888 NE 8th St McMinnville,Oregon 97128. Phone Number: 503-474-8636 Tasting Hours: Friday and Saturday 12:00-5:00 and by appt. Region: Willamette Valley AVA, McMinnville, Oregon Reviewer: Rob Boss Review Date: 11/10/2012 Reviewer: Rob Boss Rating: 5 The Review Just off downtown in McMinnville, Oregon are a few blocks that have taken on […]
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Madrone Vineyards Estate Review Address: 777 Madrone Rd. Glen Ellen,California 95442. Phone Number: 707-939-4510 Tasting Hours: 10:00-5:00 Region: Sonoma County, Sonoma Valley AVA, California Reviewer: Anthony Marocco Review Date: 5/2/2014 Reviewer: Anthony Marocco Rating: 4 The Review A local wine shop in our neighborhood in Northern Virginia by the name of Swirl & Sip often […]
Read More De Ponte Cellars Review Address: 17545 Archery Summit Rd. Dayton,Oregon 97114. Phone Number: 503-864-3698 Tasting Hours: 11:00-5:00 Region: Willamette Valley AVA, Dundee Hills AVA, Oregon Reviewer: Rob Boss Review Date: 5/18/2012 Reviewer: Rob Boss Rating: 5 The Review Perched inconspicuously on a hill in the Dundee Hillshidden among the opulent operations of Archery Summit, Domaine […]
Read More Penner-Ash Wine Cellars Review Address: 15771 Ribbon Ridge Rd. Newberg,Oregon 97132. Phone Number: 503-554-5545 Tasting Hours: Fri-Sun 11:00-5:00 Region: Willamette Valley AVA, Yamhill-Carlton AVA, Oregon Reviewer: Rob Boss Review Date: 5/3/2014 Reviewer: Rob Boss Rating: 5 The Review (Photos by Jai Soots) Driving up to Penner-Ash Cellars is quite simply breathtaking. Without a doubt, the […]
Read More Wyandotte Wine Cellars Review Address: 4640 Wyandotte Dr. Columbus,Ohio 43230. Phone Number: 614-476-3624 Tasting Hours: Tues-Sat 1:00-7:00 and by appt. Region: Ohio Reviewer: Shona Carr Review Date: 3/2/2012 Reviewer: Shona Carr Rating: 4 The Review As I was driving to Wyandotte Winery, I entered a neighborhood subdivision and wondered if I was in the wrong […]
Read More Angelita Vineyard & Winery Review Address: 254 Shady Creek Lane Corsicana,Texas 75109. Phone Number: 903-875-0036 Tasting Hours: Thurs-Sat 12:00-sunset, Sun 12:00-6:00 Region: Texas Reviewer: Becky Parr Review Date: 2/7/2015 Reviewer: Becky Parr Rating: 3 The Review It takes some wineries years before they receive recognition at a major international wine competition. Others, such as Texas’ […]
Read More Cork This! Winery Review Address: 21123 Eva Street, Suite 100 Montgomery,Texas 77356. Phone Number: 936-597-4030 Tasting Hours: Wed-Thurs 11:00-6:00, Fri-Sat 11:00-7:00, Sun 1:00-5:00 and by appt. Region: Texas Reviewer: Becky Parr Review Date: 2/7/2015 Reviewer: Becky Parr Rating: 4 The Review Ok, ladies. Get your wine glasses ready. This is your kind of place! That’s […]
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Island Winery (SC) Review Address: 12 A Cardinal Rd. Hilton Head,South Carolina 29926. Phone Number: 843-842-3141 Tasting Hours: Mon-Sat 12:30- 5:30 Region: South Carolina Reviewer: Natasha Stiles Review Date: 7/3/2013 Reviewer: Natasha Stiles Rating: 4 The Review Island Winery is located near the Hilton Head Airport in South Carolina. The road to the winery contains […]
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Sans Soucy Vineyards Review Address: 1571 Mt Calvary Rd. Brookneal,Virginia 24528. Phone Number: 434-376-9463 Tasting Hours: Mon-Sat 11:00-5:00 and by appt. (Winter: by appt. Mon-Sat) Region: Virginia Reviewer: Brian Yost Review Date: 10/4/2014 Reviewer: Brian Yost Rating: 4 The Review The area around Sans Soucy, in the southeastern corner of Campbell County, is an extremely […]
Read More D’Argenzio Enoteca Tasting Room Review Address: 1204 W. Burbank Blvd. Burbank,California 91506. Phone Number: 818-846-8466 Tasting Hours: Wed-Sat 4:30-9:00 Region: California Reviewer: Becky Parr Review Date: 11/7/2014 Reviewer: Becky Parr Rating: 4 The Review Los Angeles is known much more for its traffic than for its boutique wineries. In Burbank, we found both in the […]
Read More Isenhower Cellars – Woodinville Review Address: 15007 Woodinville Redmond Rd Woodinville,Washington 98072. Phone Number: 425-488-2299 Tasting Hours: Fri-Sun 12:00-5:00 Region: Puget Sound AVA, Woodinville, Washington Reviewer: Denise Gangnes Review Date: 3/6/2012 Reviewer: Denise Gangnes Rating: 4 The Review You dont need a degree in Oenology to start your own winery just ask Denise and […]
Read More WillaKenzie Estate Review Address: 19143 NE Laughlin Rd. Yamhill,Oregon 97148. Phone Number: 503-662-3280 Tasting Hours: May-Oct 11:00-5:00; Nov-Apr: 11:00-4:00 Region: Willamette Valley AVA, Yamhill-Carlton AVA, Oregon Reviewer: Rob Boss Review Date: 9/10/2016 Reviewer: Rob Boss Rating: 5 The Review (Photos by Jai Soots) In the heart of the Yamhill-Carlton district, Willakenzie Estate sits in the […]
Read More Kimmel Orchard & Vineyard Review Address: 5995 G Rd. Nebraska City,Nebraska 68410. Phone Number: 402-873-5293 Tasting Hours: Mon-Sat 9:00-5:00, Sun 11:00-5:00 Region: Nebraska Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Review Date: 6/14/2016 Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Rating: 4 The Review Not far down the road from The Arbor Day Lodge in Nebraska City sits the Historic Kimmel […]
Read More Wines of Colorado Review Address: 8045 W. US Hwy 24 Cascade,Colorado 80809. Phone Number: 719-684-0900 Tasting Hours: May-Sep 10:30-8:30, Oct-Apr 10:30-8:00 Region: Colorado Reviewer: Becky Parr Review Date: 1/22/2013 Reviewer: Becky Parr Rating: 5 The Review Visiting The Wines of Colorado is an incredibly unique experience. Even after being prepped by a local, I was […]
Read More Su Vino Winery (TX) Review Address: 120 S. Main St. Grapevine,Texas 76501. Phone Number: 817-424-0123 Tasting Hours: Region: Texas Reviewer: Adria Schmedthorst Review Date: 4/14/2012 Reviewer: Adria Schmedthorst Rating: 4 The Review Su Vino Winery provides a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere in Grapevine where the gracious staff guides you through their selections and shows you how […]
Read More Peconic Bay Winery Review Address: 31320 Main Rd. Cutchogue,New York 11935. Phone Number: 631-734-7361 Tasting Hours: Region: Long Island AVA, North Fork of Long Island AVA, New York Reviewer: Joanne Dunne Review Date: 5/1/2012 Reviewer: Joanne Dunne Rating: 3 The Review The Place:  A setting of 57 acres is the perfect place for a winery, dont […]
Read More Chateau Ste. Michelle Review Address: 14111 NE 145th St. Woodinville,Washington 98072. Phone Number: 425-488-1133 Tasting Hours: 10:00-5:00 Region: Puget Sound AVA, Woodinville, Woodinville Tourist District, Washington Reviewer: Denise Gangnes Review Date: 3/4/2012 Reviewer: Denise Gangnes Rating: 5 The Review Undeniably, Chateau Ste. Michelle is the granddaddy of Washington wines. Their gorgeous 80+ acre estate opened […]
Read More Boeger Winery Review Address: 1709 Carson Rd. Placerville,California 95667. Phone Number: 530-622-8094 Tasting Hours: 10:00-5:00 Region: Sierra Foothills AVA, El Dorado County, El Dorado AVA, California Reviewer: Yvonne Kochanowski Review Date: 3/23/2012 Reviewer: Yvonne Kochanowski Rating: 4 The Review Sited on historic wine grape growing land in an agricultural region of El Dorado County, Boeger […]
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Shenandoah Vineyards (VA) Review Address: 3659 S. Ox Rd. Edinburg,Virginia 22824. Phone Number: 540-984-8699 Tasting Hours: Summer: 10:00-6:00, Winter 10:00-5:00 Region: Shenandoah Valley AVA, Virginia Reviewer: Richard Rynders Review Date: 8/16/2015 Reviewer: Richard Rynders Rating: 4 The Review Conveniently located not far off of Interstate Highway 81 in the Shenandoah Valley is appropriately named Shenandoah […]
Read More Des Voigne Cellars and B Side Brewing Review Address: 14125 NE 189th St. Suite B Woodinville,Washington 98072. Phone Number: 425-415-8466 Tasting Hours: Thurs-Sat 12:00-7:00, Sun 12:00-5:00 Region: Puget Sound AVA, Woodinville, Woodinville Warehouse District, Washington Reviewer: Denise Gangnes Review Date: 1/6/2013 Reviewer: Denise Gangnes Rating: 4 The Review Have you ever left for a day […]
Read More Eyrie Vineyards Review Address: 935 NE 10th Ave McMinnville,Oregon 97128. Phone Number: 888-440-4970 Tasting Hours: 12:00-5:00 Region: Willamette Valley AVA, McMinnville, Oregon Reviewer: Rob Boss Review Date: 11/1/2012 Reviewer: Rob Boss Rating: 5 The Review Walking into Eyrie Vineyards tasting room is something like walking into a Pinot Noir shrine. This is where it all […]
Read More Camelot Cellars Review Address: 958 N. High Street Columbus,Ohio 43201. Phone Number: 614-441-8860 Tasting Hours: Tues-Thurs 3:00-10:00, Fri 2:00-11:00, Sat 12:00-11:00 Region: Ohio Reviewer: Shona Carr Review Date: 3/2/2012 Reviewer: Shona Carr Rating: 2 The Review It was late in the afternoon on a Friday, and I considered myself lucky to find a parking spot […]
Read More Cedar Hills Vineyard Review Address: 48970 375th Rd Ravenna,Nebraska 68869. Phone Number: 308-452-3181 Tasting Hours: Fri-Sat 1:00-9:00, Sun 1:00-6:00 and by appt. Region: Nebraska Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Review Date: 12/28/2014 Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Rating: 4 The Review Clay and Heidi Schultz had been wanting to open their own winery for a while when […]
Read More Duck Pond Cellars Review Address: 23145 Hwy 99W Dundee,Oregon 97115. Phone Number: 503-538-3199 Tasting Hours: May-Sep 10:00-5:00, Oct-Apr 11:00-5:00 Region: Willamette Valley AVA, Oregon Reviewer: Rob Boss Review Date: 6/11/2014 Reviewer: Rob Boss Rating: 4 The Review (Photos by Jai Soots) Walking into Duck Pond Cellars is something of an explosion of cute. Past the […]
Read More Arche Review Address: 228 Wagner Road Saint Jo,Texas 76265. Phone Number: 214-536-6330 Tasting Hours: Thurs-Fri 12:00-6:30, Sat 11:00-6:30, Sun 12:00-5:00 Region: Texas Reviewer: Becky Parr Review Date: 8/12/2013 Reviewer: Becky Parr Rating: 3 The Review When my fiancé was a kid, his grandfather lived in St. Jo, Texas. My fathers family is from the same […]
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Georgetown Winery Review Address: 715 South Main St Georgetown,Texas 78626. Phone Number: 512-869-8600 Tasting Hours: Mon-Thurs 11:00-6:00, Fri-Sat 11:00-8:00, Sun 12:30-5:30 Region: Texas Reviewer: Becky Parr Review Date: 2/25/2014 Reviewer: Becky Parr Rating: 3 The Review Sometimes a winerys biggest asset is its location. Georgetown Winery has prime real estate on the east side of […]
Read More Robert Hall Winery Review Address: 3443 Mill Rd. Paso Robles,California 93446. Phone Number: 805-239-1616 Tasting Hours: Winter 10:00-5:00, Summer 10:00-6:00 Region: Paso Robles AVA, Paso Robles Geneseo District AVA, California Reviewer: Julie Dorris Review Date: 7/4/2012 Reviewer: Julie Dorris Rating: 5 The Review Paso Robles. The name conjures images of rolling hills with rows of […]
Read More Tunnel Hill Review Address: 37 Highway 97A Chelan,Washington 98816. Phone Number: 509-682-3243 Tasting Hours: See website for wine tasting details. Region: Lake Chelan, Washington Reviewer: Denise Gangnes Review Date: 5/23/2013 Reviewer: Denise Gangnes Rating: 5 The Review After a long drive from Seattle, Tunnel Hill is a welcome sight for visitors entering the Chelan city […]
Read More Brushy Creek Vineyards Review Address: 572 County Road 2798 Alvord,Texas 76225. Phone Number: 940-427-4747 Tasting Hours: 10:00-6:00 Region: Texas Reviewer: Becky Parr Review Date: 11/1/2014 Reviewer: Becky Parr Rating: 4 The Review With tons of family and family history in Wichita Falls, Henrietta, and St. Jo, Texas on both sides we drive Highway […]
Read More Armstrong Orchard & Winery Review Address: W853 County Road B Campbellsport,Wisconsin 53010. Phone Number: 920-477-3007 Tasting Hours: Jun 4-Nov: Thurs-Sun 10:00-6:00 Region: Wisconsin Ledge AVA, Wisconsin Reviewer: Larschelby Kidd Review Date: 6/29/2014 Reviewer: Larschelby Kidd Rating: 5 The Review I’ve visited many apple orchards during my residence in Wisconsin, but only a few are wineries, […]
Read More Parallel 44 Vineyard & Winery Review Address: N2185 Sleepy Hollow Rd. Kewaunee,Wisconsin 54216. Phone Number: 800-362-1562 Tasting Hours: Jan 1-Mar 31: Fri-Sat 10:00-5:00, Sun 12:00-4:00; May 1-Dec 31: Mon-Sat 10:00-5:00, Sun 12:00-5:00 and by appt. Region: Wisconsin Ledge AVA, Wisconsin Reviewer: Larschelby Kidd Review Date: 6/28/2014 Reviewer: Larschelby Kidd Rating: 4 The Review Typically, when […]
Read More Adelsheim Vineyard Review Address: 16800 NE Calkins Lane Newberg,Oregon 97132. Phone Number: 503-538-3652 Tasting Hours: 11:00-4:00 Region: Willamette Valley AVA, Chehalem Mountains AVA, Oregon Reviewer: Rob Boss Review Date: 5/15/2012 Reviewer: Rob Boss Rating: 4 The Review One of the oldest wineries in the Willamette Valley and certainly one of the most respected, Adelsheim Vineyard […]
Read More Ridgewood Winery Review Address: 2039 Philadelphia Ave Birdsboro,Pennsylvania 19508. Phone Number: 484-509-0100 Tasting Hours: Thurs-Fri 4:30-8:00, Sat 12:00-8:00, Sun 12:00-6:00 Region: Lehigh Valley AVA, Pennsylvania Reviewer: Kat Collins Review Date: 5/6/2016 Reviewer: Kat Collins Rating: 3 The Review When the Lewis family, and later the Dick family, built Ridgewood Farm, in 1725 and 1811, Im […]
Read More Seven Hills Winery Review Address: 212 North Third Avenue Walla Walla,Washington 99362. Phone Number: 509-529-7198 Tasting Hours: Mon-Sat 10:00-5:00, Sun 10:00-2:00 Region: Columbia Valley AVA, Walla Walla Valley AVA, Washington Reviewer: Denise Gangnes Review Date: 3/15/2013 Reviewer: Denise Gangnes Rating: 5 The Review How savvy is the winemaker who is opens a tasting room in […]
Read More Southeast Wine Collective Review Address: 2425 SE 35th Place Portland,Oregon 97215. Phone Number: 503-208-2061 Tasting Hours: Mon, Wed-Fri 4:00-10:00, Sat 1:00-10:00, Sun 1:00-8:00 or by appt. Region: Willamette Valley AVA, Oregon Reviewer: Rob Boss Review Date: 8/5/2015 Reviewer: Rob Boss Rating: 5 The Review (Photos by Jai Soots) The entrance to the Southeast Wine Collective […]
Read More Makovicka Winery Review Address: 2091 31 Rd Brainard,Nebraska 68626. Phone Number: 402-545-2173 Tasting Hours: Fri-Sat 1:00-9:00, Sun 1:00-5:00 and by appt. Region: Nebraska Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Review Date: 5/29/2016 Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Rating: 4 The Review Makovicka is a name that I, like so many Nebraskans, grew up with in the 1990s, though […]
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Wente Vineyard Tasting Room Review Address: 5050 Arroyo Rd. Livermore,California 94550. Phone Number: 925-456-2405 Tasting Hours: 11:00-6:30 Region: Livermore Valley AVA, California Reviewer: Sherrie Perkovich Review Date: 7/30/2015 Reviewer: Sherrie Perkovich Rating: 4 The Review The rich history of wine making in Livermore can be dated back as far as the 1760s when Spanish missionaries […]
Read More Montinore Estate Review Address: 3663 SW Dilley Rd. Forest Grove,Oregon 97116. Phone Number: 503-359-5012 Tasting Hours: 11:00-5:00 Region: Willamette Valley AVA, Oregon Reviewer: Rob Boss Review Date: 9/14/2013 Reviewer: Rob Boss Rating: 4 The Review (Photos by Jai Soots) Modern elegance is a term that not only applies to Montinore Estates gorgeous winery, but also […]
Read More Van Duzer Vineyards Review Address: 11975 Smithfield Rd. Dallas,Oregon 97338. Phone Number: 503-623-6420 Tasting Hours: 11:00-5:00 all year, seven days a week, or by appointment Region: Willamette Valley AVA, Oregon Reviewer: Rob Boss Review Date: 6/26/2012 Reviewer: Rob Boss Rating: 5 The Review The Van Duzer Corridor is a break in the mountains of Oregons […]
Read More Dove Valley Vineyard & Winery Review Address: 645 Harrington Road Rising Sun,Maryland 21911. Phone Number: 410-658-8388 Tasting Hours: Thurs-Mon 11:00-7:00 Region: Lancaster Valley AVA, Maryland Reviewer: James Houston Review Date: 7/13/2012 Reviewer: James Houston Rating: 3 The Review If you commute on I-95 in Maryland, I bet the words Dove Valley Winery are rattling around […]
Read More Dr. Konstantin Frank Vinifera Wine Cellars Review Address: 9749 Middle Rd. Hammondsport,New York 14840. Phone Number: 607-868-4884 Tasting Hours: Mon-Sat 9:00-5:00, Sun 12:00-5:00 Region: Finger Lakes AVA, New York Reviewer: Caroline Helper Review Date: 6/22/2012 Reviewer: Caroline Helper Rating: 4 The Review Dr. Konstantin Frank was a Ukranian immigrant who is credited with successfully introducing […]
Read More South Creek Vineyards & Winery Review Address: 2240 South Creek Rd Nebo,North Carolina 28761. Phone Number: 828-652-5729 Tasting Hours: Feb 17-Jan 2: Wed-Sat 11:00-5:00, Sun 1:00-5:00 and by appt. Region: North Carolina Reviewer: Natasha Stiles Review Date: 7/16/2013 Reviewer: Natasha Stiles Rating: 5 The Review South Creek Winery is in a rural area of western […]
Read More Kramer Vineyards – Carlton Review Address: 258 N. Kutch St. Carlton,Oregon 97111. Phone Number: 503-852-3045 Tasting Hours: May-Oct: Thurs-Sun 11:00-5:00; Nov-Apr: Fri-Sun 11:00-5:00 Region: Willamette Valley AVA, Yamhill-Carlton Region, Oregon Reviewer: Rob Boss Review Date: 11/29/2015 Reviewer: Rob Boss Rating: 4 The Review (Photos by Jai Soots) Kramer Vineyards tiny tasting room lies just off […]
Read More The Winery at Kindred Pointe Review Address: 3575 Conicville Road Mount Jackson,Virginia 22842. Phone Number: 540-477-3570 Tasting Hours: Fri-Sat 12:00-7:00, Sun 12:00-6:00 and by appt. Region: Shenandoah Valley AVA, Virginia Reviewer: Richard Rynders Review Date: 8/15/2015 Reviewer: Richard Rynders Rating: 4 The Review Nestled in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley is a fairly-new (opened […]
Read More Isenhower Cellars Review Address: 3471 Pranger Rd. Walla Walla,Washington 99362. Phone Number: 509-526-7896 Tasting Hours: Thurs-Fri, Sun 12:00-4:00, Sat 11:00-5:00 and by appt. Region: Columbia Valley AVA, Walla Walla Valley AVA, Washington Reviewer: Denise Gangnes Review Date: 3/10/2012 Reviewer: Denise Gangnes Rating: 4 The Review You dont need a degree in Oenology to start your […]
Read More Ladoga Ridge Winery Review Address: 100 E Pope Lane Smithville,Missouri 64089. Phone Number: 816-866-4077 Tasting Hours: See website for wine tasting details. Region: Missouri Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Review Date: 4/9/2016 Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Rating: 4 The Review There are seven towns in the world named “Ladoga,” two in Russia and five in the […]
Read More Mermaid Winery Review Address: 330 W. 22nd Street, #106 Norfolk,Virginia 23517. Phone Number: 757-233-4155 Tasting Hours: Sun-Thurs 11:00-11:00, Fri-Sat 11:00am-12:00am Region: Virginia Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Review Date: 5/5/2016 Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Rating: 4 The Review It was a gloomy afternoon in Chesapeake, Virginia. Having checked into our hotel and run a few necessary […]
Read More Wente Vineyards Review Address: 5565 Tesla Rd. Livermore,California 94550. Phone Number: 925-456-2305 Tasting Hours: 11:00-5:00 Region: Livermore Valley AVA, California Reviewer: Sherrie Perkovich Review Date: 7/30/2015 Reviewer: Sherrie Perkovich Rating: 4 The Review The rich history of wine making in Livermore can be dated back as far as the 1760s when Spanish missionaries first planted […]
Read More Miraflores Winery Review Address: 2120 Four Springs Trail Placerville,California 95667. Phone Number: 530-647-8505 Tasting Hours: 10:00-5:00 and by appt. Region: Sierra Foothills AVA, El Dorado County, El Dorado AVA, California Reviewer: Yvonne Kochanowski Review Date: 4/3/2012 Reviewer: Yvonne Kochanowski Rating: 5 The Review Driving along the private road leading to the vines and wine at […]
Read More Mount Aukum Winery Review Address: 6781 Tower Rd. Somerset,California 95656. Phone Number: 800-591-9463 Tasting Hours: 11:00-5:00 Region: Sierra Foothills AVA, El Dorado County, Fair Play AVA, El Dorado AVA, California Reviewer: Yvonne Kochanowski Review Date: 3/31/2012 Reviewer: Yvonne Kochanowski Rating: 5 The Review Venture up the hairpin turns of the narrow driveway perched on the […]
Read More Three Brothers Vineyard Review Address: 812 Lincoln St. Farnam,Nebraska 69029. Phone Number: 308-569-2501 Tasting Hours: See website for wine tasting details. Region: Nebraska Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Review Date: 6/2/2014 Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Rating: 4 The Review We had a sinking feeling as we pulled into the parking lot of 3 Brothers Vineyard and […]
Read More Farina’s Winery Review Address: 420 S. Main Street Grapevine,Texas 76051. Phone Number: 817-442-9095 Tasting Hours: Mon-Tues 11:00-9:00, Wed-Thurs 11:00-10:00, Fri-Sat 11:00-11:00, Sun 11:00-6:00 Region: Texas Reviewer: Adria Schmedthorst Review Date: 4/14/2012 Reviewer: Adria Schmedthorst Rating: 3 The Review Along Main Street, Farinas combines new wines with old-world Italian food. The Place:  In an old brick building […]
Read More General’s Ridge Vineyard Review Address: 1618 Weldons Drive Hague,Virginia 22469. Phone Number: 804-472-3172 Tasting Hours: Thurs 12:00-5:00, Fri-Sat 12:00-6:00, Sun 12:00-5:00, major holiday Mondays 12:00-5:00 and by appt. Region: Northern Neck George Washington Birthplace AVA, Virginia Reviewer: Richard Rynders Review Date: 8/21/2015 Reviewer: Richard Rynders Rating: 4 The Review The first thing to remember about […]
Read More Red Newt Cellars & Bistro Review Address: 3675 Tichenor Rd. Hector,New York 14841. Phone Number: 607-546-4100 Tasting Hours: Mon-Sat 10:00-5:00, Sun 11:00-5:00 Region: Finger Lakes AVA, Seneca Lake AVA, New York Reviewer: Caroline Helper Review Date: 2/24/2012 Reviewer: Caroline Helper Rating: 3 The Review Red Newt Cellars is the winery attached to one of the […]
Read More Vines to Cellar Review Address: 114 East Main Street Port Washington,Wisconsin 53005. Phone Number: 262-536-4544 Tasting Hours: See Website Region: Wisconsin Ledge AVA, Wisconsin Reviewer: Larschelby Kidd Review Date: 11/12/2014 Reviewer: Larschelby Kidd Rating: 4 The Review I first met Jim and CJ Wirsching-Neuser when I was in the retail wine business and they were […]
Read More Weinhof Winery Review Address: 16678 Farm-to-Market 455 Forestburg,Texas 76329. Phone Number: 940-964-2552 Tasting Hours: Region: Texas Reviewer: Becky Parr Review Date: 11/1/2014 Reviewer: Becky Parr Rating: 2 The Review Weinhof Winery didn’t have its best foot forward on the day we visited them. We arrived at about 4:00 on a Saturday afternoon, which would seem […]
Read More Anam Cara Cellars Review Address: 306 N Main Street Newberg,Oregon 97132. Phone Number: 503-537-9150 Tasting Hours: 11:00-5:00 Region: Willamette Valley AVA, Oregon Reviewer: Rob Boss Review Date: 1/30/2015 Reviewer: Rob Boss Rating: 4 The Review (Photos by Jai Soots) Just off Highway 99 on Main Street in downtown Newburg is Anam Cara‘s unpretentious tasting room, […]
Read More Umbra Winery Review Address: 415 South Main Street Grapevine,Texas 76051. Phone Number: 817-421-2999 Tasting Hours: Sun-Thurs 11:00-9:00, Fri-Sat 11:00-11:00 Region: Texas Reviewer: Becky Parr Review Date: 3/19/2014 Reviewer: Becky Parr Rating: 5 The Review *This review was produced prior to the winery changing its name from Crossroads to Umbra and moving to Grapevine. If Crossroads […]
Read More Loving Cup Vineyard & Winery Review Address: 3340 Sutherland Road North Garden,Virginia 22959. Phone Number: 434-984-0774 Tasting Hours: Apr-Oct: Fri-Sun 11:00-5:00 Region: Monticello AVA, Virginia Reviewer: Brian Yost Review Date: 8/16/2014 Reviewer: Brian Yost Rating: 4 The Review Virginia does not offer ideal climate for organic viticulture. It’s the entire east coast really. There is […]
Read More Loess Hills Vineyard and Winery Review Address: 1120 Old Lincoln Highway Crescent,Iowa 51526. Phone Number: 712-545-3054 Tasting Hours: Wed-Sat 12:00-7:00, Sun 12:00-6:00 Region: Loess Hills District AVA, Iowa Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Review Date: 10/25/2015 Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Rating: 4 The Review The flood of 2011 is one that most residents on both sides […]
Read More Rising Star Vineyards – Salado Review Address: 110 North Main Street Salado,Texas 76571. Phone Number: 254-947-5247 Tasting Hours: Mon-Thurs 11:00-5:00, Fri-Sat 11:00-6:00, Sun 11:00-5:00 Region: Texas Reviewer: Becky Parr Review Date: 3/13/2014 Reviewer: Becky Parr Rating: 3 The Review Salado, Texas is one of those little towns that seems to have a lot to discover. […]
Read More Woodward Canyon Winery Review Address: 11920 W. Highway 12 Lowden,Washington 99360. Phone Number: 509-525-4129 Tasting Hours: 10:00-5:00 and by appt. Region: Columbia Valley AVA, Walla Walla Valley AVA, Washington Reviewer: Denise Gangnes Review Date: 4/4/2012 Reviewer: Denise Gangnes Rating: 4 The Review Even a reputation as one of Washington States oldest and most respected wineries […]
Read More Artisanal Wine Cellars Tasting Room Review Address: 614 E 1st Street Newberg,Oregon 97132. Phone Number: 503-538-1146 Tasting Hours: See website for details. Region: Willamette Valley AVA, Oregon Reviewer: Rob Boss Review Date: 9/14/2013 Reviewer: Rob Boss Rating: 4 The Review (Photos by Jai Soots) Downtown Newburg, Oregon is becoming a wine and food lover’s dream, […]
Read More WunderRosa Winery Review Address: 2361 Wittstruck Road Roca,Nebraska 68430. Phone Number: 402-328-3494 Tasting Hours: Thurs-Fri 5:00-9:00, Sat 12:00-9:00, Sun 1:00-8:00 Region: Nebraska Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Review Date: 5/29/2014 Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Rating: 4 The Review Everyone from Billy Joe Armstrong to Adam Duritz has done a rendition of “Big Yellow Taxi,” and yet […]
Read More Toogood Estate Winery Review Address: 7280 Fairplay Rd. Somerset,California 95684. Phone Number: 530-620-1910 Tasting Hours: 11:00-6:00 Region: Sierra Foothills AVA, El Dorado County, Fair Play AVA, El Dorado AVA, California Reviewer: Yvonne Kochanowski Review Date: 3/30/2012 Reviewer: Yvonne Kochanowski Rating: 5 The Review Hidden from view off a narrow two-lane road in the heart of […]
Read More Kestrel Vintners – Leavenworth Review Address: 843 B Front St. Leavenworth,Washington 98826. Phone Number: 509-548-7348 Tasting Hours: Sun-Thurs 11:00-5:00, Fri-Sat 11:00-8:00 Region: Leavenworth, Washington Reviewer: Denise Gangnes Review Date: 1/4/2013 Reviewer: Denise Gangnes Rating: 4 The Review Walk into a Starbucks or a Costco; whether youre in Waikiki or Woodinville, London or Leavenworth, and the […]
Read More Sobon Estate Review Address: 14430 Shenandoah Rd Plymouth,California 95669. Phone Number: 209-245-6554 Tasting Hours: 9:30-5:00 Region: Sierra Foothills AVA, Amador County, California Shenandoah Valley AVA, California Reviewer: Yvonne Kochanowski Review Date: 5/4/2012 Reviewer: Yvonne Kochanowski Rating: 5 The Review Over 150 years ago, vines from what is now Sobon Estate were already feeding Californias growing […]
Read More The Vineyard at Grandview Review Address: 1489 Grandview Road Mount Joy,Pennsylvania 17552. Phone Number: 717-653-4825 Tasting Hours: Fri 1:00-9:00, Sat 11:00-5:00, Sun 12:00-4:00 and by appt. Region: Lancaster Valley AVA, Pennsylvania Reviewer: Kat Collins Review Date: 8/26/2016 Reviewer: Kat Collins Rating: 5 The Review After taking a scenic drive through the peace and serenity of […]
Read More Cassel Vineyards Review Address: 53 Shetland Drive Hummelstown,Pennsylvania 17036. Phone Number: 717-533-2008 Tasting Hours: Mar 15-Dec 20: Fri-Sun 12:00-6:00 Region: Pennsylvania Reviewer: Joanne Dunne Review Date: 11/6/2015 Reviewer: Joanne Dunne Rating: 4 The Review The Place:  When visitng the Hershey area, Cassel Vineyards is a must visit for any wine lover. While the Pennsylvania winery has […]
Read More Peace Valley Winery Review Address: 300 Old Limekiln Rd. Chalfont,Pennsylvania 18914. Phone Number: 215-249-9058 Tasting Hours: Wed-Fri, Sun 12:00-6:00, Sat 10:00-6:00 Region: Pennsylvania Reviewer: Jen Fromal Review Date: 5/19/2012 Reviewer: Jen Fromal Rating: 3 The Review Peace Valley Winerys quaint establishment boasts plenty of charm, but none of the extra frills and amenities of larger […]
Read More 2Hawk Vineyard & Winery Review Address: 2335 North Phoenix Rd. Medford,Oregon 97504. Phone Number: Tasting Hours: See website for wine tasting details. Region: Southern Oregon AVA, Rogue Valley AVA, Oregon Reviewer: Liesa Morrow-Bratcher Review Date: 1/18/2014 Reviewer: Liesa Morrow-Bratcher Rating: 3 The Review Wine tasting rooms in Southern Oregon are as uniquely different as the […]
Read More Hidden Lakes Winery Review Address: 650 Winchester Pike Canal Winchester,Ohio 43110. Phone Number: 614-834-5294 Tasting Hours: Wed-Sat 12:00-9:00, Sun 1:00-7:00 (Jan-Mar closed) Region: Ohio Reviewer: Shona Carr Review Date: 3/2/2012 Reviewer: Shona Carr Rating: 4 The Review Around lunchtime on Friday, I was running into Hidden lakes Winery, one of Ohio’s urban wineries, to get […]
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LightCatcher Winery Review Address: 6925 Confederate Park Rd. Fort Worth,Texas 76108. Phone Number: 817-237-2626 Tasting Hours: Wed-Thurs 12:00-6:00, Fri-Sat 12:00-8:00, Sun 12:00-5:00 Region: Texas Reviewer: Adria Schmedthorst Review Date: 5/9/2012 Reviewer: Adria Schmedthorst Rating: 4 The Review For winery visitors looking for a true Texas-style experience, Light Catcher Winery & Bistro near Lake Worth is […]
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Longshadow Ranch Vineyard & Winery Review Address: 39847 Calle Contento Temecula,California 92591. Phone Number: 951-587-6221 Tasting Hours: Mon-Fri 12:00-5:00, Sat-Sun 10:00-5:00 Region: South Coast and S. California, Temecula Valley AVA, California Reviewer: Tara Torres Review Date: 7/27/2012 Reviewer: Tara Torres Rating: 4 The Review Steeped in tradition with six generations of wine making, Longshadow Ranch […]
Read More Maysara Estate Review Address: 15765 SW Muddy Valley Rd. McMinnville,Oregon 97128. Phone Number: 503-843-1234 Tasting Hours: Jun-Oct: Mon-Sat 11:00-5:00, Sun 12:00-5:00; Nov-May: Mon-Sat 11:00-4:00 Region: Willamette Valley AVA, McMinnville AVA, Oregon Reviewer: Rob Boss Review Date: 7/10/2014 Reviewer: Rob Boss Rating: 5 The Review (Photos by Jai Soots) Maysara Winery was founded by Mo and […]
Read More Sunset Winery Review Address: 1535 South Burleson Boulevard Burleson,Texas 76028. Phone Number: 817-426-1141 Tasting Hours: Thurs-Sun 12:00-7:00 and by appt. (Jan-Feb open until 6:00 and by appt.) Region: Texas Reviewer: Becky Parr Review Date: 1/26/2013 Reviewer: Becky Parr Rating: 5 The Review The Best Little Wine House in Texas thats what Bruce and Birgit […]
Read More Winery on the Gruene Review Address: 1308 Gruene Road New Braunfels,Texas 78130. Phone Number: 830-608-1976 Tasting Hours: Mon-Sat 11:00-7:00, Sun 12:00-7:00 Region: Texas Hill Country AVA, Texas Reviewer: Becky Parr Review Date: 11/15/2013 Reviewer: Becky Parr Rating: 3 The Review We decided to visit Winery on the Gruene on the way back to Dallas from […]
Read More Red Caboose Winery Review Address: 1147 County Road 1110 Meridian,Texas 76665. Phone Number: 254-435-9911 Tasting Hours: Fri 12:00-5:00, Sat 10:00-6:00 Region: Texas Reviewer: Becky Parr Review Date: 7/9/2016 Reviewer: Becky Parr Rating: 4 The Review When you enjoy visiting wineries, you meet a lot of other people who enjoy visiting wineries. You get to recognize […]
Read More Keyways Vineyard & Winery Review Address: 37338 De Portola Rd. Temecula,California 92592. Phone Number: 951-302-7888 Tasting Hours: Mon-Thurs 11:00-5:30, Fri-Sun 10:00-6:00 Region: South Coast and S. California, Temecula Valley AVA, California Reviewer: Tara Torres Review Date: 9/12/2012 Reviewer: Tara Torres Rating: 5 The Review Keyways Winery may be off the beaten path and not as […]
Read More Carolina Mist Winery Review Address: 118 South West Main Street Lenoir,North Carolina 28645. Phone Number: 828-754-4660 Tasting Hours: Region: North Carolina Reviewer: Natasha Stiles Review Date: 6/2/2013 Reviewer: Natasha Stiles Rating: 4 The Review Carolina Mist Winery is located in the heart of downtown Lenoir, NC. If youre looking for a winery with things to […]
Read More Mountfair Vineyards Review Address: 4875 Fox Mountain Road Crozet,Virginia 22932. Phone Number: 434-823-7605 Tasting Hours: Mar-Nov: Fri-Sun 12:00-6:00 and by appt. Region: Monticello AVA, Virginia Reviewer: Anthony Marocco Review Date: 8/17/2014 Reviewer: Anthony Marocco Rating: 4 The Review The first time I visited Mountfair Vineyards, I was relatively new to the wine scene. Needless to […]
Read More School House Winery Review Address: 455 Schneiders Crossing Rd NW Dover,Ohio 44622. Phone Number: 330-602-9463 Tasting Hours: Tues-Thurs 5:00-9:00, Fri-Sat 12:00-10:00 Region: Ohio Reviewer: Shona Carr Review Date: 3/3/2012 Reviewer: Shona Carr Rating: 4 The Review I almost didnt make it to the School House Winery, as my GPS wanted me to stop at a […]
Read More Solena and Grand Cru Estates Tasting Room Review Address: 17096 NE Woodland Loop Rd Yamhill,Oregon 97148. Phone Number: 503-662-3700 Tasting Hours: 11:00-5:00 Region: Willamette Valley AVA, Yamhill-Carlton AVA, Oregon Reviewer: Rob Boss Review Date: 2/23/2017 Reviewer: Rob Boss Rating: 5 The Review (Photos by Jai Soots) Just entering Soléna Estates sumptuous tasting room is to […]
Read More Witness Tree Vineyard Review Address: 7111 Spring Valley Rd. NW Salem,Oregon 97304. Phone Number: 503-585-7874 Tasting Hours: See Website for hours. Region: Willamette Valley AVA, Eola-Amity Hills AVA, Oregon Reviewer: Rob Boss Review Date: 1/4/2014 Reviewer: Rob Boss Rating: 4 The Review (Photos by Jai Soots) Witness Tree Vineyards is named after an approximately 250 […]
Read More 17 Ranch Winery Review Address: 304 Main St. Lewellen,Nebraska 69147. Phone Number: 308-778-5542 Tasting Hours: Wed-Sat 1:00-6:00 and by appt. Region: Nebraska Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Review Date: 5/27/2014 Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Rating: 4 The Review Ellen Burdick is a no-fuss, no-muss sort of lady. Straight forward, yet kind and gentle in her mannerisms, […]
Read More Calafia Cellars Review Address: 629 Fulton Lane St. Helena,California 94574. Phone Number: 707-963-0114 Tasting Hours: By appt. Region: Napa Valley AVA, St. Helena AVA, California Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Review Date: 1/14/2017 Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Rating: 5 The Review Randle Johnson is a slender man, appearing to be perhaps in his late 50s, with […]
Read More Schramsberg Vineyards Review Address: 1400 Schramsberg Rd. Calistoga,California 94515. Phone Number: 707-942-4558 Tasting Hours: By appt. Region: Napa Valley AVA, Diamond Mountain District AVA, California Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Review Date: 3/8/2016 Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Rating: 5 The Review The northern Napa Valley was still a thickly forested, rugged terrain, and a difficult place […]
Read More Troon – Carlton Review Address: 250 N. Kutch Street Carlton,Oregon 97111. Phone Number: 503-852-3084 Tasting Hours: Thurs-Sun 11:00-5:00 (Jan: Sat-Sun 11:00-5:00) Region: Willamette Valley AVA, Yamhill-Carlton Region, Oregon Reviewer: Rob Boss Review Date: 9/21/2013 Reviewer: Rob Boss Rating: 4 The Review (Photos by Jai Soots) One of the great pleasures of exploring wine country, and […]
Read More Brian Carter Cellars Review Address: 14419 Woodinville-Redmond Rd Woodinville,Washington 98072. Phone Number: 425-806-9463 Tasting Hours: 12:00-5:00 Region: Puget Sound AVA, Woodinville, Woodinville Tourist District, Washington Reviewer: Denise Gangnes Review Date: 3/1/2012 Reviewer: Denise Gangnes Rating: 4 The Review Brians Carters reputation as an award-winning winemaker is the heart and soul of this quaint tasting facility […]
Read More Jewell Towne Vineyards Review Address: 183 Whitehall Rd. South Hampton,New Hampshire 03827. Phone Number: 603-394-0600 Tasting Hours: Wed-Fri 11:00-4:00, Sat-Sun 12:00-5:00 Region: New Hampshire Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Review Date: 6/18/2014 Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Rating: 4 The Review To be the oldest winery in one of the original thirteen colonies is an impressive thing […]
Read More Raintree Cellars Winery Review Address: 521 E US Hwy 70 E Hildebran,North Carolina 28637. Phone Number: 828-397-5643 Tasting Hours: Region: North Carolina Reviewer: Natasha Stiles Review Date: 6/3/2013 Reviewer: Natasha Stiles Rating: 3 The Review Location: Raintree Cellars location, next to a pawn shop in a rundown looking strip mall, might seem like an odd location […]
Read More Willowcroft Farm Vineyards Review Address: 38906 Mt. Gilead Rd. Leesburg,Virginia 20175. Phone Number: 703-777-8161 Tasting Hours: Thurs-Sun 11:00-5:30 Region: Virginia Reviewer: Richard Rynders Review Date: 1/15/2015 Reviewer: Richard Rynders Rating: 4 The Review Even on a post-snowy day in January, the view from the Loudoun Countys Willowcroft Farm Vineyards is spectacular. And as one of […]
Read More Silver Hills Vineyards & Winery Review Address: 3130 County Road M Tekamah,Nebraska 68061. Phone Number: 402-374-1602 Tasting Hours: Fri-Sat 10:00-6:00, Sun 1:00-5:00 and by appt. Region: Nebraska Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Review Date: 7/6/2014 Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Rating: 4 The Review Forty-five miles north of Omaha, amidst the rolling hills planted primarily with corn […]
Read More Art of Wine Review Address: 101 N Arizona 89A Sedona,Arizona 86336. Phone Number: 877-903-9463 Tasting Hours: 11:00-8:00 Region: Arizona Reviewer: Becky Parr Review Date: 1/28/2014 Reviewer: Becky Parr Rating: 4 The Review New Years Eve was a gorgeous day in Sedona. Doing the tourist thing as part of our honeymoon, of COURSE we went wine […]
Read More Jeff Cohn Cellars Review Address: 160 Franklin St Oakland,California 94607. Phone Number: 510-465-5900 Tasting Hours: Apr 1-Sep 30: Thurs-Sun 12:00-6:00; Oct 1 – Mar 31: Thurs-Sun 12:00-5:00 Region: California Reviewer: Martin D. Redmond Review Date: 11/9/2013 Reviewer: Martin D. Redmond Rating: 4 The Review I have the good fortune of living in the East Bay […]
Read More Starmont Winery and Vineyards Review Address: 1451 Stanly Lane Napa,California 94559. Phone Number: 707-252-8001 Tasting Hours: 10:00-5:00 Region: Napa Valley AVA, Los Carneros AVA, California Reviewer: Laura Cropper Review Date: 10/19/2015 Reviewer: Laura Cropper Rating: 5 The Review Starmont Winery is located just off scenic Route 12, about a mile down Stanly Lane. As the […]
Read More Salado Winery Company Review Address: 841 N. Main St. Salado,Texas 76571. Phone Number: 254-947-8011 Tasting Hours: Fri-Sat 12:00-7:00, Sun-Thurs 12:00-6:00 and by appt. Region: Texas Reviewer: Becky Parr Review Date: 3/1/2014 Reviewer: Becky Parr Rating: 3 The Review My mom wanted to see Salado. So, one sunny Sunday afternoon on the way back to Dallas […]
Read More Rowe Ridge Vineyard & Winery Review Address: 11255 Leavenworth Road Kansas City,Kansas 66109. Phone Number: 913-721-9776 Tasting Hours: Thurs-Sun 12:00-5:00 Region: Kansas Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Review Date: 11/8/2015 Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Rating: 4 The Review Prohibition may have been repealed nationally in 1933, but the state of Kansas was a bit slow to […]
Read More Waldensian Heritage Wines Review Address: 4940 Villar Ln. N.E. Valdese,North Carolina 28690. Phone Number: 828-879-3202 Tasting Hours: Thurs-Sun 1:00-6:00 and by appt. Region: North Carolina Reviewer: Natasha Stiles Review Date: 6/4/2013 Reviewer: Natasha Stiles Rating: 4 The Review Waldensian Heritage Winery is located minutes from downtown Valdese, North Carolina. However, when you depart the town […]
Read More D’Vine Wine – Grapevine Review Address: 409 S. Main Street Grapevine,Texas 76051. Phone Number: 817-329-1011 Tasting Hours: Mon-Thurs 11:00-7:00, Fri-Sat 11:00-9:30, Sun 12:00-5:00 Region: Texas Reviewer: Adria Schmedthorst Review Date: 4/14/2012 Reviewer: Adria Schmedthorst Rating: 4 The Review A boutique franchise winery in downtown Grapevine, DVine Wine puts a unique spin on the wine experience. […]
Read More Water 2 Wine – Round Rock Review Address: 2000 S. I-H 35 Suite H1-2 Round Rock,Texas 78681. Phone Number: 512-310-9463 Tasting Hours: Region: Texas Reviewer: Becky Parr Review Date: 2/25/2014 Reviewer: Becky Parr Rating: 4 The Review I went to Austin to see friends in town from Britain (hes from Texas, shes Scottish, they live […]
Read More Ballentine Vineyards Review Address: 2820 St. Helena Highway North St. Helena,California 94574. Phone Number: 707-963-7919 Tasting Hours: By appt. 10:00-5:00 Region: Napa Valley AVA, St. Helena AVA, California Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Review Date: 7/3/2016 Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Rating: 5 The Review So many of the historic wineries of the Napa Valley exist in […]
Read More Bluff Dale Vineyards Review Address: 5222 County Road 148 Bluff Dale,Texas 76433. Phone Number: 254-728-3540 Tasting Hours: Mon, Wed-Sat 11:00-6:00, Sun 12:00-6:00 Region: Texas Reviewer: Becky Parr Review Date: 7/10/2016 Reviewer: Becky Parr Rating: 3 The Review It seems the owners and operators at Bluff Dale know their audience. Having been around since 2004, theyve […]
Read More Francis Ford Coppola Winery Review Address: 300 Via Archimedes Geyserville,California 95441. Phone Number: 707-857-1400 Tasting Hours: 11:00-6:00 Region: Sonoma County, Alexander Valley AVA, California Reviewer: Denise Gangnes Review Date: 3/22/2012 Reviewer: Denise Gangnes Rating: 5 The Review A winery worthy of the Godfather himself, Francis Ford Coppolas newest facility is a massive spectacle just off […]
Read More Hart Family Winery Review Address: 41300 Avenida Biona Temecula,California 92591. Phone Number: 951-676-6300 Tasting Hours: 9:00-4:30 Region: South Coast and S. California, Temecula Valley AVA, California Reviewer: Tara Torres Review Date: 5/17/2012 Reviewer: Tara Torres Rating: 4 The Review With over three decades of winemaking experience, this family-owned vineyard is nestled at the entrance to […]
Read More Moon Dancer Vineyards & Winery Review Address: 1282 Klines Run Rd. Wrightsville,Pennsylvania 17368. Phone Number: 717-252-9463 Tasting Hours: Wed & Thurs 12:00 5:00, Fri 12:00-9:00, Sat 11:00-6:00, Sun 11:00-5:00 Region: Pennsylvania Reviewer: Joanne Dunne Review Date: 10/31/2015 Reviewer: Joanne Dunne Rating: 4 The Review “The Long and Winding Road”, one of the Beatles most memorable […]
Read More Van Roekel Winery Review Address: 34567 Rancho California Rd. Temecula,California 92591. Phone Number: 951-699-6961 Tasting Hours: Region: South Coast and S. California, Temecula Valley AVA, California Reviewer: Tara Torres Review Date: 7/27/2012 Reviewer: Tara Torres Rating: 4 The Review Van Roekel is the sister winery of its more famous sibling, Maurice Carrie Winery, and while […]
Read More Inwood Estates – Fredericksburg Review Address: 10303 Hwy 290 East Fredericksburg,Texas 78624. Phone Number: 830-997-2304 Tasting Hours: Mon 12:00-6:00, Wed-Sun 11:00-6:00 Region: Texas Hill Country AVA, Texas Reviewer: Becky Parr Review Date: 8/22/2015 Reviewer: Becky Parr Rating: 4 The Review Visiting a winerys second location is always an interesting experience. Being familiar with the wines, […]
Read More Prairie Creek Vineyards Review Address: 2254 13th Rd Central City,Nebraska 68826. Phone Number: 308-940-1370 Tasting Hours: Fri 4:00-8:00, Sat 1:00-6:00, Sun 1:00-5:00 Region: Nebraska Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Review Date: 7/4/2014 Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Rating: 4 The Review Independence Day has always offered us interesting wine experiences. Our first July 4 together, Sonja spilled […]
Read More Timbre Winery Review Address: 2705 Aviation Blvd Santa Maria,California 93455. Phone Number: 310-977-5615 Tasting Hours: By appt. Region: Santa Barbara County, California Reviewer: Review Date: 3/2/2013 Reviewer: Rating: 5 The Review I love wine. I love wine tasting. There’s something beautiful in the act of both giving and receiving the gift of a few ounces […]
Read More Hip Chicks Do Wine Review Address: 4510 SE 23rd Ave. Portland,Oregon 97202. Phone Number: 503-234-3790 Tasting Hours: Mon-Thurs 11:00-3:00, Fri-Sun 11:00-5:00 and by appt. Region: Willamette Valley AVA, Oregon Reviewer: Rob Boss Review Date: 8/5/2015 Reviewer: Rob Boss Rating: 3 The Review (Photos by Jai Soots) For over thirty years now, tourists and locals have […]
Read More Lost Oak Winery Review Address: 2116 FM 731 Burleson,Texas 76028. Phone Number: 817-426-6625 Tasting Hours: Thurs-Sat 12:00-9:00, Sun 12:00-8:00 (see website for holiday hours) Region: Texas Reviewer: Adria Schmedthorst Review Date: 6/23/2012 Reviewer: Adria Schmedthorst Rating: 4 The Review Get away from the city and soak in the country charm at Lost Oak Winery. The […]
Read More Seven of Hearts Tasting Room Review Address: 217 West Main Street Carlton,Oregon 97111. website Phone Number: Tasting Hours: Fri-Sat 12:00-6:00, Sun 12:00-5:00 Region: Willamette Valley AVA, Yamhill-Carlton Region, Oregon Reviewer: Rob Boss Review Date: 11/29/2015 Reviewer: Rob Boss Rating: 4 The Review (Photos by Jai Soots) Seven of Hearts sits in the middle of Main […]
Read More Stoller Family Estate Review Address: 16161 NE McDougall Rd. Dayton,Oregon 97114. Phone Number: 503-864-3404 Tasting Hours: 11:00-4:00 Region: Willamette Valley AVA, Dundee Hills AVA, Oregon Reviewer: Rob Boss Review Date: 5/15/2012 Reviewer: Rob Boss Rating: 5 The Review Although the website offers the heads up that Stoller Vineyards is the largest site in Oregons Dundee […]
Read More Arbor Day Farm Review Address: 2611 Arbor Avenue Nebraska City,Nebraska 68410. Phone Number: 800-546-5433 Tasting Hours: Fri-Sat 5:00-7:00 Region: Nebraska Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Review Date: 12/28/2016 Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Rating: 4 The Review As a boy, one of my favorite stories was that of The Lorax by Theodor Geisel, better known to most […]
Read More Knapp Vineyards Winery & Restaurant Review Address: 2770 Ernsberger Rd. Romulus,New York 14541. Phone Number: 607-869-9271 Tasting Hours: Apr-Nov: 10:00-5:30; Dec-Mar: Mon-Sat 10:30-5:00, Sun 11:30-5:00 Region: Finger Lakes AVA, Cayuga Lake AVA, New York Reviewer: Julie Grice Review Date: 9/21/2013 Reviewer: Julie Grice Rating: 3 The Review Boasting an extensive, yet solid, tasting menu, Knapp […]
Read More New Kent Winery Review Address: 8400 Old Church Road New Kent,Virginia 23124. Phone Number: 804-932-8240 Tasting Hours: 10:00-6:00 Region: Virginia Reviewer: Jim Finley Review Date: 7/19/2014 Reviewer: Jim Finley Rating: 4 The Review Justified or not, I’ve always been a little weary of country club-style, gated communities, and when I exited I64 onto Emmaus Church […]
Read More Pellegrini Vineyards Review Address: 23005 Main Rd. Cutchogue,New York 11935. Phone Number: 631-734-4111 Tasting Hours: 11:00-5:00 Region: Long Island AVA, North Fork of Long Island AVA, New York Reviewer: Joanne Dunne Review Date: 5/1/2012 Reviewer: Joanne Dunne Rating: 4 The Review The Place:  Pellegrini Vineyards is an all-around excellent winery and a very pleasant visit is […]
Read More Urban Crush Review Address: 2025 SE 7th Ave Portland,Oregon 97214. Phone Number: 503-477-6994 Tasting Hours: Thurs-Sat 12:00-7:00, Sun 12:00-5:00 and by appt. Region: Willamette Valley AVA, Oregon Reviewer: Rob Boss Review Date: 8/6/2015 Reviewer: Rob Boss Rating: 4 The Review (Photos by Jai Soots) Urban Crush is a remarkably tiny winery tucked away in Southeast […]
Read More Basket Case Wines Review Address: 6425 Pacific Avenue Unit B Pacific City,Oregon 97135. Phone Number: Tasting Hours: See website for wine tasting details. Region: Oregon Reviewer: Becky Parr Review Date: 7/22/2014 Reviewer: Becky Parr Rating: 4 The Review Know how to make a Texas girl happy? Take her to Oregon in the middle of the […]
Read More Erath Winery Review Address: 9409 NE Worden Hill Rd. Dundee,Oregon 97115. Phone Number: 800-539-9463 Tasting Hours: 11:00-5:00 and by appt. Region: Willamette Valley AVA, Dundee Hills AVA, Oregon Reviewer: Rob Boss Review Date: 9/4/2014 Reviewer: Rob Boss Rating: 5 The Review (Photos by Jai Soots) One of the grand daddies of Oregon’s wine industry, Erath […]
Read More Comtesse Therese Review Address: 739 Main Rd Aquebogue,New York 11901. Phone Number: 631-252-4225 Tasting Hours: Fri-Sun 12:00-5:00 Region: Long Island AVA, North Fork of Long Island AVA, New York Reviewer: Joanne Dunne Review Date: 5/1/2012 Reviewer: Joanne Dunne Rating: 5 The Review The Place:  One of the first wineries one comes across when driving along the […]
Read More Latah Creek Wine Cellars Review Address: 13030 E. Indiana Ave Spokane,Washington 99216. Phone Number: 800-528-2427 Tasting Hours: 9:00-5:00 Region: Spokane Valley, Washington Reviewer: Denise Gangnes Review Date: 10/20/2012 Reviewer: Denise Gangnes Rating: 4 The Review Fans of the movie, Oh Brother Where Art Thou? will recall the scene where actor Charles Durning refers to a […]
Read More Matello Review Address: 925 NE 7th Avenue McMinnville,Oregon 97128. Phone Number: 503-939-1308 Tasting Hours: By appt. Region: Willamette Valley AVA, McMinnville, Oregon Reviewer: Rob Boss Review Date: 7/10/2014 Reviewer: Rob Boss Rating: 5 The Review (Photos by Jai Soots) Marcus Goodfellow is a man who rarely uses ten words when fifty will do, and its […]
Read More McReynolds Wines Review Address: 706 Shovel Mtn. Rd. Round Mountain,Texas 78663. Phone Number: 830-825-3544 Tasting Hours: Fri-Sat 10:00-6:00, Sun 12:00-6:00 and by appt. Region: Texas Hill Country AVA, Texas Reviewer: Becky Parr Review Date: 9/6/2013 Reviewer: Becky Parr Rating: 2 The Review As we drove up to McReynolds tasting room, the gravel crunched under our […]
Read More Salvestrin Estate Vineyard & Winery Review Address: 397 Main Street St. Helena,California 94574. Phone Number: 707-963-5105 Tasting Hours: By appt. Wed-Mon 10:00-5:00 Region: Napa Valley AVA, St. Helena AVA, California Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Review Date: 1/15/2017 Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Rating: 5 The Review A heavy fog lay draped across an historic block of […]
Read More Alfalfa Farm Review Address: 267 Rowley Bridge Rd. Topsfield,Massachusetts 01983. Phone Number: 978-774-0014 Tasting Hours: Sat-Sun 1:00-5:00 and by appt. Region: Massachusetts Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Review Date: 6/22/2014 Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Rating: 3 The Review Not far north of Boston, maybe a half hour drive from Logan Airport in light traffic, sit two […]
Read More Sleight of Hand Cellars Review Address: 1959 JB George Rd Walla Walla,Washington 99362. Phone Number: 509-525-3661 Tasting Hours: Apr-Dec 5: Thurs-Sun 11:00-5:00 and by appt. Region: Columbia Valley AVA, Walla Walla Valley AVA, Washington Reviewer: Denise Gangnes Review Date: 4/10/2012 Reviewer: Denise Gangnes Rating: 4 The Review Do you consider yourself a hip wine drinker […]
Read More Jan-Marc Wine Cellars Review Address: 1225 N. Killingsworth Street Portland,Oregon 97217. Phone Number: 503-954-3959 Tasting Hours: Wed-Fri 3:00-close, Sat-Sun 12:00-9:00 Region: Willamette Valley AVA, Oregon Reviewer: Rob Boss Review Date: 8/2/2016 Reviewer: Rob Boss Rating: 5 The Review Although Oregon Pinot Noirs tend to be a bit more expensive than Pinot Noirs from other U.S. […]
Read More Mountain View Winery (CO) Review Address: 5859 58.25 Rd. Olathe,Colorado 81425. Phone Number: 5859 58.25 Tasting Hours: Mon-Sat 10:00-6:00 Region: Colorado Reviewer: Review Date: 6/24/2015 Reviewer: Rating: 4 The Review Overview: During a recent trip to Colorado to attend my nephews wedding, I had the privilege of discovering a little gem of a winery/orchard in […]
Read More Sunset Hills Review Address: 38295 Fremont Overlook Lane Purcellville,Virginia 20132. Phone Number: 540-882-4560 Tasting Hours: Mon-Thurs 12:00-5:00, Fri 12:00-6:00, Sat-Sun 12:00-6:00 Region: Middleburg Virginia AVA, Virginia Reviewer: James Houston Review Date: 7/13/2012 Reviewer: James Houston Rating: 5 The Review A connection to the past is palpable as you enter the cavernous tasting room of Sunset […]
Read More Feather River Vineyards Review Address: 5700 South East State Farm Rd. North Platte,Nebraska 69103. Phone Number: 308-696-0078 Tasting Hours: 1:00-6:00 Region: Nebraska Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Review Date: 5/25/2014 Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Rating: 4 The Review Deep ruts scarred the muddy, dirt roads leading south from Interstate 80, near North Platte, that took us […]
Read More Mill River Winery Review Address: 498 Newburyport Turnpike Rowley,Massachusetts 01969. Phone Number: 978-432-1280 Tasting Hours: Wed-Sun 11:00-6:00 Region: Massachusetts Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Review Date: 6/19/2014 Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Rating: 4 The Review Rowley, Massachusetts, is home to a charming town square and market area untouched by time for hundreds of years, wharfs dotted […]
Read More Bel Vino Review Address: 33515 Rancho California Rd. Temecula,California 92591. Phone Number: 888-260-0870 Tasting Hours: Mon-Thurs 10:00-5:00, Fri-Sun 10:00-6:00 Region: South Coast and S. California, Temecula Valley AVA, California Reviewer: Tara Torres Review Date: 7/27/2012 Reviewer: Tara Torres Rating: 4 The Review Formerly known as Stuart Cellars, Bel Vino winery isnt much to look at […]
Read More Bitner Vineyards Review Address: 16645 Plum Rd. Caldwell,Idaho 83607. Phone Number: 208-455-1870 Tasting Hours: Fri-Sun 12:00-5:00 and by appt. Region: Snake River Valley AVA, Idaho Reviewer: Review Date: 3/2/2014 Reviewer: Rating: 4 The Review For three days in a row this week we have had spring-like weather with temperatures near 60 degrees and lots of […]
Read More La Buena Vida Vineyards Review Address: 416 East College Street Grapevine,Texas 76051. Phone Number: 817-481-9463 Tasting Hours: Region: Texas Reviewer: Adria Schmedthorst Review Date: 4/14/2012 Reviewer: Adria Schmedthorst Rating: 5 The Review Off the beaten path of Main Street, La Buena Vida Vineyards offers a cool oasis to escape the Texas heat and enjoy wines […]
Read More Rex Hill Vineyards Review Address: 30835 N. Hwy 99W Newberg,Oregon 97132. Phone Number: 503-538-0666 Tasting Hours: 11:00-5:00; Memorial Day-Thanksgiving 10:00-5:00 Region: Willamette Valley AVA, Chehalem Mountains AVA, Oregon Reviewer: Rob Boss Review Date: 6/11/2014 Reviewer: Rob Boss Rating: 4 The Review (Photos by Jai Soots) Rex Hill Winery is an easy access stop off Highway […]
Read More ArborBrook Vineyards Review Address: 17770 NE Calkins Lane Newberg,Oregon 97132. Phone Number: 503-789-8134 Tasting Hours: Tues-Sun 11:00-5:00 and by appt. Region: Willamette Valley AVA, Chehalem Mountains AVA, Oregon Reviewer: Rob Boss Review Date: 5/15/2012 Reviewer: Rob Boss Rating: 4 The Review Making great wine takes time, but theres no reason for an up and coming […]
Read More Caywood Vineyards Review Address: 9666 State Route 414 Hector,New York 14841. Phone Number: 607-582-7230 Tasting Hours: May-Oct: 11:00-5:00, see website for off-season hours Region: Finger Lakes AVA, Seneca Lake AVA, New York Reviewer: Julie Grice Review Date: 5/24/2014 Reviewer: Julie Grice Rating: 3 The Review The Place:  The outside of the Caywood Vineyards tasting room is […]
Read More Lamoreaux Landing Wine Cellars Review Address: 9224 State Route 414 Lodi,New York 14860. Phone Number: 607-582-6011 Tasting Hours: Mon-Sat 10:00-5:00, Sun 12:00-5:00 Region: Finger Lakes AVA, Seneca Lake AVA, New York Reviewer: Caroline Helper Review Date: 2/4/2012 Reviewer: Caroline Helper Rating: 4 The Review Lamoreaux Landing Wine Cellars is a sleek, modern, and elegant winery […]
Read More SchillingBridge Winery & MicroBrewery Review Address: 62193 710th Rd. Pawnee City,Nebraska 68420. Phone Number: 62193 710 Tasting Hours: Nov-Mar: Sun, Wed-Fri 12:00-6:00, Sat 12:00-9:00; Feb-Oct: Sun, Wed-Thurs 12:00-6:00, Fri-Sat 12:00-9:00 Region: Nebraska Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Review Date: 5/28/2014 Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Rating: 4 The Review Schilling Bridge Winery and Microbrewery is located in […]
Read More Alloro Vineyard Review Address: 22075 S.W. Lebeau Rd. Sherwood,Oregon 97140. Phone Number: 503-625-1978 Tasting Hours: Feb-Mid Dec: Fri-Sun 11:00-5:00 Region: Willamette Valley AVA, Chehalem Mountains AVA, Oregon Reviewer: Rob Boss Review Date: 1/30/2015 Reviewer: Rob Boss Rating: 5 The Review (Photos by Jai Soots) When touring through Willamette Valley wine country, there are occasionallywell, oftenplaces […]
Read More Andis Wines Review Address: 11000 Shenandoah Road Plymouth,California 95669. Phone Number: 209-245-6177 Tasting Hours: Daily 11:00-4:30 Region: Sierra Foothills AVA, Amador County, California Shenandoah Valley AVA, California Reviewer: Yvonne Kochanowski Review Date: 4/20/2012 Reviewer: Yvonne Kochanowski Rating: 3 The Review Round a corner and there it is, its metallic aerodynamic structure set on the hilltop […]
Read More Chiselled Grape Winery Review Address: W64 N713 Washigton Ave. Cedarburg,Wisconsin 53012. Phone Number: 262-377-8777 Tasting Hours: Tues-Wed 1:00-5:00, Thurs 12:00-5:00, Fri-Sat 11:00-9:00, Sun 11:00-6:00 Region: Wisconsin Ledge AVA, Wisconsin Reviewer: Larschelby Kidd Review Date: 6/17/2014 Reviewer: Larschelby Kidd Rating: 3 The Review When Chiselled Grape Winery opened in 2011, their location was in a historic […]
Read More Oak Crest Vineyard Review Address: 8215 Oak Crest Drive King George,Virginia 22485. Phone Number: 540-663-2813 Tasting Hours: Jan-Feb: Sat-Sun 11:00-4:00, Mar-Dec: Wed-Sun 10:00-5:00 Region: Northern Neck George Washington Birthplace AVA, Virginia Reviewer: Richard Rynders Review Date: 10/9/2015 Reviewer: Richard Rynders Rating: 3 The Review Keep a vigilant eye out for the turn off the main […]
Read More Serpent Ridge Vineyard Review Address: 2962 Nicodemus Rd Westminster,Maryland 21157. Phone Number: 410-848-6511 Tasting Hours: Sat-Sun 10:30-6:00, Wed-Fri 10:00-3:00 and by appt. Region: Maryland Reviewer: Jim Finley Review Date: 7/12/2014 Reviewer: Jim Finley Rating: 4 The Review Located 45 minutes northwest of Baltimore, Maryland, Serpent Ridge Vineyards is a small, 2.5 acre vineyard originally planted […]
Read More Antelope Valley Winery Review Address: 42041 20th St. W. Lancaster,California 93534. Phone Number: 661-722-0145 Tasting Hours: Wed-Sun 11:00-6:00 Region: California Reviewer: Julie Dorris Review Date: 5/26/2012 Reviewer: Julie Dorris Rating: 3 The Review Outside of the obvious viticultural regions of California, the state is sprinkled with little wineries in unassuming places. Such is the case […]
Read More Spicewood Vineyards Review Address: 1419 Burnet County Rd. 409 Spicewood,Texas 78669. Phone Number: 830-693-5328 Tasting Hours: Wed-Sat 10:00-6:00, Sun 12:00-5:00 and by appt. Region: Texas Hill Country AVA, Texas Reviewer: Becky Parr Review Date: 8/31/2013 Reviewer: Becky Parr Rating: 4 The Review Spicewood Vineyards was our last stop of the afternoon on a hot day […]
Read More Three Dudes Winery Review Address: 125 Old Martindale Rd. San Marcos,Texas 78666. Phone Number: 512-392-5634 Tasting Hours: 12:00-6:00 Region: Texas Reviewer: Becky Parr Review Date: 12/23/2013 Reviewer: Becky Parr Rating: 4 The Review No self-respecting winery reviewer could take a road trip through south Texas on I-35 and not stop at a place called Three […]
Read More Wagner Vineyards Review Address: 9322 State Route 414 Lodi,New York 14860. Phone Number: 607-582-6450 Tasting Hours: Jan-mid Mar: Mon-Sat 10:00-5:00, Sun 12:00-5:00; Mid Mar-Dec: 10:00-5:00 Region: Finger Lakes AVA, Seneca Lake AVA, New York Reviewer: Caroline Helper Review Date: 2/24/2012 Reviewer: Caroline Helper Rating: 4 The Review Wagner Vineyards is a winery and brewery run […]
Read More 3 P’s in a Vine Winery and Vineyard Review Address: 955 Douglas Rd Athens,Texas 75751. Phone Number: 903-677-9463 Tasting Hours: Fri 5:00-10:00, Sat 12:00-10:00, Sun 12:00-6:00 Region: Texas Reviewer: Becky Parr Review Date: 4/16/2016 Reviewer: Becky Parr Rating: 5 The Review Its been over a week since my husband and I visited 3 Ps in […]
Read More Cedar Creek Winery (VA) Review Address: 7384 Zepp Road Star Tannery,Virginia 22654. Phone Number: 540-436-8394 Tasting Hours: Apr-Nov: Fri-Sun 11:00-5:00 Region: Virginia Reviewer: Brian Yost Review Date: 7/19/2014 Reviewer: Brian Yost Rating: 5 The Review There are a few wineries in Virginia that have raised the bar for other winemakers. These wineries are producing one […]
Read More Driftwood Vineyards Review Address: 4001 Elder Hill Rd. Driftwood,Texas 78619. Phone Number: 512-858-9667 Tasting Hours: Summer 10:00-7:00, Winter 10:00-6:00 Region: Texas Hill Country AVA, Texas Reviewer: Becky Parr Review Date: 11/2/2014 Reviewer: Becky Parr Rating: 4 The Review This is where to come to find out why they call this area the Hill Country. If […]
Read More Gran Moraine Winery Review Address: 17090 NE Woodland Loop Rd Yamhill,Oregon 97148. Phone Number: 503-662-5454 Tasting Hours: 11:00-5:00 Region: Willamette Valley AVA, Yamhill-Carlton AVA, Oregon Reviewer: Rob Boss Review Date: 11/12/2016 Reviewer: Rob Boss Rating: 5 The Review (Photos by Jai Soots) Just outside Yamhill, Oregon, lies the Laughlin Loop, a particularly glorious collection of […]
Read More Loudoun Valley Vineyards Review Address: 38516 Charlestown Pike Waterford,Virginia 20197. Phone Number: 540-882-3375 Tasting Hours: Mon, Wed-Fri 12:00-5:00, Sat-Sun 11:00-6:00 Region: Middleburg Virginia AVA, Virginia Reviewer: James Houston Review Date: 7/13/2012 Reviewer: James Houston Rating: 4 The Review Lately, my thirtieth birthday has been making all kinds of threats about actually happening soon. So getting […]
Read More Red Road Winery Review Address: 4050 Summerhill Square Texarkana,Texas 75503. Phone Number: 903-792-9463 Tasting Hours: Mon-Wed 10:00-9:00, Thurs-Sat 10:00-11:00, Sun 1:00-7:00 Region: Texas Reviewer: Becky Parr Review Date: 4/21/2014 Reviewer: Becky Parr Rating: 4 The Review I ended up loving Red Road Winery. But the first thing Red Road did was lead me on a […]
Read More Standing Stone Vineyards Review Address: 9934 State Route 414 Hector,New York 14841. Phone Number: 607-582-6051 Tasting Hours: Sun-Fri 11:30-5:00, Sat 11:30-6:00 Region: Finger Lakes AVA, Seneca Lake AVA, New York Reviewer: Julie Grice Review Date: 4/12/2014 Reviewer: Julie Grice Rating: 5 The Review The Place:  The tasting room at Standing Stone Vineyards is housed in a […]
Read More Jowler Creek Winery Review Address: 16905 Jowler Creek Rd. Platte City,Missouri 64079. Phone Number: 816-935-9471 Tasting Hours: Wed-Sun 11:00-5:00 Region: Missouri Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Review Date: 10/19/2014 Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Rating: 4 The Review Driving longitudinally down I-29 between Omaha and Kansas City, it’s unlikely drivers will miss the large signs positioned to […]
Read More Left Coast Cellars Review Address: 4225 N Pacific Highway W Rickreall,Oregon 97371. Phone Number: 503-831-4916 Tasting Hours: Feb-Dec 23: 11:00-5:00 (during summer open until 7:00 on Saturday); Jan by appt. Region: Willamette Valley AVA, Oregon Reviewer: Rob Boss Review Date: 7/26/2012 Reviewer: Rob Boss Rating: 4 The Review Left Coast Cellars is located fifteen miles […]
Read More Rushland Ridge Vineyards & Winery Review Address: 2665 Rushland Rd. Rushland,Pennsylvania 18956. Phone Number: 215-598-0251 Tasting Hours: Mar-Nov: Thurs-Fri 3:00-6:00, Sat 12:00-6:00, Sun 12:00-4:00 Region: Pennsylvania Reviewer: Jen Fromal Review Date: 3/24/2012 Reviewer: Jen Fromal Rating: 4 The Review A decidedly fresh breath of air among the bigger wineries on the Bucks County Wine Trail, […]
Read More Bella Vida Review Address: 9380 NE Worden Hill Rd. Dundee,Oregon 97115. Phone Number: 503-538-9821 Tasting Hours: Memorial Day-Thanksgiving: Thurs-Sun 11:00-5:00 and by appt. Region: Willamette Valley AVA, Dundee Hills AVA, Oregon Reviewer: Rob Boss Review Date: 9/4/2014 Reviewer: Rob Boss Rating: 5 The Review (Photos by Jai Soots) One of the more interesting tasting flights […]
Read More Island Mana Wines Review Address: 526 SW Yamhill St. Portland,Oregon 97204. Phone Number: 971-229-1040 Tasting Hours: Region: Willamette Valley AVA, Oregon Reviewer: Rob Boss Review Date: 4/17/2012 Reviewer: Rob Boss Rating: 4 The Review Because vineyards often reside in the hinterlands, its not uncommon for a winery to put their tasting room in town. The […]
Read More Vino Noceto Review Address: 11011 Shenandoah Rd. Plymouth,California 95669. Phone Number: 209-245-6556 Tasting Hours: Mon-Fri 11:00-4:00, Sat-Sun 11:00-5:00 and by appt. Region: Sierra Foothills AVA, Amador County, California Shenandoah Valley AVA, California Reviewer: Yvonne Kochanowski Review Date: 10/18/2012 Reviewer: Yvonne Kochanowski Rating: 4 The Review It may look small and unassuming from the outside, but […]
Read More Barking Frog Winery Review Address: 128 W Main St Carlton,Oregon 97111. Phone Number: 503-702-5029 Tasting Hours: Fri-Sun 1:00-5:00 and by appt. Region: Willamette Valley AVA, Yamhill-Carlton Region, Oregon Reviewer: Rob Boss Review Date: 11/29/2015 Reviewer: Rob Boss Rating: 4 The Review (Photos by Jai Soots) Barking Frog Winerys tasting room on Main Street in Carlton, […]
Read More Cooper Vineyards (VA) Review Address: 13372 Shannon Hill Rd. Louisa,Virginia 23226. Phone Number: 540-894-5474 Tasting Hours: 11:00-5:00 Region: Virginia Reviewer: Anthony Marocco Review Date: 9/28/2013 Reviewer: Anthony Marocco Rating: 4 The Review Cooper Vineyards first opened its doors in 1999, producing a whopping 250 cases of wine. During the last fifteen years, the winery has […]
Read More Panther Creek Cellars Review Address: 110 SW Hwy 99W Dundee,Oregon 97115. Phone Number: 503-472-8080 Tasting Hours: 10:00-5:00 Region: Willamette Valley AVA, Dundee Hills AVA, Oregon Reviewer: Rob Boss Review Date: 1/30/2015 Reviewer: Rob Boss Rating: 5 The Review (Photos by Jai Soots) Step inside Panther Creeks tasting room and the first glance seems stark, but […]
Read More Abingdon Vineyard & Winery Review Address: 20530 Alvarado Rd. Abingdon,Virginia 24211. Phone Number: 276-623-1255 Tasting Hours: Mar 15-Dec 15: Tues-Sat 10:00-6:00, Sun 12:00-6:00 Region: Virginia Reviewer: Brian Yost Review Date: 8/30/2014 Reviewer: Brian Yost Rating: 4 The Review Southwestern Virginia does not immediately come to mind when one thinks of Virginia wine. Its a particularly […]
Read More Airlie Winery Review Address: 15305 Dunn Forest Rd. Monmouth,Oregon 97361. Phone Number: 503-838-6013 Tasting Hours: Mar-Nov: Thurs-Mon; Dec-Feb: by appt. or chance Region: Willamette Valley AVA, Oregon Reviewer: Becky Parr Review Date: 8/2/2014 Reviewer: Becky Parr Rating: 4 The Review Wineries near Monmouth, Oregon, in the lower Willamette Valley, seem to subscribe to the philosophy […]
Read More Vynecrest Vineyards & Winery Review Address: 172 Arrowhead Ln. Breinigsville,Pennsylvania 18031. Phone Number: 610-398-7525 Tasting Hours: 11:00-5:00 Region: Lehigh Valley AVA, Pennsylvania Reviewer: Kat Collins Review Date: 3/6/2016 Reviewer: Kat Collins Rating: 4 The Review Vynecrest Winery is located seven miles west of Allentown, Pennsylvania in the picturesque, rolling hills of Breinigsville. Its an unusual […]
Read More Wycombe Vineyard and Winery Review Address: 1391 Forest Grove Rd Furlong,Pennsylvania 18925. Phone Number: 215-598-9463 Tasting Hours: Fri-Sun 12:00-6:00 and by appt. Region: Pennsylvania Reviewer: Jen Fromal Review Date: 5/19/2012 Reviewer: Jen Fromal Rating: 4 The Review Wycombe Vineyard and Winery is the perfect mix of class and country. This Bucks County winery is a […]
Read More Columbia Winery Review Address: 14030 NE 145th St. Woodinville,Washington 98072. Phone Number: 425-482-7490 Tasting Hours: Sat-Thurs 11:00-6:00, Fri 11:00-7:00 Region: Puget Sound AVA, Woodinville, Woodinville Tourist District, Washington Reviewer: Denise Gangnes Review Date: 3/10/2012 Reviewer: Denise Gangnes Rating: 5 The Review The second oldest winery in Woodinville does what any facility in the shadow of […]
Read More Pillar Bluff Review Address: 300 County Road 111 Lampasas,Texas 76550. Phone Number: 512-556-4078 Tasting Hours: Fri-Sat 10:00-5:00, Sun 12:30-5:00 Region: Texas Hill Country AVA, Texas Reviewer: Becky Parr Review Date: 3/23/2013 Reviewer: Becky Parr Rating: 5 The Review Pillar Bluff Vineyards is an absolute find. Located off the beaten path near Lampasas, Texas, seemingly in […]
Read More Southwind Vineyard Review Address: 385 Lebanon Road Millville,New Jersey 08332. Phone Number: 856-364-9690 Tasting Hours: See website for wine tasting details. Region: Outer Coastal Plain AVA, New Jersey Reviewer: Charlie Toms Review Date: 11/30/2013 Reviewer: Charlie Toms Rating: 4 The Review Southwind Vineyard and Winery is one of the newest wineries in New Jersey, having […]
Read More Seven Bridges Review Address: 2303 N Harding Ave Portland,Oregon 97227. Phone Number: 503-203-2583 Tasting Hours: Sat-Sun 1:00-5:00 Region: Willamette Valley AVA, Oregon Reviewer: Rob Boss Review Date: 7/10/2016 Reviewer: Rob Boss Rating: 4 The Review The great thing about Oregon in general and Portland in particular is the number of wineries producing really great Pinot […]
Read More Chatham Vineyards Review Address: 9232 Chatham Rd Machipongo,Virginia 23405. Phone Number: 757-678-5588 Tasting Hours: Apr-Dec: 10:00-5:00 (Jan-Mar: closed on Tues & Wed) Region: [“Virginias Eastern Shore AVA”, Virginia Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Review Date: 5/17/2016 Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Rating: 5 The Review Down a dusty country road that looks as if it came straight […]
Read More Javelina Leap Vineyard and Winery Review Address: 1565 Page Springs Rd. Cornville,Arizona 86325. Phone Number: 928-649-2681 Tasting Hours: 11:00-5:00 Region: Arizona Reviewer: Diane Review Date: 10/22/2013 Reviewer: Diane Rating: 4 The Review Rod and Cynthia Snapp own this quaint, boutique winery tucked away in Page Springs, Arizona. The small 10.6 acre estate vineyard, located in […]
Read More King Ferry Winery – Treleaven Wines Review Address: 658 Lake Rd. King Ferry,New York 13081. Phone Number: 315-364-5100 Tasting Hours: See website for wine tasting details. Region: Finger Lakes AVA, Cayuga Lake AVA, New York Reviewer: Caroline Helper Review Date: 6/22/2012 Reviewer: Caroline Helper Rating: 3 The Review Located on the east side of Cayuga […]
Read More Maresh Red Barn / Red Hills Vineyard Review Address: 9305 NE Worden Hill Rd. Dundee,Oregon 97115. Phone Number: 503-537-1098 Tasting Hours: Mar 1-Thanksgiving: Fri-Sun 11:00-5:00 Region: Willamette Valley AVA, Dundee Hills AVA, Oregon Reviewer: Rob Boss Review Date: 9/4/2014 Reviewer: Rob Boss Rating: 5 The Review (Photos by Jai Soots) In the heart of the […]
Read More Cellar 426 Review Address: 1402 Dennis Dean Road Ashland,Nebraska 68003. Phone Number: 402-944-8109 Tasting Hours: Fri 1:00-7:00, Sat 11:00-7:00, Sun 1:00-5:00 Region: Nebraska Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Review Date: 5/11/2014 Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Rating: 4 The Review Just off of exit 426, equidistant between Lincoln and Omaha on the far eastern side of the […]
Read More Weathered Vineyards Review Address: 7670 Carpet Road New Tripoli,Pennsylvania 18066. Phone Number: 610-984-2867 Tasting Hours: Thurs-Mon 11:00-6:00 (Summer and Fall), Fri-Mon 11:00-5:00 (Winter) Region: Lehigh Valley AVA, Pennsylvania Reviewer: Kat Collins Review Date: 11/1/2016 Reviewer: Kat Collins Rating: 4 The Review When Weathered Vineyards first opened in 2014, I paid them a visit to welcome […]
Read More Oak Mountain – Temecula Hills Review Address: 36522 Via Verde Temecula,California 92592. Phone Number: 951-699-9102 Tasting Hours: 11:00-5:00 Region: South Coast and S. California, Temecula Valley AVA, California Reviewer: Tara Torres Review Date: 6/11/2013 Reviewer: Tara Torres Rating: 4 The Review Sitting high on a hill overlooking a valley of vines, Oak Mountain Winery provides […]
Read More Urban Legend Cellars Review Address: 621 4th Street Oakland,California 94607. Phone Number: 510-545-4356 Tasting Hours: Fri-Sun 1:00-6:00 Region: California Reviewer: Martin D. Redmond Review Date: 9/27/2015 Reviewer: Martin D. Redmond Rating: 4 The Review Several years ago a wine-loving friend of mine, who lives in Oakland, California, asked me if Id ever tried wine made […]
Read More Anthony Road Wine Company Review Address: 1020 Anthony Rd. Penn Yan,New York 14527. Phone Number: 315-536-2182 Tasting Hours: Mon-Sat 10:00-5:00, Sun 12:00-5:00 Region: Finger Lakes AVA, Seneca Lake AVA, New York Reviewer: Caroline Helper Review Date: 6/8/2012 Reviewer: Caroline Helper Rating: 4 The Review Anthony Road is one of the best Riesling producers in the […]
Read More Au Bon Climat Tasting Room Review Address: 813 Anacapa St., Suite 5 Santa Barbara,California 93101. Phone Number: 805-895-4084 Tasting Hours: 12:00-6:00 Region: Santa Barbara County, California Reviewer: Review Date: 3/23/2013 Reviewer: Rating: 4 The Review There are many places in the town of Santa Barbara to taste better than average vino and generally enjoy an […]
Read More Kohill Winery Review Address: 17211 Highlander Drive Ramona,California 92065. Phone Number: 760-787-1042 Tasting Hours: Sat-Sun 12:00-5:00 Region: South Coast and S. California, Ramona Valley AVA, California Reviewer: Review Date: 5/24/2014 Reviewer: Rating: 4 The Review On a recent trip to the San Diego area one of the items on our “must do” list was a […]
Read More Silvara Vineyards Review Address: 77 Stage Road Leavenworth,Washington 98826. Phone Number: 509-548-1000 Tasting Hours: May 1-Dec 31: Daily 11:00-5:00; Jan 1-Apr 30: Fri-Mon 11:00-5:00 Region: Washington Reviewer: Denise Gangnes Review Date: 12/28/2012 Reviewer: Denise Gangnes Rating: 4 The Review Amongst the kitschy Bavarian-themed retailers and wine sellers in this vacationers mecca, one winery stands out […]
Read More Deer Springs Winery Review Address: 16255 Adams Lincoln,Nebraska 68527. Phone Number: 402-327-8738 Tasting Hours: Thurs-Sat 2:00-8:00, Sun 2:00-6:00 Region: Nebraska Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Review Date: 5/3/2014 Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Rating: 4 The Review Winemaker Jennifer Reeder takes a lot of pride in her work, producing the award-winning wines of her family-owned, historic Nebraska […]
Read More Prairie Crossing Vineyard & Winery Review Address: 31506 Pioneer Trail Treynor,Iowa 51575. Phone Number: 712-487-3812 Tasting Hours: Thurs 1:00-5:00, Fri-Sat 10:00-6:00, Sun 1:00-5:00 Region: Loess Hills District AVA, Iowa Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Review Date: 4/24/2014 Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Rating: 4 The Review After a few miles of drifting carefully up and down the […]
Read More Holy-Field Vineyard & Winery Review Address: 18807 158th St. Basehor,Kansas 66007. Phone Number: 913-980-3157 Tasting Hours: Mon-Fri 10:00-6:00, Sat 9:30-6:00, Sun 12:00-6:00 Region: Kansas Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Review Date: 6/7/2015 Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Rating: 4 The Review The tasting room of the Holy-Field Vineyard and Winery is just off the interstate and quite […]
Read More Penguin Bay Winery & Champagne House Review Address: 4565 State Route 414 Hector,New York 14841. Phone Number: 607-546-5115 Tasting Hours: Jan-Mar: Fri-Sun 10:00-5:30; Apr-Dec: Fri-Sun 10:00-5:30 Region: Finger Lakes AVA, Seneca Lake AVA, New York Reviewer: Julie Grice Review Date: 4/11/2013 Reviewer: Julie Grice Rating: 4 The Review Penguin Bay Winery, opened in 2005, is […]
Read More Colene Clemens Review Address: 22501 NE Dopp Rd. Newberg,Oregon 97132. Phone Number: 503-662-4687 Tasting Hours: Wed-Sun 11:00-5:00 Region: Willamette Valley AVA, Chehalem Mountains AVA, Oregon Reviewer: Rob Boss Review Date: 6/25/2015 Reviewer: Rob Boss Rating: 5 The Review (Photos by Jai Soots) One of the problems you can run into while tasting in the Willamette […]
Read More August Cellars Tasting Room Review Address: 14000 NE Quarry Rd. Newberg,Oregon 97132. Phone Number: 503-554-6766 Tasting Hours: Fri-Sun 11:00-5:00 Region: Willamette Valley AVA, Chehalem Mountains AVA, Oregon Reviewer: Rob Boss Review Date: 7/26/2014 Reviewer: Rob Boss Rating: 4 The Review (Photos by Jai Soots) August Cellars is in a unique position among Willamette Valley wineries: […]
Read More Bedell Cellars Review Address: 36225 Main Rd. Cutchogue,New York 11935. Phone Number: 631-734-7537 Tasting Hours: 11:00-5:00, open until 6:00 Fri-Sat from Memorial Day through Halloween and by appt. Region: Long Island AVA, North Fork of Long Island AVA, New York Reviewer: Joanne Dunne Review Date: 5/1/2012 Reviewer: Joanne Dunne Rating: 4 The Review The Place: […]
Read More Blue Ostrich Winery & Vineyard Review Address: 5611 FM 2382 Saint Jo,Texas 76265. Phone Number: 940-995-3100 Tasting Hours: Thurs-Sat 12:00-6:00, Sun 12:00-5:00 and by appt. Region: Texas Reviewer: Becky Parr Review Date: 6/22/2015 Reviewer: Becky Parr Rating: 5 The Review What do you do with an ostrich farm when the ostriches are gone? Start a […]
Read More Concannon Tasting Room Review Address: 4590 Tesla Road Livermore,California 94550. Phone Number: 800-258-9866 Tasting Hours: 11:30-4:30 Region: Livermore Valley AVA, California Reviewer: Sherrie Perkovich Review Date: 9/2/2015 Reviewer: Sherrie Perkovich Rating: 4 The Review Concannon Vineyard & Winery is located in charming Livermore Valley, and is actually closer to downtown San Francisco than most of […]
Read More Cougar Vineyard & Winery Review Address: 39870 De Portola Road Temecula,California 92592. Phone Number: 951-491-0825 Tasting Hours: Sunday-Thursday 11:00-6:00, Friday 11:00-8:00, Saturday 11:00-7:00 Region: South Coast and S. California, Temecula Valley AVA, California Reviewer: Tara Torres Review Date: 7/8/2013 Reviewer: Tara Torres Rating: 4 The Review Cougar Vineyard & Winery provides good service, nice wines […]
Read More Creek’s Edge Winery Review Address: 41255 Annas Lane Lovettsville,Virginia 21080. Phone Number: 540-822-3994 Tasting Hours: Fri-Sat 12:00-8:00, Sun 12:00-7:00, Mon 12:00-6:00, Tues-Wed by appt. Region: Virginia Reviewer: Jill Barth Review Date: 11/29/2016 Reviewer: Jill Barth Rating: 5 The Review I visited Creeks Edge Winery in late September, an excellent time to view this striking property […]
Read More Pellet Estate Review Address: 2059 Vallejo St St. Helena,California 94574. Phone Number: 707-363-3281 Tasting Hours: By appt. 10:00 Wed, Fri, Sat Region: Napa Valley AVA, St. Helena AVA, California Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Review Date: 7/1/2016 Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Rating: 5 The Review Lately my wife, Sonja, has been pestering me about getting rid […]
Read More Robert Mondavi Winery Review Address: 7801 St. Helena Highway Napa,California 94558. Phone Number: 888-766-6328 Tasting Hours: 10:00-5:00 Region: Napa Valley AVA, Oakville AVA, California Reviewer: James Houston Review Date: 9/23/2012 Reviewer: James Houston Rating: 4 The Review With a late lunch winding down at Oakville Grocery, a companion suggests visiting Robert Mondavi before heading back […]
Read More Syringa and Split Rail Tasting Room Review Address: 4338 Chinden Blvd. Garden City,Idaho 83714. Phone Number: 208-433-1616 Tasting Hours: Thurs-Sat 12:00-6:00 Region: Snake River Valley AVA, Idaho Reviewer: Review Date: 7/26/2014 Reviewer: Rating: 4 The Review Split Rail Winery and Syringa Winery are part of the District 44 Urban Wine and Art Scene in Garden […]
Read More Elk Run Vineyards Review Address: 15113 Liberty Rd. Mt. Airy,Maryland 21771. Phone Number: 410-775-2513 Tasting Hours: Nov-Apr: Thurs-Sat 10:00-5:00, Sun 12:00-5:00; May-Oct: Wed-Thurs 10:00-6:00, Fri 10:00-9:00, Sat 10:00-6:00, Sun 12:00-6:00 Region: Linganore AVA, Maryland Reviewer: Jim Finley Review Date: 7/12/2014 Reviewer: Jim Finley Rating: 4 The Review Elk Run Vineyards is located among a small […]
Read More Kestrel Vintners – Woodinville Review Address: 19501 144th Ave. NE C-900 Woodinville,Washington 98072. Phone Number: 425-398-1199 Tasting Hours: Thurs-Sun 12:00-5:00 and by appt. Region: Puget Sound AVA, Woodinville, Woodinville Warehouse District, Washington Reviewer: Denise Gangnes Review Date: 1/12/2013 Reviewer: Denise Gangnes Rating: 4 The Review Walk into a Starbucks or a Costco; whether youre in […]
Read More Laurel Lake Vineyards Review Address: 3165 Main Rd. Laurel,New York 11948. Phone Number: 631-298-1420 Tasting Hours: Jan-Mar 11:00-5:00, Apr-Dec 11:00-6:00 Region: Long Island AVA, North Fork of Long Island AVA, New York Reviewer: Joanne Dunne Review Date: 5/1/2012 Reviewer: Joanne Dunne Rating: 5 The Review The Place:  Laurel Lake Vineyards is one of those jewels that, […]
Read More Arbor Crest Wine Cellars Review Address: 4705 N Fruit Hill Rd. Spokane,Washington 99217. Phone Number: 509-927-9463 Tasting Hours: Sat-Wed 12:00-5:00, Thurs-Fri 12:00-8:00 Region: Spokane Valley, Washington Reviewer: Denise Gangnes Review Date: 10/20/2012 Reviewer: Denise Gangnes Rating: 5 The Review In 1924, inventor Royal Newton Riblet built an imposing three-story mansion overlooking the Spokane Valley. Little […]
Read More Penns Woods Review Address: 124 Beaver Valley Rd Chadds Ford,Pennsylvania 19317. Phone Number: 610-459-0808 Tasting Hours: Mon-Thurs 12:00-5:30, Fri 11:00-6:00, Sat 11:00-6:00, Sun 11:00-5:00 Region: Pennsylvania Reviewer: Elizabeth Smith Review Date: 9/6/2015 Reviewer: Elizabeth Smith Rating: 5 The Review In 2002, longtime wine importer and distributor, Gino Razzi, after having successfully made his first Italian […]
Read More Clay Pigeon Winery Review Address: 815 SE Oak St Portland,Oregon 97214. Phone Number: 503-206-7862 Tasting Hours: Tues-Thurs 4:00-9:00, Fri-Sat 4:00-10:00, Sun 4:00-9:00 Region: Willamette Valley AVA, Oregon Reviewer: Rob Boss Review Date: 6/7/2014 Reviewer: Rob Boss Rating: 5 The Review (Photos by Jai Soots) Theres a well-worn, very old adage in the wine industry: The […]
Read More Enso Winery Review Address: 1416 SE Stark Street Portland,Oregon 97214. Phone Number: 503-683-3676 Tasting Hours: Mon-Thurs 4:00-10:00, Fri 4:00-11:00, Sat 1:00-11:00, Sun 1:00-10:00 Region: Willamette Valley AVA, Oregon Reviewer: Rob Boss Review Date: 3/18/2012 Reviewer: Rob Boss Rating: 4 The Review Urban wineries are a relatively new concept that is about to reach its tipping […]
Read More Europa Village Review Address: 33475 La Serena Way Temecula,California 92591. Phone Number: 888-383-8767 Tasting Hours: Mon-Sun 10:00-5:00 Region: South Coast and S. California, Temecula Valley AVA, California Reviewer: Tara Torres Review Date: 5/17/2012 Reviewer: Tara Torres Rating: 4 The Review One of the newer wineries in Temecula brings old world European charm to southern California […]
Read More Lakeshore Winery Review Address: 5132 State Route 89 Romulus,New York 14541. Phone Number: 315-549-7075 Tasting Hours: Jan-Apr: Sat-Sun 12:00-5:00; May-Dec 12:00-5:00 Region: Finger Lakes AVA, Cayuga Lake AVA, New York Reviewer: Julie Grice Review Date: 11/23/2013 Reviewer: Julie Grice Rating: 4 The Review Lakeshore Winery‘s strength lies in its welcoming, cozy atmosphere and friendly guided […]
Read More The Dog and Oyster Vineyard Review Address: 170 White Fences Drive Irvington,Virginia 22480. Phone Number: 804-438-9463 Tasting Hours: See website for wine tasting details. Region: Northern Neck George Washington Birthplace AVA, Virginia Reviewer: Kat Collins Review Date: 7/6/2016 Reviewer: Kat Collins Rating: 5 The Review Arriving at The Dog and Oyster Vineyard, you can feel […]
Read More Elk Cove Vineyards Review Address: 27751 NW Olson Rd. Gaston,Oregon 97119. Phone Number: 503-985-7760 Tasting Hours: 10:00-5:00 Region: Willamette Valley AVA, Yamhill-Carlton AVA, Oregon Reviewer: Rob Boss Review Date: 9/14/2013 Reviewer: Rob Boss Rating: 4 The Review (Photos by Jai Soots) First impressions are often deceiving, even misleading. Virtually anyone living in the United States […]
Read More J Wrigley Vineyards Review Address: 19390 SW Cherry Hill Rd. Sheridan,Oregon 97378. Phone Number: 503-857-8287 Tasting Hours: Mar-Oct: Fri-Sun 11:00-4:00 Region: Willamette Valley AVA, McMinnville AVA, Oregon Reviewer: Jade Helm Review Date: 4/18/2014 Reviewer: Jade Helm Rating: 5 The Review The very first thing everyone needs to know about visiting J Wrigley Vineyards in Oregon’s […]
Read More Borjon Winery Review Address: 11270 Shenandoah Rd Plymouth,California 95669. Phone Number: 209-245-3087 Tasting Hours: Thurs-Mon 11:00-5:00 and by appt. Region: Sierra Foothills AVA, Amador County, California Shenandoah Valley AVA, California Reviewer: Yvonne Kochanowski Review Date: 10/18/2012 Reviewer: Yvonne Kochanowski Rating: 4 The Review If you love luscious reds, youve found your new favorite place to […]
Read More Crossing Vineyards & Winery Review Address: 1853 Wrightstown Rd. Washington Crossing,Pennsylvania 18977. Phone Number: 215-493-6500 Tasting Hours: 12:00-6:00 Region: Central Delaware Valley AVA, Pennsylvania Reviewer: Jen Fromal Review Date: 3/24/2012 Reviewer: Jen Fromal Rating: 4 The Review The impressive grounds of Crossing Vineyards & Winery welcome guests looking for a true wine tasting experience. The […]
Read More Jodar Vineyards And Winery Review Address: 3405 Carson Court Camino,California 95709. Phone Number: 530-644-3474 Tasting Hours: 11:00-5:00 Region: Sierra Foothills AVA, El Dorado County, El Dorado AVA, California Reviewer: Yvonne Kochanowski Review Date: 12/13/2012 Reviewer: Yvonne Kochanowski Rating: 4 The Review Tucked two quick turns off the freeway, Jodar offers easy access to fine quality […]
Read More New Hope Winery Review Address: 6123 Lower York Rd. New Hope,Pennsylvania 18938. Phone Number: 215-794-2331 Tasting Hours: Sping-Fall: Mon-Tues, Thurs, Sun 11:00-5:00, Fri 11:00-6:00, Sat 10:00-6:00; Winter: Sun-Thurs 11:00-5:00, Fri 11:00-6:00, Sat 10:00-6:00 Region: Central Delaware Valley AVA, Pennsylvania Reviewer: Jen Fromal Review Date: 5/19/2012 Reviewer: Jen Fromal Rating: 3 The Review Housed in a […]
Read More Vista Hills Vineyard & Winery Review Address: 6475 NE Hilltop Lane Dayton,Oregon 97114. Phone Number: 503-864-3200 Tasting Hours: 12:00-5:00 and by appt. Region: Willamette Valley AVA, Dundee Hills AVA, Oregon Reviewer: Rob Boss Review Date: 7/2/2014 Reviewer: Rob Boss Rating: 4 The Review (Photos by Jai Soots) Just down the street from Domaines Serene and […]
Read More Wisdom Oak Winery Review Address: 3613 Walnut Branch Lane Charlottesville,Virginia 22959. Phone Number: 434-984-4272 Tasting Hours: Apr-Nov: Thurs-Sun 12:00-6:00; Jan-Feb: by appt. Region: Monticello AVA, Virginia Reviewer: Anthony Marocco Review Date: 10/19/2013 Reviewer: Anthony Marocco Rating: 3 The Review As you spot the new Wisdom Oak Winery sign, planted where the former Sugarleaf Vineyards sign […]
Read More Youngberg Hill Vineyards & Inn Review Address: 10660 Youngberg Hill Rd. McMinnville,Oregon 97128. Phone Number: 503-472-2727 Tasting Hours: Apr-Nov: 10:00-4:00; Dec-Mar and groups of 6 or more: by appt. Region: Willamette Valley AVA, McMinnville AVA, Oregon Reviewer: Jade Helm Review Date: 4/12/2014 Reviewer: Jade Helm Rating: 5 The Review “Once you’ve seen the view, you […]
Read More Grgich Hills Estate Review Address: 1829 St. Helena Hwy. Rutherford,California 94573. Phone Number: 707-963-2784 Tasting Hours: 9:30-4:30 Region: Napa Valley AVA, Rutherford AVA, California Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Review Date: 3/10/2016 Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Rating: 5 The Review Forty years ago, the name Napa Valley meant little to anyone who wasnt already living there. […]
Read More Sparkling Pointe Review Address: 39750 Route 48 Southold,New York 11935. Phone Number: 631-765-0200 Tasting Hours: Mon-Thurs 11:00-5:00, Fri-Sun 11:00-6:00 Region: Long Island AVA, North Fork of Long Island AVA, New York Reviewer: Becky Parr Review Date: 10/23/2015 Reviewer: Becky Parr Rating: 5 The Review My best friend decided she was going to move from Texas […]
Read More Addison Farms Vineyard Review Address: 4005 New Leicester Hwy Leicester,North Carolina 28748. Phone Number: 828-581-9463 Tasting Hours: Fri-Sat 12:00-5:00, Sun 1:00-5:00 and by appt. Region: North Carolina Reviewer: Natasha Stiles Review Date: 6/10/2013 Reviewer: Natasha Stiles Rating: 3 The Review Addison Farms Vineyard is located off the beaten path in mountainous Leicester, North Carolina. However, […]
Read More Stone Griffon Vineyard Review Address: 153 E. Main Carlton,Oregon 97111. Phone Number: 971-237-1045 Tasting Hours: Fri 5:00-7:00, Sat-Sun 12:00-6:00 Region: Willamette Valley AVA, Yamhill-Carlton Region, Oregon Reviewer: Rob Boss Review Date: 11/29/2015 Reviewer: Rob Boss Rating: 4 The Review (Photos by Jai Soots) In what might be the smallest tasting room Ive seen, Stone Griffon […]
Read More Trisaetum Vineyards Review Address: 18401 Ribbon Ridge Road Newberg,Oregon 97132. Phone Number: 503-538-9898 Tasting Hours: Wed-Mon 11:00-4:00 Region: Willamette Valley AVA, Chehalem Mountains AVA, Ribbon Ridge AVA, Oregon Reviewer: Jade Helm Review Date: 1/29/2015 Reviewer: Jade Helm Rating: 5 The Review Oregon is one of the few places you can get directions from a guy […]
Read More Karma Vineyards Review Address: 1681 S Lakeshore Rd. Chelan,Washington 98816. Phone Number: 509-682-5538 Tasting Hours: Wed-Sat 11:00-5:00, Sun 11:00-3:00 Region: Lake Chelan, Washington Reviewer: Denise Gangnes Review Date: 4/27/2013 Reviewer: Denise Gangnes Rating: 5 The Review The Lake Chelan area is full of surprises and perhaps the last place you would expect to find […]
Read More Lenne Estate Review Address: 18760 NE Laughlin Road Yamhill,Oregon 97148. Phone Number: 503-956-2256 Tasting Hours: See website for wine tasting details. Region: Willamette Valley AVA, Yamhill-Carlton AVA, Oregon Reviewer: Jade Helm Review Date: 11/8/2014 Reviewer: Jade Helm Rating: 5 The Review There is something inherently feminine and elegant about Pinot noir from the Willamette Valley. […]
Read More Robert Goodman Wines Review Address: 937 10th St. in Arcata Arcata,California 95521. Phone Number: Tasting Hours: Sun-Wed 4:00-12:00, Thurs-Sat 4:00pm-2:00am Region: California Reviewer: Nora Review Date: 2/17/2013 Reviewer: Nora Rating: 3 The Review Getting There:  Arcata is a small hamlet on the far north coast of California; though charmingly arranged around a pastoral square, the town […]
Read More Superior Estates Winery Review Address: 200 W. 15th St Superior,Nebraska 68978. Phone Number: 402-879-3001 Tasting Hours: Wed-Sun 1:00-5:00 Region: Nebraska Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Review Date: 5/28/2014 Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Rating: 5 The Review Superior, Nebraska, is an awfully long way from South Africa, and yet Dominic Burke, winemaker for Superior Estates and a […]
Read More Huston Vineyards Review Address: 16473 Chicken Dinner Rd. Caldwell,Idaho 83607. Phone Number: 208-455-7975 Tasting Hours: Mar-Nov: Fri-Sat 12:00-5:00 Region: Snake River Valley AVA, Idaho Reviewer: Review Date: 10/20/2013 Reviewer: Rating: 4 The Review Fall is a time of year that makes me proud to be an Idahoan. Sunny, warm days draped in gorgeous shades of […]
Read More Pirtle Winery Review Address: 502 Spring St. Weston,Missouri 64098. Phone Number: 816-640-5728 Tasting Hours: Region: Missouri Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Review Date: 10/19/2014 Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Rating: 4 The Review Wineries come in all shapes and sizes. We’ve seen sprawling estates with long winding drives and castle-like structures, quaint awning-covered small town shop fronts, […]
Read More Twelve Wine Review Address: 214 Main Street Carlton,Oregon 97111. Phone Number: 503-435-1212 Tasting Hours: Fri-Sun 12:00-5:00 Region: Willamette Valley AVA, Yamhill-Carlton Region, Oregon Reviewer: Rob Boss Review Date: 11/29/2015 Reviewer: Rob Boss Rating: 5 The Review (Photos by Jai Soots) According to the tasting room attendant, Twelves name comes from the scene in This is […]
Read More Fall Creek Vineyards Review Address: 1820 County Rd. 222 Tow,Texas 78672. Phone Number: 325-379-5361 Tasting Hours: Mon-Sat 11:00-5:00, Sun 12:00-4:00 Region: Texas Hill Country AVA, Texas Reviewer: Becky Parr Review Date: 3/20/2013 Reviewer: Becky Parr Rating: 5 The Review Fall Creek really has everything youd want in a winery: a great view on the drive […]
Read More Lakewood Vineyards Review Address: 4024 State Route 14 Rock Stream,New York 14891. Phone Number: 877-535-9252 Tasting Hours: Mon-Sat 10:00-5:00, Sun 12:00-5:00 Region: Finger Lakes AVA, Seneca Lake AVA, New York Reviewer: Caroline Helper Review Date: 6/22/2012 Reviewer: Caroline Helper Rating: 5 The Review Christ Stamp, the charming and affable winemaker and owner of Lakewood Vineyards […]
Read More Ojai Vineyard Review Address: 109 S Montgomery St Ojai,California 93023. Phone Number: 805-649-1674 Tasting Hours: 12:00-5:00 and by appt. Region: California Reviewer: Julie Dorris Review Date: 6/16/2012 Reviewer: Julie Dorris Rating: 5 The Review In the idyllic, sage-scented town of Ojai, CA, there is some serious winemaking going on, and wines bearing the Ojai Vineyard […]
Read More Plum Hill Vineyards Review Address: 6505 SW Old Highway 47 Gaston,Oregon 97119. Phone Number: 503-359-4706 Tasting Hours: Memorial Day to Labor Day: Mon-Sat 11:00-6:00, Sun 12:00-6:00 Labor Day to Memorial Day: Mon-Sat 11:00-5:00, Sun 12:00-5:00 Region: Willamette Valley AVA, Oregon Reviewer: Rob Boss Review Date: 10/12/2013 Reviewer: Rob Boss Rating: 2 The Review (Photos by […]
Read More Honig Vineyard and Winery Review Address: 850 Rutherford Rd. Rutherford,California 94558. Phone Number: 800-929-2217 Tasting Hours: By appt. 10:00-4:30 Region: Napa Valley AVA, Rutherford AVA, California Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Review Date: 7/23/2016 Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Rating: 5 The Review Michael Honig stepped casually into the room dressed in a sport coat and blue […]
Read More Steven Kent – La Rochelle Barrel Room Review Address: 5443 Tesla Rd. Livermore,California 94550. Phone Number: 925-243-6440 Tasting Hours: By appt. 12:00-4:30 Region: Livermore Valley AVA, California Reviewer: Martin D. Redmond Review Date: 8/10/2013 Reviewer: Martin D. Redmond Rating: 4 The Review Steven Kent winery is owned by Steven Kent Mirassou. The Mirassou family has […]
Read More Epiphany Cellars Review Address: 2970 Grand Avenue Los Olivos,California 93441. Phone Number: 866-354-9463 Tasting Hours: 11:30-5:30 Region: Santa Barbara County, Santa Ynez Valley AVA, Los Olivos District AVA, California Reviewer: Review Date: 3/2/2013 Reviewer: Rating: 4 The Review The center of Los Olivos is an old town, not much more than an intersection, with the […]
Read More Acquiesce Winery Review Address: 22353 N. Tretheway Road Acampo,California 95220. Phone Number: 209-333-6102 Tasting Hours: Fri-Sun 11:00-5:00 Region: Lodi AVA, California Reviewer: Jill Barth Review Date: 11/8/2016 Reviewer: Jill Barth Rating: 5 The Review Susan Tipton, winemaker and founder of Acquiesce Winery & Vineyards in Lodi, California, fell in love with a white wine from […]
Read More Bridgeview Vineyard & Winery Review Address: 4210 Holland Loop Road Cave Junction,Oregon 97523. Phone Number: 877-273-4843 Tasting Hours: 11:00-5:00 Region: Southern Oregon AVA, Rogue Valley AVA, Oregon Reviewer: Nora Review Date: 5/8/2015 Reviewer: Nora Rating: 4 The Review Far from the hustle of Oregons wildly popular Willamette Valley, Bridgeview Winery has been quietly producing a […]
Read More Black Walnut – Phoenixville Review Address: 260 Bridge Street Phoenixville,Pennsylvania 19460. Phone Number: 484-924-8740 Tasting Hours: Wed-Thurs 4:00-9:00, Fri 4:00-10:00, Sat 11:00-10:00, Sun 1:00-8:00 Region: Pennsylvania Reviewer: Kat Collins Review Date: 4/30/2016 Reviewer: Kat Collins Rating: 4 The Review Sometimes you happen to find a good thing, and Black Walnut Winery is one of those […]
Read More Madrona Vineyards Review Address: 2560 High Hill Rd Camino,California 95709. Phone Number: 530-644-5948 Tasting Hours: 11:00-5:00 Region: Sierra Foothills AVA, El Dorado County, El Dorado AVA, California Reviewer: Yvonne Kochanowski Review Date: 3/23/2012 Reviewer: Yvonne Kochanowski Rating: 4 The Review Madroña Vineyards, unique at its high elevation of 3000 feet, actually consists of three different […]
Read More Bellview Winery Review Address: 150 Atlantic St. Landisville,New Jersey 08326. Phone Number: 856-697-7172 Tasting Hours: 10:00-5:00 Region: Outer Coastal Plain AVA, New Jersey Reviewer: Charlie Toms Review Date: 12/14/2013 Reviewer: Charlie Toms Rating: 4 The Review Jim Quarella of Bellview Winery has long been at the forefront of farming innovation. In order to compete with […]
Read More Bella Grace – Sutter Creek Review Address: 73 Main St Sutter Creek,California 95685. Phone Number: 209-267-8053 Tasting Hours: Thurs-Mon 11:00-5:00 Region: Sierra Foothills AVA, Amador County, California Reviewer: Elizabeth Smith Review Date: 11/5/2016 Reviewer: Elizabeth Smith Rating: 5 The Review During the 2016 Wine Bloggers Conference in Lodi, California, I had the great pleasure of […]
Read More Baily Vineyard & Winery Review Address: 33440 La Serena Way Temecula,California 92592. Phone Number: 951-676-9463 Tasting Hours: 11:00-5:00 (10:00-5:00 on Saturdays) Region: South Coast and S. California, Temecula Valley AVA, California Reviewer: Tara Torres Review Date: 5/17/2012 Reviewer: Tara Torres Rating: 3 The Review With the abundance and growing popularity of wine tasting in Temecula, […]
Read More Hiddencroft Vineyards Review Address: 12202 Axline Rd. Lovettsville,Virginia 20180. Phone Number: 540-535-5367 Tasting Hours: Thurs-Mon 12:00-6:00 and by appt. Region: Middleburg Virginia AVA, Virginia Reviewer: Brian Yost Review Date: 12/26/2013 Reviewer: Brian Yost Rating: 5 The Review In the far upper reaches of the Middleburg AVA youll find one of the northern-most wineries in the […]
Read More Paradise Ridge Winery – Kenwood Review Address: 8860 Sonoma Hwy Kenwood,California 95452. Phone Number: 707-282-9020 Tasting Hours: 10:00-6:00 Region: Sonoma County, Sonoma Valley AVA, California Reviewer: Sherrie Perkovich Review Date: 5/25/2014 Reviewer: Sherrie Perkovich Rating: 4 The Review Paradise Ridge, located in the hills of Santa Rosa, is owned by the Byck Family. Walter Byck […]
Read More Big Cottonwood Vineyards & Winery Review Address: 2865 County Road I Tekamah,Nebraska 68061. Phone Number: 402-374-2656 Tasting Hours: By appt. Region: Nebraska Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Review Date: 7/6/2014 Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Rating: 4 The Review There’s nothing fancy about Big Cottonwood Vineyard and Winery. That said, if and when you find yourself in […]
Read More Frank Family Vineyards Review Address: 1091 Larkmead Lane Calistoga,California 94515. Phone Number: 707-942-0859 Tasting Hours: 10:00-5:00 Region: Napa Valley AVA, Calistoga AVA, California Reviewer: Laura Cropper Review Date: 6/29/2016 Reviewer: Laura Cropper Rating: 5 The Review What a beautiful day at Frank family Winery! This picturesque Napa Valley winery, tucked about half way between the […]
Read More Hillsborough Vineyards Review Address: 36716 Charles Town Pike Hillsboro,Virginia 20132. Phone Number: 540-668-6216 Tasting Hours: 11:00-5:00 Region: Virginia Reviewer: Anthony Marocco Review Date: 8/24/2013 Reviewer: Anthony Marocco Rating: 4 The Review Founded by Zeynep and Bora Baki and their two boys, Hillsborough was a hobby that became a winery when Bora decided to retire to […]
Read More William Harrison Review Address: 1443 Silverado Trail S. St. Helena,California 94574. Phone Number: 707-963-8310 Tasting Hours: Wed-Sun 11:00-5:00 Region: Napa Valley AVA, Rutherford AVA, California Reviewer: Elizabeth Smith Review Date: 9/11/2016 Reviewer: Elizabeth Smith Rating: 5 The Review During my second visit to the Napa Valley in August 2009, I visited William Harrison Winery. My […]
Read More Chateau LaFayette Reneau Review Address: 5081 State Route 414 Hector,New York 14841. Phone Number: 607-546-2062 Tasting Hours: Apr-Oct: Mon-Sat 10:00-5:15, Sun 10:00-5:15; Nov-Mar: Mon-Sat 10:00-4:15, Sun 11:00-4:15 Region: Finger Lakes AVA, Seneca Lake AVA, New York Reviewer: Julie Grice Review Date: 2/10/2014 Reviewer: Julie Grice Rating: 3 The Review The exterior of Chateau LaFayette Reneau […]
Read More Covington Cellars Review Address: 18580 142nd Ave NE Woodinville,Washington 98072. Phone Number: 425-806-8636 Tasting Hours: Fri, Sun 1:00-5:00, Sat 12:00-5:00 and by appt. Dining on Fridays 5:00pm-9:00pm Region: Puget Sound AVA, Woodinville, Woodinville Warehouse District, Washington Reviewer: Denise Gangnes Review Date: 8/10/2013 Reviewer: Denise Gangnes Rating: 5 The Review One can only do so much […]
Read More Dobbes Family Estate Review Address: 240 SE 5th St. Dundee,Oregon 97115. Phone Number: 503-538-1141 Tasting Hours: 11:00-6:00 Region: Willamette Valley AVA, Dundee Hills AVA, Oregon Reviewer: Rob Boss Review Date: 6/7/2014 Reviewer: Rob Boss Rating: 5 The Review (Photos by Jai Soots) They’re bigger than you thought, and a lot bigger than they look. Situated […]
Read More Folino Estate Vineyard and Winery Review Address: 340 Old U.S. 22 Kutztown,Pennsylvania 19530. Phone Number: 484-452-3633 Tasting Hours: Wed-Sun: 11:00-8:00 Region: Lehigh Valley AVA, Pennsylvania Reviewer: Kat Collins Review Date: 11/3/2016 Reviewer: Kat Collins Rating: 4 The Review The first thing you notice when driving to Folino Estate Vineyard & Winery is that its big, […]
Read More Spottswoode Estate Vineyard & Winery Review Address: 1902 Madrona Ave. St. Helena,California 94574. Phone Number: 707-963-0134 Tasting Hours: By appt. Mon-Fri 10:00 Region: Napa Valley AVA, St. Helena AVA, California Reviewer: Tom Riley Review Date: 5/13/2016 Reviewer: Tom Riley Rating: 5 The Review If youre a lover of American wine, and eager to know more […]
Read More Sweet Baby Vineyard Review Address: 204 South Rd Kensington,New Hampshire 03883. Phone Number: 603-347-1738 Tasting Hours: Sat-Sun 12:00-5:00 and by appt. Region: New Hampshire Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Review Date: 6/19/2014 Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Rating: 3 The Review Google maps isn’t always your friend. Upon setting out for Sweet Baby Vineyard, we found ourselves […]
Read More Ponte Winery Review Address: 35053 Rancho California Rd. Temecula,California 92591. Phone Number: 951-694-8855 Tasting Hours: 10:00-5:00 Region: South Coast and S. California, Temecula Valley AVA, California Reviewer: Tara Torres Review Date: 7/8/2013 Reviewer: Tara Torres Rating: 4 The Review Ponte Winery offers numerous amenities, a great restaurant and a hotel. Grab a glass of wine […]
Read More Frangipani Winery and Vineyard Review Address: 39750 De Portola Road Temecula,California 92591. Phone Number: 951-699-8845 Tasting Hours: 10:00-6:00 Region: South Coast and S. California, Temecula Valley AVA, California Reviewer: Tara Torres Review Date: 7/8/2013 Reviewer: Tara Torres Rating: 5 The Review Slightly off the beaten path of the DePortola Wine Trail, you will find Frangipani […]
Read More Hudson-Chatham in Tannersville Review Address: 6063 Main Street Tannersville,New York 12485. Phone Number: 518-589-4193 Tasting Hours: Sun-Thurs 12:00-5:00, Fri 12:00-7:00, Sat 12:00-8:00 Region: New York Reviewer: Elizabeth Smith Review Date: 12/27/2016 Reviewer: Elizabeth Smith Rating: 5 The Review In August 2015, before I was an American Winery Guide correspondent, I spent a day visiting Hudson-Chatham […]
Read More San Diego Cellars Review Address: 2215 Kettner Blvd. San Diego,California 92101. Phone Number: 619-269-9463 Tasting Hours: Tues-Thurs 3:00-10:00, Fri 3:00-11:00, Sat 12:00-11:00, Sun 12:00-10:00 Region: South Coast and S. California, California Reviewer: Becky Parr Review Date: 9/9/2014 Reviewer: Becky Parr Rating: 5 The Review As I’ve reviewed wineries, I’ve sometimes described newer wineries as still […]
Read More Shelburne Vineyard Review Address: 6308 Shelburne Rd Shelburne,Vermont 05482. Phone Number: 802-985-8222 Tasting Hours: May-Oct: 11:00-6:00, Nov-Apr: 11:00-5:00 Region: Vermont Reviewer: Elizabeth Smith Review Date: 6/4/2016 Reviewer: Elizabeth Smith Rating: 4 The Review Shelburne Vineyard is a partnership between Ken Albert, Scott Prom, and most recently, Sam Coppola. The idea of winegrowing in Vermont began […]
Read More Whiskey Run Creek Vineyard & Winery Review Address: 702 Main St. Brownville,Nebraska 68321. Phone Number: 402-825-4601 Tasting Hours: Memorial Day-Labor Day: Wed-Sat 10:00-5:00, Sun 1:00-5:00 Region: Nebraska Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Review Date: 6/14/2014 Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Rating: 4 The Review Brownville, Nebraska, is a tourist destination unto itself. With incredible historic houses to […]
Read More Fox Run Vineyards Review Address: 670 State Route 14 Penn Yan,New York 14527. Phone Number: 315-536-4616 Tasting Hours: Mon-Sat 10:00-6:00, Sun 11:00-6:00 Region: Finger Lakes AVA, Seneca Lake AVA, New York Reviewer: Caroline Helper Review Date: 6/22/2012 Reviewer: Caroline Helper Rating: 5 The Review Perched high above one of the deepest parts of Seneca Lake, […]
Read More Januik – Novelty Hill Review Address: 14710 Woodinville-Redmond Rd. NE Woodinville,Washington 98072. Phone Number: 425-481-5502 Tasting Hours: 11:00-5:00 Region: Puget Sound AVA, Woodinville, Woodinville Tourist District, Washington Reviewer: Denise Gangnes Review Date: 3/7/2012 Reviewer: Denise Gangnes Rating: 4 The Review With more than 80 wineries in the Woodinville valley, how do you set yourself apart? […]
Read More Korbel Champagne Cellars Review Address: 13250 River Rd. Guerneville,California 95446. Phone Number: 707-824-7000 Tasting Hours: 10:00-4:30 Region: Sonoma Coast AVA, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley AVA, California Reviewer: Denise Gangnes Review Date: 3/18/2012 Reviewer: Denise Gangnes Rating: 5 The Review The story of how three Bohemian brothers came to America and carved a 125-year legacy […]
Read More Lovingston Winery Review Address: 885 Freshwater Cove Lane Lovingston,Virginia 22949. Phone Number: 434-263-8467 Tasting Hours: See website for wine tasting details. Region: Monticello AVA, Virginia Reviewer: Anthony Marocco Review Date: 7/5/2014 Reviewer: Anthony Marocco Rating: 4 The Review After browsing through the last couple editions of Wine Enthusiast, I came across multiple Virginia wineries posting […]
Read More Smasne Cellars Review Address: 19495 144th Ave NE – Suite B240 Woodinville,Washington 98072. Phone Number: 425-485-9461 Tasting Hours: Fri 2:00-7:00, Sat-Sun 12:00-6:00 and by appt. Region: Puget Sound AVA, Woodinville, Woodinville Warehouse District, Washington Reviewer: Denise Gangnes Review Date: 9/7/2013 Reviewer: Denise Gangnes Rating: 4 The Review Woodinvilles Warehouse District may have more curb than […]
Read More Vinoklet Winery Review Address: 11069 Colerain Ave. Cincinnati,Ohio 45252. Phone Number: 513-385-9309 Tasting Hours: Wed-Thurs 12:00-8:00, Fri-Sat 12:00-11:00, Sun 1:00-7:00 Region: Ohio River Valley AVA, Ohio Reviewer: Brian Yost Review Date: 11/28/2014 Reviewer: Brian Yost Rating: 5 The Review I had a single day to visit wineries in Southwestern Ohio, so I had to be […]
Read More Goose Watch Winery Review Address: 5480 State Route 89 Romulus,New York 14541. Phone Number: 315-549-2599 Tasting Hours: Jan-Feb: Fri-Mon 10:00-6:00; Mar-Dec: 10:00-6:00 Region: Finger Lakes AVA, Cayuga Lake AVA, New York Reviewer: Julie Grice Review Date: 11/9/2013 Reviewer: Julie Grice Rating: 5 The Review Most of the wines on Goose Watch Winery menu have received […]
Read More Carr Vineyards & Winery Review Address: 414 N. Salsipuedes Street Santa Barbara,California 93103. Phone Number: 805-965-7985 Tasting Hours: Mon-Sat 11:00-8:00, Sun 11:00-6:00 Region: Santa Barbara County, California Reviewer: Review Date: 7/14/2013 Reviewer: Rating: 4 The Review Carr Vineyards & Winery is unique in Santa Barbara. It literally stands apart from the other main wine tasting […]
Read More Hosmer Winery Review Address: 6999 State Route 89 Ovid,New York 14521. Phone Number: 607-869-3393 Tasting Hours: May-Oct: Mon-Sat 10:30-5:30, Sun 12:00-5:00; Nov-Apr: Mon-Sat 11:00-5:00, Sun 12:00-5:00 Region: Finger Lakes AVA, Cayuga Lake AVA, New York Reviewer: Julie Grice Review Date: 7/21/2013 Reviewer: Julie Grice Rating: 4 The Review Hosmer Winery, situated on the west side […]
Read More Leidenfrost Vineyards Review Address: 5677 State Route 414 Hector,New York 14841. Phone Number: 607-546-2800 Tasting Hours: May-Nov: 10:00-5:00; Dec-Apr: Sat-Sun 10:00-5:00 Region: Finger Lakes AVA, Seneca Lake AVA, New York Reviewer: Julie Grice Review Date: 3/23/2013 Reviewer: Julie Grice Rating: 4 The Review The Liedenfrost family has been making wine since 1947 but only began […]
Read More Red Lily Vineyards Review Address: 11777 Oregon 238 Jacksonville,Oregon 97530. Phone Number: 541-846-0475 Tasting Hours: Thurs-Sun 11:00-5:00 Region: Southern Oregon AVA, Rogue Valley AVA, Applegate Valley AVA, Oregon Reviewer: Liesa Morrow-Bratcher Review Date: 3/9/2014 Reviewer: Liesa Morrow-Bratcher Rating: 4 The Review On a cloudy, rainy Southern Oregon afternoon, the only thing better than curling up […]
Read More Bell Wine Cellars Review Address: 6200 Washington Street Yountville,California 94599. Phone Number: 707-944-1673 Tasting Hours: By appt. 10:00-4:00 Region: Napa Valley AVA, Yountville AVA, California Reviewer: Laura Cropper Review Date: 9/14/2015 Reviewer: Laura Cropper Rating: 5 The Review In California’s Napa Valley, just south of gorgeous downtown Yountville, youll find a hidden gem, Bell Wine […]
Read More Dana Campbell Vineyards Review Address: 1320 N. Mountain Ave. Ashland,Oregon 97520. Phone Number: 541-482-3798 Tasting Hours: Thurs-Sun 12:00-5:00 and by appt. Region: Southern Oregon AVA, Rogue Valley AVA, Oregon Reviewer: Liesa Morrow-Bratcher Review Date: 3/23/2014 Reviewer: Liesa Morrow-Bratcher Rating: 4 The Review Spring in Southern Oregon is beautiful and perfect for wine tasting; we decided […]
Read More Mount Palomar Winery Review Address: 33820 Rancho California Rd. Temecula,California 92591. Phone Number: 951-676-5047 Tasting Hours: 10:00-6:00 Region: South Coast and S. California, Temecula Valley AVA, California Reviewer: Tara Torres Review Date: 11/25/2012 Reviewer: Tara Torres Rating: 4 The Review Tucked away from the crowds and sitting in the middle of the vineyard, the Mount […]
Read More Margerum Wine Company Review Address: 813 Anacapa Street Santa Barbara,California 93101. Phone Number: 805-845-2034 Tasting Hours: 12:00-6:00 Region: Santa Barbara County, California Reviewer: Review Date: 6/8/2013 Reviewer: Rating: 4 The Review If you’re a wayward foodie or a wandering wine guru and you’ve found yourself in Santa Barbara by some strange twist of fortune, your […]
Read More Noble Pig Vineyards Review Address: 203 Main Street Carlton,Oregon 97111. Phone Number: 503-852-3038 Tasting Hours: Wed-Sun 12:00-5:00 Region: Willamette Valley AVA, Yamhill-Carlton Region, Oregon Reviewer: Rob Boss Review Date: 11/29/2015 Reviewer: Rob Boss Rating: 4 The Review (Photos by Jai Soots) Noble Pig resides in a comfortable, unpretentious but elegant, dark wood room on Main […]
Read More Smith-Madrone Vineyards & Winery Review Address: 4022 Spring Mountain Rd. St. Helena,California 94574. Phone Number: 707-963-2283 Tasting Hours: By appt. 11:00, 2:00 Region: Napa Valley AVA, Spring Mountain District AVA, California Reviewer: Martin D. Redmond Review Date: 6/23/2014 Reviewer: Martin D. Redmond Rating: 5 The Review Smith-Madrone Vineyard and Winery is a family run, estate-bottled […]
Read More Windcrest Winery Review Address: 3110 W. Branched Oak Rd. Raymond,Nebraska 68428. Phone Number: 402-783-2875 Tasting Hours: Mon-Thurs 3:00-9:00, Fri-Sat 10:00-9:00, Sun 12:00-9:00 Region: Nebraska Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Review Date: 5/3/2014 Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Rating: 3 The Review “You can do it your way, or my way,” said Dale Lilyhorn, as he explained his […]
Read More Malibu Family Wines Review Address: 31740 Mulholland Hwy Malibu,California 90265. Phone Number: 818-889-0120 Tasting Hours: See website for wine tasting details. Region: California Reviewer: Julie Dorris Review Date: 5/10/2012 Reviewer: Julie Dorris Rating: 4 The Review Theres nothing more freeing than heading up Highway 101 to escape the intensity of Los Angeles. As soon as […]
Read More Atwater Estate Vineyards Review Address: 5055 State Route 414 Burdett,New York 14841. Phone Number: 607-546-8463 Tasting Hours: Mon-Sat 10:00-5:00, Sun 11:00-5:00 Region: Finger Lakes AVA, Seneca Lake AVA, New York Reviewer: Julie Grice Review Date: 1/11/2014 Reviewer: Julie Grice Rating: 5 The Review The tasting room at Atwater Estate Vineyards is housed in a cheery […]
Read More Cottonwood Cellars Review Address: 5482 Hwy 348 Olathe,Colorado 81425. Phone Number: 970-323-6224 Tasting Hours: Wed-Sat 11:00-5:30 Region: Colorado Reviewer: Review Date: 6/24/2015 Reviewer: Rating: 4 The Review As anyone who has been a caregiver would know, it is an intense labor of love. While being rewarding in a way that is difficult to explain to […]
Read More Paumanok Vineyards Review Address: 1074 Main Road Aquebogue,New York 11931. Phone Number: 631-722-8800 Tasting Hours: 11:00-6:00 Region: Long Island AVA, North Fork of Long Island AVA, New York Reviewer: Joanne Dunne Review Date: 5/1/2012 Reviewer: Joanne Dunne Rating: 3 The Review The Place:  Upon arriving at Paumanok, the gravel parking lot is flanked on one side […]
Read More Reverie Review Address: 1520 Diamond Mountain Rd. Calistoga,California 94515. Phone Number: 707-337-9155 Tasting Hours: By appt. Region: Napa Valley AVA, Diamond Mountain District AVA, California Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Review Date: 6/29/2016 Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Rating: 5 The Review On my recent trip to the Napa Valley, I visited so many tasting rooms that […]
Read More Lincoln Peak Vineyard Review Address: 142 River Road New Haven,Vermont 05472. Phone Number: 803-388-7368 Tasting Hours: Wed-Sun 11:00-5:00 Region: Vermont Reviewer: Elizabeth Smith Review Date: 6/4/2016 Reviewer: Elizabeth Smith Rating: 5 The Review Three miles north of Middlebury and 25 miles south of Burlington in New Haven, Vermont, is one of Vermonts premier wine producers, […]
Read More Tedeschi Family Winery Review Address: 2779 Grant Street Calistoga,California 94515. Phone Number: 707-501-0668 Tasting Hours: By appt. 10:30-5:00 Region: Napa Valley AVA, Calistoga AVA, California Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Review Date: 6/29/2016 Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Rating: 5 The Review Down a little dirt road in the small, up-valley town of Calistoga in the Napa […]
Read More Blind Horse Winery Review Address: 6018 Superior Ave Kohler,Wisconsin 53044. Phone Number: 920-467-8599 Tasting Hours: See website for wine tasting details Region: Wisconsin Ledge AVA, Wisconsin Reviewer: Larschelby Kidd Review Date: 4/24/2014 Reviewer: Larschelby Kidd Rating: 5 The Review It’s always grand to be a part of something new. The Blind Horse Winery opened its […]
Read More Ehlers Estate Winery Review Address: 3222 Ehlers Lane St. Helena,California 94574. Phone Number: 707-963-5972 Tasting Hours: By appt. 9:30-3:30 Region: Napa Valley AVA, St. Helena AVA, California Reviewer: Laura Cropper Review Date: 1/14/2016 Reviewer: Laura Cropper Rating: 5 The Review The beautifully scenic drive heading north on route 29 leads you to the equally beautiful […]
Read More Glenora Wine Cellars Review Address: 5435 State Route 14 Dundee,New York 14837. Phone Number: 607-243-5511 Tasting Hours: See website for wine tasting details. Region: Finger Lakes AVA, Seneca Lake AVA, New York Reviewer: Caroline Helper Review Date: 6/22/2012 Reviewer: Caroline Helper Rating: 4 The Review Glenora Wine Cellars is the winery attached to Glenora Inn, […]
Read More Grace Estate Winery Review Address: 5273 Mount Juliet Farm Crozet,Virginia 22932. Phone Number: 434-823-1486 Tasting Hours: Wed-Sun 11:00-5:30 (11:00-8:00) Region: Monticello AVA, Virginia Reviewer: Anthony Marocco Review Date: 8/17/2014 Reviewer: Anthony Marocco Rating: 4 The Review For years, one of the larger growers in Crozet, Virginia was known by the name of Mount Juliet Farm. […]
Read More Delaney Vineyards And Winery Review Address: 2000 Champagne Boulevard Grapevine,Texas 76051. Phone Number: 817-481-5668 Tasting Hours: Wed-Sat 12:00-5:00 Region: Texas Reviewer: Adria Schmedthorst Review Date: 4/14/2012 Reviewer: Adria Schmedthorst Rating: 5 The Review Delaney, designed to resemble an old French chateau, is the original winery experience in the heart of North Texas. The Place:  Built as […]
Read More Soaring Wings Vineyard Review Address: 17111 S. 138th St. Springfield,Nebraska 68059. Phone Number: 402-253-2429 Tasting Hours: Wed-Sat 12:00-6:00, Sun 12:00-5:00 and by appt. Region: Nebraska Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Review Date: 5/31/2014 Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Rating: 5 The Review The expression Dont quit your day job doesnt apply to Jim Shaw; he has two […]
Read More Bogati Bodega & Vineyard Review Address: 35246 Harry Byrd Hwy Round Hill,Virginia 20142. Phone Number: 540-338-1144 Tasting Hours: 12:00-5:00, Fri open until 9:00 Region: Virginia Reviewer: Anthony Marocco Review Date: 8/17/2013 Reviewer: Anthony Marocco Rating: 4 The Review A few weekends ago while returning from my journey to Bluemont Vineyard, I passed Bogati Bodega & […]
Read More DelFosse Vineyards Review Address: 500 DelFosse Winery Lane Faber,Virginia 22938. Phone Number: 434-263-6100 Tasting Hours: Wed-Sun 11:00-5:00 and by appt. Region: Monticello AVA, Virginia Reviewer: Brian Yost Review Date: 10/30/2013 Reviewer: Brian Yost Rating: 5 The Review Traveling south from Charlottesville, Virginia on Route 29, you will cross the Nelson County line. You must then […]
Read More WayVine Winery & Vineyard Review Address: 4374 Forge Rd Nottingham,Pennsylvania 19363. Phone Number: 610-220-0128 Tasting Hours: Fri 5:00-8:00, Sat-Sun 12:00-6:00 or by appt. Region: Lancaster Valley AVA, Pennsylvania Reviewer: Laura Cropper Review Date: 12/29/2015 Reviewer: Laura Cropper Rating: 5 The Review Tucked away in scenic Nottingham, Pennsylvania, Wilson Vineyard is a wonderful destination. After travelling […]
Read More Lucas Vineyards Review Address: 3862 County Rd. 150 Interlaken,New York 14847. Phone Number: 607-532-4825 Tasting Hours: Nov-Feb: Mon-Sat 10:30-5:00, Sun 11:00-5:30; Mar-Oct: Mon-Sat 10:30-5:30, Sun 11:00-5:30 Region: Finger Lakes AVA, Cayuga Lake AVA, New York Reviewer: Julie Grice Review Date: 5/24/2013 Reviewer: Julie Grice Rating: 3 The Review The Place: Lucas Vineyards is a family vineyard […]
Read More Sokol Blosser Winery Review Address: 5000 NE Sokol Blosser Ln Dayton,Oregon 97115. Phone Number: 800-582-6668 Tasting Hours: 10:00-4:00 Region: Willamette Valley AVA, Dundee Hills AVA, Oregon Reviewer: Rob Boss Review Date: 7/1/2014 Reviewer: Rob Boss Rating: 5 The Review (Photos by Jai Soots) Sokol Blosser‘s gorgeous tasting room was only a year old when we […]
Read More Gorman Winery Tasting Room Review Address: 14505 148th Ave NE Woodinville,Washington 98072. Phone Number: 206-351-0719 Tasting Hours: Mon-Thurs 3:00-7:00, Fri-Sat 12:00-7:00, Sun 12:00-5:00 Region: Puget Sound AVA, Woodinville, Woodinville Tourist District, Washington Reviewer: Jade Helm Review Date: 5/25/2014 Reviewer: Jade Helm Rating: 4 The Review Three walls, a pinball machine, pizza delivery, and a guitar […]
Read More Crocker & Starr Review Address: 700 Dowdell Lane St. Helena,California 94574. Phone Number: 707-967-9111 Tasting Hours: By appt. Region: Napa Valley AVA, St. Helena AVA, California Reviewer: Elizabeth Smith Review Date: 9/11/2016 Reviewer: Elizabeth Smith Rating: 5 The Review As I turned off California Highway 29 and onto Dowdell Lane, I did not know quite […]
Read More Swiftwater Cellars Review Address: 301 Rope Rider Drive Cle Elum,Washington 98922. Phone Number: 509-737-0087 Tasting Hours: Wed-Sun noon-close Region: Washington Reviewer: Denise Gangnes Review Date: 5/5/2013 Reviewer: Denise Gangnes Rating: 5 The Review Pop quiz time: name a winery situated atop a coal mine. Stumped? Ok. Name a winery located on a golf course. Intrigued? […]
Read More Keller Estate Winery & Vineyards Review Address: 5875 Lakeville Highway Petaluma,California 94954. Phone Number: 707-765-2117 Tasting Hours: By appt. Fri-Mon 10:30-4:00 Region: Sonoma Coast AVA, Sonoma County, California Reviewer: Tom Riley Review Date: 7/19/2014 Reviewer: Tom Riley Rating: 5 The Review For more than 20 years, on my way to visit family members in Petaluma […]
Read More Laurita Vineyards & Winery Review Address: 85 Archertown Road New Egypt,New Jersey 08533. Phone Number: 609-758-8000 Tasting Hours: Wed 4:00-9:00, Thurs-Sat 12:00-9:00, Sun 12:00-7:00 Region: Outer Coastal Plain AVA, New Jersey Reviewer: Kat Collins Review Date: 6/5/2016 Reviewer: Kat Collins Rating: 4 The Review For those who know anything about New Egypt, New Jersey, and […]
Read More Va Piano Vineyards Review Address: 1793 JB George Road Walla Walla,Washington 99362. Phone Number: 509-529-0900 Tasting Hours: 11:00-5:00 (winter: Mon-Fri 11:00-4:00, Sat-Sun by appt.) Region: Columbia Valley AVA, Walla Walla Valley AVA, Washington Reviewer: Denise Gangnes Review Date: 3/21/2013 Reviewer: Denise Gangnes Rating: 4 The Review The intrinsic benefit of Walla Walla tasting is immersing […]
Read More Marker Cellars Review Address: 1484 County Road 2585 Alvord,Texas 76225. Phone Number: 214-632-0383 Tasting Hours: Fri-Sat and by appt. Region: Texas Reviewer: Becky Parr Review Date: 11/1/2014 Reviewer: Becky Parr Rating: 4 The Review Every once in a while, while visiting wineries, I feel like I’ve uncovered a well-kept secret. I didn’t know Marker Cellars […]
Read More CrossKeys Vineyard & Estates Review Address: 6011 East Timber Ridge Road Mt. Crawford,Virginia 22841. Phone Number: 540-234-0505 Tasting Hours: Apr-Oct: 11:00-7:00; Nov-Mar: 11:00-5:00 Region: Virginia Reviewer: Brian Yost Review Date: 6/14/2014 Reviewer: Brian Yost Rating: 5 The Review Everything about the Shenandoah Valley indicates that it is one of the most ideally suited regions in […]
Read More Rockbridge Vineyard Review Address: 35 Hill View Lane Raphine,Virginia 24472. Phone Number: 540-377-6204 Tasting Hours: Tues-Sat 10:00-6:00, Sun-Mon 12:00-5:00 Region: Shenandoah Valley AVA, Virginia Reviewer: Brian Yost Review Date: 11/16/2013 Reviewer: Brian Yost Rating: 4 The Review This is what I love about exploring wineries. You just never know what you’ll find. There really are […]
Read More Valley View Winery Review Address: 1000 Upper Applegate Rd. Jacksonville,Oregon 97530. Phone Number: 800-781-9463 Tasting Hours: 11:00-5:00 and by appt. Region: Southern Oregon AVA, Rogue Valley AVA, Applegate Valley AVA, Oregon Reviewer: Liesa Morrow-Bratcher Review Date: 3/9/2014 Reviewer: Liesa Morrow-Bratcher Rating: 4 The Review Valley View Winery is Southern Oregons oldest winery. It was originally […]
Read More Stinson Vineyards Review Address: 4744 Sugar Hollow Road Crozet,Virginia 22932. Phone Number: 434-823-7300 Tasting Hours: Thurs-Sun 11:00-5:00 and by appt. Region: Monticello AVA, Virginia Reviewer: Brian Yost Review Date: 1/21/2014 Reviewer: Brian Yost Rating: 4 The Review Piedmont House is a historic eighteen-century farmhouse located a few miles west of Charlottesville at the base of […]
Read More Osprey’s Dominion Vineyards Review Address: 44075 Main Rd. Peconic,New York 11971. Phone Number: 888-295-6188 Tasting Hours: Mon-Fri 11:00-5:00, Sat-Sun 11:00-6:00 Region: Long Island AVA, North Fork of Long Island AVA, New York Reviewer: Joanne Dunne Review Date: 5/1/2012 Reviewer: Joanne Dunne Rating: 3 The Review The Place:  At almost 100 acres, Ospreys Dominion is considered one […]
Read More Dutton-Goldfield Winery Review Address: 3100 Gravenstein Highway North Sebastapol,California 95472. Phone Number: 707-823-3887 Tasting Hours: 10:00-4:30 Region: Sonoma Coast AVA, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley AVA, Green Valley of Russian River Valley AVA, California Reviewer: Elizabeth Smith Review Date: 6/15/2016 Reviewer: Elizabeth Smith Rating: 5 The Review Dutton-Goldfield began in 1998 with a handshake between […]
Read More First Colony Winery Review Address: 1650 Harris Creek Rd. Charlottesville,Virginia 22902. Phone Number: 434-979-7105 Tasting Hours: Mon-Fri 10:00-6:00, Sat-Sun 11:00-6:00 and by appt. Region: Monticello AVA, Virginia Reviewer: James Houston Review Date: 7/13/2012 Reviewer: James Houston Rating: 4 The Review There are little places at the end of the road, and then there is First […]
Read More EOS Estate Winery Review Address: 2300 Airport Road Paso Robles,California 93446. Phone Number: 800-249-9463 Tasting Hours: 10:00-5:00 Region: Paso Robles AVA, Paso Robles Estrella District AVA, California Reviewer: Julie Dorris Review Date: 7/4/2012 Reviewer: Julie Dorris Rating: 4 The Review Some readers may take this as a warning, while it may pique the interest of […]
Read More Flora Springs Winery & Vineyards Tasting Room “The Room” Review Address: 677 St. Helena Highway South St. Helena,California 94574. Phone Number: 707-963-8032 Tasting Hours: 10:00-5:00 Region: Napa Valley AVA, St. Helena AVA, California Reviewer: Elizabeth Smith Review Date: 8/22/2015 Reviewer: Elizabeth Smith Rating: 5 The Review When you drive into the parking lot at Flora […]
Read More Jefferson Vineyards Review Address: 1353 Thomas Jefferson Parkway Charlottesville,Virginia 22902. Phone Number: 800-272-3042 Tasting Hours: Summer 10:00-6:00, Winter 9:00-5:00 Region: Monticello AVA, Virginia Reviewer: James Houston Review Date: 7/6/2012 Reviewer: James Houston Rating: 5 The Review While talking to Andy Reagan, Winemaker and General Manager of Jefferson Vineyards, you sense in him an urgency to […]
Read More Domaine Drouhin Review Address: 6750 Breyman Orchards Rd. Dayton,Oregon 97114. Phone Number: 503-864-2700 Tasting Hours: Wed-Sun 11:00-4:00 Region: Willamette Valley AVA, Dundee Hills AVA, Oregon Reviewer: Rob Boss Review Date: 7/18/2012 Reviewer: Rob Boss Rating: 5 The Review Walking into the tasting room of Domaine Drouhin Oregon is probably as close to entering a chateau […]
Read More Robert Biale Vineyards Review Address: 4038 Big Ranch Rd. Napa,California 94558. Phone Number: 707-257-7555 Tasting Hours: By appt. Region: Napa Valley AVA, Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley AVA, California Reviewer: Elizabeth Smith Review Date: 9/29/2016 Reviewer: Elizabeth Smith Rating: 5 The Review Not long ago, I had lunch with Maggie Pramuk Mazotti, daughter of […]
Read More Stoney Mesa Winery – Ptarmigan Vineyards Review Address: 16199 Happy Hollow Rd. Cedaredge,Colorado 81413. Phone Number: 970-856-9463 Tasting Hours: May 1-Oct 31: 11:00-5:00; Nov 1-Apr 30: Mon-Sat 11:00-5:00, Sun 12:00-3:30 Region: Colorado Reviewer: Review Date: 6/6/2013 Reviewer: Rating: 4 The Review Tucked away on 10 acres in the town of Cedaredge, Colorado sits a small […]
Read More Amigoni Urban Winery Review Address: 1505 Genessee Suite 100 Kansas City,Missouri 64102. Phone Number: 913-890-3289 Tasting Hours: Tues-Thurs, Sat 11:00-6:00; Fri 11:00-7:00, Sun 12:00-5:00 and by appt. Region: Missouri Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Review Date: 10/18/2014 Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Rating: 5 The Review Amigoni Urban Winery gives new meaning to the old line “You’re […]
Read More Homestead Vineyards & Winery- Grapevine Review Address: 211 E. Worth St Grapevine,Texas 76051. Phone Number: 817-251-9463 Tasting Hours: Mon-Wed 11:00-5:30, Thurs-Sat 11:00-9:30, Sun 12:00-5:30 Region: Texas Reviewer: Adria Schmedthorst Review Date: 4/14/2012 Reviewer: Adria Schmedthorst Rating: 3 The Review If you want to get away from the crowds of the Main Street Wine Trail, Homestead […]
Read More Municipal Winemakers Review Address: 22 Anacapa St Santa Barbara,California 93101. Phone Number: 805-931-8684 Tasting Hours: Mon-Wed & Sun 11:00-6:00, Thurs-Sat 11:00-11:00 Region: Santa Barbara County, California Reviewer: Review Date: 2/23/2013 Reviewer: Rating: 4 The Review Welcome to Santa Barbara, just under two hours north from Los Angeles. The seat of the eponymous wine valley, university, […]
Read More Parma Ridge Vineyards Review Address: 24509 Rudd Rd. Parma,Idaho 83660. Phone Number: 208-946-5187 Tasting Hours: Fri 12:00-9:00, Sat 12:00-5:00, Sun 11:00-5:00 and by appt. Region: Snake River Valley AVA, Idaho Reviewer: Review Date: 5/27/2016 Reviewer: Rating: 5 The Review Move over Stella, Sally has her wine groove back! As anyone who knows me well may […]
Read More Hawkins Cellars Review Address: 990 N Hwy 99W Dundee,Oregon 97115. Phone Number: 503-554-9885 Tasting Hours: Fri-Sun 11:00-5:00 Region: Willamette Valley AVA, Oregon Reviewer: Rob Boss Review Date: 9/14/2014 Reviewer: Rob Boss Rating: 4 The Review (Photos by Jai Soots) It’s always fun to taste wines from a new, up and coming wine maker, however humble […]
Read More Nissley Vineyards Review Address: 140 Vintage Dr. Bainbridge,Pennsylvania 17502. Phone Number: 717-426-3514 Tasting Hours: Mon-Sat 10:00-5:00, Sun 1:00-4:00 Region: Lancaster Valley AVA, Pennsylvania Reviewer: Joanne Dunne Review Date: 10/17/2015 Reviewer: Joanne Dunne Rating: 4 The Review The Place:  Nestled towards the edge of Lancaster County and the Susquehaana River, you’ll find Nissley Vineyards located down a […]
Read More Jessie Creek Winery Review Address: 1 North Delsea Drive Cape May Court House,New Jersey 08210. Phone Number: 609-536-2092 Tasting Hours: 11:00-5:00 Region: Outer Coastal Plain AVA, New Jersey Reviewer: Charlie Toms Review Date: 8/24/2013 Reviewer: Charlie Toms Rating: 4 The Review Jessie Creek Winery is located in Cape May County, a major New Jersey resort […]
Read More John Anthony Vineyards Review Address: 1440 First Street Napa,California 94559. Phone Number: 707-265-7711 Tasting Hours: 10:00-2:00 Region: Napa Valley AVA, California Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Review Date: 7/2/2016 Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Rating: 5 The Review The sun was coming down rather intensely on a late afternoon in Napa, occasionally ducking behind a cloud for […]
Read More Junto Wine Review Address: 1356 182nd St Seward,Nebraska 68434. Phone Number: 402-803-0587 Tasting Hours: Thurs-Fri 4:00-9:00, Sat 1:00-9:00, Sun 1:00-6:00 and by appt. Region: Nebraska Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Review Date: 5/23/2015 Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Rating: 4 The Review We pulled off of the gravel road a half hour outside of Lincoln, Nebraska, where […]
Read More Old Creek Ranch Winery Review Address: 10024 Old Creek Rd. Ventura,California 93022. Phone Number: 805-649-4132 Tasting Hours: Closed for remodeling Region: California Reviewer: Julie Dorris Review Date: 7/16/2012 Reviewer: Julie Dorris Rating: 4 The Review When youre heading to or from downtown Ojai on highway 33, theres an irresistible little departure down a country road […]
Read More Heron Hill Winery Review Address: 9301 County Route 76 Hammondsport,New York 14840. Phone Number: 607-868-4241 Tasting Hours: Mon-Sat 10:00-5:00, Sun 12:00-5:00 (Sep-Oct open at 10am daily) Region: Finger Lakes AVA, New York Reviewer: Caroline Helper Review Date: 6/22/2012 Reviewer: Caroline Helper Rating: 4 The Review Heron Hill Winery is situated in one of the most […]
Read More Monticello Vineyards – Corley Family Napa Valley Review Address: 4242 Big Ranch Road Napa,California 94558. Phone Number: 707-253-2802 Tasting Hours: 10:00-4:30 Region: Napa Valley AVA, Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley AVA, California Reviewer: Becky Parr Review Date: 8/8/2013 Reviewer: Becky Parr Rating: 4 The Review Ive been to Monticello Thomas Jeffersons home in […]
Read More Sheldrake Point Vineyard Review Address: 7448 County Rd. 153 Ovid,New York 14521. Phone Number: 607-532-9401 Tasting Hours: Apr-Oct: 10:00-5:30, Nov-Mar: 11:00-5:00 Region: Finger Lakes AVA, Cayuga Lake AVA, New York Reviewer: Julie Grice Review Date: 5/18/2013 Reviewer: Julie Grice Rating: 5 The Review The Place: Sheldrake Point is at the quintessential Finger Lakes winery location, situated […]
Read More Silver Trident Winery Review Address: 6495 Washington Street Yountville,California 94599. Phone Number: 707-945-0311 Tasting Hours: 12:00-7:00 Region: Napa Valley AVA, Yountville AVA, California Reviewer: Martin D. Redmond Review Date: 5/16/2016 Reviewer: Martin D. Redmond Rating: 5 The Review Silver Trident Winery is a Napa Valley-based winery located in Yountville, the charming Culinary Capital of the […]
Read More Ackerman Family Vineyards Review Address: 608 Randolph Street Napa,California 94559. Phone Number: 866-334-8857 Tasting Hours: By appt. 10:00-4:00 Region: Napa Valley AVA, Coombsville AVA, California Reviewer: Elizabeth Smith Review Date: 2/8/2017 Reviewer: Elizabeth Smith Rating: 5 The Review I am sure that during my commutes around the city of Napa, I have passed the Ackerman […]
Read More Hudson-Chatham Winery – Troy Review Address: 203 River St Troy,New York 12180. Phone Number: 518-392-9463 Tasting Hours: Tues-Sun 10:30-5:00 Region: New York Reviewer: Elizabeth Smith Review Date: 7/22/2017 Reviewer: Elizabeth Smith Rating: 5 The Review A lifetime ago, when I was a community college professor who knew nothing about wine, I was contemplating a move […]
Read More Ken Wright Cellars / Tyrus Evan Review Address: 236 N Kutch St. Carlton,Oregon 97111. Phone Number: 503-852-7010 Tasting Hours: Region: Willamette Valley AVA, Yamhill-Carlton Region, Oregon Reviewer: Rob Boss Review Date: 8/31/2013 Reviewer: Rob Boss Rating: 4 The Review A longtime staple of the Oregon wine lovers, undisputed authority on terroir and on top of […]
Read More Valhalla Vineyards Review Address: 6500 Mt. Chestnut Rd. Roanoke,Virginia 24018. Phone Number: 540-725-9463 Tasting Hours: Apr 4-Dec 28: Fri 4:00-7:00 (closed Fri in Nov & Dec), Sat 12:00-5:00, Sun 1:00-5:00 Region: Virginia Reviewer: Brian Yost Review Date: 9/28/2013 Reviewer: Brian Yost Rating: 5 The Review The Shenandoah Valley doesnt have the concentration of wineries that […]
Read More Greenhill Winery & Vineyards Review Address: 23595 Winery Lane Middleburg,Virginia 20117. Phone Number: 540-687-6968 Tasting Hours: 12:00-Sunset Region: Middleburg Virginia AVA, Virginia Reviewer: Anthony Marocco Review Date: 11/9/2014 Reviewer: Anthony Marocco Rating: 4 The Review Every fall, my wife and I enjoy heading out to Middleburg to take in the beauty of the historic town, […]
Read More Ox-Eye Vineyards Review Address: 44 Middlebrook Avenue Staunton,Virginia 24401. Phone Number: 540-849-7926 Tasting Hours: Jan-Mar: Mon, Wed, Thurs, Sun 12:00-5:00, Fri 12:00-7:00, Sat 11:00-7:00 Region: Shenandoah Valley AVA, Virginia Reviewer: Anthony Marocco Review Date: 2/23/2013 Reviewer: Anthony Marocco Rating: 4 The Review While glancing at the Virginia Winery Guide map during our trip around the […]
Read More Casanel Vineyards Review Address: 17952 Canby Rd Leesburg,Virginia 20175. Phone Number: 540-751-1776 Tasting Hours: Jan 17-Dec 15: Thurs 2:00-6:00, Fri-Mon 11:00-6:00 Region: Middleburg Virginia AVA, Virginia Reviewer: Richard Rynders Review Date: 1/23/2015 Reviewer: Richard Rynders Rating: 3 The Review Recommended to me by a “competing” tasting room host, I ventured to Casanel Vineyards & Winery […]
Read More Grassini Family Vineyards TR Review Address: 813 Anacapa St., El Paseo # 6 Santa Barbara,California 93101. Phone Number: 805-897-3366 Tasting Hours: 12:00-6:00 Region: Santa Barbara County, California Reviewer: Review Date: 2/23/2013 Reviewer: Rating: 4 The Review The Grassini tasting room in “El Paseo,” just off the beaten path of State Street in downtown Santa Barbara, […]
Read More Coopers Hall Winery and Taproom Review Address: 404 SE 6th Avenue Portland,Oregon 97214. Phone Number: 503-719-7000 Tasting Hours: Sun-Thurs 5:00-close, Fri-Sat 5:00-midnight Region: Willamette Valley AVA, Oregon Reviewer: Rob Boss Review Date: 8/6/2015 Reviewer: Rob Boss Rating: 4 The Review (Photos by Jai Soots) Coopers Hall is located “just across the river,” a few blocks […]
Read More Bernardo Winery Review Address: 13330 Paseo Del Verano Norte San Diego,California 92128. Phone Number: 858-487-1866 Tasting Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00-5:00, Sat-Sun 9:00-6:00 (Winter: Daily 9:00-5:00) Region: South Coast and S. California, California Reviewer: Julie Dorris Review Date: 7/31/2012 Reviewer: Julie Dorris Rating: 4 The Review Imagine a small village complete with galleries, shops, cafés, and even […]
Read More Flat Creek Estate Review Address: 24912 Singleton Bend East Rd. Marble Falls,Texas 78654. Phone Number: 512-267-6310 Tasting Hours: Tues-Sun 11:00-5:00 Region: Texas Hill Country AVA, Texas Reviewer: Becky Parr Review Date: 8/31/2013 Reviewer: Becky Parr Rating: 4 The Review We visited Flat Creek Estate on a hot and steamy August afternoon but the heat […]
Read More Lumiere Winery Review Address: 39555 Calle Contento Temecula,California 92591. Phone Number: 951-972-0585 Tasting Hours: Fri-Sun 11:00-6:00 and by appt. Region: South Coast and S. California, Temecula Valley AVA, California Reviewer: Tara Torres Review Date: 7/27/2012 Reviewer: Tara Torres Rating: 3 The Review Lumiere Winery is one Temecula wine country’s newest wineries and offers a modest […]
Read More MacRostie Winery Review Address: 4605 Westside Road Healdsburg,California 95448. Phone Number: 707-473-9303 Tasting Hours: Mon-Thurs 11:00-5:00, Fri-Sun 10:00-5:00 Region: Sonoma Coast AVA, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley AVA, California Reviewer: Elizabeth Smith Review Date: 6/15/2016 Reviewer: Elizabeth Smith Rating: 5 The Review Thirteen years after beginning his career as a winemaker at Hacienda Winery in […]
Read More Cowtown Winery Review Address: 112 W. Exchange Ave. Fort Worth,Texas 76164. Phone Number: 817-626-1011 Tasting Hours: Mon-Wed 11:00-7:00, Thurs-Sat 11:00-9:00, Sun 11:00-5:00 Region: Texas Reviewer: Becky Parr Review Date: 6/19/2014 Reviewer: Becky Parr Rating: 4 The Review The Fort Worth Stockyards are all about cows barbecue, burgers, and steak, along with the live ones […]
Read More Fabbioli Cellars Review Address: 15669 Limestone School Road Leesburg,Virginia 20176. Phone Number: 703-771-1197 Tasting Hours: 11:00-5:00 or by appt. Region: Virginia Reviewer: James Houston Review Date: 7/14/2012 Reviewer: James Houston Rating: 4 The Review I never planned on building a tasting room, says Doug Fabbioli. The gregarious owner of Fabbioli Cellars is reminiscing about the […]
Read More Flag Hill Winery & Distillery Review Address: 297 N. River Rd. Lee,New Hampshire 03824. Phone Number: 603-659-2949 Tasting Hours: Wed-Sun 11:00-5:00 Region: New Hampshire Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Review Date: 6/19/2014 Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Rating: 4 The Review New Hampshire’s largest commercial vineyard is located, well, on top of a hill, and with a […]
Read More Natali Vineyards Review Address: 221 US Highway 47 Cape May Courthouse,New Jersey 08210. Phone Number: 609-465-0075 Tasting Hours: See website for wine tasting details. Region: Outer Coastal Plain AVA, New Jersey Reviewer: Charlie Toms Review Date: 8/3/2013 Reviewer: Charlie Toms Rating: 5 The Review Cape May County is a major resort area in New Jersey, […]
Read More Villa Appalaccia Winery Review Address: 752 Rock Castle Gorge Rd. Floyd,Virginia 24091. Phone Number: 540-593-3100 Tasting Hours: See website for wine tasting details. Region: Rocky Knob AVA, Virginia Reviewer: Brian Yost Review Date: 9/9/2014 Reviewer: Brian Yost Rating: 5 The Review The Rocky Knob American Viticultural Area (AVA) straddles the Blue Ridge Parkway in Southwestern […]
Read More Ramulose Ridge Vineyards Review Address: 3061 Hendricks Store Road Moneta,Virginia 24121. Phone Number: 540-309-6375 Tasting Hours: Thurs-Mon 12:00-5:00 Region: Virginia Reviewer: Anthony Marocco Review Date: 9/28/2013 Reviewer: Anthony Marocco Rating: 3 The Review A few weeks back, my fiance and I headed down to meet her family and family friends at Smith Mountain Lake. The […]
Read More Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard Review Address: 18125 Comus Rd Dickerson,Maryland 20842. Phone Number: 301-605-0130 Tasting Hours: 12:00-6:00 and by appt. Region: Maryland Reviewer: Jim Finley Review Date: 7/12/2014 Reviewer: Jim Finley Rating: 4 The Review For wine lovers with pets and/or children, Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyards is a wonderful, weekend wine tasting destination. The outside tastings with […]
Read More Times Ten Cellars – Fort Worth Review Address: 1100 Foch Street Fort Worth,Texas 76107. Phone Number: 817-336-9463 Tasting Hours: Tues-Wed 1:00-10:00, Thurs 1:00-11:00, Fri-Sat 1:00-12:00, Sun 3:00-9:00 Region: Texas Reviewer: Adria Schmedthorst Review Date: 5/9/2012 Reviewer: Adria Schmedthorst Rating: 5 The Review Times Ten Cellars offers a comfortable yet sophisticated winery experience in the heart […]
Read More Utopia Vineyard and Cellars Review Address: 17445 NE Ribbon Ridge Rd. Newberg,Oregon 97132. Phone Number: 503-687-1671 Tasting Hours: May 1-Nov 30: 11:00-6:00; Dec 1-Apr 30: Sat-Sun 11:00-6:00 Region: Willamette Valley AVA, Chehalem Mountains AVA, Ribbon Ridge AVA, Oregon Reviewer: Rob Boss Review Date: 6/25/2015 Reviewer: Rob Boss Rating: 4 The Review (Photos by Jai Soots) […]
Read More Cayuga Ridge Estate Winery Review Address: 6800 State Route 89 Ovid,New York 14521. Phone Number: 607-869-5158 Tasting Hours: Mid-May to Mid-Nov: Sun-Thurs 10:30-5:30, Fri-Sat 10:30-8:00; Nov-May: Fri-Sun 10:30-5:00 Region: Finger Lakes AVA, Cayuga Lake AVA, New York Reviewer: Julie Grice Review Date: 8/17/2013 Reviewer: Julie Grice Rating: 5 The Review Cayuga Ridge Estate Winery, located […]
Read More Scott Paul Wines Review Address: 128 S. Pine St Carlton,Oregon 97111. Phone Number: 503-274-4700 Tasting Hours: Dec-Mar: Sat 1:00-5:00; Apr-Nov: Wed-Sun 11:00-4:00 Region: Willamette Valley AVA, Yamhill-Carlton Region, Oregon Reviewer: Rob Boss Review Date: 11/29/2015 Reviewer: Rob Boss Rating: 5 The Review (Photos by Jai Soots) Scott Paul Winerys operation lies just off Main Street […]
Read More South Coast Winery Review Address: 34843 Rancho California Rd. Temecula,California 92591. Phone Number: 951-587-9463 Tasting Hours: See website for wine tasting details. Region: South Coast and S. California, Temecula Valley AVA, California Reviewer: Tara Torres Review Date: 3/27/2013 Reviewer: Tara Torres Rating: 4 The Review South Coast Winery is the complete package: restaurant, resort, spa, […]
Read More Duchman Family Winery Review Address: 13308 FM 150 W Driftwood,Texas 78619. Phone Number: 512-894-3111 Tasting Hours: Mon 12:00-6:00, Tues-Sun 11:00-8:00 Region: Texas Hill Country AVA, Texas Reviewer: Becky Parr Review Date: 7/13/2014 Reviewer: Becky Parr Rating: 4 The Review If it hadn’t been for the heat, I might have thought I was in Tuscany. Of […]
Read More Lasseter Family Winery Review Address: 1 Vintage Ln. Glen Ellen,California 95442. Phone Number: 707-933-2800 Tasting Hours: By appt. daily at 10:00 Region: Sonoma County, Sonoma Valley AVA, California Reviewer: Sherrie Perkovich Review Date: 3/28/2015 Reviewer: Sherrie Perkovich Rating: 5 The Review Famed animated movie producer John Lassetter (Pixar) and his wife own and operate Lassetter […]
Read More Sage Hill Vineyard & Winery Review Address: 32621 Rock Creek Rd Parks,Nebraska 69041. Phone Number: 308-423-9463 Tasting Hours: Thurs-Mon 1:00-6:00 and by appt. Region: Nebraska Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Review Date: 5/26/2014 Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Rating: 5 The Review To say that Parks, Nebraska, is in the middle of nowhere might offend the middle […]
Read More Chateau Morrisette Review Address: 287 Winery Rd. SW Floyd,Virginia 24120. Phone Number: 540-593-2865 Tasting Hours: Mon-Thurs 10:00-5:00, Fri-Sat 10:00-6:00, Sun 11:00-5:00 Region: Rocky Knob AVA, Virginia Reviewer: Brian Yost Review Date: 9/1/2014 Reviewer: Brian Yost Rating: 4 The Review In the late 1970’s, the first Virginia wineries were getting their start, and the reigning school […]
Read More Maurice Car’rie Winery Review Address: 34225 Rancho California Rd. Temecula,California 92591. Phone Number: 951-676-1711 Tasting Hours: 10:00-5:00 Region: South Coast and S. California, Temecula Valley AVA, California Reviewer: Tara Torres Review Date: 7/27/2012 Reviewer: Tara Torres Rating: 3 The Review One of the original wineries in Temecula, with grapes dating back to 1968, Maurice Carrie […]
Read More Westcave Cellars Winery Review Address: 25711 Hamilton Pool Road Round Mountain,Texas 78663. Phone Number: 512-431-1403 Tasting Hours: Mon, Fri-Sat 11:00-6:00, Sun 12:00-6:00 and by appt. Region: Texas Hill Country AVA, Texas Reviewer: Becky Parr Review Date: 9/4/2013 Reviewer: Becky Parr Rating: 4 The Review It was a typical blistering central Texas day when we drove […]
Read More Domaine Serene Winery Review Address: 6555 NE Hilltop Lane Dayton,Oregon 97114. Phone Number: 503-864-4600 Tasting Hours: 11:00-4:00 Region: Willamette Valley AVA, Dundee Hills AVA, Oregon Reviewer: Rob Boss Review Date: 7/2/2014 Reviewer: Rob Boss Rating: 5 The Review (Photos by Jai Soots) What wine would you produce if you could build a dream facility? What […]
Read More Buttonwood Grove Winery Review Address: 5986 State Route 89 Romulus,New York 14541. Phone Number: 607-869-9760 Tasting Hours: Jan-Mar: Fri-Mon 10:00-5:30; Apr-Dec: 10:00-5:30 Region: Finger Lakes AVA, Cayuga Lake AVA, New York Reviewer: Julie Grice Review Date: 10/6/2013 Reviewer: Julie Grice Rating: 4 The Review While the wines at Buttonwood Grove Winery are fine in terms […]
Read More Winery 32 Review Address: 15066 Limestone School Road Leesburg,Virginia 20176. Phone Number: 240-687-1989 Tasting Hours: Sat-Sun 11:00-5:00 Region: Virginia Reviewer: Anthony Marocco Review Date: 7/20/2014 Reviewer: Anthony Marocco Rating: 4 The Review Word travels fast amongst industry folks when it comes to new, exciting Virginia wineries, and Winery 32 is among the newest that have […]
Read More DeLoach Vineyards Review Address: 1791 Olivet Rd. Santa Rosa,California 95401. Phone Number: 707-526-9111 Tasting Hours: 10:00-5:00 Region: Sonoma Coast AVA, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley AVA, California Reviewer: Denise Gangnes Review Date: 3/10/2012 Reviewer: Denise Gangnes Rating: 5 The Review If you follow the Olivet Road you can spend an entire weekend visiting wineries located […]
Read More Bell Springs Winery Review Address: 3700 Bell Springs Road Dripping Springs,Texas 78620. Phone Number: 830-483-9463 Tasting Hours: Thurs 12:00-5:00, Fri 12:00-6:00, Sat-Sun 11:00-6:00 Region: Texas Hill Country AVA, Texas Reviewer: Becky Parr Review Date: 8/23/2015 Reviewer: Becky Parr Rating: 4 The Review Its a pleasant drive from Fredericksburg into Austin; an hour and a half […]
Read More Fenn Valley Vineyards Review Address: 6130 122nd Ave. Fennville,Michigan 49408. Phone Number: 269-561-2396 Tasting Hours: Nov-Jun: Mon-Sat 11:00-5:00, Sun 1:00-5:00; Jul-Aug Mon-Sat 11:00-6:00, Sun 12:00-5:00, Sep-Oct: Fri-Sat 11:00-6:00 Region: Lake Michigan Shore AVA, Fennville AVA, Michigan Reviewer: Jill Barth Review Date: 1/16/2016 Reviewer: Jill Barth Rating: 4 The Review We stopped into Fenn Valley Vineyards […]
Read More Galen Glen Vineyard And Winery Review Address: 255 Winter Mtn. Dr. Andreas,Pennsylvania 18211. Phone Number: 570-386-3682 Tasting Hours: Wed-Fri 12:00-5:00, Sat 10:00-5:00, Sun 12:00-5:00 Region: Lehigh Valley AVA, Pennsylvania Reviewer: Kat Collins Review Date: 1/16/2016 Reviewer: Kat Collins Rating: 5 The Review Your first thought is, Where are we? Is there really a winery out […]
Read More Halter Ranch Vineyard Review Address: 8910 Adelaida Rd. Paso Robles,California 93446. Phone Number: 888-367-9977 Tasting Hours: 11:00-5:00 Region: Paso Robles AVA, Adelaida District AVA, California Reviewer: Anthony Marocco Review Date: 7/19/2014 Reviewer: Anthony Marocco Rating: 4 The Review As we were departing Justin Vineyards, the tasting room staff offered us suggestions on destinations to visit […]
Read More Palumbo Family Vineyard & Winery Review Address: 40150 Barksdale Circle Temecula,California 92591. Phone Number: 951-676-7900 Tasting Hours: 11:00-5:00 and by appt. Region: South Coast and S. California, Temecula Valley AVA, California Reviewer: Tara Torres Review Date: 6/11/2013 Reviewer: Tara Torres Rating: 4 The Review Away from any of the wine trails, Palumbo Family Vineyards and […]
Read More Robert Renzoni Vineyards Review Address: 37350 De Portola Rd. Temecula,California 92592. Phone Number: 951-302-8466 Tasting Hours: 11:00-6:00 and by appt. Region: South Coast and S. California, Temecula Valley AVA, California Reviewer: Tara Torres Review Date: 9/12/2012 Reviewer: Tara Torres Rating: 4 The Review Robert Renzoni, a budding Temecula winery steeped in Italian roots, offers a […]
Read More Duck Walk North Review Address: 44535 Main Road Southold,New York 11971. Phone Number: 631-765-3500 Tasting Hours: 11:00-5:30 Region: Long Island AVA, North Fork of Long Island AVA, New York Reviewer: Joanne Dunne Review Date: 5/1/2012 Reviewer: Joanne Dunne Rating: 3 The Review The Place:  Duckwalk Vineyards North was founded in 1994 and is the second winery […]
Read More Cross Timbers Winery Review Address: 805 N. Main St. Grapevine,Texas 76051. Phone Number: 817-488-6789 Tasting Hours: Mon 12:00-5:00, Tues-Thurs 3:00-8:00, Fri-Sat 12:00-5:00, Sun 12:30-5:00 Region: Texas Reviewer: Adria Schmedthorst Review Date: 4/14/2012 Reviewer: Adria Schmedthorst Rating: 5 The Review Cross Timbers delivers perhaps the most unique winery experience Grapevine has to offer with a former […]
Read More Mac’s Creek Vineyards & Winery Review Address: 43315 Rd. 757 Lexington,Nebraska 68550. Phone Number: 308-324-0440 Tasting Hours: Labor Day-Memorial Day: Thurs-Sat 12:00-6:00, Sun 1:00-5:00 Region: Nebraska Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Review Date: 5/27/2014 Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Rating: 5 The Review “This I’ll Defend.” The motto of the Scottish Clan MacFarlane is prominently featured in […]
Read More Anne Amie Vineyards Review Address: 6580 NE Mineral Springs Rd. Carlton,Oregon 97111. Phone Number: 503-864-2991 Tasting Hours: Mar-Dec 10:00-5:00; Jan-Feb: Fri-Sun 10:00-5:00 and by appt. Region: Willamette Valley AVA, Yamhill-Carlton AVA, Oregon Reviewer: Rob Boss Review Date: 7/27/2013 Reviewer: Rob Boss Rating: 5 The Review Photos by Jai Soots Its a stunning view in reverse, […]
Read More Kog Hill Winery Review Address: 105 Twin County Rd. Morgantown,Pennsylvania 19543. Phone Number: 610-913-6609 Tasting Hours: Thurs, Fri, Sun 12:00-6:00, Sat 10:00-6:00 and by appt. Region: Lancaster Valley AVA, Pennsylvania Reviewer: Jen Fromal Review Date: 5/13/2012 Reviewer: Jen Fromal Rating: 4 The Review Part of the Berks County Wine Trail, a small winery, tasting room […]
Read More Sand Castle Winery Review Address: 755 River Rd. Erwinna,Pennsylvania 18920. Phone Number: 800-722-9463 Tasting Hours: Mon-Sat 10:00-5:00, Sun 11:00-5:00 Region: Central Delaware Valley AVA, Pennsylvania Reviewer: Jen Fromal Review Date: 12/7/2012 Reviewer: Jen Fromal Rating: 3 The Review Set along the banks of the Delaware River, Sand Castle Winerys expansive grounds are impressive, but the […]
Read More Mount Salem Vineyards Review Address: 54 Mount Salem Road Pittstown,New Jersey 08867. Phone Number: 908-735-9359 Tasting Hours: Sat-Sun 12:00-5:00 and by appt. Region: New Jersey Reviewer: Charlie Toms Review Date: 2/11/2014 Reviewer: Charlie Toms Rating: 5 The Review Specializing in premium wines made from Austrian and Northern Italian grapes, Mount Salem Vineyards is rather unique […]
Read More Titus Vineyards Review Address: 2971 Silverado Trail North St. Helena,California 94574. Phone Number: 707-963-3235 Tasting Hours: By appt. Wed-Mon 10:00-3:30 Region: Napa Valley AVA, St. Helena AVA, California Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Review Date: 3/7/2016 Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Rating: 5 The Review My wife became pregnant during the winter of 2014, and in September […]
Read More Truchard Vineyards Review Address: 3234 Old Sonoma Rd. Napa,California 94559. Phone Number: 707-253-7153 Tasting Hours: By appt. Mon-Sat Region: Napa Valley AVA, Los Carneros AVA, California Reviewer: Tom Riley Review Date: 5/28/2014 Reviewer: Tom Riley Rating: 5 The Review For years I’ve been driving through Los Carneros that rolling strip of vineyards and farms […]
Read More Rappahannock Cellars Review Address: 14437 Hume Rd. Huntly,Virginia 22640. Phone Number: 540-635-9398 Tasting Hours: Sun-Fri 11:30-5:00, Sat 11:30-6:00 Region: Virginia Reviewer: Anthony Marocco Review Date: 4/12/2014 Reviewer: Anthony Marocco Rating: 5 The Review The Delmare family moved from California in the late 1990s with the hope of raising their family in a farming environment. The […]
Read More Archery Summit Winery Review Address: 18599 NE Archery Summit Rd. Dayton,Oregon 97114. Phone Number: 503-864-4300 Tasting Hours: 10:30-4:30 Region: Willamette Valley AVA, Dundee Hills AVA, Oregon Reviewer: Rob Boss Review Date: 7/1/2012 Reviewer: Rob Boss Rating: 4 The Review One of Oregons most prestigious wineries, Archery Summit was named after the road on which it […]
Read More Barren Ridge Vineyards Review Address: 984 Barren Ridge Road Fisherville,Virginia 22939. Phone Number: 540-248-3300 Tasting Hours: Mon-Wed 11:00-6:00, Thurs-Sat: 11:00-8:00, Sun 1:00-6:00 Region: Virginia Reviewer: Anthony Marocco Review Date: 1/16/2013 Reviewer: Anthony Marocco Rating: 4 The Review The Place:  Located on a high ridge in the Shenandoah Valley, tucked between the Blue Ridge and Allegheny Mountains, […]
Read More Hopewell Valley Vineyards Review Address: 46 Yard Rd. Pennington,New Jersey 08534. Phone Number: 609-737-4465 Tasting Hours: 12:00-5:00 Region: New Jersey Reviewer: Charlie Toms Review Date: 5/3/2014 Reviewer: Charlie Toms Rating: 4 The Review Winemaking is in Sergio and Violetta Neri’s blood. Sergio’s family owned vineyards in Tuscany where they made Brunello di Montalcino wines, and […]
Read More Leonesse Cellars Review Address: 38311 De Portola Rd. Temecula,California 92592. Phone Number: 951-302-7601 Tasting Hours: 11:00-5:00 Region: South Coast and S. California, Temecula Valley AVA, California Reviewer: Tara Torres Review Date: 9/12/2012 Reviewer: Tara Torres Rating: 5 The Review Leoness Winery, located on the secluded Deportola Road, features hand crafted wines and dramatic views of […]
Read More Nissen Wine Review Address: 88973 Hwy 57 Harrington,Nebraska 68739. Phone Number: 402-254-3426 Tasting Hours: Sept 4-7: 10:00-6:00 Region: Nebraska Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Review Date: 6/6/2014 Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Rating: 4 The Review Just outside of Hartington in Nebraskas upper east corner, along Scenic Byway 12, better known as The Outlaw Trail, a somewhat […]
Read More Sawtooth Winery Review Address: 19348 Lowell Rd. Building C Caldwell,Idaho 83607. Phone Number: 208-467-1200 Tasting Hours: 11:00-5:00 Region: Snake River Valley AVA, Idaho Reviewer: Review Date: 8/28/2013 Reviewer: Rating: 4 The Review Wednesday August 28, 2013 started out hot. At 5 am it was nearly 80 degrees and overcast. So whats a girl to do […]
Read More Dark Horse Wine Bar Review Address: 1505 Portland Rd, Suite 230 Newberg,Oregon 97132. Phone Number: 503-758-0557 Tasting Hours: Thurs-Sat 11:00-5:00 Region: Willamette Valley AVA, Oregon Reviewer: Rob Boss Review Date: 11/10/2012 Reviewer: Rob Boss Rating: 4 The Review If its true that modesty is a sign of greatness, the Dark Horse Tasting Room in Newberg, […]
Read More Hawk Haven Vineyards Review Address: 600 South Railroad Ave Rio Grande,New Jersey 08246. email Phone Number: Tasting Hours: See website for wine tasting details. Region: Outer Coastal Plain AVA, New Jersey Reviewer: Charlie Toms Review Date: 9/7/2013 Reviewer: Charlie Toms Rating: 4 The Review The Wuerker family has farmed in Rio Grande, New Jersey since […]
Read More Indian Creek Winery (ID) Review Address: 1000 N. Mcdermott Rd. Kuna,Idaho 83634. Phone Number: 208-922-4791 Tasting Hours: Fri-Sun 12:00-5:00 and by appt. Region: Snake River Valley AVA, Idaho Reviewer: Review Date: 7/20/2013 Reviewer: Rating: 4 The Review Kavemen in Shangri-la What do caves, Kavemen and Shangri-la have in common? Why Kuna of course. Kuna, Idaho […]
Read More Marshall Davis Wines Review Address: 211 W. Main St. Carlton,Oregon 97111. Phone Number: 503-852-6656 Tasting Hours: Sun-Thurs 12:00-3:00, Fri-Sat 12:00-10:00 Region: Willamette Valley AVA, Yamhill-Carlton Region, Oregon Reviewer: Rob Boss Review Date: 11/29/2015 Reviewer: Rob Boss Rating: 5 The Review (Photos by Jai Soots) When in the thick of a wine tasting trip, there comes […]
Read More Lightning Wines Review Address: 3111 St. Helena Hwy N St. Helena,California 94574. Phone Number: 707-681-5002 Tasting Hours: By appt. Region: Napa Valley AVA, St. Helena AVA, California Reviewer: Elizabeth Smith Review Date: 8/25/2016 Reviewer: Elizabeth Smith Rating: 5 The Review A couple of years ago on my own website, I reviewed the movie American Wine […]
Read More Saviah Cellars Review Address: 1979 JB George Rd Walla Walla,Washington 99362. Phone Number: 509-520-5166 Tasting Hours: 10:00-5:00 and by appt. Region: Columbia Valley AVA, Walla Walla Valley AVA, Washington Reviewer: Denise Gangnes Review Date: 3/29/2013 Reviewer: Denise Gangnes Rating: 5 The Review You can take the boy out of the country . well, you know the […]
Read More Trefethen Vineyards Review Address: 1160 Oak Knoll Ave. Napa,California 94558. Phone Number: 866-895-7696 Tasting Hours: By appt. Region: Napa Valley AVA, Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley AVA, California Reviewer: James Houston Review Date: 11/13/2012 Reviewer: James Houston Rating: 4 The Review Although Trefethen Family Vineyards is close enough to Route 29 that it could […]
Read More Trentadue Winery Review Address: 19170 Geyserville Avenue Geyserville,California 95441. Phone Number: 707-433-3104 Tasting Hours: 10:00-5:00 Region: Sonoma County, Alexander Valley AVA, California Reviewer: Elizabeth Smith Review Date: 5/1/2016 Reviewer: Elizabeth Smith Rating: 5 The Review Beginning in 2008, I was working for a wine sales and marketing company as their business travel manager. The owner […]
Read More Stony Hill Vineyard Review Address: 3331 St. Helena Highway North St. Helena,California 94574. Phone Number: 707-963-2636 Tasting Hours: By appt. Mon-Sat 10:00-3:30 Region: Napa Valley AVA, Spring Mountain District AVA, California Reviewer: Tom Riley Review Date: 6/17/2016 Reviewer: Tom Riley Rating: 5 The Review The next time I hear somebody complain that Napa is too […]
Read More Jordan Vineyard & Winery Review Address: 1474 Alexander Valley Rd. Healdsburg,California 95448. Phone Number: 707-431-5250 Tasting Hours: By appt. Mon-Sat (also Sun mid-Apr through Mid-Nov) Region: Sonoma County, Alexander Valley AVA, California Reviewer: Tom Riley Review Date: 4/5/2014 Reviewer: Tom Riley Rating: 5 The Review If you set out to visit Jordan Vineyard and Winery […]
Read More Inwood Estates Vineyards Review Address: 1350 Manufacturing St., Ste. 209 Dallas,Texas 75207. Phone Number: 214-902-9452 Tasting Hours: Sat 12:00-5:00 Region: Texas Reviewer: Becky Parr Review Date: 1/26/2013 Reviewer: Becky Parr Rating: 5 The Review Near the intersection of I-35E and the Dallas North Tollway, one finds the design district, the medical district, a LOT of […]
Read More Villa Toscano Winery Review Address: 10600 Shenandoah Rd. Plymouth,California 95669. Phone Number: 209-245-3800 Tasting Hours: 10:00-5:30 Region: Sierra Foothills AVA, Amador County, California Shenandoah Valley AVA, California Reviewer: Yvonne Kochanowski Review Date: 5/4/2012 Reviewer: Yvonne Kochanowski Rating: 5 The Review Not far from the town of Plymouth, Villa Toscano Winery offers a trip to Italy […]
Read More Cristom Vineyards Review Address: 6905 Spring Valley Rd. NW Salem,Oregon 97304. Phone Number: 503-375-3068 Tasting Hours: Tues-Sun 11:00-5:00 Region: Willamette Valley AVA, Eola-Amity Hills AVA, Oregon Reviewer: Rob Boss Review Date: 10/30/2013 Reviewer: Rob Boss Rating: 5 The Review (Photos by Jai Soots) The Eola-Amity Hills AVA may be a little further south from Portland […]
Read More J.R. Dill Winery Review Address: 4922 State Route 414 Burdett,New York 14818. Phone Number: 607-546-5757 Tasting Hours: May 1-Oct 31: Mon-Sat 11:00-6:00, Sun 11:00-5:00; Nov 1-Apr30: Fri-Mon 11:00-5:00 and by appt. Region: Finger Lakes AVA, Seneca Lake AVA, New York Reviewer: Julie Grice Review Date: 1/9/2014 Reviewer: Julie Grice Rating: 4 The Review Founded in […]
Read More Moonstone Crossing Review Address: 529 Trinity St. Trinidad,California 95570. Phone Number: 707-845-5492 Tasting Hours: Summer: Wed 12:00-7:00, Thurs-Sun 12:00-6:00 and by appt.; Winter: Fri-Sun 12:00-6:00 and by appt. Region: California Reviewer: Nora Review Date: 2/17/2013 Reviewer: Nora Rating: 3 The Review Driving north along the Redwood Coast Highway, most travelers exit at the foggy town […]
Read More Volker Eisele Family Estate Review Address: 3080 Lower Chiles Valley Rd. St. Helena,California 94574. Phone Number: 707-965-9485 Tasting Hours: By appt. Region: Napa Valley AVA, Chiles Valley AVA, California Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Review Date: 3/8/2016 Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Rating: 5 The Review There was a time in history, no doubt, when the valley […]
Read More Winter’s Hill Vineyard Review Address: 6451 Hilltop Lane Dayton,Oregon 97114. Phone Number: 503-864-4538 Tasting Hours: Wed-Mon 11:00-5:00 Region: Willamette Valley AVA, Dundee Hills AVA, Oregon Reviewer: Jade Helm Review Date: 8/14/2014 Reviewer: Jade Helm Rating: 5 The Review Visitors and personal guests often ask me for winery recommendations here in the Willamette Valley. I try […]
Read More Black Stallion Winery Review Address: 4089 Silverado Trail Napa,California 94558. Phone Number: 707-227-3247 Tasting Hours: 10:00-5:00 and by appt. Region: Napa Valley AVA, Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley AVA, California Reviewer: Laura Cropper Review Date: 11/6/2015 Reviewer: Laura Cropper Rating: 5 The Review Near the beginning of the very scenic Silverado Trail in Napa’s […]
Read More Far Niente Winery Review Address: 1350 Acacia Drive Napa,California 94558. Phone Number: 707-944-2861 Tasting Hours: By appt. Mon-Sun 10:00-3:00 Region: Napa Valley AVA, Oakville AVA, California Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Review Date: 3/7/2016 Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Rating: 5 The Review The noble experiment that was Prohibition, the result of the 18th Amendment to the […]
Read More Charles Krug Review Address: 2800 Main Street St. Helena,California 94574. Phone Number: Tasting Hours: Tues-Sun 10:30-5:00 Region: Napa Valley AVA, St. Helena AVA, California Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Review Date: 3/9/2016 Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Rating: 5 The Review Peter Mondavi (moan-dah-vee), for much of his early life Peter Mondavi (mon-day-vee), died on February the […]
Read More Fox Farm Vineyards Review Address: 606 E First St. Newberg,Oregon 97115. Phone Number: 503-538-8466 Tasting Hours: 12:00-8:00 Region: Willamette Valley AVA, Oregon Reviewer: Rob Boss Review Date: 9/14/2013 Reviewer: Rob Boss Rating: 4 The Review (Photos by Jai Soots) Fox Farm Vineyards‘ tasting room is located in Newburg, Oregon‘s town center in a historic building. […]
Read More VGS Chateau Potelle Winery Review Address: 3875 Mount Veeder Rd. Napa,California 94558. Phone Number: 707-255-9440 Tasting Hours: By appt. Region: Napa Valley AVA, Mount Veeder AVA, California Reviewer: Laura Cropper Review Date: 1/26/2016 Reviewer: Laura Cropper Rating: 5 The Review Chateau Potelle aka VGS is located in a small, country house on the northbound side […]
Read More Doukenie Winery Review Address: 14727 Mountain Rd. Hillsboro,Virginia 20132. Phone Number: 540-668-6464 Tasting Hours: 10:00-6:00 Region: Virginia Reviewer: Richard Rynders Review Date: 9/15/2015 Reviewer: Richard Rynders Rating: 5 The Review Easily accessible from just outside Purcellville, Doukenie Winery is a terrific find among the many wineries of Loudon County. Named after the grandmother of the […]
Read More Hunt Cellars Review Address: 2875 Oakdale Rd. Paso Robles,California 93446. Phone Number: 805-237-1600 Tasting Hours: Summer 10:30-6:00, Winter 10:30-5:00 Region: Paso Robles AVA, Paso Robles Willow Creek District AVA, California Reviewer: Julie Dorris Review Date: 7/5/2012 Reviewer: Julie Dorris Rating: 5 The Review As I headed west on Highway 46 in Paso Robles, passing one […]
Read More Buckingham Valley Vineyards Review Address: 1521 Route 413 Buckingham,Pennsylvania 18912. Phone Number: 215-794-7188 Tasting Hours: Tues-Sat 11:00-6:00, Sun 12:00-5:00 Region: Pennsylvania Reviewer: Jen Fromal Review Date: 5/19/2012 Reviewer: Jen Fromal Rating: 4 The Review As one of the first wineries to open in Pennsylvania under the Farm Winery Act of 1968, Buckingham Valley Vineyards is […]
Read More Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards Review Address: 5022 Plank Road North Garden,Virginia 22959. Phone Number: 434-202-8063 Tasting Hours: Mar-Dec: Tues-Sun 11:00-5:00; Jan-Feb: Wed-Sun 11:00-5:00 Region: Monticello AVA, Virginia Reviewer: Brian Yost Review Date: 11/23/2013 Reviewer: Brian Yost Rating: 3 The Review One of the top fifty wedding destinations on the east coast can be found […]
Read More Miletta Vista Winery Review Address: 1732 Highway 281 St. Paul,Nebraska 68873. Phone Number: 308-754-4416 Tasting Hours: Sun, Wed, Thurs 1:00-5:00; Fri 1:00-8:00, Sat 11:00-8:00 Region: Nebraska Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Review Date: 5/11/2014 Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Rating: 5 The Review Though we have needed its heat and light for thousands of years, fire is […]
Read More Americana Vineyards Winery Review Address: 4367 East Covert Rd. Interlaken,New York 14847. Phone Number: 607-387-6801 Tasting Hours: 11:00-6:00 Region: Finger Lakes AVA, Cayuga Lake AVA, New York Reviewer: Julie Grice Review Date: 4/26/2013 Reviewer: Julie Grice Rating: 4 The Review The Place: Americana Vineyards is housed in a sprawling wood building with a long porch wrapping […]
Read More Core Wine Company Review Address: 105 W. Clark Ave. Old Orcutt,California 93455. Phone Number: 805-937-1600 Tasting Hours: Wed, Thurs, Sun, Mon 12:00-6:00, Fri-Sat 12:00-7:00 Region: Santa Barbara County, California Reviewer: Review Date: 3/2/2013 Reviewer: Rating: 4 The Review Often the word “fine” precedes the word “wine” during dinner conversation. I don’t know exactly where and […]
Read More Alcantara Vineyard and Winery Review Address: 3445 South Grapevine Way Verde Valley,Arizona 86326. Phone Number: 928-649-8463 Tasting Hours: 11:00-5:00 Region: Arizona Reviewer: Diane Review Date: 1/25/2014 Reviewer: Diane Rating: 4 The Review The Alcantara Vineyards tasting room is a beautiful, vineyard-ensconced, Tuscan-style room that rises out of the Arizona desert landscape. Established in 2005 by […]
Read More Durant Vineyards Review Address: 5510 NE Breyman Orchards Rd Dayton,Oregon 97114. Phone Number: 503-864-8502 Tasting Hours: Tues-Sun 9:00-5:00 Region: Willamette Valley AVA, Dundee Hills AVA, Oregon Reviewer: Rob Boss Review Date: 7/2/2014 Reviewer: Rob Boss Rating: 4 The Review (Photos by Jai Soots) On the way to just about everywhere in the Red Hills of […]
Read More Hackett Winery Review Address: 8375 Carpet Rd New Tripoli,Pennsylvania 18066. Phone Number: 610-996-7468 Tasting Hours: Wed-Thurs 3:00-6:00, Fri-Sat 12:00-7:00 and by appt. Region: Lehigh Valley AVA, Pennsylvania Reviewer: Kat Collins Review Date: 10/10/2016 Reviewer: Kat Collins Rating: 5 The Review Quality over quantity is Robert Hacketts philosophy. It all started with a wine appreciation course […]
Read More Moss Vineyards Review Address: 1849 Simmons Gap Road Nortonsville,Virginia 22935. Phone Number: 434-990-0111 Tasting Hours: Mar 1-Dec: Fri-Sun and Mon holidays 12:00-5:00 Region: Monticello AVA, Virginia Reviewer: Anthony Marocco Review Date: 8/17/2014 Reviewer: Anthony Marocco Rating: 4 The Review After a short couple of years, Moss Vineyards has really hit its stride in the heart […]
Read More Tamber Bey Vineyards Review Address: 1251 Tubbs Lane Calistoga,California 94515. Phone Number: 707-942-2100 Tasting Hours: By appt. 10:00-6:00 Region: Napa Valley AVA, Calistoga AVA, California Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Review Date: 6/29/2016 Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Rating: 5 The Review While Robert Redford was filming The Horse Whisperer, he would regularly make his way down […]
Read More DiMatteo Vineyards Review Address: 951 8th Street Hammonton,New Jersey 08037. Phone Number: 609-704-1414 Tasting Hours: Mon, Tues, Fri 12:00-5:00, Sat-Sun 11:00-5:00 Region: Outer Coastal Plain AVA, New Jersey Reviewer: Charlie Toms Review Date: 6/1/2013 Reviewer: Charlie Toms Rating: 4 The Review Nearly all of New Jerseys wineries are family-owned. However, DiMatteos Vineyards is the quintessential […]
Read More Merryvale Review Address: 1000 Main Street St. Helena,California 94574. Phone Number: 707-963-2225 Tasting Hours: 10:30-5:30 Region: Napa Valley AVA, St. Helena AVA, California Reviewer: James Houston Review Date: 1/14/2013 Reviewer: James Houston Rating: 4 The Review “If you make a bad Cabernet in Napa, youre in the wrong line of work,” says Ed Roudebush, the […]
Read More Elizabeth Spencer Winery Review Address: 1165 Rutherford Rd. Napa,California 94558. Phone Number: 707-963-6067 Tasting Hours: 10:00-5:00 and by appt. (Winter 10:00-4:00) Region: Napa Valley AVA, Rutherford AVA, California Reviewer: Laura Cropper Review Date: 12/17/2015 Reviewer: Laura Cropper Rating: 5 The Review Just across the street from the famous Rutherford Grill is a small winery named […]
Read More Plagido’s Winery Review Address: 570 North 1st Rd. Hammonton,New Jersey 08037. Phone Number: 609-567-4633 Tasting Hours: 11:00-5:00 Region: Outer Coastal Plain AVA, New Jersey Reviewer: Charlie Toms Review Date: 5/26/2013 Reviewer: Charlie Toms Rating: 5 The Review I first visited Plagidos Winery in August 2007, a week after it open to the public. At the […]
Read More Lange Estate Winery Review Address: 18380 NE Buena Vista Dundee,Oregon 97115. Phone Number: 503-538-6476 Tasting Hours: 11:00-5:00 Region: Willamette Valley AVA, Dundee Hills AVA, Oregon Reviewer: Rob Boss Review Date: 6/11/2014 Reviewer: Rob Boss Rating: 5 The Review (Photos by Jai Soots) We were busted. After years of visiting Oregon wineries incognito, it was bound […]
Read More Oak Creek Vineyards and Winery Review Address: 1555 N. Page Springs Rd Cornville,Arizona 86325. Phone Number: 928-649-0291 Tasting Hours: 10:00-6:00 Region: Arizona Reviewer: Diane Review Date: 7/17/2013 Reviewer: Diane Rating: 3 The Review Oak Creek Vineyards was founded by Deb Wahl in 2002. Deb is a petite woman with more spunk than youd think a […]
Read More Unionville Vineyards Review Address: 9 Rocktown Rd. Ringoes,New Jersey 08551. Phone Number: 908-788-0400 Tasting Hours: 12:00-5:00 Region: New Jersey Reviewer: Charlie Toms Review Date: 3/29/2014 Reviewer: Charlie Toms Rating: 4 The Review Unionville Vineyards, located in the bucolic, rolling hills of western New Jersey, is one of the most renowned wineries in the state. Originally […]
Read More Efeste Wines Review Address: 19730 144th Ave. NE Woodinville,Washington 98072. Phone Number: 425-398-7200 Tasting Hours: Thurs-Sun 12:00-5:00 Region: Puget Sound AVA, Woodinville, Woodinville Warehouse District, Washington Reviewer: Denise Gangnes Review Date: 3/10/2012 Reviewer: Denise Gangnes Rating: 4 The Review If negotiating the Woodinville warehouse winery cluster has you over a barrel, Efeste Winery may be […]
Read More White Hall Vineyards Review Address: 5282 Sugar Ridge Rd. Crozet,Virginia 22932. Phone Number: 434-823-8615 Tasting Hours: Wed-Sun 11:00-5:00 Region: Monticello AVA, Virginia Reviewer: Brian Yost Review Date: 9/4/2014 Reviewer: Brian Yost Rating: 5 The Review In the late 1990s, I visited friends in Germany, who were very serious oenophiles. At the time, I had not […]
Read More Crump Valley Vineyards Review Address: 127 Crump Lane Sulphur Springs,Texas 75482. Phone Number: 903-975-2327 Tasting Hours: See website for wine tasting details. Region: Texoma AVA, Texas Reviewer: Becky Parr Review Date: 5/5/2014 Reviewer: Becky Parr Rating: 4 The Review Crump Valley Vineyards‘ tasting room is, fittingly, located on Crump Lane! It’s very cute and inviting […]
Read More Iron Horse Vineyards Review Address: 9786 Ross Station Rd. Sebastopol,California 95472. Phone Number: 707-887-1507 Tasting Hours: 10:00-4:30 Region: Sonoma Coast AVA, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley AVA, Green Valley of Russian River Valley AVA, California Reviewer: Martin D. Redmond Review Date: 8/14/2016 Reviewer: Martin D. Redmond Rating: 5 The Review As you drive up the […]
Read More Pedernales Cellars Review Address: 2916 Upper Albert Road Stonewall,Texas 78671. Phone Number: 830-644-2037 Tasting Hours: Mon-Thurs 10:00-5:00, Fri-Sat 10:00-6:00, Sun 12:00-6:00 Region: Texas Hill Country AVA, Texas Reviewer: Becky Parr Review Date: 8/22/2015 Reviewer: Becky Parr Rating: 3 The Review Unlike some of the wineries I visit, I had some pre-existing knowledge of Pedernales Cellars. […]
Read More Rockyspring Winery Review Address: 1339 Wolfe Road Hartsel,Colorado 80449. Phone Number: 719-837-2044 Tasting Hours: Region: Colorado Reviewer: Becky Parr Review Date: 1/17/2013 Reviewer: Becky Parr Rating: 3 The Review On a mountainside in Colorado, literally in the company of buffalo and antelope, sits the homey, wooden building that houses Rockyspring Winery. The Place:  Its a bit […]
Read More Conn Creek Winery Review Address: 8711 Silverado Trail St. Helena,California 94574. Phone Number: 800-793-7960 Tasting Hours: Sun-Fri 11:00-4:00, Sat 11:00-5:00 Region: Napa Valley AVA, Rutherford AVA, California Reviewer: Becky Parr Review Date: 6/5/2013 Reviewer: Becky Parr Rating: 4 The Review When my fearsome foursome was planning our trip to Napa and Sonoma, I expressed an […]
Read More Saude Creek Vineyards Review Address: 16230 Cooks Mill Rd Lanexa,Virginia 23039. Phone Number: 804-966-5896 Tasting Hours: Wed-Mon 11:00-6:00 Region: Virginia Reviewer: Anthony Marocco Review Date: 11/28/2014 Reviewer: Anthony Marocco Rating: 4 The Review During the Christmas rush, my wife and I ventured towards Williamsburg to take in the sights and sounds of the holidays. Those […]
Read More Six Mile Creek Vineyard Review Address: 1551 Slaterville Rd. Ithaca,New York 14850. Phone Number: 607-272-9463 Tasting Hours: Mon-Thurs 11:00-6:00, Fri-Sat 10:00-6:00, Sun 11:00-5:00 Region: New York Reviewer: Julie Grice Review Date: 2/23/2013 Reviewer: Julie Grice Rating: 3 The Review As the only winery located in Ithaca, Six Mile Creek Vineyard is accessible for an afternoon […]
Read More Cellar 433 Review Address: 240 Hull Street Jerome,Arizona 86331. Phone Number: 928-634-7033 Tasting Hours: Sun-Fri 11:00-5:00, Sat 10:00-6:00 Region: Arizona Reviewer: Diane Review Date: 7/3/2013 Reviewer: Diane Rating: 4 The Review In the early 1900s, Jerome was a booming mining town producing copper, silver and gold. Today Jerome is a National Historic Landmark attracting hundreds […]
Read More Alpha Omega Review Address: 1155 Mee Lane Rutherford,California 94574. Phone Number: 707-963-9999 Tasting Hours: 10:00-6:00 Region: Napa Valley AVA, Rutherford AVA, California Reviewer: Elizabeth Smith Review Date: 10/24/2015 Reviewer: Elizabeth Smith Rating: 5 The Review Founded in 2006 by vintners Robin and Michelle Baggett, Alpha Omega Winery is a relatively new winery in Napa Valley. […]
Read More Kemmeter Wines Review Address: 1030 Larzelere Rd. Penn Yan,New York 14527. Phone Number: 315-521-3897 Tasting Hours: By appt. Region: Finger Lakes AVA, Seneca Lake AVA, New York Reviewer: Elizabeth Smith Review Date: 8/29/2015 Reviewer: Elizabeth Smith Rating: 5 The Review On August 1, 2013, just over two years ago, winemaker and proprietor Johannes Reinhardt opened […]
Read More Materra Wines – Cunat Family Vineyards Review Address: 4326 Big Ranch Road Napa,California 94558. Phone Number: 707-224-4900 Tasting Hours: By appt. 10:00-4:30 Region: Napa Valley AVA, Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley AVA, California Reviewer: Elizabeth Smith Review Date: 4/24/2016 Reviewer: Elizabeth Smith Rating: 5 The Review Materra, translated as Mother Earth in Latin, is […]
Read More Patz & Hall Winery Review Address: 21200 8th Street East Sonoma,California 95476. Phone Number: 707-265-7700 Tasting Hours: Thurs-Mon 10:00-4:00 and by appt. Region: Sonoma Coast AVA, Sonoma County, Sonoma Valley AVA, Los Carneros AVA, California Reviewer: Elizabeth Smith Review Date: 2/21/2016 Reviewer: Elizabeth Smith Rating: 5 The Review Patz & Hall was founded in 1988 […]
Read More Galer Estate Vineyard and Winery Review Address: 700 Folly Hill Road Kennett Square,Pennsylvania 19382. Phone Number: 484-899-8013 Tasting Hours: See website for wine tasting details. Region: Pennsylvania Reviewer: Elizabeth Smith Review Date: 9/6/2015 Reviewer: Elizabeth Smith Rating: 5 The Review Countless American wineries begin with a moment of clarity when someone decides to change direction […]
Read More Marietta Wine Cellars Review Address: 211 Second Street Marietta,Ohio 45750. Phone Number: 740-373-9463 Tasting Hours: Mon-Thurs 9:00-6:00, Fri 9:00-9:00, Sat 9:00-5:00, Sun 1:00-5:00 Region: Ohio River Valley AVA, Ohio Reviewer: Shona Carr Review Date: 3/17/2012 Reviewer: Shona Carr Rating: 4 The Review The drive to Marietta Wine Cellars was scenic and relaxing; the road follows […]
Read More Bergstrom Winery Review Address: 18215 NE Calkins Lane Newberg,Oregon 97132. Phone Number: 503-554-0468 Tasting Hours: 10:00-4:00 Region: Willamette Valley AVA, Chehalem Mountains AVA, Oregon Reviewer: Rob Boss Review Date: 6/25/2015 Reviewer: Rob Boss Rating: 5 The Review (Photos by Jai Soots) A quick glance around Bergströms tasting room is, well, deceptive. The abundant greenery outside […]
Read More Horton Vineyards Review Address: 6399 Spotswood Trail Gordonsville,Virginia 22942. Phone Number: 540-832-7440 Tasting Hours: 10:00-5:00 Region: Monticello AVA, Virginia Reviewer: Brian Yost Review Date: 10/23/2013 Reviewer: Brian Yost Rating: 4 The Review Just off Spotswood Trail (aka Route 33), just east of the village of Barboursville, you’ll come upon the prominent stone gate of Horton […]
Read More Jericho Canyon Vineyards Review Address: 3322 Old Lawley Toll Rd Calistoga,California 94515. Phone Number: 707-942-9665 Tasting Hours: By appt. Mon-Sun 10:00-4:00 Region: Napa Valley AVA, Calistoga AVA, California Reviewer: Sherrie Perkovich Review Date: 6/8/2014 Reviewer: Sherrie Perkovich Rating: 5 The Review Calistoga, in lovely Napa Valley, is breathtaking year-round. Nestled at the base of the […]
Read More Homage Vineyard Review Address: 102 Foothill Blvd.? Calistoga,California 94515. Phone Number: 707-490-8449 Tasting Hours: By appt. Thurs-Sun Region: Napa Valley AVA, Calistoga AVA, California Reviewer: Sherrie Perkovich Review Date: 4/27/2014 Reviewer: Sherrie Perkovich Rating: 5 The Review Micro-winery standout Homage Vineyard, is an absolute must-stop for serious Cabernet Sauvignon lovers when visiting Napa Valley. Owners […]
Read More Waltz Vineyards Review Address: 1599 Old Line Road Manheim,Pennsylvania 17545. Phone Number: Tasting Hours: Mon-Sat 11:00-5:00 Region: Lancaster Valley AVA, Pennsylvania Reviewer: Review Date: 4/16/2015 Reviewer: Rating: 5 The Review Waltz Vineyards is family-owned and operated by Jan and Kim Waltz. They have been in business since 1997, and in 2000 produced their first vintage […]
Read More Argyle Winery Review Address: 691 Highway 99W Dundee,Oregon 97115. Phone Number: 503-538-8520 Tasting Hours: 11:00-5:00. Closed major holidays Region: Willamette Valley AVA, Dundee Hills AVA, Oregon Reviewer: Rob Boss Review Date: 11/1/2012 Reviewer: Rob Boss Rating: 4 The Review Often underrated, always understated and wonderfully accessible, Argyle is a great starting point for tasters who […]
Read More Pindar Vineyards Review Address: 37645 Main Rd Peconic,New York 11958. Phone Number: 631-734-6200 Tasting Hours: 11:00-5:30 Region: Long Island AVA, North Fork of Long Island AVA, New York Reviewer: Joanne Dunne Review Date: 5/1/2012 Reviewer: Joanne Dunne Rating: 4 The Review The Place:  Pindar Vineyards is the largest vineyard on the Island, and it shows. What […]
Read More Callaway Vineyard & Winery Review Address: 32720 Rancho California Rd. Temecula,California 92589. Phone Number: 800-472-2377 Tasting Hours: 10:00-5:00 Region: South Coast and S. California, Temecula Valley AVA, California Reviewer: Tara Torres Review Date: 3/27/2013 Reviewer: Tara Torres Rating: 4 The Review The newly renovated tasting room on the Callaway compound offers elegance and breathtaking views […]
Read More Arterra Wines Review Address: 1808 Leeds Manor Road Delaplane,Virginia 20144. Phone Number: 540-422-3443 Tasting Hours: 11:00-5:00 Region: Middleburg Virginia AVA, Virginia Reviewer: Anthony Marocco Review Date: 3/15/2015 Reviewer: Anthony Marocco Rating: 5 The Review This past weekend, we ventured into wine country for the first time in many weeks. Lately, I’ll admit, life has been […]
Read More Sylvin Farms Review Address: 24 N. Vienna Ave. Egg Harbor City,New Jersey 08215. Phone Number: 609-965-1548 Tasting Hours: Region: Outer Coastal Plain AVA, New Jersey Reviewer: Charlie Toms Review Date: 10/26/2013 Reviewer: Charlie Toms Rating: 5 The Review Sylvin Farms Winery is one of the most famous wineries in the state of New Jersey. Dr. […]
Read More Monte De Oro Winery Review Address: 35820 Rancho California Rd. Temecula,California 92591. Phone Number: 951-491-6551 Tasting Hours: 10:00-5:00 Region: South Coast and S. California, Temecula Valley AVA, California Reviewer: Tara Torres Review Date: 11/25/2012 Reviewer: Tara Torres Rating: 4 The Review At one of the grandest tasting rooms in Temecula Valley you will find a […]
Read More Hagafen Cellars Review Address: 4160 Silverado Trail Napa,California 94558. Phone Number: 888-424-2336 Tasting Hours: 10:30-5:00 Region: Napa Valley AVA, Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley AVA, California Reviewer: Becky Parr Review Date: 6/24/2013 Reviewer: Becky Parr Rating: 4 The Review When my Jewish friend Karen wanted us to visit a kosher winery during our wine […]
Read More Alexander Valley Vineyards Review Address: 8644 Highway 128 Healdsburg,California 95448. Phone Number: 707-433-7209 Tasting Hours: 10:00-5:00 Region: Sonoma County, Alexander Valley AVA, California Reviewer: Becky Parr Review Date: 5/27/2013 Reviewer: Becky Parr Rating: 3 The Review Cyrus Alexander, one of Sonoma Countys early settlers in the 1840s, lent his name to a geographical region approximately […]
Read More Cardwell Hill Cellars Review Address: 24241 Cardwell Hill Dr. Philomath,Oregon 97370. Phone Number: 541-929-9463 Tasting Hours: May-Nov 12:00-5:30 and by appt. Region: Willamette Valley AVA, Oregon Reviewer: Becky Parr Review Date: 7/2/2014 Reviewer: Becky Parr Rating: 4 The Review Wow, who gets to live there? Thats what I said when I first saw the house […]
Read More Cave Ridge Vineyard & Winery Review Address: 1476 Conicville Rd. Mt. Jackson,Virginia 22842. Phone Number: 540-477-2585 Tasting Hours: Mon 11:00-5:30, Wed-Sat 11:00-5:30, Sun 12:00-5:00 Region: Shenandoah Valley AVA, Virginia Reviewer: Jim Finley Review Date: 8/1/2015 Reviewer: Jim Finley Rating: 5 The Review Cave Ridge Vineyard, opened in 2005 by Randy and Karen Phillips, is located […]
Read More Coda Rossa Wines Review Address: 1526 Dutch Mill Road Franklinville,New Jersey 08322. Phone Number: 856-697-9463 Tasting Hours: Fri 5:00-9:00, Sat-Sun 12:00-5:00 Region: Outer Coastal Plain AVA, New Jersey Reviewer: Charlie Toms Review Date: 1/11/2014 Reviewer: Charlie Toms Rating: 4 The Review Coda Rossa Winery came into being as a result of a “hobby entirely out […]
Read More Nashoba Valley Winery Review Address: 100 Wattaquadock Hill Rd. Bolton,Massachusetts 01740. Phone Number: 978-779-5521 Tasting Hours: Sat-Sun 11:00-4:00 Region: Massachusetts Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Review Date: 6/11/2014 Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Rating: 4 The Review As we entered the doors of Nashoba Valley Winery, we weren’t quite sure what to expect. Our first visit to […]
Read More Cuthills Vineyards Review Address: 54663 853 Rd. Pierce,Nebraska 68767. Phone Number: 402-329-6774 Tasting Hours: Feb-Apr: Fri-Sun 1:00-5:00; May-Dec: Wed-Sat 11:00-6:00, Sun 1:00-6:00 Region: Nebraska Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Review Date: 6/6/2014 Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Rating: 5 The Review Ed Swanson, the founder and owner of Cuthills Vineyards located in Pierce, Nebraska, has easily forgotten […]
Read More Catharine Valley Winery Review Address: 4201 State Route 414 Burdett,New York 14818. Phone Number: 607-546-5300 Tasting Hours: Mon-Sat 10:00-5:00, Sun 12:00-5:00 Region: Finger Lakes AVA, Seneca Lake AVA, New York Reviewer: Julie Grice Review Date: 12/19/2013 Reviewer: Julie Grice Rating: 4 The Review One of the southernmost wineries on Seneca Lake, Catharine Valley Winery offers […]
Read More Thornton Winery Review Address: 32575 Rancho California Rd. Temecula,California 92589. Phone Number: 951-699-0099 Tasting Hours: 10:00-5:00 Region: South Coast and S. California, Temecula Valley AVA, California Reviewer: Tara Torres Review Date: 6/11/2013 Reviewer: Tara Torres Rating: 4 The Review With a gourmet restaurant, an extensive Jazz concert lineup, and sit-down wine tastings, Thornton Winery adds […]
Read More Landon Winery Review Address: 101 North Kentucky Street McKinney,Texas 75069. Phone Number: 972-542-3030 Tasting Hours: Mon-Thurs 11:00-9:00, Fri 11:00-11:00, Sat 10:00-11:00 pm, Sun 12:00-9:00 Region: Texas Reviewer: Becky Parr Review Date: 5/22/2013 Reviewer: Becky Parr Rating: 4 The Review The courthouse square in McKinney, Texas, has the same old-fashioned, welcoming, small-town atmosphere of many courthouse […]
Read More Stage Left Cellars Review Address: 2102 Dennison Street, Suite A Oakland,California 94606. Phone Number: 510-434-9930 Tasting Hours: 1st Saturday of each month 11:00-5:00 and by appt. Region: California Reviewer: Martin D. Redmond Review Date: 5/2/2015 Reviewer: Martin D. Redmond Rating: 4 The Review More often than not, when a winemaker is asked about his/her favorite […]
Read More Cordiano Winery Review Address: 15732 Highland Valley Rd. Escondido,California 92025. Phone Number: 760-469-9463 Tasting Hours: Wed-Sun 11:00-Sunset Region: South Coast and S. California, California Reviewer: Review Date: 11/3/2013 Reviewer: Rating: 5 The Review There is a reason that Money Magazine mentions Cordiano Winery in a 2012 article on Best Places to Travel and Where to […]
Read More Hourglass Vineyard Review Address: 1104 Adams St, Ste 104 St. Helena,California 94574. Phone Number: 707-968-9332 Tasting Hours: By appt. for active or wait-listed customers Region: Napa Valley AVA, St. Helena AVA, California Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Review Date: 3/9/2016 Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Rating: 5 The Review The Napa Valley is as old as it […]
Read More Vindemia Vineyard & Estate Winery Review Address: 33133 Vista Del Monte Rd Temecula,California 92591. Phone Number: 951-699-0601 Tasting Hours: Fri-Mon 11:00-5:00 Region: South Coast and S. California, Temecula Valley AVA, California Reviewer: Tara Torres Review Date: 11/25/2012 Reviewer: Tara Torres Rating: 5 The Review Vindemia Winery is a secluded vineyard and winery tucked away at […]
Read More Comstock Wines Review Address: 1290 Dry Creek Rd Healdsburg,California 95448. Phone Number: 707-473-8027 Tasting Hours: 10:00-5:00 Region: Sonoma County, Dry Creek Valley AVA, California Reviewer: Elizabeth Smith Review Date: 3/18/2017 Reviewer: Elizabeth Smith Rating: 5 The Review Bob and Sandy Comstock, who have been vintners since 2002, recently decided to live the dream of owning […]
Read More Paradise Ridge Winery Review Address: 4545 Thomas Lake Harris Drive Santa Rosa,California 95403. Phone Number: 707-528-9463 Tasting Hours: 11:00-5:00 Region: Sonoma County, Russian River Valley AVA, California Reviewer: Sherrie Perkovich Review Date: 5/26/2014 Reviewer: Sherrie Perkovich Rating: 5 The Review Paradise Ridge, located in the hills of Santa Rosa, is owned by the Byck Family. […]
Read More Quixote Winery Review Address: 6126 Silverado Trail Napa,California 94558. Phone Number: 707-944-2659 Tasting Hours: By appt. Wed-Mon 10:00-4:00 Region: Napa Valley AVA, Stags Leap District AVA, California Reviewer: Anthony Marocco Review Date: 5/4/2014 Reviewer: Anthony Marocco Rating: 4 The Review Founded in 1996 and producing their first vintage in 1999, Quixote Winery is one of […]
Read More Darioush Winery Review Address: 4240 Silverado Trail Napa,California 94558. Phone Number: 707-257-2345 Tasting Hours: 10:30-5:00 Region: Napa Valley AVA, Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley AVA, California Reviewer: Laura Cropper Review Date: 11/2/2015 Reviewer: Laura Cropper Rating: 5 The Review In 1999, Darioush Khaledi founded Darioush Winery in Napa’s Oak Knoll District. Mr. Khaledi was […]
Read More Raven’s Glenn Winery Review Address: 56183 County Rd. 143 West Lafayette,Ohio 43845. Phone Number: 740-545-1000 Tasting Hours: Jan-Apr: Mon 11:00-4:00, Tues-Sat 11:00-9:00, Sun 11:00-4:00; May-Dec: Mon 11:00-6:00, Tues-Sat 11:00-9:00, Sun 11:00-4:00 Region: Ohio Reviewer: Shona Carr Review Date: 3/3/2012 Reviewer: Shona Carr Rating: 4 The Review It is not hard to understand why Ravens Glenn […]
Read More Storybook Mountain Vineyards Review Address: 3835 State Highway 128 Calistoga,California 94515. Phone Number: 707-942-5310 Tasting Hours: By appt. Mon-Sat Region: Napa Valley AVA, Calistoga AVA, California Reviewer: Anthony Marocco Review Date: 5/17/2014 Reviewer: Anthony Marocco Rating: 5 The Review Located off California Highway 128 is Storybook Mountain Vineyards, the family-owned estate and organic winery at […]
Read More Yamhill Valley Vineyards Review Address: 16250 Oldsville Rd. McMinnville,Oregon 97128. Phone Number: 503-843-3100 Tasting Hours: Apr-Dec: 11:00-5:00; Jan-Mar: Thurs-Sun 11:00-4:00 Region: Willamette Valley AVA, McMinnville AVA, Oregon Reviewer: Jade Helm Review Date: 5/17/2014 Reviewer: Jade Helm Rating: 5 The Review Yamhill Valley Vineyards seems quaint upon arrival. The entry drive has views of some of […]
Read More Williamsburg Winery Review Address: 5800 Wessex Hundred Williamsburg,Virginia 23185. Phone Number: 757-229-0999 Tasting Hours: Mar-Dec: 10:30-5:30; Jan-Feb: Mon-Fri 11:30-4:30, Sat-Sun 10:30-5:30 Region: Virginia Reviewer: Jim Finley Review Date: 7/12/2014 Reviewer: Jim Finley Rating: 4 The Review As you travel towards Williamsburg Winery, you’re reminded why the Williamsburg area is such a popular tourist destination. In […]
Read More Chaddsford Winery Review Address: 632 Baltimore Pike Chadds Ford,Pennsylvania 19317. Phone Number: 610-388-6221 Tasting Hours: Mon-Fri 11:00-6:00, Sat 11:00-7:00, Sun 11:00-6:00 Region: Pennsylvania Reviewer: Jen Fromal Review Date: 4/28/2012 Reviewer: Jen Fromal Rating: 4 The Review A mammoth among the Brandywine Valley wineries, Chaddsford Winery offers an impressive selection of sweet wines that enliven the […]
Read More James Arthur Vineyards Review Address: 2001 W. Raymond Rd. Raymond,Nebraska 68428. Phone Number: 402-783-5255 Tasting Hours: Nov 1-Mar 31: Mon-Fri 10:00-5:00, Sat 12:00-9:00, Sun 12:00-6:00; Apr 1-Oct 31: Mon-Thurs 10:00-6:00, Fri-Sat 12:00-9:00, Sun 12:00-6:00 Region: Nebraska Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Review Date: 5/3/2014 Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Rating: 5 The Review Spring was in the […]
Read More Ridge Vineyards Lytton Springs Review Address: 650 Lytton Springs Rd. Healdsburg,California 95448. Phone Number: 707-433-7721 Tasting Hours: 11:00-4:00 Region: Sonoma County, Dry Creek Valley AVA, California Reviewer: Martin D. Redmond Review Date: 3/23/2014 Reviewer: Martin D. Redmond Rating: 5 The Review Ridge Vineyards is an iconic California winery that has long been benchmark for world […]
Read More Roadhouse Winery Review Address: 240 Center St. Healdsburg,California 95448. Phone Number: 707-433-0433 Tasting Hours: Mon-Thurs 12:00-6:00, Fri-Sun 12:00-7:00 and by appt. Region: Sonoma Coast AVA, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley AVA, California Reviewer: Becky Parr Review Date: 6/1/2013 Reviewer: Becky Parr Rating: 4 The Review Theres a lot to see while wandering around the square […]
Read More Salt Lick Cellars Review Address: 18300-C FM 1826 Driftwood,Texas 78619. Phone Number: 512-894-3117 Tasting Hours: Mon-Sat 11:30-9:00, Sun 12:00-8:00 Region: Texas Hill Country AVA, Texas Reviewer: Becky Parr Review Date: 7/13/2014 Reviewer: Becky Parr Rating: 4 The Review This place has a pretty slick setup. Averyone living in or passing through Austin, Texas has heard […]
Read More Terhune Orchards & Winery Review Address: 330 Cold Soil Road Princeton,New Jersey 08540. Phone Number: 609-924-2310 Tasting Hours: Thurs-Sun 12:00-5:00 Region: New Jersey Reviewer: Charlie Toms Review Date: 5/3/2014 Reviewer: Charlie Toms Rating: 4 The Review In 1975, after returning from a stint as Peace Corps agricultural agents in the South Pacific, Gary and Pam […]
Read More Messina Hof Grapevine Review Address: 201 South Main Grapevine,Texas 76051. website Phone Number: Tasting Hours: Fri-Sat 10:00-10:00, Sun-Thurs 11:00-9:00 Region: Texas Reviewer: Becky Parr Review Date: 1/31/2015 Reviewer: Becky Parr Rating: 4 The Review Main Street in Grapevine is like the main square in Healdsburg, California a winery on every corner with fun shops […]
Read More Turdo Vineyards Review Address: 3911 Bay Shore Rd. North Cape May,New Jersey 08204. Phone Number: 609-884-5591 Tasting Hours: Jun-Aug: Daily 12:00-5:00; May & Sept: Fri-Sat 12:00-4:00 Region: Outer Coastal Plain AVA, New Jersey Reviewer: Charlie Toms Review Date: 9/28/2013 Reviewer: Charlie Toms Rating: 4 The Review Salvatore Turdo is an electrical contractor and inspector from […]
Read More Amalthea Cellars Review Address: 209 Vineyard Rd. Atco,New Jersey 08004. Phone Number: 856-768-8585 Tasting Hours: Tues-Sun 11:00-5:00 Region: Outer Coastal Plain AVA, New Jersey Reviewer: Charlie Toms Review Date: 11/16/2013 Reviewer: Charlie Toms Rating: 4 The Review Whether you believe winemaking is an art or a science, Louis Caracciolo of Amalthea Cellars has mastered both. […]
Read More Sharrott Winery Review Address: 370 S. Egg Harbor Rd. Winslow,New Jersey 08037. Phone Number: 609-567-9463 Tasting Hours: Sun-Thurs 12:00-5:00, Fri-Sat 12:00-6:00 Region: Outer Coastal Plain AVA, New Jersey Reviewer: Charlie Toms Review Date: 11/2/2013 Reviewer: Charlie Toms Rating: 4 The Review Sharrott Winery has always taken a scientific approach to winemaking, which is not a […]
Read More Emerson Vineyards Review Address: 11665 Airlie Rd. Monmouth,Oregon 97361. Phone Number: 503-838-0944 Tasting Hours: 12:00-5:00 and by appt. Region: Willamette Valley AVA, Oregon Reviewer: Becky Parr Review Date: 7/2/2014 Reviewer: Becky Parr Rating: 5 The Review Family businesses are often passed down from generation to generation. However, in the case of Emerson Vineyards, we find […]
Read More Palmaz Vineyards Review Address: 4029 Hagen Rd. Napa,California 94558. Phone Number: 707-226-5587 Tasting Hours: By appt. Region: Napa Valley AVA, Coombsville AVA, California Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Review Date: 1/14/2017 Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Rating: 5 The Review The tectonic plates that slammed together to form Mount George and the other noteworthy peaks at the […]
Read More Red Hook Winery Review Address: Pier 41 325A, 175 – 204 Van Dyke Street Brooklyn,New York 11231. Phone Number: 347-689-2432 Tasting Hours: 12:00-6:00 Region: New York Reviewer: Elizabeth Smith Review Date: 12/30/2016 Reviewer: Elizabeth Smith Rating: 5 The Review Red Hook Winery was founded in 2008 by Mark Snyder to focus on New York States […]
Read More LaBelle Winery Review Address: 361 Horace Greeley Hwy Amherst,New Hampshire 03031. Phone Number: 603-828-2923 Tasting Hours: Sun 11:00-5:00, Mon-Tues 11:00-3:00, Wed-Sat 11:00-9:00 Region: New Hampshire Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Review Date: 6/18/2014 Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Rating: 5 The Review Legend has it that Amy LaBelle started making wine in her small, Boston apartment using […]
Read More Agua Dulce Vineyards Review Address: 9640 Sierra Hwy. Agua Dulce,California 91390. Phone Number: 661-268-7402 Tasting Hours: 10:00-5:30 Region: Sierra Pelona Valley, California Reviewer: Julie Dorris Review Date: 5/12/2012 Reviewer: Julie Dorris Rating: 4 The Review When you visit Napa or Sonoma Counties, you can count on tasting some excellent wines. In Los Angeles County you […]
Read More Bryn Mawr Vineyards Review Address: 5955 Bethel Heights Rd NW Salem,Oregon 97304. Phone Number: 503-581-4286 Tasting Hours: Tues-Sun 11:00-5:00 Region: Willamette Valley AVA, Eola-Amity Hills AVA, Oregon Reviewer: Rob Boss Review Date: 1/11/2014 Reviewer: Rob Boss Rating: 5 The Review (Photos by Jai Soots) Sometimes, when exiting the car and getting a first look at […]
Read More Zerba Cellars Review Address: 85530 Highway 11 Milton Freewater,Oregon 97862. Phone Number: 541-938-9463 Tasting Hours: 10:00-5:00 Region: Columbia Valley AVA, Walla Walla Valley AVA, Oregon Reviewer: Review Date: 3/17/2013 Reviewer: Rating: 4 The Review WinePress Northwests winery of the year in 2011 Place: Zerba Cellars is a family-owned, estate winery located on west side of Highway […]
Read More Beneduce Vineyards Review Address: 1 Jeremiah Lane Pittstown,New Jersey 08867. Phone Number: Tasting Hours: Wed, Thurs, Sun 12:00-6:00, Fri-Sat 12:00-8:00 Region: New Jersey Reviewer: Charlie Toms Review Date: 2/22/2014 Reviewer: Charlie Toms Rating: 4 The Review Beneduce Vineyards bubbles with youth. The winery is run by Michael Beneduce Jr. and Justen Beneduce Hiles, a 20-something […]
Read More Ankida Ridge Vineyards Review Address: 1304 Franklin Creek Rd. Amherst,Virginia 24521. Phone Number: 434-922-7678 Tasting Hours: Open first Sunday of each month. Region: Virginia Reviewer: Brian Yost Review Date: 10/19/2013 Reviewer: Brian Yost Rating: 5 The Review As the story was related to me, Christine and Dennis Vrooman were intent on cultivating a vineyard and […]
Read More Sojourn Cellars Review Address: 141 East Napa Street Somoma,California 95476. Phone Number: 707-938-7212 Tasting Hours: By appt. 10:00-5:00 Region: Sonoma County, Sonoma Valley AVA, California Reviewer: Sherrie Perkovich Review Date: 7/17/2013 Reviewer: Sherrie Perkovich Rating: 5 The Review Sojourn Cellars is based in the town of Sonoma and specializes in the production of artisan Pinot […]
Read More Stone Crest Vineyard Review Address: 10310 O’Dell Rd. Frazeysburg,Ohio 43822. Phone Number: 740-828-9463 Tasting Hours: May-Oct: Fri 1:00-6:00, Sat 1:00-8:00 and by appt; Nov-Apr: Sat 1:00-6:00 and by appt. Region: Ohio Reviewer: Shona Carr Review Date: 4/14/2012 Reviewer: Shona Carr Rating: 4 The Review Driving on the narrow road toward Stone Crest Vineyard on a […]
Read More Tabor Hill Winery & Restaurant Review Address: 185 Mt. Tabor Hill Rd. Buchanan,Michigan 49107. Phone Number: 269-422-1161 Tasting Hours: Mon-Tues 10:00-5:00, Wed-Sat 10:00-9:00, Sun 12:00-9:00 Region: Lake Michigan Shore AVA, Michigan Reviewer: Jill Barth Review Date: 1/16/2016 Reviewer: Jill Barth Rating: 5 The Review When people talk about Southwest Michigan wineries, they often mention Tabor […]
Read More Joseph Phelps – Freestone Vineyards Review Address: 12747 El Camino Bodega Freestone,California 95472. Phone Number: 707-874-1010 Tasting Hours: May-Oct: 11:00-5:00; Nov-Apr: Thurs-Mon 11:00-5:00 Region: Sonoma Coast AVA, Sonoma County, California Reviewer: Martin D. Redmond Review Date: 8/14/2013 Reviewer: Martin D. Redmond Rating: 5 The Review My wife and I do more than our fair share […]
Read More MacLaren Wine Company Review Address: 27 East Napa St., Suite E Sonoma,California 95476. Phone Number: 707-938-7490 Tasting Hours: Thurs-Sun 12:00-6:00 and by appt. Region: Sonoma County, Sonoma Valley AVA, California Reviewer: Elizabeth Smith Review Date: 4/2/2016 Reviewer: Elizabeth Smith Rating: 5 The Review In March 2014, shortly after moving from Virginia to Napa, I had […]
Read More Thirsty Owl Wine Company Review Address: 6799 Elm Beach Rd. Ovid,New York 14521. Phone Number: 607-869-5805 Tasting Hours: Mon-Sat 10:00-5:30, Sun 11:00-5:30 Region: Finger Lakes AVA, Cayuga Lake AVA, New York Reviewer: Julie Grice Review Date: 6/10/2013 Reviewer: Julie Grice Rating: 4 The Review The drive into Thirsty Owl Wine Companys parking lot is long […]
Read More Cape May Winery And Vineyard Review Address: 711 Townbank Rd. Cape May,New Jersey 08204. Phone Number: 609-884-1169 Tasting Hours: 12:00-5:00 Region: Outer Coastal Plain AVA, New Jersey Reviewer: Charlie Toms Review Date: 9/14/2013 Reviewer: Charlie Toms Rating: 4 The Review I first heard about Cape May Winery and Vineyard around fifteen years ago. Nobody in […]
Read More Veritas Vineyard & Winery Review Address: 145 Saddleback Farm Afton,Virginia 22920. Phone Number: 540-456-8000 Tasting Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30-5:30, Sat-Sun 11:00-5:00 Region: Monticello AVA, Virginia Reviewer: Brian Yost Review Date: 11/9/2013 Reviewer: Brian Yost Rating: 4 The Review Here in Charlottesville, in the Monticello American Viticultural Area (AVA), at the epicenter of Central Virginia wine country, […]
Read More Page Springs Cellars Review Address: 1500 N. Page Springs Rd. Cornville,Arizona 86325. Phone Number: 928-639-3004 Tasting Hours: Mon-Wed 11:00-7:00, Thurs-Sun 11:00-9:00 Region: Arizona Reviewer: Diane Review Date: 10/2/2013 Reviewer: Diane Rating: 5 The Review A bit of History:  Eric Glomski is a true pioneer in the Arizona Wild West wine industry. The owner of Page Springs […]
Read More La garagista Review Address: 1834 Mt. Hunger Road Barnard,Vermont 05032. Phone Number: 802-291-1295 Tasting Hours: By newsletter invitation. Region: Vermont Reviewer: Elizabeth Smith Review Date: 6/3/2016 Reviewer: Elizabeth Smith Rating: 5 The Review La garagista farm + winery is located on Mount Hunger in the Piedmont hills near Barnard, Vermont. The homestead and land have […]
Read More Teutonic Wine Company Review Address: 3303 SE 20th Ave. Portland,Oregon 97202. Phone Number: 503-235-5053 Tasting Hours: Mon-Thurs 12:00-9:00, Fri-Sat 12:00-10:00, Sun 1:00-7:00 Region: Willamette Valley AVA, Oregon Reviewer: Rob Boss Review Date: 5/25/2016 Reviewer: Rob Boss Rating: 5 The Review (Photos by Jai Soots) Although Burgundy might hail as the holy grail of Pinot Noir, […]
Read More Fulchino Vineyard Review Address: 187 Pine Hill Road Hollis,New Hampshire 03049. Phone Number: 603-438-5984 Tasting Hours: See website for wine tasting details. Region: New Hampshire Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Review Date: 6/18/2014 Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Rating: 5 The Review Al Fulchino is a straight shooter if ever there was one; he probably got that […]
Read More Sabina Vineyards Review Address: 3291 St. Helena Hwy. N. St. Helena,California 94574. Phone Number: 707-963-1649 Tasting Hours: By appt. Region: Napa Valley AVA, St. Helena AVA, California Reviewer: Elizabeth Smith Review Date: 6/8/2016 Reviewer: Elizabeth Smith Rating: 5 The Review A few miles north of the town of St. Helena and a few miles south […]
Read More Barrel Oak Winery Review Address: 3623 Grove Lane Delaplane,Virginia 20144. Phone Number: 540-364-6402 Tasting Hours: May-Nov: Mon-Thurs 11:00-6:00, Fri-Sat 11:00-9:00, Sun 10:00-6:00; Dec-Apr: Sat, Mon-Thurs 11:00-6:00, Fri 11:00-9:00, Sun 10:00-6:00 Region: Middleburg Virginia AVA, Virginia Reviewer: Anthony Marocco Review Date: 4/6/2013 Reviewer: Anthony Marocco Rating: 4 The Review After a few trips to Barrel Oak […]
Read More Mark Ryan Winery Review Address: 14475 Woodinville-Redmond Rd Woodinville,Washington 98072. Phone Number: 425-415-3865 Tasting Hours: 12:00-5:00 Region: Puget Sound AVA, Woodinville, Woodinville Tourist District, Washington Reviewer: Jade Helm Review Date: 4/25/2014 Reviewer: Jade Helm Rating: 4 The Review Stepping into the Mark Ryan Winery tasting room in Woodinville’s Tourist District is like stepping into a […]
Read More Van Der Heyden Vineyards Review Address: 4057 Silverado Trail Napa,California 94558. Phone Number: 707-257-0130 Tasting Hours: 10:00-6:00 Region: Napa Valley AVA, Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley AVA, California Reviewer: Becky Parr Review Date: 6/3/2013 Reviewer: Becky Parr Rating: 4 The Review This winery is the embodiment of the American dream. Andre Van der Heyden […]
Read More Lone Madrone Review Address: 5800 Adelaida Road Paso Robles,California 93446. Phone Number: 805-238-0845 Tasting Hours: 10:30-5:00 and by appt. Region: Paso Robles AVA, Adelaida District AVA, California Reviewer: Anthony Marocco Review Date: 6/21/2014 Reviewer: Anthony Marocco Rating: 4 The Review In Paso Robles, the name Neil Collins is associated with quality wines and a couple […]
Read More Donum Estate Review Address: 24520 Ramal Road Sonoma,California 95476. Phone Number: 707-939-2290 Tasting Hours: By appt. Region: Sonoma Coast AVA, Sonoma County, Sonoma Valley AVA, Los Carneros AVA, California Reviewer: Elizabeth Smith Review Date: 5/1/2016 Reviewer: Elizabeth Smith Rating: 5 The Review The Donum Estate, formerly part of Buena Vista Winerys Tula Vista Ranch before […]
Read More Ledson Winery & Vineyards Review Address: 7335 Sonoma Highway Kenwood Kenwood,California 95452. Phone Number: 707-833-2330 Tasting Hours: 10:00-5:00 Region: Sonoma County, Sonoma Valley AVA, California Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Review Date: 1/13/2017 Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Rating: 5 The Review The Ledson Winery in Sonoma is about people. I didnt yet realize that the first […]
Read More Pillsbury – Cottonwood Review Address: 1012 North Main St. Cottonwood,Arizona 86326. Phone Number: 928-639-0646 Tasting Hours: Sun-Mon 11:00-6:00, Tues-Thurs 11:00-5:00, Fri-Sat 11:00-8:00 Region: Arizona Reviewer: Diane Review Date: 12/13/2013 Reviewer: Diane Rating: 5 The Review Sam Pillsbury Owner and Winemaker of Pillsbury Wine Company had a dream to create distinct, high quality Arizona wines. In […]
Read More Old York Cellars Review Address: 80 Old York Road Ringoes,New Jersey 08551. Phone Number: Tasting Hours: 12:00-5:00 Region: New Jersey Reviewer: Charlie Toms Review Date: 3/29/2014 Reviewer: Charlie Toms Rating: 4 The Review More than a decade ago, I visited a small quaint winery in the rolling hills of western New Jersey named Amwell Valley […]
Read More Broc Cellars Review Address: 1300 Fifth Street Berkeley,California 94710. Phone Number: 510-542-9463 Tasting Hours: Sat-Sun 1:00-5:00 Region: California Reviewer: Martin D. Redmond Review Date: 3/26/2016 Reviewer: Martin D. Redmond Rating: 4 The Review Broc Cellars is an urban winery located in Berkeley, California. The owner/winemaker is Chris Brockway. Chris grew up in Omaha and attended […]
Read More Merry Family Winery Review Address: 2376 State Route 850 Bidwell,Ohio 45614. Phone Number: 740-245-9463 Tasting Hours: Tues-Sat 12:00-8:00 Region: Ohio River Valley AVA, Ohio Reviewer: Shona Carr Review Date: 3/17/2012 Reviewer: Shona Carr Rating: 3 The Review Merry Family Winery is conveniently located only a couple of minutes off Interstate 35 in Bidwell, Ohio. As […]
Read More Hendry Review Address: 3104 Redwood Rd. Napa,California 94558. Phone Number: 707-226-8320 Tasting Hours: By appt. Region: Napa Valley AVA, Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley AVA, California Reviewer: Elizabeth Smith Review Date: 8/8/2016 Reviewer: Elizabeth Smith Rating: 5 The Review When a few of my colleagues planned a visit to Hendry Ranch, I jumped at […]
Read More Early Mountain Vineyards Review Address: 6109 Wolftown Hood Rd. Madison,Virginia 22727. Phone Number: 540-948-9005 Tasting Hours: Thurs, Sun 11:00-5:00, Fri 11:00-8:00, Sat 11:00-5:00 Region: Virginia Reviewer: Anthony Marocco Review Date: 8/10/2013 Reviewer: Anthony Marocco Rating: 4 The Review When I first began my quest into the Central and Southern part of Virginia, Sweely Estate was […]
Read More Gruet Winery Review Address: 8400 Pan-American Freeway NE Albuquerque,New Mexico 87113. Phone Number: 505-821-0055 Tasting Hours: Mon-Fri 10:00-5:00, Sat 12:00-5:00 Region: Middle Rio Grande Valley AVA, New Mexico Reviewer: Becky Parr Review Date: 1/26/2014 Reviewer: Becky Parr Rating: 5 The Review We served Gruets Brut sparkling wine for the toast at our wedding. It was […]
Read More Donkey & Goat Review Address: 1340 5th Street Berkeley,California 94710. Phone Number: 510-868-9174 Tasting Hours: Fri-Sun 2:00-6:00 Region: California Reviewer: Martin D. Redmond Review Date: 4/1/2016 Reviewer: Martin D. Redmond Rating: 5 The Review Donkey & Goat is an urban winery located in Berkeley, California. Its owned and operated by Jared & Tracey Brandt. Theirs […]
Read More Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards Review Address: 5712 State Route 414 Hector,New York 14841. Phone Number: 607-546-9463 Tasting Hours: Jun 1-Nov 1: Mon-Sat 10:00-5:30, Sun 11:00-5:30; Nov 1-May 31: Mon-Sat 10:00-5:00, Sun 11:00-5:00 Region: Finger Lakes AVA, Seneca Lake AVA, New York Reviewer: Julie Grice Review Date: 3/9/2013 Reviewer: Julie Grice Rating: 3 The Review Hazlitt 1852 […]
Read More Chester Gap Cellars Review Address: 4615 Remount Rd. Front Royal,Virginia 22630. Phone Number: 540-636-8086 Tasting Hours: Fri-Sat 11:00-6:00, Sun 11:00-5:00, Memorial and Labor Day 11:00-5:00 or by appt. Region: Virginia Reviewer: Anthony Marocco Review Date: 3/16/2013 Reviewer: Anthony Marocco Rating: 4 The Review After a five year search for the perfect terroir and an incredible […]
Read More Justin Vineyards & Winery Review Address: 11680 Chimney Rock Rd. Paso Robles,California 93446. Phone Number: 805-238-6932 Tasting Hours: 10:00-5:00 Region: Paso Robles AVA, Adelaida District AVA, California Reviewer: Anthony Marocco Review Date: 5/5/2014 Reviewer: Anthony Marocco Rating: 5 The Review One of the first wines I ever tasted from Paso Robles was the Justin Cabernet […]
Read More Larkmead Vineyards Review Address: 1100 Larkmead Lane Calistoga,California 94515. Phone Number: 707-942-0167 Tasting Hours: By appt. 10:00-3:00 Region: Napa Valley AVA, Calistoga AVA, California Reviewer: Tom Riley Review Date: 4/9/2013 Reviewer: Tom Riley Rating: 5 The Review In a business where braggadocio, self-importance, and delusions of grandeur seem to be standard operating procedure, its refreshing […]
Read More Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello Review Address: 17100 Montebello Rd Cupertino,California 95014. Phone Number: 408-867-3233 Tasting Hours: Apr-Oct: Sat-Sun 11:00-4:00 and by appt. Region: Santa Cruz Mountains AVA, California Reviewer: Martin D. Redmond Review Date: 3/16/2014 Reviewer: Martin D. Redmond Rating: 5 The Review Ridge Vineyards is an iconic California winery that has long been benchmark […]
Read More Flora Springs Winery & Vineyards Review Address: 1978 W. Zinfandel Ln. St. Helena,California 94574. Phone Number: 707-963-5711 Tasting Hours: By appt. Region: Napa Valley AVA, Rutherford AVA, California Reviewer: Elizabeth Smith Review Date: 10/24/2015 Reviewer: Elizabeth Smith Rating: 5 The Review In 1978, thirty-seven years ago, Jerry and Flora Komes discovered an old ghost winery […]
Read More Beaulieu Vineyard Review Address: 1960 South St. Helena Hwy. Rutherford,California 94573. Phone Number: 800-264-6918 Tasting Hours: 10:00-5:00 Region: Napa Valley AVA, Rutherford AVA, California Reviewer: Becky Parr Review Date: 7/9/2013 Reviewer: Becky Parr Rating: 4 The Review I must admit that I wasnt terribly excited about visiting Napa‘s Beaulieu Vineyard. I think thats because BV […]
Read More Stangeland Vineyards & Winery Review Address: 8500 Hopewell Rd., NW Salem,Oregon 97013. Phone Number: 800-301-9482 Tasting Hours: Apr-Dec: Sat-Sun 12:00-5:00 and by appt. Region: Willamette Valley AVA, Eola-Amity Hills AVA, Oregon Reviewer: Rob Boss Review Date: 12/13/2013 Reviewer: Rob Boss Rating: 5 The Review (Photos by Jai Soots) Stangeland probably isn’t the smallest winery I’ve […]
Read More Adams Bench Review Address: 14360 160th Pl. NE Woodinville,Washington 98072. Phone Number: 425-408-1969 Tasting Hours: By appt. Sat 12:00-4:00 Region: Puget Sound AVA, Woodinville, Washington Reviewer: Jade Helm Review Date: 5/25/2014 Reviewer: Jade Helm Rating: 4 The Review Adams Bench Winery, in the Hollywood District of Woodinville WA, is a bit of a hybrid between […]
Read More Tablas Creek Vineyard Review Address: 9339 Adelaida Rd. Paso Robles,California 93446. Phone Number: 805-237-1231 Tasting Hours: 10:00-5:00 and by appt. Region: Paso Robles AVA, Adelaida District AVA, California Reviewer: Martin D. Redmond Review Date: 12/21/2013 Reviewer: Martin D. Redmond Rating: 5 The Review My wife and I have been making an annual trip to the […]
Read More Two Twisted Posts Winery Review Address: 12944 Harpers Ferry Rd. Purcellville,Virginia 20132. email Phone Number: Tasting Hours: 2nd and 4th weekends of each month: Sat-Sun 12:00-4:00 Region: Virginia Reviewer: Anthony Marocco Review Date: 6/14/2014 Reviewer: Anthony Marocco Rating: 4 The Review I hate to say it, but as of late it has been increasingly difficult […]
Read More Danenberger Family Vineyards Review Address: 12341 Irish Road New Berlin,Illinois 62670. Phone Number: 217-488-6321 Tasting Hours: Thurs-Sat 12:00-6:00, Sun 1:00-5:30 and by appt. Region: Illinois Reviewer: Jill Barth Review Date: 4/8/2016 Reviewer: Jill Barth Rating: 5 The Review Three friends have traveled about 90 miles from Saint Louis to spend a few days in Springfield, […]
Read More Serra Vineyards Review Address: 222 Missouri Flat Road Grants Pass,Oregon 97527. Phone Number: 541-846-9223 Tasting Hours: 11:00-5:00 Region: Southern Oregon AVA, Rogue Valley AVA, Applegate Valley AVA, Oregon Reviewer: Liesa Morrow-Bratcher Review Date: 2/7/2014 Reviewer: Liesa Morrow-Bratcher Rating: 4 The Review Last week I had the pleasure of heading out to the Applegate Valley. This […]
Read More Salado Creek Winery & Vineyard Review Address: 418 North Main Street Salado,Texas 76571. Phone Number: 254-947-9000 Tasting Hours: Sun-Thurs 12:00-6:00, Fri 12:00-10:00, Sat 11:00-10:00 Region: Texas Reviewer: Becky Parr Review Date: 3/3/2014 Reviewer: Becky Parr Rating: 4 The Review Salado Creek Winery is tucked into a shopping area of Main Street in Salado. I almost […]
Read More Niobrara Valley Vineyards Review Address: 90256 State Spur 16F Nenzel,Nebraska 69219. Phone Number: 402-823-4131 Tasting Hours: Memorial Day-Labor Day: Wed-Sun 2:00-7:00 and by appt. Region: Nebraska Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Review Date: 12/26/2014 Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Rating: 4 The Review Ever since we took our honeymoon in Sonoma, people have been giving us wine […]
Read More Heitz Wine Cellars Review Address: 436 St. Helena Highway South St. Helena,California 94574. Phone Number: 707-963-3542 Tasting Hours: 11:00-4:30 Region: Napa Valley AVA, St. Helena AVA, California Reviewer: Martin D. Redmond Review Date: 8/17/2014 Reviewer: Martin D. Redmond Rating: 5 The Review Napa Valley means many things to me, most of which are associated with […]
Read More Blenheim Vineyards Review Address: 31 Blenheim Farm Charlottesville,Virginia 22902. Phone Number: 434-293-5366 Tasting Hours: 11:00-5:30 Region: Monticello AVA, Virginia Reviewer: James Houston Review Date: 7/5/2012 Reviewer: James Houston Rating: 4 The Review Not much sun makes it through the lush, towering trees that line Blenheim Farm Road, ten miles south of Charlottesville. But this changes […]
Read More King Family Vineyards Review Address: 6550 Roseland Farm Crozet,Virginia 22932. Phone Number: 434-823-7800 Tasting Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00-5:00, Sat-Sun 11:00-5:00 Region: Monticello AVA, Virginia Reviewer: Brian Yost Review Date: 1/10/2014 Reviewer: Brian Yost Rating: 5 The Review Living here in Central Virginia Im surrounded by wineries that are drawing national and international attention. One of these […]
Read More Vine Street Cellars Review Address: 17 N Vine St Glenwood,Iowa 51534. Phone Number: 712-525-9463 Tasting Hours: Wed-Thurs 3:00-9:00, Fri 3:00-10:00, Sat 1:00-10:00 Region: Loess Hills District AVA, Iowa Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Review Date: 4/24/2014 Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Rating: 5 The Review It would be easy to start listing our experiences between Napa Valley […]
Read More Chateau Montelena Winery Review Address: 1429 Tubbs Lane Calistoga,California 94515. Phone Number: 707-942-5105 Tasting Hours: 9:30-4:00 and by appt. Region: Napa Valley AVA, Calistoga AVA, California Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Review Date: 7/3/2016 Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Rating: 5 The Review Youve heard of Chateau Montelena. I pen (type) that line with a high degree […]
Read More Shafer Vineyards Review Address: 6154 Silverado Trail Napa,California 94558. Phone Number: 707-944-2877 Tasting Hours: By appt. Mon-Fri 10:00, 2:00 (call 4-6 weeks in advance) Region: Napa Valley AVA, Stags Leap District AVA, California Reviewer: Tom Riley Review Date: 4/3/2013 Reviewer: Tom Riley Rating: 5 The Review When you make a reservation to visit Shafer Vineyards, […]
Read More Madrigal Family Winery Review Address: 3718 St. Helena Hwy. N. Calistoga,California 94515. Phone Number: 707-942-8619 Tasting Hours: By appt. 10:00-4:00 Region: Napa Valley AVA, Calistoga AVA, California Reviewer: Elizabeth Smith Review Date: 2/13/2016 Reviewer: Elizabeth Smith Rating: 5 The Review In 1938, the grandparents of third-generation vintner Chris Madrigal emigrated from Mexico to the United […]
Read More Hall Winery – St. Helena Review Address: 401 St. Helena Highway South St.Helena,California 94574. Phone Number: 866-667-4255 Tasting Hours: 10:00-5:30 and by appt. Region: Napa Valley AVA, St. Helena AVA, California Reviewer: James Houston Review Date: 4/19/2013 Reviewer: James Houston Rating: 4 The Review In 2007, I snagged a bottle of Hall Cabernet Sauvignon from […]
Read More Newport Vineyards & Winery Review Address: 909 E. Main Rd. Middletown,Rhode Island 02842. Phone Number: 401-848-5161 Tasting Hours: Mon-Sat 10:00-5:00, Sun 12:00-5:00 Region: Southeastern New England AVA, Rhode Island Reviewer: Anthony Marocco Review Date: 12/27/2014 Reviewer: Anthony Marocco Rating: 3 The Review Another stop on the Coastal Wine Trail in Rhode Island over the Christmas […]
Read More Frog’s Leap Winery Review Address: 8815 Conn Creek Rd. Rutherford,California 94558. Phone Number: 800-959-4704 Tasting Hours: 10:00-4:00 Region: Napa Valley AVA, Rutherford AVA, California Reviewer: Laura Cropper Review Date: 10/26/2015 Reviewer: Laura Cropper Rating: 5 The Review Frogs leap Winery is set in a beautiful Victorian house in Napa’s Rutherford AVA. Founded in 1981 by […]
Read More Breitenbach Winery Review Address: 5934 Old Rte. 39 NW Dover,Ohio 44622. Phone Number: 330-343-3603 Tasting Hours: Mon-Sat 9:00-6:00 Region: Ohio Reviewer: Shona Carr Review Date: 3/3/2012 Reviewer: Shona Carr Rating: 4 The Review Oh my, is what came out of my mouth as I walked through the doors at Breitenbach Winery. I had never been […]
Read More Wilson Creek Winery & Vineyards Review Address: 35960 Rancho California Rd. Temecula,California 92591. Phone Number: 951-699-9463 Tasting Hours: 10:00-5:00 Region: South Coast and S. California, Temecula Valley AVA, California Reviewer: Tara Torres Review Date: 9/12/2012 Reviewer: Tara Torres Rating: 4 The Review More than just a wine tasting room, Wilson Creeks sweeping, well landscaped grounds […]
Read More Athena Vineyard & Winery Review Address: 3138 Jesse Dupont Memorial Highway Heathsville,Virginia 22473. Phone Number: 804-580-4944 Tasting Hours: Region: Northern Neck George Washington Birthplace AVA, Virginia Reviewer: Kat Collins Review Date: 7/6/2016 Reviewer: Kat Collins Rating: 5 The Review In Greek mythology, born full-grown out of the head of her father Zeus and subsequently his […]
Read More Vermeil Wines Review Address: 1018 First St. Napa,California 94559. Phone Number: 707-254-9881 Tasting Hours: Sun-Wed 10:00-10:00, Thurs-Sat 10:00-11:00 Region: Napa Valley AVA, California Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Review Date: 3/7/2016 Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Rating: 4 The Review As a lifelong fan of the Kansas City Chiefs, Coach Dick Vermeil is one of my sports […]
Read More Pine & Brown Estates Review Address: 1045 Pine St. Napa,California 94559. Phone Number: 707-363-4057 Tasting Hours: By appt. Region: Napa Valley AVA, California Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Review Date: 6/30/2016 Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Rating: 5 The Review This past spring, I attended an event that boasted around 40 small producers all from the Napa […]
Read More Black Mesa Winery Review Address: 1502 State Highway 68 Velarde,New Mexico 87582. Phone Number: 505-852-2820 Tasting Hours: Mon-Sat 10:00-6:00, Sun 12:00-6:00 Region: New Mexico Reviewer: Becky Parr Review Date: 4/10/2013 Reviewer: Becky Parr Rating: 5 The Review Where the sunlight meets the shadows on the mesa, halfway between Santa Fe and Taos, there you find […]
Read More Glacial Till – Ashland Review Address: 1419 Silver St Ashland,Nebraska 68003. Phone Number: 402-944-2546 Tasting Hours: Fri-Sat 11:00-4:00, Sun 12:00-6:00 and by appt. Region: Nebraska Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Review Date: 5/18/2014 Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Rating: 5 The Review Ashland, Nebraska, is a midway point between Lincoln and Omaha, the largest cities in the […]
Read More RoxyAnn Winery Review Address: 3285 Hillcrest Rd. Medford,Oregon 97504. Phone Number: 541-776-2315 Tasting Hours: Mon-Thurs: 12:00-7:00, Fri: 11:00-9:00, Sat-Sun 11:00-7:00 Region: Southern Oregon AVA, Rogue Valley AVA, Oregon Reviewer: Liesa Morrow-Bratcher Review Date: 1/18/2014 Reviewer: Liesa Morrow-Bratcher Rating: 4 The Review Living in Southern Oregon wine country definitely has its advantages. With many excellent wineries […]
Read More Caesar Creek Vineyards Review Address: 962 Long Road Xenia,Ohio 45385. Phone Number: 937-479-4278 Tasting Hours: Fri-Sat 2:00-7:30 and by appt. Region: Ohio Reviewer: Brian Yost Review Date: 11/28/2014 Reviewer: Brian Yost Rating: 5 The Review I must confess that I had serious misgivings as I set out to visit my first Ohio winery. Caesar Creek […]
Read More David Hill Vineyards & Winery Review Address: 46350 NW David Hill Rd. Forest Grove,Oregon 97116. Phone Number: 503-992-8545 Tasting Hours: 12:00-5:00 Region: Willamette Valley AVA, Oregon Reviewer: Rob Boss Review Date: 9/14/2013 Reviewer: Rob Boss Rating: 4 The Review (Photos by Jai Soots) Named for its location, David Hill Winery plays up one of the […]
Read More Kunin Wines Review Address: 28 Anacapa Street Santa Barbara,California 93101. Phone Number: 805-963-9696 Tasting Hours: 11:00-6:00 Region: Santa Barbara County, California Reviewer: Review Date: 3/2/2013 Reviewer: Rating: 4 The Review The pace of Santa Barbara is about what you imagine from a surfer-friendly, wine-cultured seaside town with a year-round Mediterranean climate… it’s relaxed. Things open […]
Read More Pugliese Vineyards Review Address: 34515 Main Rd Cutchogue,New York 11935. Phone Number: 631-734-4057 Tasting Hours: 11:00-6:00 Region: Long Island AVA, North Fork of Long Island AVA, New York Reviewer: Joanne Dunne Review Date: 5/1/2012 Reviewer: Joanne Dunne Rating: 5 The Review The Place:  Pugliese Vineyards is known as The Winery in the Hollow. It is definitely […]
Read More B.R. Cohn Winery Review Address: 15000 Sonoma Highway Glen Ellen,California 95442. Phone Number: 800-330-4064 Tasting Hours: 10:00-5:00 Region: Sonoma County, Sonoma Valley AVA, California Reviewer: Becky Parr Review Date: 6/3/2013 Reviewer: Becky Parr Rating: 5 The Review Bruce Cohn has apparently lived a charmed life. In 1969, he began to manage a little local band […]
Read More Vampire Vineyards Review Address: 9865 S. Santa Monica Blvd. Beverly Hills,California 90212. Phone Number: 310-826-7473 Tasting Hours: Mon-Thurs 12:00-10:00, Fri-Sat 12:00pm-12:30am, Sun 4:00-10:00 Region: California Reviewer: Becky Parr Review Date: 11/6/2014 Reviewer: Becky Parr Rating: 5 The Review I don’t get into the whole vampire culture. I didn’t see Twilight, don’t watch True Bloods, no […]
Read More Rombauer Winery Review Address: 3522 Silverado Trail St. Helena,California 94574. Phone Number: 800-622-2206 Tasting Hours: By appt 10:00-5:00 Region: Napa Valley AVA, St. Helena AVA, California Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Review Date: 12/28/2016 Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Rating: 4 The Review When I think of Rombauer wines, I think first of overstatement. Their famous Zinfandel […]
Read More Stone Tower Winery Review Address: 19925 Hogback Mountain Road Leesburg,Virginia 20175. Phone Number: 703-777-2797 Tasting Hours: Thurs-Mon 11:00-5:30 and by appt. Region: Virginia Reviewer: Richard Rynders Review Date: 2/13/2015 Reviewer: Richard Rynders Rating: 4 The Review If the architect’s renderings are anywhere near accurate, the new, soon-to-open tasting room and event center at Stone Tower […]
Read More Buena Vista Winery Review Address: 18000 Old Winery Rd. Sonoma,California 95476. Phone Number: 707-938-1266 Tasting Hours: 10:00-5:00 Region: Sonoma County, Sonoma Valley AVA, Moon Mountain AVA, California Reviewer: Tom Riley Review Date: 7/3/2013 Reviewer: Tom Riley Rating: 5 The Review The best place to start, it has been said, is at the beginning. If you […]
Read More Miramonte Winery Review Address: 33410 Rancho California Rd. Temecula,California 92591. Phone Number: 951-506-5500 Tasting Hours: Mon-Fri 11:00-6:00, Sat-Sun 11:00-10:00 Region: South Coast and S. California, Temecula Valley AVA, California Reviewer: Tara Torres Review Date: 5/17/2012 Reviewer: Tara Torres Rating: 3 The Review As the popularity of limo wine tasting shows no sign of slowing down […]
Read More TeSoAria Portland Review Address: 4003 North Williams Ave. Portland,Oregon 97212. Phone Number: 971-229-0050 Tasting Hours: Mon-Thurs 1:00-9:00, Fri-Sat 11:00-10:00, Sun 11:00-9:00 Region: Willamette Valley AVA, Oregon Reviewer: Rob Boss Review Date: 5/10/2014 Reviewer: Rob Boss Rating: 5 The Review (Photos by Jai Soots) While it’s not unusual for a winery to open their tasting room […]
Read More Barboursville Vineyards Review Address: 17655 Winery Rd. Barboursville,Virginia 22923. Phone Number: 540-832-3824 Tasting Hours: Mon-Sat 10:00-5:00, Sun 11:00-5:00 Region: Monticello AVA, Virginia Reviewer: Brian Yost Review Date: 10/26/2013 Reviewer: Brian Yost Rating: 5 The Review Depending on where you are coming from, the village of Barboursville can be reached using either State Route 20 or […]
Read More The Caves at Soda Canyon Review Address: 2275 Soda Canyon Road Napa,California 94558. Phone Number: 707-861-8100 Tasting Hours: By appt. Tues-Sat 10:00-4:30 Region: Napa Valley AVA, California Reviewer: Laura Cropper Review Date: 12/17/2015 Reviewer: Laura Cropper Rating: 5 The Review The staff at The Caves at Soda Canyon will make you feel like the whole […]
Read More Williamson Wines Review Address: 134 Matheson St. Healdsburg,California 95448. Phone Number: 707-433-1500 Tasting Hours: 11:00-7:00 Region: Sonoma Coast AVA, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley AVA, California Reviewer: Denise Gangnes Review Date: 3/28/2012 Reviewer: Denise Gangnes Rating: 4 The Review Downtown Healdsburg is home to 20 or so tasting rooms within a six-block radius if […]
Read More Sequoia Grove Review Address: 8338 St. Helena Highway Rutherford,California 94558. Phone Number: 707-944-2945 Tasting Hours: 10:30-5:00 Region: Napa Valley AVA, Rutherford AVA, California Reviewer: Tom Riley Review Date: 7/25/2015 Reviewer: Tom Riley Rating: 5 The Review You cant be familiar with the better producers in the Napa Valley and not know the name Sequoia Grove. […]
Read More Rose Bank Winery Review Address: 258 Durham Rd. Newtown,Pennsylvania 18940. Phone Number: 215-860-5899 Tasting Hours: Thurs-Sun 11:00-5:00 Region: Pennsylvania Reviewer: Jen Fromal Review Date: 3/24/2012 Reviewer: Jen Fromal Rating: 4 The Review Rose Bank Winery is what all wineries should be like inviting, friendly and stocked with great wine. The Place: Driving past […]
Read More Chimney Rock Winery Review Address: 5350 Silverado Trail Napa,California 94558. Phone Number: 707-257-2641 Tasting Hours: 10:00-5:00 Region: Napa Valley AVA, Stags Leap District AVA, California Reviewer: Tom Riley Review Date: 5/3/2013 Reviewer: Tom Riley Rating: 5 The Review If you have ever driven the Silverado Trail through the Napa Valley you have seen Chimney Rock […]
Read More Opus One Winery Review Address: 7900 St. Helena Highway Napa,California 94558. Phone Number: 800-292-6787 Tasting Hours: By appt. 10:00-4:00 except major holidays Region: Napa Valley AVA, Oakville AVA, California Reviewer: Elizabeth Smith Review Date: 10/24/2015 Reviewer: Elizabeth Smith Rating: 5 The Review When my friend asked me if I would like to visit Opus One, […]
Read More Swiss Heritage Winery Review Address: 6011 Old Rte. 39 NW Dover,Ohio 44622. Phone Number: 330-343-3884 Tasting Hours: Mon-Sat 9:00-6:00 Region: Ohio Reviewer: Shona Carr Review Date: 3/3/2012 Reviewer: Shona Carr Rating: 4 The Review I walked out of the Swiss Heritage Winery laughing, not only because they packaged the wine I purchased in a shiny […]
Read More Fess Parker Winery & Vineyard Review Address: 6200 Foxen Canyon Rd. Los Olivos,California 93441. Phone Number: 805-688-1545 Tasting Hours: 10:00-5:00 Region: Santa Barbara County, Santa Ynez Valley AVA, California Reviewer: Review Date: 2/26/2013 Reviewer: Rating: 5 The Review Situated among the rolling hills of Santa Maria Valley, I walk in to the enormous wood-and-stone building […]
Read More Balic Winery Review Address: 6623 Harding Hwy (Route 40) Mays Landing,New Jersey 08330. Phone Number: 609-625-2166 Tasting Hours: Mon-Sat 9:00-8:00, Sun 11:00-7:00 Region: Outer Coastal Plain AVA, New Jersey Reviewer: Charlie Toms Review Date: 6/22/2013 Reviewer: Charlie Toms Rating: 5 The Review Driving near Atlantic City, youll see a billboard different than the rest. Instead […]
Read More Chappellet Winery Review Address: 1581 Sage Canyon Rd. St. Helena,California 94574. Phone Number: 707-963-7136 Tasting Hours: By appt. Region: Napa Valley AVA, California Reviewer: Tom Riley Review Date: 7/1/2015 Reviewer: Tom Riley Rating: 5 The Review Chappellet Winery is not just someplace you pop into on your way to somewhere else. Being there is never […]
Read More La Cruz De Comal Wines Review Address: 7405 Fm. 2722 Canyon Lake,Texas 78133. Phone Number: 830-899-2723 Tasting Hours: Sat-Sun 12:00-6:00 Region: Texas Hill Country AVA, Texas Reviewer: Becky Parr Review Date: 10/25/2013 Reviewer: Becky Parr Rating: 4 The Review Texas wineries tend to be unique, but La Cruz de Comal is a Texas winery unlike […]
Read More Pride Mountain Vineyards Review Address: 4026 Spring Mountain Rd. St. Helena,California 94574. Phone Number: 707-963-4949 Tasting Hours: By appt. Region: Napa Valley AVA, Sonoma County, California Reviewer: Elizabeth Smith Review Date: 4/5/2016 Reviewer: Elizabeth Smith Rating: 5 The Review In all of my visits to Napa and Sonoma prior to moving here, I never discovered […]
Read More Trump Winery Review Address: 3550 Blenheim Road Charlottesville,Virginia 22902. Phone Number: 434-977-3895 Tasting Hours: Sun-Sat 11:00-6:00 Region: Monticello AVA, Virginia Reviewer: James Houston Review Date: 7/13/2012 Reviewer: James Houston Rating: 5 The Review Google Kluge Estate. Whats the first result? Until 2011, Kluge Estate was the standard-bearer for Virginia viticulture, known for exquisite sparkling wines […]
Read More Willow Creek Winery – Cape May Review Address: 160-168 Stevens Street West Cape May,New Jersey 08204. Phone Number: 609-770-8782 Tasting Hours: 11:00-7:00 Region: Outer Coastal Plain AVA, New Jersey Reviewer: Charlie Toms Review Date: 10/5/2013 Reviewer: Charlie Toms Rating: 4 The Review Willow Creek Winery is one of the newest wineries in New Jersey, having […]
Read More DaVero Review Address: 766 Westside Rd. Healdsburg,California 95448. Phone Number: 707-431-8000 Tasting Hours: Thurs-Mon 11:00-5:00 and by appt. Region: Sonoma County, Dry Creek Valley AVA, California Reviewer: Elizabeth Smith Review Date: 8/7/2016 Reviewer: Elizabeth Smith Rating: 5 The Review In August 2015, I was invited by the Winegrowers of Dry Creek Valley to participate in […]
Read More Gundlach-Bundschu Winery Review Address: 2000 Denmark Street Sonoma,California 95487. Phone Number: 707-938-5277 Tasting Hours: Jun to Oct 11:00-5:30; Nov to May: 11:00-4:30 Region: Sonoma Coast AVA, Sonoma County, Sonoma Valley AVA, California Reviewer: Tom Riley Review Date: 7/11/2013 Reviewer: Tom Riley Rating: 5 The Review Dont plan to visit Gundlach Bundschu unless you are in […]
Read More Dutch Henry Winery Review Address: 4310 Silverado Trail Calistoga,California 94515. Phone Number: 707-942-5771 Tasting Hours: By appt. 10:00-4:30 Region: Napa Valley AVA, Calistoga AVA, California Reviewer: James Houston Review Date: 5/31/2013 Reviewer: James Houston Rating: 4 The Review Five seconds after I missed the turn for my intended destination of Rombauer Vineyards, I realized I […]
Read More Lava Vine Winery Review Address: 965 Silverado Trail Calistoga,California 94515. Phone Number: 707-942-9500 Tasting Hours: 10:00-5:00 Region: Napa Valley AVA, Calistoga AVA, California Reviewer: Anthony Marocco Review Date: 5/17/2014 Reviewer: Anthony Marocco Rating: 4 The Review After our trip to Chateau Montelana, we drove down the Silverado Trail in search of a short pit stop […]
Read More Ram’s Gate Winery Review Address: 28700 Arnold Drive Sonoma,California 95476. Phone Number: 707-721-8700 Tasting Hours: By appt. Thurs-Mon 10:00-6:00 Region: Sonoma Coast AVA, Sonoma County, Sonoma Valley AVA, Los Carneros AVA, California Reviewer: Anthony Marocco Review Date: 5/2/2014 Reviewer: Anthony Marocco Rating: 5 The Review As we left our tour of San Francisco (cut short […]
Read More Quintessa Winery Review Address: 1601 Silverado Trail St. Helena,California 94573. Phone Number: 707-967-1601 Tasting Hours: By appt. 10:00-4:00 Region: Napa Valley AVA, Rutherford AVA, California Reviewer: Tom Riley Review Date: 7/23/2014 Reviewer: Tom Riley Rating: 5 The Review A visit to Quintessa is an invitation to enjoy what’s best about the Napa Valley: committed relationships […]
Read More Becker Vineyards Review Address: 464 Becker Farms Rd. Stonewall,Texas 78671. Phone Number: 830-644-2681 Tasting Hours: Mon-Thurs 10:00-5:00, Fri-Sat 10:00-6:00, Sun 12:00-6:00 Region: Texas Hill Country AVA, Texas Reviewer: Becky Parr Review Date: 3/18/2013 Reviewer: Becky Parr Rating: 4 The Review Established in 1992, Becker Vineyards is one of the more well-established and well-known wineries in […]
Read More Dashe Cellars Review Address: 55 4th Street Oakland,California 94607. Phone Number: 510-452-1800 Tasting Hours: Thurs-Sun 12:00-6:00 Region: California Reviewer: Martin D. Redmond Review Date: 6/2/2013 Reviewer: Martin D. Redmond Rating: 4 The Review I have the good fortune of living in the East Bay, between Oakland and San Jose. Its a wine-lover’s paradise. I live […]
Read More Stags’ Leap Winery Review Address: 6150 Silverado Trail Napa,California 94558. Phone Number: 800-395-2441 Tasting Hours: By appt. Region: Napa Valley AVA, California Reviewer: Anthony Marocco Review Date: 5/4/2014 Reviewer: Anthony Marocco Rating: 5 The Review One of the highlights of our recent trip to Napa and Sonoma was Stags’ Leap Winery. The first thing that […]
Read More Jacuzzi Family Vineyards Review Address: 24724 Arnold Drive Sonoma,California 95476. Phone Number: 707-931-7575 Tasting Hours: 10:00-5:30 Region: Sonoma Coast AVA, Sonoma County, Sonoma Valley AVA, Los Carneros AVA, California Reviewer: Tom Riley Review Date: 8/17/2013 Reviewer: Tom Riley Rating: 4 The Review For tourists who love visiting wineries that have a little bit of everything, […]
Read More Great Frogs Review Address: 3218 Harness Creek Rd. Annapolis,Maryland 21403. Phone Number: 410-626-6193 Tasting Hours: May 1-Aug 31: Mon-Fri 1:00-4:00, Sat 1:00-5:00; Sep 1-Apr 30: By appt. Fri-Sat 1:00-5:00 Region: Maryland Reviewer: Jim Finley Review Date: 5/31/2014 Reviewer: Jim Finley Rating: 4 The Review Located three miles south of Annapolis, Maryland, Great Frogs provides a […]
Read More Domaine Carneros Review Address: 1240 Duhig Rd. Napa,California 94559. Phone Number: 707-257-0101 Tasting Hours: 10:00-5:30 Region: Napa Valley AVA, Los Carneros AVA, California Reviewer: Elizabeth Smith Review Date: 12/19/2015 Reviewer: Elizabeth Smith Rating: 5 The Review My first visit to Domaine Carneros was Labor Day Weekend 2012 during a visit to Napa. I joined a […]
Read More Deerfield Ranch Winery Review Address: 10200 Sonoma Highway Kenwood,California 95452. Phone Number: 707-833-5215 Tasting Hours: 10:30-4:30 Region: Sonoma County, Sonoma Valley AVA, California Reviewer: Sherrie Perkovich Review Date: 3/30/2013 Reviewer: Sherrie Perkovich Rating: 5 The Review Overview:  Deerfield Ranch winery is located in the heart of Sonoma Valley California, and Robert Rex and his wife PJ […]
Read More Grape Creek Vineyards Review Address: 10587 East Highway 290 Fredericksburg,Texas 78624. Phone Number: 830-644-2710 Tasting Hours: Mon-Fri 11:00-6:00, Sat 10:00-6:00, Sun 11:00-5:00 Region: Texas Hill Country AVA, Texas Reviewer: Becky Parr Review Date: 8/22/2015 Reviewer: Becky Parr Rating: 4 The Review With more than 45 wineries near Fredericksburg, and more “coming soon,” it takes a […]
Read More Cline Cellars Review Address: 24737 Arnold Drive Sonoma,California 95476. Phone Number: 707-940-4000 Tasting Hours: 10:00-6:00 Region: Sonoma Coast AVA, Sonoma County, Sonoma Valley AVA, Los Carneros AVA, California Reviewer: Tom Riley Review Date: 7/27/2013 Reviewer: Tom Riley Rating: 5 The Review For years, when friends who were vacationing in California asked me what wineries they […]
Read More Orin Swift Cellars Review Address: 1325 Main Street St. Helena,California 94574. Phone Number: 707-967-9179 Tasting Hours: See website for wine tasting details. Region: Napa Valley AVA, St. Helena AVA, California Reviewer: Anthony Marocco Review Date: 6/14/2014 Reviewer: Anthony Marocco Rating: 4 The Review During our most recent trip to Napa, we came across a little […]
Read More The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey Review Address: 3011 E. U.S. Hwy. 50 Canon City,Colorado 81212. Phone Number: 719-276-5191 Tasting Hours: Mon-Sat 10:00-6:00; Sun 12:00-5:00 Region: Colorado Reviewer: Review Date: 5/20/2013 Reviewer: Rating: 5 The Review Saints, Slammers and Spirits The Place:  Imagine my surprise when planning a trip to the Colorado outback to discover that […]
Read More Boedecker Cellars Review Address: 2621 NW 30th St Portland,Oregon 97210. Phone Number: 503-224-5778 Tasting Hours: Sat-Sun 1:00-6:00 Region: Willamette Valley AVA, Oregon Reviewer: Rob Boss Review Date: 8/2/2015 Reviewer: Rob Boss Rating: 5 The Review (Photos by Jai Soots) Wed actually put off reviewing Boedecker Cellars urban winery for a while because they were remodeling […]
Read More Caduceus Cellars – Merkin Vineyards Review Address: 158 Main St. Jerome,Arizona 86331. Phone Number: 928-639-9463 Tasting Hours: Sun-Thurs 11:00-6:00, Fri-Sat 11:00-8:00 Region: Arizona Reviewer: Diane Review Date: 6/10/2013 Reviewer: Diane Rating: 4 The Review History: Caduceus Cellars is yet another venture of Maynard James Keenan. This international rock star has set out to rock the wine […]
Read More Sutter Home Winery Review Address: 277 St. Helena Hwy St. Helena,California 94574. Phone Number: 707-963-3104 Tasting Hours: 10:00-5:00 Region: Napa Valley AVA, St. Helena AVA, California Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Review Date: 3/19/2016 Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Rating: 4 The Review I got one for ya: The manager of a wine bar, a sommelier, two […]
Read More Duckhorn Vineyards Review Address: 1000 Lodi Lane St. Helena,California 94574. Phone Number: 888-354-8885 Tasting Hours: By appt. Region: Napa Valley AVA, St. Helena AVA, California Reviewer: James Houston Review Date: 1/26/2013 Reviewer: James Houston Rating: 5 The Review In late 2007 I got a job at a fancy wine retailer in New York City. New […]
Read More Renault Winery Review Address: 72 N. Bremen Ave. Egg Harbor,New Jersey 08215. Phone Number: 609-965-2111 Tasting Hours: Mon-Thurs 12:00-4:00, Fri 12:00-5:00, Sat 10:00-7:00, Sun 10:00-4:00 Region: Outer Coastal Plain AVA, New Jersey Reviewer: Charlie Toms Review Date: 6/15/2013 Reviewer: Charlie Toms Rating: 4 The Review Renault is the oldest and best-known winery in New Jersey. […]
Read More Scribe Winery Review Address: 2300 Napa Rd. Sonoma,California 95476. Phone Number: 707-939-1858 Tasting Hours: By appt. Region: Sonoma Coast AVA, Sonoma County, Sonoma Valley AVA, California Reviewer: Anthony Marocco Review Date: 5/17/2014 Reviewer: Anthony Marocco Rating: 5 The Review When most visitors arrive at a winery, the last thing they really focus on is the […]
Read More Buehler Vineyards Review Address: 820 Greenfield Rd. St. Helena,California 94574. Phone Number: 707-963-2155 Tasting Hours: By appt. Mon-Fri 10:00-4:00 Region: Napa Valley AVA, California Reviewer: Martin D. Redmond Review Date: 3/10/2014 Reviewer: Martin D. Redmond Rating: 4 The Review On our most recent trip to Napa Valley, my wife and I were looking for a […]
Read More Black Ankle Vineyards Review Address: 14463 Black Ankle Rd. Mt. Airy,Maryland 21771. Phone Number: 301-829-3338 Tasting Hours: Fri 12:00-8:30, Sat-Sun 12:00-5:00, Holiday Mondays 12:00-5:00 and by appt. Region: Linganore AVA, Maryland Reviewer: Jim Finley Review Date: 7/12/2014 Reviewer: Jim Finley Rating: 5 The Review Few, if any, Maryland wineries have received as much acclaim as […]
Read More V. Sattui Winery Review Address: 1111 White Lane St. Helena,California 94574. Phone Number: 707-963-7774 Tasting Hours: 9:00-6:00 (winter 9:00-5:00) Region: Napa Valley AVA, St. Helena AVA, California Reviewer: Becky Parr Review Date: 5/22/2013 Reviewer: Becky Parr Rating: 5 The Review By 1985, V. Sattui Winery was able to build a beautiful stone winery amid the […]
Read More Valenzano Winery Review Address: 1090 Route 206 Shamong,New Jersey 08088. Phone Number: 609-268-6731 Tasting Hours: Mon-Fri 11:00-5:00, Sat-Sun 11:00-4:00 Region: Outer Coastal Plain AVA, New Jersey Reviewer: Charlie Toms Review Date: 12/28/2013 Reviewer: Charlie Toms Rating: 5 The Review In the last decade, Valenzano Winery has become one of the largest and best known wineries […]
Read More Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars Review Address: 5766 Silverado Trail Napa,California 94558. Phone Number: 866-422-7523 Tasting Hours: 10:00-4:30 Region: Napa Valley AVA, Stags Leap District AVA, California Reviewer: Tom Riley Review Date: 5/24/2013 Reviewer: Tom Riley Rating: 5 The Review I should have known. When you plan to drop into a winery before 11 a.m., you […]
Read More WALT Wines Review Address: 380 First St. West Sonoma,California 95476. Phone Number: 707-933-4440 Tasting Hours: 11:00-6:00 Region: Sonoma County, Sonoma Valley AVA, California Reviewer: Sherrie Perkovich Review Date: 2/22/2014 Reviewer: Sherrie Perkovich Rating: 5 The Review WALT Wines, based in the town of Sonoma, specializes in the production of artisan Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from […]
Read More Murphy-Goode Winery Review Address: 20 Matheson St. Healdsburg,California 95448. Phone Number: 707-431-7644 Tasting Hours: 10:30-5:30 Region: Sonoma County, Dry Creek Valley AVA, California Reviewer: Becky Parr Review Date: 6/15/2013 Reviewer: Becky Parr Rating: 5 The Review At Murphy-Goode, its all about “living the Goode life.” I can think of nothing better! The Place:  Murphy-Goodes grapes come […]
Read More Lambert Bridge Winery Review Address: 4085 W. Dry Creek Rd. Healdsburg,California 95448. Phone Number: 707-431-9600 Tasting Hours: 10:30-4:30 Region: Sonoma County, Dry Creek Valley AVA, California Reviewer: Tom Riley Review Date: 7/27/2013 Reviewer: Tom Riley Rating: 5 The Review I like wineries that understand hospitality, wineries that take a subtle but undeniably professional approach to […]
Read More Va La Vineyards Review Address: 8820-8822 Gap Newport Pike (RT 41 ) Avondale,Pennsylvania 19311. Phone Number: 610-268-2702 Tasting Hours: Fri 12:00-5:30, Sat-Sun 12:00-6:00 Due to our small size we unfortunately cannot accommodate groups over six persons please. Region: Pennsylvania Reviewer: Review Date: 5/31/2015 Reviewer: Rating: 5 The Review Tucked away on a little plot of […]
Read More Failla Wines Review Address: 3530 Silverado Trl. St. Helena,California 94574. Phone Number: 707-963-0530 Tasting Hours: By appt. Region: Napa Valley AVA, St. Helena AVA, California Reviewer: Tom Riley Review Date: 8/6/2014 Reviewer: Tom Riley Rating: 5 The Review If you spend too much time in certain corners of the Napa Valley, you start to believe […]
Read More Castello di Amorosa Review Address: 4045 North St. Helena Hwy Calistoga,California 94515. Phone Number: 707-967-6272 Tasting Hours: Mar-Oct: 9:30-6:00; Nov-Feb: 9:30-5:00 Region: Napa Valley AVA, Diamond Mountain District AVA, California Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Review Date: 1/15/2017 Reviewer: Mark and Sonja Rating: 5 The Review Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. […]
Read More Hanzell Vineyards Review Address: 18596 Lomita Avenue Sonoma,California 95476. Phone Number: 707-996-3860 Tasting Hours: By appt. 10:00-4:00 Region: Sonoma County, Sonoma Valley AVA, Moon Mountain AVA, California Reviewer: Sherrie Perkovich Review Date: 4/9/2013 Reviewer: Sherrie Perkovich Rating: 5 The Review Hanzell is literally a hidden gem in the town of Sonoma. One would think since […]
Read More Tomasello Winery Review Address: 225 North White Horse Pike Hammonton,New Jersey 08037. Phone Number: 609-561-0567 Tasting Hours: Mon-Wed 9:00-6:00, Thurs-Sat 9:00-7:00, Sun 11:00-6:00 Region: Outer Coastal Plain AVA, New Jersey Reviewer: Charlie Toms Review Date: 7/27/2013 Reviewer: Charlie Toms Rating: 4 The Review New Jersey, having been founded in 1933. Frank Tomasello mostly grew sweet […]
Read More O’Brien Estate Review Address: 1200 Orchard Avenue Napa,California 94558. Phone Number: 707-252-8463 Tasting Hours: By appt. Mon-Sat 10:00-500, Sun 12:00-5:00 Region: Napa Valley AVA, Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley AVA, California Reviewer: Elizabeth Smith Review Date: 5/1/2016 Reviewer: Elizabeth Smith Rating: 5 The Review OBrien Estate is a hidden gem of the Napa Valley. […]
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