A fun evening out. Nice wines, cute kitties and lovely folks. It was a great place to relax! We'll be back! read more

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Visited Cats Paw off of a recommendation from a friend. It's off the beaten path a tad, which is typical of some wineries. Walked into a busy room, and saw a rather large cat on the stool at the bar. I thought a patron had brought their cat to the winery until I was informed that the cats are a part of the winery. There are 3 cats, I believe, that a part of the ambiance. Interesting concept. We were able to order a flight consisting of 5 wine tastings from their list of sweet & dry wines. read more

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I am not really a wine drinker so the cats were really the selling point for me here. Pleasantly surprised by the experience overall - the location, the cats and yep, even the wine. John, the owner, was an absolute delight to sit and chat with about his wines. He keeps things natural in his wine making process and due to these wines not having tannins, extra sugar or any additional chemicals added into them you won't feel like crap after drinking them. I really enjoyed having a flight (along with some samples thanks to John!) and the company of the kitties here. Very nice place to spend an afternoon and you'll want to take home some bottles. Outdoor seating too. Can't wait to go back! read more

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5/5 stars for service. The owner, staff, and other patrons were all super friendly. The owner came over and shared the story behind the wines and winery - even let me try an off-menu new wine which was so nice of him. 4/5 stars for wine. They do not use tannins, so if you like dry wines, you probably will not enjoy these as much. They are more on the sweet/fruity side, though they have several "unsweet" options. I did two flights (5 tastings each) - the June special and my own. Out of the 11 wines I tried (including the off menu one), I liked 8-9 of them. Pretty good! Some of the fruitier ones were more like an alcoholic capri sun than a wine. Do not expect your traditional wines, because these are not them! They try to use far less chemicals in the process, which I appreciate. They do NOT have food (only free popcorn and cheese/crackers for purchase) but allow you to bring your own. 5/5 for having cute and friendly cats around There's also lots of table games and indoor/outdoor seating. Worth a visit if you're in the area! read more

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Super cute local winery . Tucked away within a residential neighborhood I found the property to be quaint and charming . Keep in mind this is not a vineyard and they don't grow grapes on the property . Make sure to partake in the wine tasting . The offerings change monthly and you get to try five different wines plus you keep the cute cat commemorative glass. A wine tasting costs only $10 . You can also try a wine flight or wine by the glass. I tried 10 different wines and my favorite by far was the Purrr-fect Chilean Merlot: powerful fruit and spice flavor with a supple finish. I am not a fan of super sweet wines so if you aren't either , you will enjoy the merlot. The owner John was very welcoming and friendly , as was his pet kitties . We met two furry wine mascots and they were both very docile , laidback and ready for scratches ! They have a small gift store featuring t-shirts , glassware and other items with the brand logo . I definitely recommend Cat's Paw winery and will return if I'm in the area again ! read more

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A fun little one-man Winery tucked away and in the basement of the owner's house. What started as a personal hobby/passion has turned into a legit agro-tourism business that draws in the locals. The owner imports fruit juices from global suppliers and then adds his special and proprietary formulation. There are NO Muscadine grapes to be found... But interesting use of Peach and Pear juices as well as grape. There are sweet wines that are sweet, but NOT overly sweet. There are dry-wines too that lack the body of the tannins or more complex and weird flavors. All the vintages appear to be made on-site in the basement or the newly expanded shed on the property. Wood chips are used to add 'barrel flavors' and everything appears to be ?fermented? in plastic barrels. Not sure if any fermenting happens or if simply alcohol is added... Did not get all the details, but the owner is SUPER friendly, nice guy that is living the DREAM!!! Retire and open up your own winery... and simply WALK (downstairs) to work every day. You bring your own food/cake and party with friends inside where it is nice and warm during the winter, or outside on the well furnished patio with a fire-pit and laser lights lighting up the forest. Staff is SUPER friendly and knowledgeable about all the selections and helpful in creating a tasting or a flight of choice. Plenty of FRESH-POPPED popcorn is available and they staff is ALWAYS refilling it! I have to say that the customer service here is BETTER than ANY winery I have every been to... the knowledge the staff has, the attention to ALL the Customers... the friendly attitudes. I only wish that the wine itself was a bit more complex, less sweet and well... made in a more old-fashioned way?? Also, if you are ALERGIC to CATS... DO NOT COME HERE... there are 3 beautiful felines that own the inside... they are in the tasting area, they are on the cat-tree, they are in the production room, their litter box sits just next to the mixing barrels... they sit up on the rack just above the working benches.... i have a feeling they are everywhere and INSIDE everything... if you get my drift. Also, I wish the staff had a 3-cabinet sink... you know, one that you can WASH, RINSE and SANITZE the tasting glasses... and not just a bucket... read more

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I had the best time here! Such a great variety of wine and loved hanging out with the kitties! Morris came and sat next to us our whole trip and I loved the complimentary popcorn. There is ample indoor and outdoor seating and the staff were abundant and soo friendly! They all genuinely looked excited and happy to work there. Next time I come back I'm trying to a slushee. See you sooon! read more

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Great surprise with wonderful service and fine wine in a nice Environment we will be returning

The location was great, the atmosphere felt homey, the seating options were great. The different wine flavors and the pricing were great. My friends and I decided to go there and try it at the recommendation of another friend and tiktok. Everything was going great and my best friend and I were actually going to buy a couple bottles to take home, we liked it so much. But then the owner (I think his name was John), came over to ask how we were doing, and if we were sent over by tiktok, and we said "partly so" and explained. And then he said he doesn't know anything about the app but that the "Chinks" made it, and if the "Chink's app keeps driving people over and making us money" that "hell, I'd even try to speak some chink chong". And continued to keep referring to the Chinese in that manner. I get that his viewpoint might not reflect that of the other younger family members who work with him. And i get that most old southern white men are inherently racist, but that doesn't mean I can in good consciousness sit idly by, let alone support it. Especially since he is the owner. So we did not buy anything more and will not be back. read more

What a wonderful local winery! The staff is friendly and the patio is beautiful. Hidden gem in Rock Hill! The tasting selection changes every month and has introduced us to flavors we never knew was possible in a wine. Such as our favorite Amos red. It has a delicious smooth yet dry and clean taste and the perfect heat right at the end. I've never had spicy wine anywhere else :) What a great find! read more

Alrighty reviewed, but renewing my praise. Owner takes time for personal interaction and is even more beautiful than when we started coming here years ago. read more

Traveled 30 minutes out of our way to visit one of the few wineries in this area, to find multiple signs along the driveway stating "no children allowed, of any age". We were very shocked by, and disappointed in the discrimination against parents. Especially new parents, like ourselves, who have an infant that would have gone unnoticed. But with such a nasty welcome, we were not even going to ask if we could come in. To further the inconsideration, no signs were posted by the road, or on Yelp, to warn parents not to pack their kids up, with a backpack full of essentials, drive into the middle of nowhere, and think you're going to be able to have a fun family outing at this place, because you're NOT welcome...to say the least! read more

Ok the people are really nice but its not a winery. Its a house and the owners make kit wine. Some of the wines are pretty good but I had driven quite a way to go to this "winery" I like the owners and the staff but its more like a homeade wine bar. Like the cat theme though read more

Cats Paw Winery - Wineries Near Me - Rock Hill, South Carolina

This was a great little winery. The staff is so friendly and outgoing. They want to ensure you have an enjoyable experience. I am not a very big wine drinker, but their wine is so delicious. The cats in the winery are also very very friendly! I highly recommend. read more

Cats Paw Winery - Left: Randy's Lime Chardonnay: Right: Joey's Reserve Merlot - Wineries Near Me - Rock Hill, South Carolina

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I read some of the other reviews and feel kind of sad to hear folks ripping on the place. Is it a winery with a vineyard? No. But the backdrop and ambience makes one feel right at home. Yes, the lower level of the owners home, but warm, inviting, full of great energy, incredible customer service, a gift shop and two adorable, yet lazy kitties snuggled by the window. The grape juice, from what I've heard, is imported from Portugal and then tweaked into some interesting blends. Yes, if you're a full bodied cabernet kinda person, you won't find that here. Most blends I tried were on the sweet side but a nice port and lime chardonnay (reminiscent of key lime pie) but wine made without added sugars, sulphates and other hangover inducing additives, bonus. A perfect first date place, girls gathering or getting away from the kids for awhile... We were joined by plenty of lizards who entertained us- a fire pit was noticed for those cooler days/nights, ample parking and just a fun place to chill for a while. read more

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Super friendly owners and staff. For a different winery experience, try this place. You'll probably think you made the wrong turn, but keep going into the woods and you'll find it lol. read more

Love love love this place! The wine is fantastic! Each bottle is different and so delicious in its own right. Wow! They really did an incredible job with each variety. The grapes are from the places that make the best grape for that particular wine. This is really great wine, way too easy to drink ;) Super nice owner too! Can't wait to go back! Just enjoyed some of the wine I purchased there this evening, did not disappoint. Do yourself a favor and head over to this winery and try the wines, they're remarkable! I had so so so much fun here! Thank you CPW!!! ;) read more

Cats Paw Winery - Cheers to Cat's Paw Winery! ;) meow! - Wineries Near Me - Rock Hill, South Carolina

This was a marvelous destination that was friendly, had good ambience and added a bit of the eclectic with the beautiful kitties and fruit inspired wines. The owner made the rounds to check on all his guests. This is not a 'fancy' winery, nor does any fruit originate on the property. Nevertheless, this is a fun place to visit. Seating is indoor and outdoor and you can bring your own food, if you are holding an event like a baby shower, birthday etc. Menu choices are limited. It was a lovely and easy drive from the LKN area. I will be back with friends! Service was terrific also! Thanks for the lovely day! read more

It is a really nice place. I like that it is 21 and over. The people are nice. The wine is great, it doesn't give me a wine headache. My friend is terrified of cats and when we first started going we would sit outside to avoid them. Now she will sit inside with us because she has realized the cats are super laid back they usually don't approach you unless you call them over. Just be careful they have some wines that will trick you into thinking your drinking juice and will sneak up on you. read more

Absolute best wine! Not to mention John and his staff always make the experience worth the drive. We love it here and make sure every time we are in town we make it out and also leave with at least a case :) No wine competes read more

Cats Paw Winery - Wineries Near Me - Rock Hill, South Carolina

Best wine ever !! Perfectly amazing ! Cant wait to go back soon the owner is just a awesome man kept us greeted and give us the history very informative. read more

Found this place on Facebook. So glad I did! I love wine and I love cats! Decided to take my boyfriend here for something different. Did the tasting and fell in love with the awesome wine flavors! We live about twenty miles away do after the tasting we sat outside and enjoyed two bottles of wine. Met some great people and talked to the owner. Will definitely be back just to enjoy the outdoor space and company! Not only is the atmosphere excellent but all of the wine is out of this world! Not to mention Percy and Simon...They welcome you in and steal the show! read more

Cats Paw Winery - Wineries Near Me - Rock Hill, South Carolina

Charming place especially if you love cats and wine. The wine was great along with very nice servers. Loved the frozen wine. Highly recommend going there and will return! read more

We drove down from Charlotte but were turned away because we had our 6 year old with us. We literally we not allowed in the establishment at all which, by the way, is the basement of someones house, not an actual winery. I wouldn't waste my time with this place. read more

Such a wonderful, warm atmosphere and delicious wine. The owners and staff all have winning personalities. A great place to take family and friends! read more

Cats Paw Winery - Wineries Near Me - Rock Hill, South Carolina

Love this place. The owners were very friendly and showed us around the whole operation. We could tell they are enjoying what they do. We have been to many wineries. This is on the top of our list for future visits. An easy afternoon trip due to the closeness of their location. Some wineries we have visited we only like a few of the wines we tasted. Well, we actually liked every single wine they had to offer. The wines are not overly sweet, which is a plus of us. They do not have a vineyard, they get their grapes from US/international distributors and make small batches on property. If you have been to small NC wineries then you know many of them are in the basement of the family home, if not then now you know! This is a true local family business that is a must try! read more

Being this place is cat themed, I was very excited to check this place out. Unfortunately, it's not actually a vineyard. I had asked where they source their grapes from, and they mentioned it's a juice that they import, so they don't have anything to do with the actual grapes. It's a cute quaint place located in the basement of the owners home. They start you off with popcorn which was a kind gesture but I felt eating the buttery popcorn interfered with experiencing the true flavors of the wines. The place decorated with fun memes surrounding cats. It has a large tasting bar with plenty of seating. My favorite wine was the Sangiovese (which they kept pronouncing incorrectly, just a minor pet peeve of mine). A lot of their wines are sweet, which I don't care for, but the woman helping us was super kind and helpful and offered me tastings of the drier wines. I ended up favoring the famous amos Sangiovese. Picked up a bottle to enjoy at home. If you are looking for a quick and cheap tasting ($7 per person and you get to keep the glass!) come here. read more

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This place is so cute. It's so homey and the wine is incredible. They have very different wines like lime or one with paper the cats are so cute. They have popcorn and very friendly staff. Definitely need to come. read more

Great hidden gem. Very friendly owner and staff. Unique and flavorful wines which by the way are all sulfate free. Is it a Chateau? No. But well makes up for it in great wines. read more

Great wines- a good variety and they all are delicious! They have different flavors to taste every month, but you can't go wrong with any of them! read more

This place is so cute and quaint. The owner and the ppl that work here are so friendly and sweet. The wine is great and the best part about it is that it is sulfite free which is very difficult to find in the US. Also they have kitties in the winery and if you're a cat lover like me you would be in heaven. Definitely check this winery out! read more

Everyone working there was friendly and I loved that there were cats there to hold! My group did the wine tasting and every single wine I tried was so delicious! I loved that they used paper Dixie cups for the tasting so you didn't have to worry about breaking any glass outside.. I will definitely be going back! read more

The staff was so friendly and helpful! The winery itself is really cute and there's a nice patio area for social distancing. It's not on a vineyard, so don't expert amazing views or tours but it's relaxing and fun! The wines were really good and unique. The cat in there is really friendly and sweet. The prices are reasonable and if you do a wine tasting, you get a complimentary wine glass! I would definitely recommend. read more

We discovered a terrific winery right here in Rock Hill. It is called Cat's Paw Winery and is located just west of town. They don't grow the grapes but they do make their own wine from select grapes they buy from others. What sets them apart is their wines do not contain any Tannin or preservatives! Tannin is what often produces the headache after drinking wine. My wife gets headaches after drinking even a partial glass of wine but she had had no adverse effects from Cat's Paw wine. The tasting room is immaculate and the people there are knowledgeable and very friendly. We are glad we found this gem! read more

We came for the goat yoga and wine tasting and had a lovely time. The goat yoga was a lot of fun and the property was charming and cute. However, as someone else mentioned, the wine here is basically kit wine, and I have to give the winery itself 3 stars only for the nice people and atmosphere outside. The wine itself is mediocre and the flavored wines are flavored with syrups and don't have any depth. Nonetheless, it was a fun experience and we enjoyed trying something local and new. read more

My husband and I enjoyed our experience at Cats Paw Winery. The staff was incredibly friendly and we loved the cat theme. I agree with some other reviewers that the wines don't have a ton of depth. With that being said and while we didn't necessarily enjoy their sweet wines, we did enjoy their drier wines including their Merlot and Cabernet. The tasting itself was also a great deal for $7/person and we got to keep our glasses, as well (with a cat on it, of course). They do a different tasting every month so we will definitely be back to try this place out again. Highly recommend! read more

Love this place! Not only do they have a nice selection of wine to suit everyone's taste buds, but John and Kay have become our friends. Dressed up or dressed down, all are welcome. They will walk you through each wine and find the perfect match for you. (I recommend staying away from the Black Raspberry, you'll become addicted!) Wine is fermented on site, they will tell you exactly how they make their wine too. From time to time they have exciting events - paint night! and a cat wedding and, soon, BABY GOAT YOGA! They're not stingy with their tastings either as they want their customers happy. Rather than ordering an entire bottle or glass and not knowing if you'll like it, they will let you try it. Definitely a place I recommend everyone visits and a great addition to Rock Hill. You'll come in as a stranger and leave as a friend! read more

Had a great afternoon with some girl friends. I loved Joey's Merlot Brought home two bottles. This is a low key relaxed place to spend a few hours if your looking to just kick back and chat. Nice little patio if you want to sit outside and enjoy nature If you have an interest in some of their special events you had better sign up fast. read more

My wife and I were in the area for a conference and decided to go wine tasting. Of the four wineries we visited, this was our favourite by far. All of the wines we tasted were excellent including a port with chocolate and orange flavours (and I don't like port). The peach and Chardonnay was our favourite. This is not your traditional winery but don't let that keep you away. The owners were very friendly and knowledgeable about the wines they make. While some knock this for being "kit wine", just give it a try before you judge too harshly. We HIGHLY recommend that you stop by if you're in the area, you won't regret it! read more

When you drive up could kind of think did we come to the right place not a normal looking winery and that probably as there is no land for vines etc. if you get here do go inside downstairs of a house it might be but the wine and atmosphere are really good. Sit inside or sit on the small patio choice is yours. Low key wasn't over crowded and nice to relax at. Be back again read more