Visiting from Montana. House red wine was great! The atmosphere had a nice cozy and friendly vibe, especially since the owner came to our table and offered us a tour. Very impressed with the customer service, owner who is very personable and of course the wine. Definitely recommend! read more

Dennis Drummond Wine Co - House red- delicious! - Wineries Near Me - Brainerd, Minnesota

I'm truly sorry about the low rating, but I'm so pissed off after stopping at the winery today. Even though there was no event on the back patio, the owners had decided that the patio would be closed because it was "too hot and the air quality wasn't too good." We've been stopping at Dennis Drummond for years (in the summer only) and never had this problem in the past, although once we were told that they didn't want the staff going out to wait on us on the patio (no problem, since we grabbed our wine, glasses, and pretzels inside, paid for everything, and we didn't need anyone to wait on us). First, today's air quality was better than it has been earlier in the week (wildfires in Canada caused very smoky conditions for the previous two days). Second, we noticed two people sitting at a table outside in FRONT of the establishment--was the heat and air quality any better in front than in back? Third, in Minnesota, many of us LIVE for warm weather when we don't have to wear coats, boots, hats, etc. Fourth, this is a resort area, and we don't know of any other establishments with outdoor seating that won't allow patrons to sit outdoors, a fact we proved when we stopped at two other places after our disappointing stop at Dennis Drummond. Fifth, this place has NEVER been very busy when we've stopped there--can they really afford to turn away local business, or do they rely on people renting the place for events like weddings? For those of you familiar with the Brainerd Lakes area, can you imagine Ernie's, Zorbaz (both on Gull Lake), or Moonlight Bay (on Crosslake) refusing to allow guests to sit outdoors in the summer? That would NEVER happen. We had a gift certificate we were going to use, but now I don't know when we would ever use it. I'm still so mad I could spit. read more

Great atmosphere! Awesome bartender. Wines were delicious and we even met the vinter, Dennis! read more

Amazing freshly made food. Great wine. Such a great atmosphere. Dennis and Jodi are great hosts.

Very friendly place! Dennis got up from his table to greet us and we had a blast chitchatting. Service was excellent and food even better! Amazing bistro & wine made right there too! read more

Dennis Drummond Wine Co - This is Swedish meatballs! Best I have ever tasted! And, I am Swedish - Wineries Near Me - Brainerd, Minnesota

Good food! Their red table wine is amazing! Very small place. Owner stopped at our table, brought us our dessert, very nice touch.

Terrific wine flight & fantastic menu! We enjoyed a terrific wine flight with both whites and reds. We ended up buying a couple of bottles of the white. The lunch menu was fantastic, with everyone in our party of six enjoying different meals. I highly recommend visiting this winery and also taking a tour. 5-stars for this wonderful winery!!!!! read more

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Love this place! The owners are so friendly and engaging. Food is good and who would have thought that Minnesota could produce good wine!

Totally unexpected gem out in the country! We randomly went here while we were up north at the cabin and wanted to see if there were any wineries nearby. It was winter so we didn't get to experience the patio, but the tasting room was really cute and they have a ton of menu options. We had meatballs with crostini, a salmon sandwich, and the tater tot hot dish. The hot dish was the highlight as it featured a sort of curry flavor and was a cool take on a traditional item. Salmon was a hit with the Mr. as well. We liked the wines so much we took advantage of their case special and loaded up for the holidays. Definitely will be back next time we are up north! read more

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Most wineries have mostly snacks, but here they have delicious and unique entrees from which to choose. The rose wine was wonderful. My husband had a smoked porkchop with German potato salad and kraut. I had beef and mushrooms in a gravy over mashed potatoes. It was difficult to decide what to eat because Swedish meatballs and tatter-tot hotdish sounded good as well. Their cheesecake and key-lime pie looked wonderful, but we were too full. After dinner, we were entertained by a fun band called Hillbilly Rock. The owners and staff were friendly and even got in a little dancing and fun. read more

A charming winery with great wine and welcoming vibes! had a wonderful experience. The ambiance is warm and inviting, making it a perfect spot to relax and enjoy some quality wine. read more

We had such an amazing experience celebrating our anniversary!! The owners are so incredibly nice and informational. We really liked the cab and had the cheese board which was very good!!! They have a full menu of food options and a gorgeous event center for parties and wedding with a beautiful backdrop to take pictures in front of. The owner gave us a tour of the property which was so fun!! Would definitely recommend we were so pleasantly surprised and loved our experience! read more

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Fabulous wine tasting and food. The owner took us on a tour, wine was fantastic and so was the food!!! read more

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I give the cheese quesadilla appetizer & my drinks a 5 star! Best I have ever had! I only give 4 stars as the entrees our party ordered were all very very good, for the price charged, a slightly bigger portion OR a small side salad, would have prompted us to give a higher rating. Service was excellent...I hope more try this place & owners take heed of reviews. But overall, I love this place!!! read more

Great wine, service, and atmosphere. This is truly worth the stop if you are near Brainerd. We Have been here a couple of times now and will be stopping to get wine to take home tomorrow. Love it! read more

Stopped at this place on our honeymoon. The only winery in the area. The wine was pretty good. Friendly service. She even gave us a tour. The food looked good but we didn't order any food. Big place with both outdoor & indoor seating. Will be back some day read more

Six ladies for lunch and had a blast. The owner gave us a tour of there venue and behind the their operations. We had cheese board, bruschetta, chicken salad, steak salad southwestern salad. All were good. read more

A Brainerd Lakes area must. A perfect pairing of wine, expertise and delicious bistro food. Dennis, the owner and career award wining wine maker has curated a great wine selection and Jody has crafted a gourmet and casual chalkboard menu. Super fun environment, you walk in and feel like family. read more

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Great night out. Wife had the BLT salad and I had the tortellini in marinara sauce and meat balls. Excellent. Wine was terrific.

This is a 'must stop' winery if you're in the Brainerd area! The wines are delicious with a nice selection but they have a large menu for meals. The food is amazing also. The owners - Dennis and Jody - are the type of people that make you feel like family. Consequently all of the customers are very welcoming. Kinda feels like a 'cheers' kinda place if you're old enough to remember Very fun place - highly recommended read more

Our friends suggested we stop here on the way home from being in the Brainerd area for a week. The wine and our lunch were excellent and the owners charming hosts. read more

We had a lovely Mother's Day lunch at the Dennis Drummond Wine Company. The Drummond's were very friendly and welcoming. They went out of their way to make both my 10 year old and my 96 year old grandmother comfortable. The food was outstanding. My mom and I had the quiche lorraine which was a mother's day special. My grandmother had the tuna sandwich and a cup of tortilla soup. And my son had the chicken quesadilla made extra plain, just the way he likes it (they have a seasoned version too for the non ten year olds in the group). We had the cheesecake with Frontenac grape syrup for dessert. Dennis told us he got the grapes down the road from Fort Ripley. He will be making wine, including a Frontenac dessert wine in the fall! We were all pleasantly surprised with the experience as we just sort of decided to stop in on a whim driving by and we most certainly will be back! read more

Dennis Drummond Wine Co - Cheesecake with Frontenac grape syrup made this mom smile on Mother's Day! - Wineries Near Me - Brainerd, Minnesota

This is such a great place to eat, it tastes soooo good!!! It's such a cute place, perfect for a date. Is in such a Beautiful part of Brainerd. I will totally be going back soon! read more

Fantastic little gem out in farm country. Great service and a vast wine selection. Good food too. Definitely worth the trip.

The Ddwc is one of the many hidden gems in the Brainerd lakes area. The bistro offers an intimate dining experience that offers entrees that are all perfectly portioned and complex in their flavors. The winemaker cheese plate is a must try and the liverwurst is amazing despite the fact the name suggests otherwise. Currently offering a variety of curated wines from around the world but recently got approval to produce their own wines. Dennis is often on site and willing to share his vision of what this place will become. Get in on the bottom floor and check this place out. read more

Dennis Drummond Wine Co - Wineries Near Me - Brainerd, Minnesota

We just had a lovely lunch here at the bistro. Very happy we discovered this little gem! We had smoked salmon with Brie and crackers and a grilled shrimp quesadilla paired with a nice bottle of wine. We felt like we were back in Napa. Highly recommend. read more

Dennis Drummond Wine Co - Wineries Near Me - Brainerd, Minnesota

It was a very cold Boxing Day!! We were the first to arrive on Tuesday. A really jovial gentleman was shoveling the front walkway. We found out it was Dennis , the owner himself!! Lee was our superb server!! Our food was delicious! The wine selection good and nice prices too! Lee gave us a walk about tour while our food was being cooked. It was our first time there. I can't wait to go back when we can sit out on the deck and watch the sun go down! We will be back! Cheers! read more

Dennis Drummond Wine Co - Panini, delicious - Wineries Near Me - Brainerd, Minnesota

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Dennis and Jody, the owners of this wonderful winery and restaurant, were great hosts when we came in to meet friends for dinner. We all tried a different entree and they were very good. Their wine and beer are a highlight. The restaurant is comfortable and will make a great meeting place in the future. We look forward to trying other menu choices. It's so good to know this winery and restaurant are in the Brainerd Lakes Area. read more