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Reviews
Food was ok but they served us appetizers and main dishes together 😂😂. Vineyard was closed due to private wedding party. Cheese plate and wine flight were highly recommended
My wife and I aren’t “real” wine drinkers. However we still managed to have fun trying different wines at a sampling here. The underground path to the winery was cool and I wish I took pictures of it. Make sure to stop here
A beautiful Vineyards with both wine and beer. The food was delicious and service was great. They have both indoor and outdoor patio seating. Plenty of selections of drinks.
As a wedding planner, this venue is a beautiful space with great wine and a preferred vendor team that has been carefully curated to ensure that you are well taken care of.
Merrily is easy to reach, answers your questions promptly, and gives great options for their couples to access the property when they need to with a beautiful bridal loft available.
Guy is a calm, consistent, and friendly presence on your day of team at the vineyard and I truly enjoy working with him throughout the night to ensure my couple's are getting the plans we've put into motion.
I can't wait to go back and work there!
Merrily is easy to reach, answers your questions promptly, and gives great options for their couples to access the property when they need to with a beautiful bridal loft available.
Guy is a calm, consistent, and friendly presence on your day of team at the vineyard and I truly enjoy working with him throughout the night to ensure my couple's are getting the plans we've put into motion.
I can't wait to go back and work there!
I was told by coworker that was a Place play Latin music. I’m from the Caribbean
I’m very dissatisfied about the service I went to the bar seat there about 10 min the server keep walking back and and a fort. joung Men as well ignoring me . So rude didn’t nit even Offer or ask if I wanted a drink. her expression found for some one to work in hospitality not good
Personality as well as the Guy until I say is any one could help me ?I wanted to eat and get something to drink it was 9 pm was told kitchen was close already.
When you work in hospitality you have to have a hood personality
That joung Lady was angry and talking to the other server
I’m very disappointed ☹️ I was treated
Maybe because
I felt discriminated
Then charge 10 dollars I read it was for salsa lesson at 7pm it was 9pm why I get charge ? I didn’t come for the salsa lesson? past 7 pm ? 🤔 don’t liked ?
I’m very dissatisfied about the service I went to the bar seat there about 10 min the server keep walking back and and a fort. joung Men as well ignoring me . So rude didn’t nit even Offer or ask if I wanted a drink. her expression found for some one to work in hospitality not good
Personality as well as the Guy until I say is any one could help me ?I wanted to eat and get something to drink it was 9 pm was told kitchen was close already.
When you work in hospitality you have to have a hood personality
That joung Lady was angry and talking to the other server
I’m very disappointed ☹️ I was treated
Maybe because
I felt discriminated
Then charge 10 dollars I read it was for salsa lesson at 7pm it was 9pm why I get charge ? I didn’t come for the salsa lesson? past 7 pm ? 🤔 don’t liked ?
Absolutely incredible experience at Rosette! I was not expecting the quality of wines🍷 that we received but WOW was I pleasantly surprised!! The charcuterie board was also out of this world. Each board is different from the next based on the items available. The server took the time to explain what each item was.
Tastings are available until 4 PM on Saturdays and Sundays. If you’re a white wine drinker, I highly recommend the 2018 Chardonnay - Finger Lakes.
Rosette is a MUST visit!! I already can’t wait to go back.
Tastings are available until 4 PM on Saturdays and Sundays. If you’re a white wine drinker, I highly recommend the 2018 Chardonnay - Finger Lakes.
Rosette is a MUST visit!! I already can’t wait to go back.
Had the best time! Always something exciting going on! Fun for everyone. Handicap accessible and I highly recommend the petting zoo next door @ The farm yard ☮️❤️🩹🕯💙🐥
Loved this winery!! We were warmly greeted by Josh and Matt. The tasting was fun and educational. They happily answered all of our questions. They encouraged us stay and enjoy the outdoors. They offered suggestions for dining in Mystic. Overall, we would highly recommend! We joined the wine club and can’t wait to return!
Deb, Cheryl, and Lisa
Deb, Cheryl, and Lisa
I haven’t been to Brooklyn winery since they moved locations. It was a great spot before that but wow have they elevated it at this new location. So happy they are still in neighborhood. Absolutely new staple for us. Wine remains one of our favs. Great atmosphere and service.
I was quite disappointed with my visit to this winery. The overall atmosphere didn't meet my expectations, especially after experiencing the charm of Jonathan Edwards Winery and Saltwater Farm Vineyards. Unfortunately, we had to visit on a rainy day and were confined indoors. Upon entering, it felt more like a frat house than a winery, which was quite off-putting. The interior decor left much to be desired, and I couldn't fathom why we had to traverse through a dated kitchen to reach the tasting room. The outdated bathrooms added to the disappointment. In general, it seemed like this winery lacked attention to detail in every aspect. Including the random choice of dance music blaring from an echo dot tucked away in the corner of the winery which didn't align with the typical ambiance one might associate with a winery visit. The only redeeming feature was their outdoor space, which we couldn't enjoy due to the rain. I'm sure sitting outside on a nice day might offer a different experience, but I wouldn't venture inside this winery again. Additionally, the wine here was my least favorite of the three. I would recommend opting for the other two beautiful wineries in the area if you're seeking a more genuine winery atmosphere.
I always had issues with being able to go to the original Brooklyn winery location because there was always a wedding happening, so it’s great they have a restaurant/bar that is easy to walk into.
I had a great experience here on an extremely rainy night. Great service, chefs whim board is HUGE. We had to get a to go box to be able to finish the rest of our meal. An amazing cheese board. Everything was really good, mussels were also excellent! Would love to come back and sit at the bar with that chefs whim board and some wine
I had a great experience here on an extremely rainy night. Great service, chefs whim board is HUGE. We had to get a to go box to be able to finish the rest of our meal. An amazing cheese board. Everything was really good, mussels were also excellent! Would love to come back and sit at the bar with that chefs whim board and some wine
Met with friends today for vegan brunch. Everything we ordered was delicious! I hope they will opt to add several of these options on their menu permanently ❤
This place has it all going for them. Staff is great, friendly. We had a lot of their dishes and they were all fantastic. The take their food sourcing and cooking seriously.
PROS:
Beautiful large place to have a meal with stunning views of winery and outside vineyards..food was good..music was good and at a proper sound level..waiter was great..
wine tasting is available...
Tours require reservations made in advance and are very limited to days and time slots..
High chairs are available
Wheel Chair ♿️ Accessibility
Really cute gift shop with lots of goodies you can purchase..
Wedding information area if you would like to know more about having a wedding here
CONS:
Only two bathroom stalls in each bathroom...there is only one bathroom on each level..
Two Story Building
Food came out very slow..waited over an hour for our appetizers..although we were a party of 12, it didn't take that long for our lunch to be served to us...smoked sticky chicken was a disappointment...liquid smoke flavor over powered the chicken itself....bartender was annoying with the over exaggerated slamming of glasses....it was rude and disruptive to us diners on more than one occasion...
Beautiful large place to have a meal with stunning views of winery and outside vineyards..food was good..music was good and at a proper sound level..waiter was great..
wine tasting is available...
Tours require reservations made in advance and are very limited to days and time slots..
High chairs are available
Wheel Chair ♿️ Accessibility
Really cute gift shop with lots of goodies you can purchase..
Wedding information area if you would like to know more about having a wedding here
CONS:
Only two bathroom stalls in each bathroom...there is only one bathroom on each level..
Two Story Building
Food came out very slow..waited over an hour for our appetizers..although we were a party of 12, it didn't take that long for our lunch to be served to us...smoked sticky chicken was a disappointment...liquid smoke flavor over powered the chicken itself....bartender was annoying with the over exaggerated slamming of glasses....it was rude and disruptive to us diners on more than one occasion...
Not a very friendly environment. Too many restrictions when it comes to family, dogs and even loitering inside by the bar.
We had a group of elderly people and were doing a tasting, since there were no stools or chairs to sit in by the bar. Asked if we could pull up chairs from tables near by, we were told that they should only be used for handicapped only! Not very considerate of their elderly clients. Plenty of other wineries that are ALL INCLUSIVE in the area.
We had a group of elderly people and were doing a tasting, since there were no stools or chairs to sit in by the bar. Asked if we could pull up chairs from tables near by, we were told that they should only be used for handicapped only! Not very considerate of their elderly clients. Plenty of other wineries that are ALL INCLUSIVE in the area.
Great experience made better by your team member Josh! Our group of 7 arrived without an appointment and Josh graciously set us up in the back room where we could buy wine by the bottle. He noticed my knee was taped from a fall and immediately got me a chair and pillow for my leg. Such wonderful customer service and attentiveness will bring us back. Thanks for caring Josh!
Very lovely spot for wine tastings. Our server was wonderful and went through all the wines with thorough details. We liked a few different ones so definitely went home with a couple bottles.
Now for my standard comments. The location was well kept and clean. We were comfortable indoors even as it got a bit crowded.
Now for my standard comments. The location was well kept and clean. We were comfortable indoors even as it got a bit crowded.
Amazing winery with great wine. Five types of wine can be tasted. You can buy the ones you like the most in the store.
Had a wonderful visit here today ! Wine, beer and cider were terrific. The old airplane hanger has been transformed into a beautiful venue. The bar tender Gregory was super nice and made some wonderful recommendations for things to do in the area. Highly recommend!!!
I took my girlfriend for her 21st birthday. We were treated like royalty and Josh? Was very patient teaching us about the different types of wine. Such a great place! Highly recommend.
What a great experience!
Such a knowledgeable and cool staff! Shout out to Gregory!
This winery is clean, dog friendly, accommodating and has a fantastic selection of wines that have beautiful color as well as aromas!
The vineyard is gorgeous and full of good vibes! Go check it out for yourself!
Can’t wait to go back!
Such a knowledgeable and cool staff! Shout out to Gregory!
This winery is clean, dog friendly, accommodating and has a fantastic selection of wines that have beautiful color as well as aromas!
The vineyard is gorgeous and full of good vibes! Go check it out for yourself!
Can’t wait to go back!
The day after my wedding I looked forward to a nice afternoon of drinking a glass of wine with friends and family. But upon arrival and throughout, the staff made sure to make us feel unwelcome. While trying to find a parking spot, my dad was told he would be towed if he did not move his car. The car was still in drive. How about helping a customer out before you berate them?
While we take responsibility for not making a reservation, we arrived very shortly after opening and stayed between 12-4. At no point was it full or even close to at capacity, and yet we were harshly berated for pushing together 2-3 tables in a corner of the patio. Over the course of our stay, many guests bought bottles of wine and snacks, as well as tastings and bottles to bring home. Despite this, the head lady in charge made sure we knew we had upset her on several occasions. Having visited a number of wineries in the area, this was uncommon for our experience. We will enjoy the bottle we purchased, but we will not be returning solely because of the staff. A little bit of compromise and a delicate touch would have gone a long way.
While we take responsibility for not making a reservation, we arrived very shortly after opening and stayed between 12-4. At no point was it full or even close to at capacity, and yet we were harshly berated for pushing together 2-3 tables in a corner of the patio. Over the course of our stay, many guests bought bottles of wine and snacks, as well as tastings and bottles to bring home. Despite this, the head lady in charge made sure we knew we had upset her on several occasions. Having visited a number of wineries in the area, this was uncommon for our experience. We will enjoy the bottle we purchased, but we will not be returning solely because of the staff. A little bit of compromise and a delicate touch would have gone a long way.
The winery has such a great view and its so nice to sit outside in the summer. Lots of wine options but most if not all are on the dry side which was disappointing. The wines we did try were alright but nothing exceptional, although the person who walked us through our tasting was very knowledgeable. Food options included yummy pizza and a food truck. Live music outside on the weekends
Awesome festival this year!!! Thank you to all the artists, vendors and volunteers for putting this great event together. Fantastic lineup!! Thank you for the fun weekend!!
My sister (the bachelorette) wanted to do a wine tasting as part of her bachelorette weekend. As we searched for a wine tasting bar that fit our schedule, we came across Jalama Wines, a boutique wine tasting shop, on Yelp. We starting planning a year ago. Ian and Mark Cargasacchi, the owners, were super responsive and accommodating to our needs. We were able to set up a private wine tasting with 5 tastings (4 wines and 1 revisit). It was about an hour to an hour 15 minutes.
Their staff member onsite was so sweet and played Spice Girls for us while we had our tasting. Spice Girls was the theme for the weekend. The storefront was located in a strip outdoor mall. It looked like a mini winery inside. The bar wrapped around the left wall and there were stools around the perimeter. She walked us through each wine and we were provided a cheese platter. The wine is AMAZING! It was not too bitter, or too sweet. We actually felt the wine as the tasting went on. At the end, we had about 30 minutes before our reservation so we bought a bottle to share.
Ian and Mark, thank YOU so much for everything! I hope to swing by your wine shop again in the future :)
Their staff member onsite was so sweet and played Spice Girls for us while we had our tasting. Spice Girls was the theme for the weekend. The storefront was located in a strip outdoor mall. It looked like a mini winery inside. The bar wrapped around the left wall and there were stools around the perimeter. She walked us through each wine and we were provided a cheese platter. The wine is AMAZING! It was not too bitter, or too sweet. We actually felt the wine as the tasting went on. At the end, we had about 30 minutes before our reservation so we bought a bottle to share.
Ian and Mark, thank YOU so much for everything! I hope to swing by your wine shop again in the future :)
I really enjoyed the tasting we had that came with our entrance to the Biltmore estate (make sure you make a reservation)! The wine tender we had was awesome and had a fun personality and the wine was tasty enough for us to buy a bottle when we left. The one thing I found lacking was the atmosphere inside the tasting room but it was still a great experience overall.
Had a lovely lunch at Newport Vineyards. The gose was tart and flavorful. The pretzels were phenomenal. I got the pastrami sandwich with chips, and while the sandwich was really good, the house made chips were something else. House made chips can be hit or miss and most of the time a miss, but these were thin, had good texture, and just knocked it out of the park. Really great experience at Newport Vineyards.
I’ve been to this Vineyard many times & each time I go it’s always so busy because it’s amazing. Very large & great to even bring the whole family. Food is great, that’s always a plus. Definitely stop in if you are around the area.
It's worth the visit. Make sure to schedule a wine tasting appointment in advance, and you will receive 5 tastings from an excellent assortment of white and red wine selections. There is also a wine bar and a retail store, and there is a discounted membership offering. The staff is knowledgeable, the atmosphere is perfect, and the walk through of the wine caverns is amazing.
I recommend it for families that don’t like playgrounds or understand wine! It’s a wine-drinking destination for the unexperienced that caters to non-local drinkers or even Bull Run tourists. Staff advised us our unruly four-year-old penetrated their corporate office beside the members-only section. This was after the scripted, self-disfigured sommelier charged us ~$70 for the most peculiar, overpriced tastings we’ve had. The pizza shack failed to deliver our scabby cheese in a timely fashion. The “inebriated bus” in front should have warned us the wine would be tragically low-quality, but the broken, spider-webbed bathrooms and nearby cigarette smoke sealed the deal. Don’t forget your wasp spray.
Their horrible 12-inch cheese pizza was $18.00 and actually less than 11 inches. I must be a freaking idiot for paying that much. They were late to notify us that our sub-par disc left the microwave. This was not a homemade pie, mind you. Costco’s Kirkland pizzas are larger, tastier, and three dollars. Not that I visited for pizza, but this winery held our tots’ tummies hostage
50 family tables and no playground?! What a missed opportunity. $40 for a bottle of weird, and be sure to stay under 5 MPH after you drink
Their horrible 12-inch cheese pizza was $18.00 and actually less than 11 inches. I must be a freaking idiot for paying that much. They were late to notify us that our sub-par disc left the microwave. This was not a homemade pie, mind you. Costco’s Kirkland pizzas are larger, tastier, and three dollars. Not that I visited for pizza, but this winery held our tots’ tummies hostage
50 family tables and no playground?! What a missed opportunity. $40 for a bottle of weird, and be sure to stay under 5 MPH after you drink
This was my first time here and I loved it! The food is so good and fresh. I learned that they grow their own ingredients and they make everything from scratch. They have wine , beer and cider flights. It's right around the corner from Second Beach and it's a great spot to go to after a day at the beach.
Looking forward to attending again this year. We attended for many years before the pandemic closed everything down. The music lineup is always eclectic, amazing fine art, good selection of wines. We left Seattle for Tucson, but will be returning this summer to attend the Festival, and we are bringing friends from Eugene with us. We will be staying at the new Marriott on the waterfront, it looks amazing! Got our 3 day passes! PS - we met Sue Foley at the 2022 Festival, and looking forward to hearing her again this year.
The winery’s new street facing outpost offers reasonable priced wine (as well as tasting), spacious dining room, and friendly service. Definitely a good hideout for wine and snacks from the Williamsburg rowdiness. Recommend their house orange wine!
This establishment is classy. The waiters are very professional and knowledgeable. We got chef’s charcuterie board, it paired well with the Pinot Noir. I was happy not to have to decided on a selection myself.
This place was nice.The service was very friendly and knowledgeable on the wines. The vibe of the rosette was perfect, in my opinion. It's not too loud, and it's a casual place to relax and eat. Ordered cheese board and tomahawk steak. Asked for a medium well steak but came out a bit more on the cooked side, but it still was very good.
Came for a tasting and the wines were good! They do the tastings at the counter and give you descriptions as they pour. All of the staff was very nice and attentive. Great place for tastings if you like low sugar wines. You also get to take your wine glass home with you. The venue itself is beautiful! Out in the adults only patio and yard, there are plenty of picnic tables to sit and enjoy the view of the vineyards. It's gorgeous! And when we went there was nice live music. And the preserved foundation of a house built before the prohibition was very cool. We want to come back again for some wine and food with friends.
We had our wedding here and would do it all over again! Merrily is super responsive and so kind. We loved the indoor-outdoor feel. My dream wedding would be 100% outdoors but living in New England I just knew that wasn't a realistic plan (even in June!) When it rained on my wedding day I was extremely bummed but thankful the venue still allowed for a beautiful indoor ceremony. It wasn't what I envisioned but was so intimate and romantic (rare for a back-up plan!) and honestly I loved it. Thankfully the sky cleared and we were still able to get some outdoor shots. I will let the photos speak for themselves!
We went for tasting. You must reserve in advance. Wine is very good. You get to taste 5 selections. This is an excellent marketing technique because we ended up buying a bottle: Century sweet red. Also we got a charcuterie board. Very pricey but good.
Beautiful property! With indoor/outdoor area. Wasn’t too busy on a Sunday looks like they were setting up for an event. Hours were limited 11-3! Check their website they sometimes have live music and early closings. They offer snacks but can bring your own food.
Offerings of white, rose, red wines. Our favorites were the Pinot Gris, Cabernet Franc and Pinot Noir Rose. The gentleman Greg at the bar was knowledgeable and friendly.
Only star kicked off was they don’t offer tastings! Just by the glass and bottle. Any taste you want is served in a plastic cup which for being on a salt marsh should try for more sustainable options.
Otherwise a great experience overall!
Offerings of white, rose, red wines. Our favorites were the Pinot Gris, Cabernet Franc and Pinot Noir Rose. The gentleman Greg at the bar was knowledgeable and friendly.
Only star kicked off was they don’t offer tastings! Just by the glass and bottle. Any taste you want is served in a plastic cup which for being on a salt marsh should try for more sustainable options.
Otherwise a great experience overall!
I saw great reviews of this vineyard and was hoping to stop by during a trip to Mystic and was so happy we chose to go. Just a 15 minute drive from Mystic, Stonington Vineyards is nestled in a beautiful area with a gorgeous view surrounding the winery. There was plenty of seating available both indoors and outdoors, but I definitely recommend taking advantage of the view outside weather permitting. All the staff were so welcoming and friendly. They regularly checked if our glasses need to be cleared or if we needed another drink. They asked about our wine and flavor preferences and provided thoughtful recommendations to taste before committing to a glass. The manager was especially attentive to every customer's needs. My partner ended up actually proposing to me here and they were so open and willing to making it happen. It felt like coming home to family and they celebrated with us the whole evening. We will absolutely be coming back here and I highly encourage you to make a stop here for a beautiful wine tasting!
Food was ok but the service was very slow. The homemade chips aren’t very flavorful and the pickles were just ok. The chicken sandwich was delicious but small portioned for the hefty price you pay. Waitress was very kind but it took forever to get drinks/food and it was not even busy (Monday lunch time). Had a pils beer and it was pretty good but expensive. Honestly, the place is pretty nice but the slow service and over priced food and drinks would keep me from visiting again.
Wanted to love this place so much, but there are some glaring gaps. Beer and wine is above average. Grounds are gorgeous. They overbook the patio so there are not enough tables/chairs, bring your own chairs/blanket and be ready for a picnic. Food was good, but WAY over priced ($10 for a 2oz salad, $17 for five wings). Service is friendly but very slow - be prepared to spend as much time in line as you do enjoying the food and drink. Unfortunately I won't be back but it is an interesting place to visit on a nice summer afternoon.
Had a reservation for 7. Only gave us 6 so we borrowed a chair from another table. The food is good, just not a variety. Salad, appetizers and flatbread.. thats it.
Service was great 👍
Service was great 👍
I went here today with a group from my office and we had a great time! We started with a bottle of their Chardonnay and the snacks from their wine fridge. We took out the bottle and snacks outside to their patio. There were tons of tables on the patio and in the field for seating. Once our group arrived, we did the tasting with Paolah. She was so informative and personable and really made the experience as great one! The tasting was 6 wines for $18, which is a great deal! I enjoyed their
Chardonnay the most out of the selection in the tasting. There was also a Petit Manseng that our group enjoyed. However, for me the pineapple flavor was too overpowering. Overall, we really enjoyed spending time outside at the winery and the friendly staff!
Chardonnay the most out of the selection in the tasting. There was also a Petit Manseng that our group enjoyed. However, for me the pineapple flavor was too overpowering. Overall, we really enjoyed spending time outside at the winery and the friendly staff!
Beautiful house
Rainy and cold day in late May. Rather that than hot. Very nice employees. Finished 2 floors. Took nap then went to wine tasting in village. We didn't realize you had to drive to winery from house. Had enough time to rest and get there. Made reservations for wine tasting g right when we got to the house to tour. Use outside restrooms before going in to the tour.
Rainy and cold day in late May. Rather that than hot. Very nice employees. Finished 2 floors. Took nap then went to wine tasting in village. We didn't realize you had to drive to winery from house. Had enough time to rest and get there. Made reservations for wine tasting g right when we got to the house to tour. Use outside restrooms before going in to the tour.
The owners of this tasting room are the absolute nicest. They are so welcoming😊
The wine is wonderful, highly recommend the zinfandel. Please visit this little tasting room for a lovely afternoon with a great ambience
The wine is wonderful, highly recommend the zinfandel. Please visit this little tasting room for a lovely afternoon with a great ambience
Just want to say at the start that the 4 star rating is not due to the quality of the wine. Rather it's due to the fairly high cost for both wines and tasting along with some of their other rules about no coolers, comments on kids, pets, etc. Just doesn't come across as very friendly. We did a tasting of 6 wines, 2 white, 1 rose, and 3 reds, for $18 each and a bottle of wine is $30+ each. So for 6 wines per tasting this is hands down the most I've ever paid for a tasting in VA (a LOT), CA, AZ, NY, SC, NC, IN, KY, MI, GA, PA, WV, and TX. To be fair the wines we tasted were very good,but there just wasn't that many for the cost. We did have a very nice person doing the pours and the pours were generous. My personal favorite was definitely the Chardonnay. They have a very nice tasting area with both indoor and outdoor seating. No kitchen here (or food trucks the day I was there) but some munchies in a cooler for purchase.
If you want to get married at a winery in the DC metro area, it can be a challenge to find one that's close to the city. The Winery at Bull Run is the rare vineyard wedding venue that is within a 45-minute drive of DC, making it a very convenient option. Even more importantly, the space itself is absolutely beautiful! Down the hill from the main ceremony area is a grove of trees where you can get some of the most gorgeously lit wedding portraits imaginable. The staff at The Winery at Bull Run is friendly and helpful, as well. Oh, and the wine is tasty!
Nice, fairly new winery in Virginia. Large grounds with picturesque setting and ample parking. Many outside tables plus some covered and inside sitting areas.
We tasted 6 wines, 3 white and 3 red. The whites were average, but the reds were very good, in particular the Meritage.
We then ordered a bottle of the Meritage plus a made-to-order pizza (which was very good with a crispy crust) and sat at one of the outside benches to soak up the sunshine and scenery.
Staff at the tasting counter were very friendly. They had a good guitarist as entertainment. Probably would rate at 4 1/2 stars with the average whites but give benefit of good reds, etc. and went with a 5. Worth a visit.
We tasted 6 wines, 3 white and 3 red. The whites were average, but the reds were very good, in particular the Meritage.
We then ordered a bottle of the Meritage plus a made-to-order pizza (which was very good with a crispy crust) and sat at one of the outside benches to soak up the sunshine and scenery.
Staff at the tasting counter were very friendly. They had a good guitarist as entertainment. Probably would rate at 4 1/2 stars with the average whites but give benefit of good reds, etc. and went with a 5. Worth a visit.
Not bad wine, not great wine. Owners are very nice. Fits into the niche Palm Springs tourist attraction.
My husband and I really enjoy going here. The staff is friendly and the food and wine are delicious. The ambience is amazing. I highly recommend visiting.
So amazing and a hidden Gem. Loved it so much my fiancée and I will be getting married there.
Stopped by at 5 pm when they opened and we were seated immediately. Sad they are closing their N9 location but the new place is designed beautifully. And the bonus is that they have event space in the back so it doesn't close every time there is a wedding!
Service was very attentive (definitely got that recently opened feel). We started out with the Chefs whim, which they accommodated to be vegetarian which we appreciated. Beautiful boats and it's a good size to share between 2-4 people. Had some nice stinky yummy blue cheese, wasn't blown away by the vegetables but the pear was a nice dessert-like addition. Was bummed they don't serve the Brussels sprouts anymore but next time I'd like to try a few more of their dishes.
The wine is also solid, I got the bubbly and the Riesling. Wasn't too sold on the bubbly but the Riesling is decent and not too sweet. I actually tasted the Pinot noir and liked that the most.
Overall a great spot for a friends catch up or date night. Reservations recommended unless you try your luck early on.
Service was very attentive (definitely got that recently opened feel). We started out with the Chefs whim, which they accommodated to be vegetarian which we appreciated. Beautiful boats and it's a good size to share between 2-4 people. Had some nice stinky yummy blue cheese, wasn't blown away by the vegetables but the pear was a nice dessert-like addition. Was bummed they don't serve the Brussels sprouts anymore but next time I'd like to try a few more of their dishes.
The wine is also solid, I got the bubbly and the Riesling. Wasn't too sold on the bubbly but the Riesling is decent and not too sweet. I actually tasted the Pinot noir and liked that the most.
Overall a great spot for a friends catch up or date night. Reservations recommended unless you try your luck early on.
Beautiful vineyard/winery, with outdoor tables, and perfect place for an event. Wine was affordable, great place to split a bottle with friends. Nothing better than walking through the vines with a glass of wine!
Went for the Latin dance 💃 night which was so much fun. Every Wednesday. The flatbread , fries, and grilled peanut chicken on point. Spritz's were good and flowing. Great night out!
Fabulous food offerings! We had the Smoked Salmon board, Crab and Shrimp Melts, and the Whipped Feta with Olives. Plenty of food for these two. Went during Restaurant Week and prices were so reasonable.
I would like to tell you this vineyard is a beautiful, well-kept secret, but that'd be a lie. There was a ton of people here, but I completely understand why. The grounds and buildings are beautiful. The building itself is an old airplane hangar that was repurposed. There is still an old runway on the grounds that planes land on occasionally according to the owner, who was incredibly approachable, down to earth, and passionate about the vineyard. On the day I visited, they not only had wine, but the had a pop up raw bar, pizza truck, beer tastings, and a band. This place is hands down the best vineyard I've been to. My only advice... bring a chair.
Got our tickets for the 2023 Festival. My friends and I had a fantastic time at this festival last year. I do not know much about jazz, but my best friend loves jazz and so we went on Saturday because she wanted to see Diane Schuur and the Yellowjackets band. The music from these bands was amazing (sound system seemed a little too loud for earlier bands) and I'm a fan. I bought a beautiful ceramic vase from one of the artists. Had good food and wine. We are looking forward to coming back next month!
We have attended in years but it was cancelled due to covid and lockdowns for 2 years (crazy!). 2022 was fantastic music - a fun mix of blues, Latin, fusion jazz, and straight ahead. Great lineup: Diane Schuur, Poncho Sanchez, Yellowjackets. Sue Foley (who I did not know) was a fantastic blues set on Friday, and I hope they bring her back sometime. The Festival has excellent fine artists, good food, and a nice mix of wines. We will be back for a fun 3-day weekend in 2023 - we already have our tickets!
The beer and wine is nice 👍 I'm giving this one star because iv gone to this for 2 days and I haven't heard much in the way of "jazz music" they have played lots of other types of music that are very nice at times but I came here to listen to jaz and enjoy the wine and beer so please next year play lots of actual jazz sincerely everyone in the park
7.23.22 Beautiful indoor and outdoor facility that's used for weddings so check before you head out to make sure they're open on Saturdays. The wine is great and will run you at least $30-$40 per bottle. Lots of indoor seating and outside their Adirondack chairs can be found in the sun or shade.
Laid back wine tasting experience. Great range in red wines from California. They also ship wines for you, making taking a few home really easy.
Attempted to go today and was met with a warning sign about no trespassing and having a gun and backhoe. 👎🏻
Very nice experience. Not the best wine or food but combined ambiance and experience made the visit worthwhile.
Hidden Gem! Never knew it was there. Loved the wine and the tour!
So it was my 1st time here, my first time at a Vinyard and my first time doing a wine tasting. Nice elegant facility. We were a small group celebrating a Birthday. We were greeted right away by a friendly and comedic man. After reading the reviews I see now why he apologized for the outdated kitchen he led us through to get to the back room where we'd have our wine tasting and LOL it was not even that bad sheesh. We tasted 6 wines & bought a few bottles after. They had a live band outside off the patio. Patio area was accessible but seating was not permitted. The view of the vineyard was beautiful although it was fenced off with an electric fence. My only complaint or point of confusion is the group tasting being $22 per person when a bottle is about $20 each, almost makes more sense for each of us to just buy a bottle and taste it amongst ourselves? I also expected a little more formality with info/education about each wine. We did bring our cheese platter as it was encouraged but for some reason I thought they would have some cheese to offer, for free or purchase but there was none offered to us. They did have lots of crackers for sale as well as a little gift shop. Overall it was a nice and enjoyable experience.
Ian is an amazing sommelier. He was not only a great host, but his knowledge of the grapes, harvesting, and winemaking process was beyond anything that I have encountered since my stay in Palm Springs. I highly recommend Jamala Wine tasting over the more popular commercial vineyards in the dessert. It was a private and intimate tasting. I will be back!
Love their red wines. It's a friendly little room just big enough to bond with other visitors and learn something about their wines. I've enjoyed my experiences there and will be back with friends.
Really nice property. great for families and pet friendly. Wine tasting is reasonably priced, tho the pours were slightly smaller than what we have had in the past and the information on the wine was a bit vague. The four gentlemen operating the vineyard were very friendly and gave our kids freeze pops! Would definitely recommend!
Better than the usual. Nice ambiance. But they should lose the fake fireplace and maybe not have as loud as there was live music today playing. Kinda was a wet blanket on today's experience. I'll definitely probably be back and can seriously suggest this place is worth a try. Reasonable prices good food and overworked waitstaff.
Please stay away!
The staff here is terrible and everything is over priced.
My husband and I were going to have our wedding here, we booked in March and the wedding was scheduled for November. We had a meeting, asked LOTS of questions and we thought everyone was on the same page.
Laura was our point of contact, we made a deposit and we had scheduled the other half for a month prior to the event.
Around the summer, we had a few questions regarding our event, my email got bounced several times. Finally, I called the office and it turned out that Laura was no longer working with them, now Bre had taken over. I thought she got the notes from Laura, nope!
We had to meet again and start from scratch. Back to menu options, hours, etc. This is not as bad, until she starts charging for every minute of the event. My guest cannot arrive 5-10 mins before, I have to pay for that. We have to leave by 9pm sharp, or she charges me.
Laura had said 10 mins prior to the event people could arrive, however, the bar would be closed and no one would be able to serve them anything, which was fine with us. Of course that changed when she quit.
Laura had said there was no liability fee if we brought our DJ, now turns out there is and we have to pay that insurance. The list goes on, we would even have to pay for spoons and napkins, being our own plates for the Cake. There is a $2 cake cutting fee PER guest! And so it goes on and on...
At the end, Bre was not pleasant to work with and we decided to cancel. Of course, she wouldn’t let us just go, even when it was their fault, she charged us for the alcohol up front... so we lost that money. My husband was able to take some beer home, although we were missing a couple bottles.
At the end, Bre didn’t even apologize for what happened, our invites were printed and sent out. DJ was booked, etc. All she said was that Laura had not made notes and the owner was the one to make the decision, well what a terrible owner, not honoring what we had documented on emails.
Please, save your money and go elsewhere, I’ll definitely never come back to this place.
PS. Keep in mind the airport is nearby and you can be mid-vows when a plane flies by and you miss what your S.O. Is saying to you!
The staff here is terrible and everything is over priced.
My husband and I were going to have our wedding here, we booked in March and the wedding was scheduled for November. We had a meeting, asked LOTS of questions and we thought everyone was on the same page.
Laura was our point of contact, we made a deposit and we had scheduled the other half for a month prior to the event.
Around the summer, we had a few questions regarding our event, my email got bounced several times. Finally, I called the office and it turned out that Laura was no longer working with them, now Bre had taken over. I thought she got the notes from Laura, nope!
We had to meet again and start from scratch. Back to menu options, hours, etc. This is not as bad, until she starts charging for every minute of the event. My guest cannot arrive 5-10 mins before, I have to pay for that. We have to leave by 9pm sharp, or she charges me.
Laura had said 10 mins prior to the event people could arrive, however, the bar would be closed and no one would be able to serve them anything, which was fine with us. Of course that changed when she quit.
Laura had said there was no liability fee if we brought our DJ, now turns out there is and we have to pay that insurance. The list goes on, we would even have to pay for spoons and napkins, being our own plates for the Cake. There is a $2 cake cutting fee PER guest! And so it goes on and on...
At the end, Bre was not pleasant to work with and we decided to cancel. Of course, she wouldn’t let us just go, even when it was their fault, she charged us for the alcohol up front... so we lost that money. My husband was able to take some beer home, although we were missing a couple bottles.
At the end, Bre didn’t even apologize for what happened, our invites were printed and sent out. DJ was booked, etc. All she said was that Laura had not made notes and the owner was the one to make the decision, well what a terrible owner, not honoring what we had documented on emails.
Please, save your money and go elsewhere, I’ll definitely never come back to this place.
PS. Keep in mind the airport is nearby and you can be mid-vows when a plane flies by and you miss what your S.O. Is saying to you!
Great place! We had a lot of fun and the others are absolutely wonderful people. They have some very solid wines and aren't pushy about buying. We bought a couple bottles and look forward to drinking them soon!
Fantastic experience! The place is wonderful and the atmosphere is fantastic. Great place to check out and the waitress was wonderful. The wine is fairly good as well. It would be 5 stars if the wine was better but other than that it is a 5 star experience. Definitely worth checking out if you are in the area!
We had a lovely time tasting the reds tonight. I learned quite a bit! A lovely little place where membership is available. If you enjoy tastings (and purchasing a bottle of the one - or two - you love), it's worth going!
This is an amazing winery. Sinai the host was great when helping me coordinate my event. NOTE:this is a private winery meaning you have to make a reservation, it’s NOT open to the public.
Had our company holiday party there. Phenomenal staff, everyone was kind and helpful. We hired a magician for the party and they communicated with and accommodated his needs. It was nice to not have to play intermediary - I have more than enough to do! The venue was absolutely beautiful. The wine cave really impressed all of the guests! I LOVED it. If I have a need for a venue in this price range, it is going to be my #1 pick. Such a wonderful venue and staff.
The increased rules for no outside food, no outside water put a damper on the event. Water had to be purchased in 8 oz. bottles for $1. That seems counterintuitive when running a wine festival. Esther Short Park is a lovely setting. The Saturday line up was lower energy than last year. But Shemekia Copeland and her band were worth waiting for. Probably will not attend again.
Amazing ... I didn't have any wine but the ambiance, food, tour ... Very nice. Something you don't experience every day
The wine and liquor store in Manhattan while also at great prices. Do not let the park avenue address scare you away! If you are looking to make a large purchase on a nice bottle or case of champagne, be sure to compare your prices with Sherry-Lehman. This is my go-to place when it comes to buying fine wine or champagne for events or small gatherings.
So not worth the $30 price.
I'll take part of the blame because I did not know I had to bring my own lawn chair to this event, so it was very uncomfortable sitting on the grass for an extended period of time.
Food was subpar, county fair style; got some dense starchy noodles from a hawaiian food stall.
Wine was ok, nothing special, but they must have had volunteers manning the booths, because the people working had no knowledge or excitement about their product.
The one act I saw was great, unfortunately the whole event was not conducive to sticking around for more.
I should have just walked away when they made me leave my water bottles at the door... seems like others got the hint as there were more attendees at the farmers market next door than at the wine festival.
I'll take part of the blame because I did not know I had to bring my own lawn chair to this event, so it was very uncomfortable sitting on the grass for an extended period of time.
Food was subpar, county fair style; got some dense starchy noodles from a hawaiian food stall.
Wine was ok, nothing special, but they must have had volunteers manning the booths, because the people working had no knowledge or excitement about their product.
The one act I saw was great, unfortunately the whole event was not conducive to sticking around for more.
I should have just walked away when they made me leave my water bottles at the door... seems like others got the hint as there were more attendees at the farmers market next door than at the wine festival.
(New 2022) I originally wrote this review in 2015 and nothing has changed. I’d hoped with time off from covid and more the organization & event would have gotten better. But no. One month out of the 2022 festival is when they finally released the music talent names- and again it’s lame basic talent. I am sure the food and wine will be too. This could be so amazing if they’d put forth effort. Go big or go home!!!
….Hopefully 2015 will be better than last year. The festival seems to be going downhill, almost as if they are trying to kill it. Same entertainment as previous years- while good, let's get some new blood PLEASE! And the wines? They contract in the big name distributors, so we see way too many California and supermarket mass produced wines. Meanwhile, we are living in the Northwest- home to some of the most amazing wines in the world!! Maryhill is local, but they are no where near as good as whats from Oregon or even farther out in the Washington hills. And then there is the food. We are a captive audience inside the fence. We need to eat. Last year it was hot dogs and fried food, and basically that was all!! Nothing that goes with wine (cheese? Pizza?) and nothing edible. This could again be a wonderful, worldwide event if the right people got their acts together. Esther Short park is the perfect place for this. Bring back the glory days. Get decent wine, food & music!!
….Hopefully 2015 will be better than last year. The festival seems to be going downhill, almost as if they are trying to kill it. Same entertainment as previous years- while good, let's get some new blood PLEASE! And the wines? They contract in the big name distributors, so we see way too many California and supermarket mass produced wines. Meanwhile, we are living in the Northwest- home to some of the most amazing wines in the world!! Maryhill is local, but they are no where near as good as whats from Oregon or even farther out in the Washington hills. And then there is the food. We are a captive audience inside the fence. We need to eat. Last year it was hot dogs and fried food, and basically that was all!! Nothing that goes with wine (cheese? Pizza?) and nothing edible. This could again be a wonderful, worldwide event if the right people got their acts together. Esther Short park is the perfect place for this. Bring back the glory days. Get decent wine, food & music!!