The employees were extremely nice and the place is cute. Parking is minimal and when we arrived, we…read morehad to park in the grass. I'm not a wine drinker, but I did partake in the wine tasting. The wine tasting is $6 and you taste 6 different wines. They start off with two White, then one pink, and then three red wines. There was also a "bonus" wine you get and it's a hot version. I can't say much else, since I don't usually choose to drink wine. The wine on the taste test ranged from $17-$20 a bottle. They also give a free bottle if you buy four of them. On the side you can taste the different types of malt vinegar and olive oils they have. This was by far a far more interesting thing to me. There was a flavor "Blackberry Ginger" that just rocked my socks off. I didn't buy a bottle, but I should have.

Really beautiful grounds, friendly staff, plenty of parking, and a cozy tasting room. We enjoyed…read morethe live music out on the patio. My only issue is that the wine was not very good quality. And overpriced at $17 per bottle. I mean, I know it is Minnesota, but I've also experienced better at other wineries like Anton Bailey in Hastings. Shawn's Tip: free cheese and sausage at Happy Hour! (We were there on a Saturday)

My girlfriend and I decided to spend the day thrifting, antiquing, and drinking wine, and what…read morebetter place than downtown Hopkins? The interior was super cute, and the space was much larger than we expected. I ordered the red wine flight while my friend chose the white flight. The reds were unique but delicious! It was fun taking a sip, guessing the tasting notes, then checking the informational card to see how close I was. We also split a charcuterie board, which had the perfect variety of meats, cheeses, fruit, and accompaniments to pair with the wines. The staff was incredibly friendly and genuinely eager to help us find wines we'd enjoy. There was also plenty of easy street parking just around the block. We'd definitely come back!

I enjoyed a weekend day outing here. Was in the mood for a winery but didn't feel like driving far,…read moreso we opted for a local wine room. Friendly service. Enjoyed the wine flight options and the tasting experience and info about wine. Feels clean, bright, and new, and the bathroom is nice. There's a room in back they activate for events. There was a small vendor sale in there. They also have cute merch, jewelry, and goods for sale. They're on the higher price end. They offer free coffee from the Nespresso machine which is a nice touch. They have their own wine shop next door that is kind of expensive. Buying a bottle in the winery and corking it to go is a more affordable option if you plan to drink it right away.

The is a family owned business, small business owner. We had planned to go there for months and…read morefinally made to the only Sunday they're open. Winery offering sweet, fruity, white, red, rose, and port wine. Several different tastings to choose from otherwise you can choose whatever to drink. Tasting cost $11 for 3 samples. We chatted with the owner and she was super friendly, almost as though we're friends. Outside bar and chairs are available to hangout, and there's inside chairs and bar too. We purchased a couple bottles of our favorite to take home.

Nice to see a family owned business. The winery is in a…read moreresidential neighborhood. They do have grape vines growing surrounding the tasting patio and in their very large backyard property which is nice to look at while sipping your wine. The wine is fruity but we enjoyed them. Please note in the spring, summer and fall you need to use the portable toilet outside, no access into their tasting room.

Hello The place is…read morereally cute and relaxing. I would love to give it 5 stars but cannot because of the wine. Please change up the flight selections. The whites are good. But wow the reds have something to be desired. If you like earthy, mineral tastes it is your place. Maybe even have folks sip test before ordering flights. We all tasted some of the reds for a couple hours after. Just have to change something. Sorry

Absolutely love this place…read more The atmosphere is incredible and the views are breathtaking. It's the kind of spot you could easily spend a whole afternoon at, especially with their patio seating. The interior is also really nice with a clean, modern feel. The wine is delicious. The GPM red was a standout for me. The food is also surprisingly good. The flatbreads and cheese boards are both great options and perfect for sharing. Service was friendly and welcoming, which added to the overall experience. Such a fun place to hang out, relax, and enjoy good wine and food with a great view.

My go to Minnesota winery in the summers! Parley lake is truly such a gorgeous setting. There is a…read morerustic indoor bar area with some seating but the gem of the property is outback overlooking the scenic lake, long glass, grapes, and gorgeous trees. The staff is always so friendly and it feels like a little oasis. They also serve a variety of Minnesota wines! I'm partial to their whites or the parley vu rose and Frontenac Gris. They also often have love music and different events going on with local vendors which is really fun. Absolutely worth checking out!

The wine and ambiance were great here! We came in just for one glass on our wine tour of Waconia,…read morebut it was well worth it! Plenty of space to sit and enjoy and we were greeted and helped very fast. The parking lot was located down a little hill so if you have people with you who have bad knees, I would suggest parking at the top of the hill (handicap spots). Overall would go back!

This is a beautiful vineyard. We stopped in on a Wednesday to do a wine tasting as we were passing…read morethrough the area. Had some good conversation with the guy doing the tasting. He told us some about the area and then obviously information about the Minnesota grapes and growing season. This place was very clean. Nice gift shop. I'm not a wine snob but I do think I have good taste buds. They had some really good wine. For $20, you received 5 samples. They were nice sized pours as well.

Enjoyed some drinks on the patio with friends on a Friday evening. The gin cocktail was outstanding…read moreand would highly recommend. There is tons of outdoor seating - which was awesome as well as games and other activities to do outside We then went into the restaurant and were seated outside for dinner. Service was a little slower but it was super busy inside - so understandable. Absolutely get the large soft pretzel with caramel. What a genius idea and we were All floored at how good it was. We each got a different pizza (fig, pesto, hot honey) and a salad. 2 were ordered gluten free but they made all 3 gluten free - so I cannot speak to how the regular crust is unfortunately which I was looking forward too. The flavors were all great and would order all again.

Was recommended this place by my sister-in-law as a great date spot and we came here on a Thursday…read morenight after going to the Big Stone Mini Golf beforehand, really fun spot by the way! Very pretty restaurant, out in the country. You can tell this venue is used for weddings, parties, etc. Biscuit Fries - 9.8/10 Such an innovative appetizer. I'm a biscuit lover and this was incredible, perfectly cooked. I could eat a lot of these! SIGNATURE REDS WINE FLIGHT: Pinot Noir - 9/10 Best Pinot Noir I've ever had, smells so good, very smooth. I don't usually like Pinot and was so shocked we went to grab a bottle in the gift shop afterwards. Carignan - 6.8/10 Mild flavor, can't taste the raspberry or florals that much Zinfandel - 7.9/10 Pretty smooth, you taste the blackberry, a little more bitter than Pinot, liked it Cab Sauvignon - 7/10 Not very dry, a little bitter. I might not like black currant as a flavor? Cab is usually my favorite wine by a long shot so was a little disappointed by this one. Spritz - 8.6/10 So interesting and refreshing, super carbonated and punchy at the beginning, really good for a mocktail Brussels - 8.1/10 A little spicy, Thai peanut sauce is quite good and unique, amazing how tender it is, purple cabbage is nice addition. The more I ate this dish I felt like the sauce was a little heavy handed and should have been reduced a little. It doesn't let the Brussels shine Meat pizza - 8.8/10 Really nice, chewy crust, perfectly cooked, honey is delicious a little overloaded on first couple bites, good toppings. I actually prefer this crust to the standard neopolitan style that's everywhere these days. Gnudi - 8/10 Good flavor, great burrata, not the best gnocchi I've had but still a fun dish Sweet corn blondie 5.9/10 - The ice cream was sourced from A to Z Creamery in Hopkins which we really love. I wanted to like this because that little shop makes amazing, creative ice creams in general but it was really salty and kind of ruined the dish. Tajin is also not my favorite. Even my wife who loves tajin thought it was unbalanced. The blondie was fine, still would have preferred a brownie though. :) Was debating between 4 or 5 stars and going with 5 because a few items knocked it out of the park and it's a beautiful area.

Great atmosphere but the food wasn't good. My entree was the special Hanger steak it was Chewy. I…read moreordered it medium rare it was rare. Came with chimichurri and a corn caviar tomato chutney. There wasn't any tomato chutney that I saw. Chimichurri was not fresh. It was over priced. The Brussels sprouts were good. The blondie dessert was too. I have had their pizza at the apple orchard and at the restaurant they were delicious. The restrooms were dirty. Our reservation was at 5 that's when they open... so not sure why they were so disgusting. Also it was very loud the acoustics are terrible. It was quiet when we first got there, because no one was there yet. As soon as more people got there it got very loud. Also, all the tables are two were crowded next to each other. I could hear everyone's conversation like we were all together.

We parked here and went on a bike ride so we could end at 7 Vines. What beautiful grounds. There…read morewere so many seating options. We opted for a spot on the covered patio. There were several others that also thought that was a great place to enjoy wine and conversation. I chose the red wine flight and my friend did a custom flight. I thought all the wines were delicious, deep red color, robust tastes. We also munched on a cheese tray. It was a good amount for two people. Cheese, fruit, nuts, and crackers created nice combos of flavors and textures. Service was excellent. It was a great place to relax and regenerate after a long bike ride.

We made a stop here for some wine and to enjoy the beauty on Sunday, and it was an amazing time. We…read morewere seated right away and our server was Jenna. We tried a few different flights of wine and flat breads and enjoyed the beautiful view of the vineyard. The place is truly breathtaking, and at the time, they had live music playing outside. Jenna made some very good recommendations and made sure we had everything we needed. ::Caution:: I still gave this place 5 stars because this has nothing to do with the service or the quality of the food or location, but we were picturing a nice, calm brunch, sipping on wine, not a Chuck E Cheese experience. Apparently, we were upgraded to the deluxe Chuck E Cheese package and were seated around lots of parents who decided to bring their young kids to a vineyard. The kids were running wild around tables and crying and screaming. Not one parent corrected their kids' behavior and just let them run around like free-range chickens. There were also people complaining that there were no non alcoholic drinks that they wanted at a vineyard. When I went inside there seemed to be no kids indoors. While another group could not control their kids and kept knocking things off the table, including glasses of wine. No one seemed to mind outdoors because most of the people had young kids, so be warned that this may be a possibility, so research your days before you go. Overall, if you remove the kids running wild and crying, the service was fantastic, the wine was good, lots of parking, the ambiance was incredible, and the food was good.

We haven't visited the winery in a while and forgot how wonderful it is. A beautiful night on the…read morepatio, drinks, a Mexican food truck - perfect June evening. The Sauvage sparkling wine is wonderful and they even had Strawberry Mojitos. They have some food in the cooler, chocolates and other items for purchase. They have lots of special events and classes. Blend your own Champagne. It is worth the drive.

This place is a quaint winery with good indoor and outdoor seating. There patio is a good mix of…read moresun and shade. The owner was super friendly and informative. Staff at the counter were knowledgeable about the wines and the brand. This is a good place to meet adult friends. They have several wines, wine cocktails, and a few NA beverages. It would be a perfect date spot based on atmosphere and vibe. We loved the vintage LaCresent wine.