We went on a Saturday night. They closed until 10 pm which is an absolutely plus. Anna was very…read moreknowledgeable and helpful. We got a case of 12 bottles for only $250. The view and story was beautiful. Definitely recommend to stop for a bottle or 12.

I absolutely love this winery! Amazing views, amazing wine, and amazing staff! I will always keep…read morecoming back here over any other winery. The live music events are always fun, and tasting wines is always free!

Beautiful location, service and food are good, have had good experiences in past visits. Today,…read morehowever, our son is back from out of town, and we had hoped to bring him up to Cedar Ridge this evening. Unfortunately, it appears that they are not open on Saturday night--!!! What is up with that?! A dining/drinking establishment, closed on the busiest night of the week. Hard to figure. Oh well. It was a nice thought.

I've always loved this place! The views are great. The staff are friendly and accommodating as well…read moreas the facility being clean and easy to navigate even with all the tables. Our last visit was spent on the patio of course. We ordered a couple flights, a few drinks, pizza and a charcuterie board. I always enjoy the presentation of their items as well as the effort that goes into it! This time around I tried the sangria and I really enjoyed it. We don't live nearby so I am sad I won't return for another on a hot day, but well worth it!

Walker Homestead is truly something special…read more We recently hosted an evening there as part of a corporate dinner, and the entire experience exceeded every expectation. From the moment we arrived, the hospitality was warm, thoughtful, and incredibly well organized. Kristy, Bob, and the entire team made us feel genuinely welcomed and took such wonderful care of our group. The setting is absolutely stunning. What they have created is remarkable. The beautiful grounds, relaxed atmosphere, locally sourced farm-to-table meal, and attention to every detail made the evening unforgettable. Our attendees loved everything, from exploring the property and visiting the animals to enjoying dinner and participating in our murder mystery event. Planning an event for a large group can be stressful, but the Walker Homestead team made the process easy and enjoyable. They were responsive, flexible, accommodating, and committed to making sure everything went smoothly. The food was outstanding, the service was excellent, and the entire evening felt personal and special rather than simply being another hosted event. Our group is still talking about how much they enjoyed the experience. Walker Homestead was one of the highlights of our meeting, and I cannot recommend it highly enough for a private event, celebration, dinner, or simply an opportunity to experience this beautiful place. I sincerely hope we have the opportunity to return soon. Thank you to everyone at Walker Homestead for your extraordinary hospitality and for giving our group such a memorable evening!

What a phenomenal location for a wedding! Attended my nieces wedding and knew it was going to be an…read moreevent to remember. The ceremony took place on a covered large patio, in front of a wood burning fireplace that added to the ambiance. The reception was filled with an incredible countertop full of delectable charcuterie artfully arranged and just as delicious tasting as it was beautiful. They did such a wonderful job serving all the guests appetizers, drinks at the bar, and a multi course dinner, as well as the wedding cake. The brisket was so tender, it fell apart as soon as you put it on your plate. There was ample parking within the beautiful vineyard. I can't think of one thing that could have been better. The food was perfect, the atmosphere was romantic, and the venue just could not have been more special.

White Cross Cellars is the most recent addition to multiple wineries in the Amana area. They have…read moregone away from the flavored wines and instead are establishing themselves as the place to go when you're looking for more standard wine selections. They've got a solid number of both whites and reds, as well as a delightful port that's a great ending to any evening. The red's largely have a medeival theme (Knight's red, Monk's red and Stormy Knight) that we assume has something to do with the cellar story, but whatever the reason, Knight's are cool, the wine is good, 'nuf said! Whites weres solid with our favorite being the Oktoberfest - a sweet white that's available, you guessed it, in October and until they run out! We've been very impressed with the folks that work here. They know the wine well, love to help you sample the libations and make some great food recs to go with the wines! Another fun thing that we're excited to try are the dinner's the have throughout the year. They pair wines with a local establishment and serve up a delicious evening. They've also become active with many of festivals that occur in Amana throughout the year making it always a good time to drop by. Our favorite wines have been the Monk's red - fuller red that's really smooth, the Knight's red - little dryer with a big of kick - good with steak!, Cranberry Bog was different and a good lighter wine and we really like the the Stormy knight as a way to end an evening - it's a delicious heavy port that's basically dessert in a bottle. Great spot with some really good wines! Better selection of "normal" wines that many of the other Amana shops (though you won't find any dandelion wine here) and certainly worth stopping in for. They'll treat you right and likely introduce you to a wine you didn't know you loved - now back ot the Monk's red!

If you find yourself in the Amanas don't forget to stop by and taste the real German wine. White…read morecross cellars will lead you thru their whole tasting. Dave and Mary will fill you in on their passion of all the Amana history. I can't leave the Amanas without saying hello and grabbing a mitler for me and a cranberry bog. I highly suggest you look into their wine dinners it's Such a treat. Thanks for all you do for the Amanas !

Always looking to try new places, this one appeared on my radar. A small store front on main…read morestreet Mt. Vernon, it's a nice addition to the downtown. They have wine, antiques. Some local beers-in cans, and an assortment of snacks and salads. The ambiance is somewhat like walking into grandma's house. Comfortable and cozy. They do have a patio that was not an option on The day hi visited due to the weather and I understand they have a lower level available for events. The staff was friendly and helpful with a selection of their wines. I've liked their wines for some time, so no surprises there. A definite stop or go to place for an intimate evening with friends.

This is a wonderful winery to visit, I bought two bottles on the way out! If your in the are you…read moreshould definitely stop by!

I've been wanting to come here for a couple of years and finally made it...I was NOT disappointed!!…read moreThe owners are so personable and fun to be around. The customers certainly have a great time here! I feel like I made new friends in the first 5 minutes of walking in the door. I was given a tour of the kitchen and learned a lot more about the business and the amazing couple who own it. The entire staff was incredibly knowledgeable and so much fun to talk to. If you haven't been here, or even if you have - GO! Do not give it a 2nd thought! They have a full menu and they do breakfast on Sundays!! First Sunday of the Month, you get a free omelette with the purchase of a buffet.

Being from the DSM area & always buying this wine at the Farmers' Market, it was so fun to visit…read morethe actual winery. We already know we LOVE the wine, so a flight was no hard choice. We tasted a few new & kept all our favorites! Also, the Farm Girl wine slushie is amazing!! While there drinking our favorite wines, we decided to get some food. Very easy & quick snacks. Nachos & pickle wraps. Everything was tasty & so laid back. This was nothing fancy, but we still enjoyed every bit of it! Definitely a place more should visit. Very affordable & friendly.

I love going to this, Winery. The food is amazing. The service is outstanding. And the ambience is…read moreabsolutely perfect. Whether you sit inside or whether you sit outside around one of the fire pits.

Thank you Fireside Winery for providing a wonderful atmosphere for Lizzy's Bridal Shower. The Wine…read moreBarrell room was the perfect setting! The space was very private and Kayce, you delivered service with confidence and upbeat personality. Thank you so much, Kayce for making it easy. We will be back!! Sonya

First time I visited the Amana Colonies, since moving to Midwest and stopped in this winery around…read more11:45am on a Saturday, we walked up to the counter were barely greeted and everyone was busy stocking and checking the orders. Once they noticed we were there, we said it was our first time, so we just read the menu and did a wine tasting with cheese for $14. The lady said okay, sit wherever. We sat in the back of the tasting room, there was no-one else in the place, she brought the wine and cheese to the table and left. No explanation, no entry into their wines, nothing. First off the glasses were thick, like used for beer tasting? no ability to see the legs on the wine. But what was I thinking? I had my doubts just given the names of the wines... Ember wine? Dandelion wine? Marquette rose? I proceeded to start with the ember - a red-ish wine... not full body, lacked depth. The rose, had an after finish of water that just ran off my tongue, a good rose has a crisp refreshing taste with balanced acidity and fruit notes... this was horrible. Next up the dandelion? I'm only to assume it's supposed to be like a chard, but honestly I left it on the table. Should it be warm like a mead? Confusing. I'm from the PNW and we are known for exceptional 90+point wines and family estates, so I know wines, and whatever I drank today, was not it. On my way out, other folks entered and were at the check in and the staff was more than willing to walk them through selections of wines for tastings. Wish I had that!

Cute little store with lots of snack type cheeses and some wine. The lady who was there was very…read morehelpful and friendly. She asked us what kind of wines we liked, explained that this store specialized in grape wine, while the other one next door was fruit. She let us sample a couple of different wines and made recommendations based on the things we said we liked. She also gave a list of all their wines with descriptions to look at. I wish we would have gone here first instead of the winery next door because their was a night and day difference in experience.

Beautiful location. They did a really great job hosting…read morethis event I was at. I didn't try the wine but everyone seemed to love it. The owner and staff were so sweet to me answering all my questions. This would be a rad place to host an event, or wedding! The staff is great, the wine is as fresh as you can get and it has both indoor and outdoor places to hang! A fun night indeed!

Great experience! Was able to taste 3 different wines before deciding which one to order a glass…read moreof. Staff was very helpful accommodating my tastes and suggesting which wines to try. Prices are very good here. The view of the vines is wonderful and the patio is nice to sit and drink on. I am already thinking of coming back here!

I really wanted to like these wines - mostly because I love birds and the artwork the owner has…read moredone for the labels. Unfortunately, for me, the labels were better than the wines. They weren't bad, they just weren't that great. The woman who helped us was very informative and helpful.

What a good time! This place was the perfect stop for our bachelorette party. All of the staff was…read morefantastic and so welcoming. They were friendly and knowledgeable and made it such a good experience. The wine was delicious and so were their specialty chocolates. I highly recommend for any event and will totally be back!