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    Filkins Vineyards

    3.8 (91 reviews)
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    Closed 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Outside the tented area. They had an 80's Band. Super Fun!
    beth h.

    My husband & I went to Filkins on Memorial Day weekend with our son & his girlfriend ( they have never been). The place was buzzing & has such a great energy. The owners are so welcoming & nice. The decor is like no other winery in Michigan. It is cozy, inviting, trendy & sexy. I highly recommend if you are doing a SW Michigan winery tour make Filkins your last stop. I promise you that you will want to stay a while & savor the wines & the overall experience. Filkins Vineyards has a tented area & they always have exciting events. The wines are exceptional! Be sure to do a wine tasting to find your fav. Mine is Filkins 2023 Pinot Gris! Our whole group agreed. Thank you Filkins Vineyards for creating such tasty vino & a great cool space!

    Miranda L.

    Easily making my list of top wineries in SW Michigan! This winery was previously Karma Vista but was recently bought out by Zach Filkins (OneRepublic lead guitarist) and his wife. The inside has some beautifully painted murals, large tasting counter, lounge seats, and a small merchandise area. The windows perfectly frame their vines to enjoy a good view while tasting. They have two tasting options: $16 for (4) 2oz pours or $14 for (6) 1oz pours. Our group decided to do the 6 tastings to try a better variety. There wasn't a bad wine we tasted! I also loved that they still had samplings of the old vineyard's wines to pay homage. The staff were incredibly friendly and very knowledgeable. We will certainly be back to enjoy more soon!

    Courtney I.

    I wish there were more stars I could give! I've been to vineyards all over Michigan and Filkins brings something so refreshing and unique to the winery experience. The staff is so inviting and makes you feel like family. The wine is some of the best I've had and the ambiance is like nothing I've experienced before. Book a trip to Coloma, MI and visit Filkins! You won't regret it!

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    Elizabeth W.

    ** Updated for new ownership*** When we learned that Karma Vista sold this spring, we were worried about what would happen. Change is hard, but if this first visit to the newly renamed Filkins Vineyards is any indication, I think the new owners are on the right track. The first thing a return visitor will notice is the seating has increased and improved. My brother described the previous seating as akin to an ice cream parlor. Now it's more like a chill but hip lounge. The walls are black except for a stunning mural. The chairs are mostly cozy red velvet lounge like chairs with low tables arranged for both small and large groups in the main area. Several merchandise tables were replaced with high tops in the tasting area. The place was super busy when we stopped with everyone indoors due to the weather, so the added seating ensured everyone could sit. And I appreciate that groups are no longer restricted to 6 people or under as that can be challenging for families like mine. I'm also excited that the outdoor space has more options. Picnic tables have been placed across the grounds and the back patio now has comfortable tables with umbrellas! The views are gorgeous, but it was hot out there during summer so this is a very welcome change. One of the best features of Karma Vista was the wonderful owners and staff, but I think the Filkins and family will carry on that legacy. Super friendly and great ideas for moving the winery forward. Right now they are selling through the remaining Karma Vista stock until their first batches are ready. They've brought in a new vitner from the Napa area but will continue to rely on the grapes from the vineyard. We're excited to see what they come up with. Change is hard, but I think the Filkins will do a wonderful job of carrying on the Karma Vista legacy while putting their own stamp on the operations. Review from 2023: My new favorite winery in Berrien County. Typically when I visit a Midwestern winery, I mention that at the start to set expectations. No need for that here- it stands on its own without caveats. Known for its bold reds, one sip will tell you why, but the roses and whites are good as well. We split several flights and enjoyed them with a Cheese plate on the deck overlooking their vineyard. The award winning 2020 Syrah was outstanding. I am not a wine snob, but seriously, slow down and experience this wine. Pause before you sip, swirl, sniff and then sip. Let it sit with you. This wine. Come here just for this wine. We tried at least 10 varieties (sharing flights) and not a bad one in the bunch. I would put the Rose up against many of my favorites. The Riesling has just a hint of sweetness, but cold it is a perfect summer wine. I can't say enough about the Cab Franc. The staff was super friendly and helpful in picking our wine If staying in Caloma, Watervliet, or St. Joe/Benton Harbor you must come here. I would advise stopping if your driving across Michigan on 94. just a mile or two south- so worth the visit.

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    Wonderful winery. Enjoyed the interaction with the hosts and the wine is better than a lot of wineries that we've been to...

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    We stop here whenever we are in the area. Always a pleasant visit. We enjoy the wines, atmosphere and the cleanliness of Karma Vista!

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    Amazing people, views, and wines! Will be returning soon. Too many knit pickers giving this place poor reviews

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    Review Highlights - Filkins Vineyards

    Founded by Zach Filkins of One Republic,he and his wife rebranded this winery in 2024 from Karma Vista to Filkins.

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    12 Corners Vineyards - Patio with a cab franc!

    12 Corners Vineyards

    4.1(87 reviews)
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    What a delightful place. I stopped in on a Thursday early afternoon so it was quiet and I could…read morespend lots of time speaking with the staff. Taylor was super helpful. She made great suggestions on which wines to try and had excellent recommendations of other places in the region to check out. She emphasized the 3 sip rule with the wine- make the judgement after three sip. Held true. I liked every wine I tried but the Cab Franc was my favorite! Because it is summer I also picked up a bottle of the Gewurtztraminer, super crisp and refreshing. The grounds are lovely - I wish it was a little further from the highway but what can you do? Very worth a visit if you are in the Benton Harbor area.

    Stopped by 12 Corners Vineyard on a Sunday as a group of six. It was $12 per person for (5)…read moretastings and one got to keep their stemless tasting glass as a souvenir. The grounds were beautiful and I loved the view of the vines from the tasting counter. We tried a variety of the reds and whites; some of our favorites were the Gewurztraminer and Pinot Noir. We were disappointed that the Chardonnay Reserve was not available. Equally, our server didn't wash our glasses before switching from white to red nor really explained any of the wines while tasting them. She did leave us the bottle to peruse details. Some of the more common varietals had a unique flavor so go in open minded for what notes of fruit or spices you taste. Overall if the service level increased, this spot would easily be a 5/5.

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    Vineyard 2121 - Flight of red wines

    Vineyard 2121

    3.4(121 reviews)
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    We were driving thru Benton Harbor and saw this cute winery online so we decided to stop in since…read moreit was a rainy afternoon. We were greeted by Jessica who was super nice. We did a flight of reds along with a Caramel Apple cider. We also ordered their whitefish dip (GF). She was so nice she bought my wife crackers and veggies since she's GF and a basket of regular crackers for me. The wines were very good as was the cider. We loved Third Times a Charm which was a red blend. We bought a bottle even tho it was pricey..39.00. They have indoor and outdoor seating as well as live entertainment and food specials on certain nights of the week. Check their website for more details. Whether your a wine enthusiast or just looking for a fun time, Vineyard 2121 is definitely worth a visit...voted Best Local Winery year after year.

    A new to us winery in the Coloma/Patton Harbor area…read more The space itself is gorgeous. It's overlooking hills and vineyards, it has a massive patio. There's also plenty of indoor seating if the weather takes a turn. The wine was good. It did not stand out above other places places I've been to in the area, but I would definitely drink it again. My biggest complaint would've been that they had music playing on the speakers that was so loud we could hardly hear ourselves, even though we were sitting the furthest away from it. They were having a band coming in later, which is a great idea. But if it's not live music, why on earth would you have the music so loud. I hope that it is quieter next time we visit (which we will do again). Not really the atmosphere to sample wind in. I also wish the staff was a little more helpful at wines. No wineries is good at everything, so I like to ask what they do best or what they recommend. The person pouring just responded that everything was great, which isn't super helpful. Nonetheless we really did enjoy our visit. I would definitely go again, and if you are visiting wineries in the area, you should definitely stop by..

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