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.

Tasting room located in downtown Mariposa, CA on the main street. The nearby vineyard is owned and…read moremantained by a local couple. Tastings of 4 wines are available for $5. Free is you purchase wine. The selections available are only red wines. Local art and wine accessories are available for sale.

Apple cider slushie was awesome. The little pizza place on site was amazing. Fresh wood fired pizza…read morefrom a food truck style setup. Beautiful location with the Apple orchard surrounded by pine trees and the patio for eating and hanging out. Definitely would come here again.

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.

If you're coming up to Yosemite from the Southern California cities then you have to find your way…read moreto Idle Hour, the food, the hospitality and of course the wine is amazing! I think we've just started a new tradition. I can't rave about them enough and if you're lucky you might just get to meet Dixie.

The wine from Gianelli Vineyards, without standing, and their parties were a lot of fun. We are so…read moresorry they have closed.

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

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.

I've been to wineries before but this is probably the best one I've been to yet. A friend rented…read moreout the place for a birthday. It was nice because driving into here they had a sign in the front saying closed for a private event. So we had the whole winery to ourselves, felt very intimate. 3 Oaks was super accommodating with all the cute customization. They had one wine bottle with a happy birthday sticker of my friend's name on it. There was a hanged chalk sign at the bar with a happy birthday message, and the wine tasting menu also had a happy birthday message on there with his name that we got to keep. The winery itself is medium size. It looks like it's someone's back yard because there was a house with a pool and the rest of the land is the vineyard. They had so many chickens walking around. Our host Chris, told us that we the head leader chicken was name Marshmallow which was so cute. You park in this rock lot and the walk to the winery which is very close. We got to sit under the shade during the sun light because our reservation was 6:30pm. Although, it was very hot to sit outside for the summer time. There were some ceiling fans to help us stay cool in the 100 degree weather. They offered ice cold water cups as well. We were able to bring our own food and cake for the event. They had so many different types of vineyards with signs on them. It was very pretty. The barn and the seating areas had a cute hang out charm to it. Chris was wonderful with his hosting skills and his service was above and beyond my expectations. He was very personable and nice. He helped us put the food out on the table, placed utensils around, and took a bunch of pictures for our group. He also was very informative about all the wines and ingredients. He was pretty funny knowing some random facts too. I enjoyed talking to him. He even gave us some tips about taking photos during the sunset for golden hour. My friend ended buying a bottle and I believe it was $32. All the wines tasted delicious. The unique flavors tasted rich. My favorite was the Yacamastu Tempranillo for red and 2023 Pammie Grigio for white. Too bad we couldn't taste Rosé wines cuz they were sold out. The tasting itself was $35/person which was not bad. It was my boyfriend's first time wine tasting and he enjoyed too. Bathrooms were nice and clean just very hot. Saw they have board games, nice lounge areas, and merch shop. It's nice that they hold even other events like yoga. I definitely would come back to this vineyard. I thought it was sweet that the owner requested for our group photos thank you!

I didn't take a lot of pictures because I was just trying to enjoy being out of the house. There…read morewas 3 of us and it was our first time being there and I had never heard of it until my friend said she found them on instagram. The place is really cute and super tiny compared to a lot of wineries in madera. It has a cute bar area with really nice chairs and a little area to buy books and market items. We sat down at the bar area and didn't get greeted right away it took a few minutes it seemed like they were overwhelmed with all of the people there. We wanted 3 tastings in the hopes to have a charcuterie board and get a bottle of wine if we liked one of them. While sitting there a couple who had a baby sat at the bar and both were drinking wine (sorry I don't think it's okay) I understand parents need a day or night out (I'm a parent too) but babies don't belong at wineries or breweries. It's just how I feel. While sitting at the bar area the owners and whoever else the ladies were to the establishment didn't have it together they all kept overstepping one another and they looked and seemed overwhelmed. And they kept talking about it in front of us. I found out the new owners have only been there 6 months. So I understand they're still trying to figure things out. But it did take awhile to get a new pour, so I finally asked after 3 tastings if we can buy a charcuterie board, one of the ladies told me they don't have anymore they were sold out. We were bummed because we were hungry, and they didn't have any snacks to buy. So we were on our last tastings and out of nowhere a board appears and was now being bought from the couple with the baby who also got to sample the slushie they serve as well. We left unhappy and not understanding why they just lied to us about not having a board for sale. The wine was great but how we were treated compared to the people around us not so much. It's so unfortunate to like something so much but the service that's given to you and different for others is not okay. I love trying new places but sometimes it's not what's it's cut out to be.

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!!

We always have a wonderful time when we are at Dorval…read more This past weekend was no different. We attended Dorval's Hawaiian theme activity, the Luau. It was so much fun! The food was delicious. And the wine, Cabernet Sauvignon, was excellent. You can find lots of going on here on the weekend. Check out their website for future events.

Currently a young winery. Really should not call themselves an estate winery as no wine they are…read moreserving is from their estate. I did not really feel welcome rather felt like I was interrupting the server. She seemed very flustered by having customers! She served us the wrong wine from the flight and did not even realize it until i said it was smokey. Dropped off our flight and stated l'll be back to talk with you - no wine info sheet either. I feel wines were too overpriced to even buy a bottle to take home. Wine bottles were priced from $35-70. Good luck!!