This winery offers wines made from grapes growing in Illinois, California and Chile…read more Located on a dirt road outside of Galena,the setting is georgous. You can sit outside on the patio overlooking the vineyard or even sit in the vineyard. You order your wine selection in the gift shop that also offers small plates. They have many different wine varieties and Andy who worked there gave us a detailed description of each one. Unfortunately he was also a sale person wanting you to spend money which was a turnoff. We each elected to do a tasting of 3 different wines - all reds .Unfortunately the beautiful setting was better than any of the wines we tasted. We walked away disappointed as we really wanted to buy a bottle to support a local business but we just didn't care for any of the 6 we tried. If you are in the area and want to relax and enjoy the beautiful landscape of Galena Territory,give them a try and maybe you will find a wine that you will like.

You have to take a dirt road to get here but this winery has the most beautiful views and ambiance…read more Our hopes were high for the wine but unfortunately none of the reds we tasted were to our liking. In fact the flavor was so offensive to my pallet that I didn't finish any of the three varieties recommended. I really enjoy dry wines and stayed clear of the sweet so maybe that was the issue. The sales pressure was a real turnoff. I felt it was overpriced as well. Go for the views and the lovely garden patio but for dry red wine lovers I would fergedaboudit!

Great wine and great oven brick pizza . When it's busy it's can get slow but it's really a great…read moreplace to enjoy. Sometimes there is entertainment and what a treat that is. I've been there multiple times and just think it's one of the gems of green country and southern Wisconsin

Yesterday, we went to the Whiskey Run side of the business. I love the atmosphere and gorgeous…read morescenery here! It's nice on a summer day to sit outside and listen to music. Plus your kids can safely run and play and explore the vineyard. Bring some games for them like cards, bubbles or a ball to play catch. The drinks are good - I tried You're The One complete with a rubber duck and the Lemon Drop. I have to admit I was disappointed with the service on a holiday weekend. People either need to wait in line or order at at bar. They were letting people do both and it caused long waits and was upsetting to most guests. I know people can call in, so trying to be understanding of the short staff. But the way it was handled left a bad taste in our mouths, even with great tasting cocktails. Fixing this will improve the experience for everyone.

Held my wife's 60th birthday celebration there. Had a BQ food truck come and serve. We used the…read morelarge barn ( which got a little warm) then we moved out to a patio overlooking the vineyard. We had live entertainment and cold water and cake delivered from Madison Hy vee. But here's the best thing we were able to transform the barn interior to our celebration and the cost was $300.00 + purchase 4 cases of wine! Compared to other Madison venues this was a deal. And with an open beer and wine bar we had no problem meeting the minimum case requirement. The Botham family are very accommodating and gracious hosts. Actually come to us to fill our glasses while we dance and enjoy the great weather for 4 hours. Are event started at 4pm and we left about 8pm. I'd do it again! Great wine also.

Looking for something to do while out in southwest Wisconsin four of us got to Botham Vineyards for…read morethe first time. We lined up at the tasting counter, and for ten bucks we sampled them all. Our sommelier was knowledgeable and personable. From the store we bought some pre-packaged charcuterie and snack, paid for a few bottles of their wine and headed to the patio. The sunny patio on the south side of the building is a nice scene. Plenty of tables and chairs, very comfortable. Pro tip? Seemed like the regulars brought their own snacks and food to the patio. A better choice than what's available in the store.

Great place! Stopped in and did a flight of wines…read more Great location, outdoors was beautiful and outdoor seating was pleasant and plentiful. The scenery with the grape vines instilled in the background was very pretty. Staff was very accommodating and resourceful when we had questions. Ended up taking a Wauna Blush and a La Crescent home with us. Definitely worth stopping!

Very cute winery. Attended a baby shower there, and the space was too tight for the number of…read morepeople that were invited but it was definitely cozy otherwise. Flatbread pizzas were yummy and the bartenders did a great job keeping up with the onslaught of people. The two wines I had were just okay, but that definitely won't stop me from trying again.

One of my favorites in Oregon, WI! The Wine Reserve is located right in downtown in a building that…read moreused to be an old bank. The owners did a fantastic job renovating the space but keeping the charm. There is a self serve wine dispenser as well as a full bar. Light snacks are Available including cheese boards, truffles and popcorn, and they have a fabulous back patio! Occasional live music and other fun events are planned. I have to say one of my favorites is that they open early on the first day of school and the last day of school for mimosas and bloody Mary's. There is parking in the back and two gender neutral bathrooms. Drinks can be pricy... but their lemon drop is worth it!

A visit to rowntown Oregon is not complete without sipping something at @thewinereservewi . This…read moreindustrial brick interior and perfect back patio make this place a must- hang. The sangria with was perfection!!! The staff is so personable and friendly.

If you have not tried Minha's Kitchen in awhile - give it anothr try. Chef and staff are great…read morealong with the food. They have stepped up their game! Pit master flatbread, grilled shrimp, & 2026 contest burger - you'll be hooked.

I stopped by for lunch on a Saturday. The place was not too busy. Minhas deluxe burger was my…read morefavorite item here. I got the onion rings instead of the cheese curds. I think that was a good decision. Chicken strips was good as well. Wisconsin poutine was my other item. It was flavorful. But saltier than I would like. I enjoyed eating it in the begining, but towards the end it was tough to eat.

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!

I went to the vineyard with a group of my girlfriends and we had the best time! We did a wine…read moretasting at the counter and then each ordered a glass and went to sit outside by the vineyard. I'm not personally into wine, but this was a fun experience. My favorite wine was the wedding cake! Our bartender carefully planned the order of our tasting so it would flow nicely.

We spent a lovely afternoon at Galena, Cellars Vineyard in Galena, Illinois…read more Large variety of wine to choose from. A good selection of both dry whites, roses and reds. We ordered our wines and wanted a charcuterie plate. Unfortunately, they do not offer that. There is a cooler with some cheese and spread offerings. It would've been lovely to have a charcuterie board premade. The view is beautiful as is the vineyard. We chose to sit at a table facing the vineyard and just admire the view. We also walked around the vines and the old barn. Lovely place. Highly suggest if you're in the area. They also have a brick and mortar store on Main Street in the town of Galena as well .

What a terrific winery! This is definitely on the finer scale. I would not recommend for small…read morechildren. It is not as family friendly as Timber Hill. But this has an overall sense of elegance. There is a place to sit outside by the creek, there is outdoor and indoor seating. The grounds are meticulously maintained. You can get a three flight wine experience and you get to keep the glass! The server we had was super friendly and informative. Very affordable at only $15, and the bathrooms were were pretty nice. Plentiful parking. Overall a great place!

I visited this winery for a casual afternoon outing, and while the scenery is really pretty, the…read moreoverall experience was just okay. The space itself is relaxing and would be a great spot to hang out, but the wine didn't quite match the atmosphere. The options I tried were fine, just not memorable for the price point. The food choices were also pretty limited, and since you can't bring your own snacks, it felt a little restricting. Nothing was terrible, but nothing really stood out either. It's a nice place to sit and enjoy the view for a bit, though I'm not sure I'd go out of my way to come back.

I wanted to love Rocky Waters Vineyard but our experience unfortunately fell short from start to…read morefinish. When driving up, none of the wine vines are visible as most are along the hillside that was covered by overgrown foliage. The main building has a residential log cabin feel that was turned into a main floor winery. When walking in, we were nicely greeted by a female staff member and an adorable pup! One orders food, tastings, or glasses at the counter and staff will bring it to you. We originally wanted to sit outside but quickly realized how buggy it was. We transitioned back inside just in time for our wines to be ready. The wine tasting came as (7) 1oz selections. The presentation was lack luster seeing they all came in a throw away plastic shot glass. They were kind to include a complimentary sample of their (2) slushie drinks of the day. Most of the wines had an odd bite or unique finishing note. Our favorite was the Tower Red Wine! The slushies weren't bad but they are made from a bag they also sell. Additionally, we ordered the Italian Dipping Oil. We saw them go to the back to make it fresh. It was the perfect sharing size but was definitely overpriced. Rocky Waters has so much potential but also has some room for growth to elevate the experience offered.

Very watery vinegar tasting wines. No body to them at all. Slushes were good. We pass in this one.read more