Earlier today I showed up with a dog, yes the place is dog friendly, the down side is that perhaps…read morethe staff forgot that my Mrs. Walked in and sat outside. I walked through the outside into the patio because manners. 25 minutes passed by no one went out to give us a menu or anything. Went into the restroom to assess the situation, clean restroom by the way, the guy had maybe 2 or 3 parties inside and he couldn't take 2 minutes to at least offer a glass of water and an I'll be right with you? Lack of attention to detail, I became displeased and left. Sorry not sorry but not worth it Please read reply. Then check out my other 271 reviews I've typed, who is the bad human here? Pull up with lawn chair and popcorn

Although we've not yet purchased wine here, we've visited the adjacent restaurant, and have looked…read morethrough the Local Grape. If you're in "downtown" Mariposa, it's worth stopping in. There is fair variety of wine, though you need to take "Local" in its broadest definition. The folks who work here are friendly and helpful, and, if you like wine, the shelves are worth a browse.

Shop was completely empty when my friends and I came in for a quick wine tasting. We're a…read morebachelorette party of 9 girls for reference. This was our first stop so we were fully sober. As soon as we came in, one of the girls had to use the restroom and the woman pouring wine said "I don't need lot of people going in and out of the restroom fixing their hair and doing their makeup." Which we all just exchanged glances and chose to overlook. Another couple showed up and the same woman said she needed to see everyone's IDs and told the other couple "except you two, you're good" and one person of the couple said "I'm offended, but thanks?" And she continued checking our IDs. When the bride gave her ID to the wine pourer, she took it, looked at it, and threw it down back on the bar, and fell down to the ground. She just said "oops sorry" and proceeded to tell us about the wine. Before she offered to pour any for us, she made sure we knew multiple times that it was $20 a tasting and kept insinuating it might be "too expensive" for us. At this point, we weren't feeling it and just left. Service was awful. Go across the street to The Local Grape where they're hospitable and very welcoming.

Loved coming to taste the wines and visit with Chris! Great way to learn about the area. The wine…read morewas amazing. Loved the Jessie Zin!!

Right around the corner from where I live, Sierra cider is surrounded by the apple orchards, they…read moreused to make their sliders. A wide variety of sliders. You can have a flight of five and she's your favorite. There are lots of special events there. And they have an animal farm with goats and chickens and a potbelly pig and a beautiful white dog named Bella.

We stopped by Sierra Cider right at opening (12pm) as part of our day trip before heading into…read moreYosemite for my birthday, and it was such a fun and refreshing visit! The owner and staff were super welcoming and walked us through all their offerings, which made the experience even better. We kicked things off with a cider flight--our favorites were Early Harvest and Graveyard. Early Harvest was simple, crisp, and just sweet enough, while Graveyard reminded me of a Scottish smoky cider aged in whiskey barrels. I do wish there were a few more sweet options overall and possibly a current up to date list of what's on tap somewhere online, but everything was well-crafted and flavorful! To cool off, we grabbed a cider slushy (highly recommend!) and wandered the property. We visited the goats, strolled through the apple trees, and made friends with their big fluffy Pyrenees who was living his best life napping in the shade. I picked up a bottle of Early Harvest and a t-shirt to bring back to DFW. It was the perfect stop--relaxed, local, and a great way to start the afternoon before heading into Yosemite. After our tasting, we walked through some of the apple trees, visited the cutest goats, and made friends with their big, lazy Pyrenees dog who was living his best life soaking up attention. I picked up a bottle of Early Harvest and a t-shirt to bring back to DFW--both worth it! Such a charming little spot--relaxed, scenic, and just the right detour before Yosemite!

Came here planning to try a flight and have a glass, and ended up staying for dinner and dessert…read more Besides the refreshing wine menu, the service was something that stood out. All of the staff went above and beyond to be super friendly and inviting. It felt like my husband and I were regulars the way the wait staff treated us. You could tell they treat every customer as if they're the only person in the winery, despite it being full. Every question we had was met with patience as they guided us on the best food and wine pairing. They also are super accommodating to pets, and were able to enjoy a nice meal with our pup. The food was all fresh and delicious. Everything tasted like it was made from the heart. My husband got the angel hair pasta with chicken, a favorite of his, and it did not disappoint! I got the brown butter sage gnocchi, made with fresh sage from their garden. We also enjoyed the meze board. My husband who does not like falafel was fighting with me for the last piece. For dessert I ate the rosemary shortbread with lemon curd. Just like with the sage the rosemary was also freshly picked from their garden. The shortbread was not too dry but also the perfect ratio of crispy on the outside and slightly moist on the inside - the exact way shortbread should be baked. I normally am picky with lemon desserts, but their lemon curd was also perfect - not too sweet and not too sour while still maintaining that fresh flavor. My biggest regret of our visit is not booking a room at their inn. We spent a couple of hours here and immediately felt right at home. I hope to come back one day for the full inn experience.

Idle Hour Winery & Kitchen is an absolute knockout in food & atmosphere. The restaurant is open…read morefive days a week with lunch & dinner service Wednesday-Saturday & offers brunch on Sunday. I always opt to sit outside where I can basque in the mountain sunshine while taking in the scenery. There's always a cat or two traipsing about the establishment that offers entertainment to my pooch. (Yes, they're dog-friendly!) The food is absolutely divine with I believe most of the items being made in house & all ingredients are locally sourced with the freshest ingredients. Idle Hour is a stop you definitely want to make whether passing through on your way to Yosemite or if you're a local, make no mistake and try this place out!

It is Closed and no one answers the phone so dont drive down…read morehere and expect it to be open its not !!!!

I've emailed, messaged on social and called and no answer or responses. I have MANY wine pick ups…read morethat I've paid for and no response. I'm hearing the same for other members. I've been a loyal and committed customer for years and years, and especially support local and small. I will happily adjust my rating when I either get reimbursed or get the year+ of wine I have to pick up. Absolutely disappointed with the lack of response and professionalism when that used to be priority. I understand hardships and things happen, but whatever is going on- absolutely no response or customer service is unfair and not right for all of the customers trying to get their wine all while also trying to enjoy the place again. (Rumor was it would open again, but that was long ago) If this review will get a response finally, then yay!

After eating dinner at Savoury's, my partner-in-crime and I decided to walk around Mariposa before…read moredriving back down to Merced. So glad we did! We saw this place and I noticed that they not only do wine tasting, but also beer tasting, which sounded good to us. We walked in, and Brett was pouring wine for a cute S.F. couple. We waited a minute and he walked us all over to the beer station for the beer tasting (all brewed by Scott Chappelle-- I think his brother makes the wine that they serve there). We really enjoyed the four beers (the tastes)-- they had a light hoppy one, a "red ale," a nut brown one, and a porter. Everyone loved the nut brown one, and we bought a bottle to take home. Honestly, the beer was good but not so different from other beers we've had, but Brett was a lot of fun, and we lucked out with that couple-- they were really sweet. In terms of wine, we didn't have any, but it all looked like reds and a red dessert wine to me, so if you only drink white wine, this may not be the place for you. Highly recommend when Brett is there-- not sure what the other sommeliers / beer wizards are like. :D I think wine tastings are around $6, and beer tastings are $5 for about 4 3-ounce glasses, and I don't think it's waived even if you buy beer/wine.

Tasting wine at Westbrook is an experience in and of itself. Talking with Ray is an education and…read morehis depth of experience is reflected in well thought out and developed wines. The grape varietals are selected to produce the wines he wants to create rather than what the current market says should he should be making- and this makes for wines with a depth of flavor that few other wineries produce anymore. Take the time, make an appointment, and enjoy the experience- it is well worth it.

Ray Krause is truly an amazing winemaker and has brought a once in a lifetime enology/viticulural…read moreexpertise/experience to our area. It's truly a pleasure listening to him speak of his wines and the strategy he put into his vineyard and winemaking. To enophiles he is a true treasure.

Great venue with fabulous vibes. Took a date here and had a wonderful time. We attended a hoedown…read morelast week- wine was great, service was fantastic, enjoyed watching the sunset while listening to music. Will definitely be back!

Such a charming little family-owned winery! The smaller, mom-and-pop atmosphere is truly what makes…read morethis place so special. The property is beautifully set up with chickens and cats roaming around, which made it feel cozy, relaxing, and welcoming. We visited with 3 kids, and it was incredibly family-friendly they even had board games available to keep the kids (and the adults lol) entertained while we enjoyed our tasting. We didn't have a reservation, but the staff was so accommodating and happily fit us in for 4 tastings while explaining how everything worked. The wine was fantastic and absolutely perfect for a hot day. We'll definitely be returning!

We settled into our Airbnb cabin in Sonora, only to discover there was nothing to explore…read morenearby--just someone's backyard with no trails or points of interest. Fortunately, we remembered passing a sign for Indigeny Reserve and saw on the map that it was within walking distance. Since it was already after 3pm and they closed at 5pm, we decided to drive over and make the most of our afternoon before they closed. When we walked in, the building was empty, but we were eager to try a cider tasting. Browsing the shop, we found a variety of merchandise--shirts, hats, sweaters, and an assortment of cheeses, crackers, chips, and other tasty treats. Eventually, a friendly staff member greeted us and offered the $10 tasting. Since closing time was approaching, she joked about giving us paper cups to avoid running the dishwasher. We didn't mind, but she kindly served the cider in glasses, which made the experience nicer. She also offered a whiskey tasting in a cool room lined with barrels and tables, plus gift boxes and other products. The whiskey tasting was just $2, with three varieties to sample. I'm not much of a whiskey fan, but I appreciated that she wasn't rushing us out. Both of us loved the Blackberry cider, so we each ordered a glass to enjoy outside. The outdoor area is expansive, with wooden benches, tables, and lawn chairs scattered across a grassy lawn overlooking a large vineyard. Only a few couples and families lingered--likely because of the early closing time. After relaxing with our ciders, we wandered down the trail to the lake. Along the way, we discovered old barns, a whimsical gnome area, and several upside-down boats tied up near the shore. If the boats hadn't been secured, we joked about taking one out for a row on the lake! We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Indigeny Reserve and, in retrospect, wished we had brought the teens along. Still, it made for a wonderful little date.

Beautiful grounds and fun tasting of the ciders. I think it was only $20 per person for ~10…read moredifferent apple cider types. Pet friendly SUPER PLUS! AND there was a good truck on hand but we had already eaten. We would def come back. Never knew there are so many different types of apples!!

Cute winery in the Central Valley. The service was ok. The guy helping us didn't share much about…read morethe wines at all, just brought out the flight after we chose it. But the wine flight looked very esthetically pleasing. We were able to buy some meats and cheeses to put together a little charcuterie board. I'd go again if I had friends visiting from out of town as it's often a little cooler in that area. They have some great photo ops around there too.

Live music and great wine...need I say more. Loved the luau event. Great service. Bring a chair or…read moregrab a tabl