Kelley is knowledgable in so many areas of wine. Not just taste and notes but pairing, where to buy…read moreand how to buy both fancy or fancy on a budget. She takes the intimidation out of wine tasting. She's authentic, genuine and provides a fun event. I highly recommend Wine with Kelley.

From the owner: Does the wine list at a restaurant overwhelm you?…read more Do you go to the wine shop and always end up getting the same thing because those European labels are so confusing? Have you been pressured to buy wine at a wine tasting? As a wine educator, I will help you learn to taste wine and make it more approachable and less intimidating. I don’t sell wine or work for any network marketing company, so my focus is helping you be a confident consumer. If you are ready to expand your wine knowledge in a fun and social setting, let’s create the perfect experience for you and your friends. I’ll bring wine country to you!

Very intimate setting. You would never know it is there, but nice selection. First went here as…read moreguest for wine tasting. Then came back to pick up some wines purchased. Wines are excellent and service is very good. It is a little far for us, but will probably stop by again.

I was looking for a wine that no store around town seemed to carry in stock or have an ability to…read moreplace an order when I stumbled across Simplified Wine (soon rebranding you Buon Vino) and I have to say this was definitely serendipity. I spoke with Gerald and they are a wine consierge that not only has amazing service (he placed an order for me with next day delivery), but their pricing is absolutely stellar too! In addition to being incredibly knowledgeable and connecting you to your favorite wines, they have tastings and other events too! I would definitely recommend checking this place out if you love wine!

My husband and I ordered our first sandwich from Jimmie's we split a 9" Muffuletta. It was…read morefantastic! (And by the way, together we could only eat 1/2 of it because it was huge). We look forward to tasting the other sandwiches which also looked delicious. There was a wine tasting as well. That's better than a sales pitch. We bought 2 of bottles that we tried. Lines to cash register are long but it moves quickly. Head over!

Food was great! Shop was very cool!…read moreOverall a must do for anyone visiting Dallas. The local produce, Italian sourced items, and overall ambiance of the place is reminiscent of Chicago markets to me.

Escaping the chaos of the Dallas Farmers Market yesterday (Sunday), I was looking for an easy place…read morefor an Uber driver to pick me up and stumbled upon the Eden Hill Vineyard tasting room. WOW is the only word to describe this little nook. I was welcomed by Sarah, who is a total ROCKSTAR! She is extremely knowledgeable about the vineyard, the grapes, the similarities the grapes have with other wine regions throughout the globe, and she is just as cordial and sweet (and patient) as can be. TY SARAH! I ordered a glass and sat down next to a very sweet couple. They had just joined the wine club and I ended up doing the same. Here is their "secret sauce"...THEY DO NOT CHARGE A MEMBERSHIP FEE!!! What?!? Hello Napa/Sonoma...take note of this practice and implement to further your followers/customers. Instead - you take home 4 lovely bottles and get 4 each season. You can pick the pack up at the tasting room, or at the vineyard. They also serve bites and Bellatrino at the market will deliver a hot, fresh Italian (thin) pizza right to you in the tasting room. A young man from Bellatrino came in with samples of the Quattro Fromage pizza - holy cow! Delish! (They also offer a cauliflower crust for the gluten-free peeps). Support these 2 local gems...you will not regret it.

Great wine and place to hangout in the middle of downtown. Even the dry wines I found great even…read morethough I'm a sweet person!

Our wine tasting event was AMAZING! Wow! From the time we walked in to the beautifully decorated…read morespace with tablecloths and flowers, we felt so special. Tina was awesome, making sure everyone felt welcome. She was so knowledgable and fun! She told us the history of Messina Hof and got us excited about visiting the other locations. Tina interacted with each guest and made sure she answered everyone's questions. We were so impressed with her presentation. By the way, every wine was delicious and the charcuterie boards were a huge hit. Even though we all live in Grapevine and are wine lovers, we learned so much in an afternoon. Messina Hof winery is a very special place connecting families and friends. Many thanks to Messina Hof, Tina and team for helping us make new memories with friends. We are all still talking about it and ready for more great times at Messina Hof! Thank you, Joe and Jana Ford

We celebrated Filipino on the Rise's first anniversary at Messina Hof Winery, and it couldn't have…read morebeen a better venue for the occasion. We enjoyed a wine tasting, and there were plenty of tasting flights to choose from for every palate. The highlight for me was the charcuterie board--it was beautifully presented with a great variety of cheeses, cured meats, fruit, and crackers, making it perfect for sharing. We also ordered the pepperoni flatbread and caprese panini, and both were delicious. The atmosphere was warm and relaxing, and our servers were amazing--friendly, attentive, and made the entire experience even more enjoyable. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or just looking for a relaxing afternoon with good wine and food, Messina Hof is definitely worth a visit.

A cute little family owned winery we stopped by on our way to see the Ennis bluebonnets. The "wine…read moretasting room" is very cute and there are also little goodies for sale, like candles and gummy wine infused dinos (!!!). There's also a good selection of cheesecakes which sounded interesting but we didn't try them. Staff was very friendly in giving recommendations and describing each wine. Tried a few recommended wines (each person can sample 2 for free) and they were just okay for me. Lots of fruity wines and some seasonal flavors like gingerbread which was interesting. I liked the lime with coconut the most, but didn't love any enough to buy a glass or bottle. We ended up getting the cheese board, which was $18 and came with crackers and a good selection of cheeses, meats, nuts and mustard dip. Adding some grapes would've been amazing!

Stumbled across this place while we were out looking at the bluebonnets and it was a great little…read morefind. First let me say that April is their peak time (because it's blue bonnet season and folks are out and about) so they charge a fee to park. We arrived near closing time yet they were kind enough to welcome us in and allow us to look around. We also decided to grab a glass of wine while we walked around looking. I will honestly say that I am NOT a wine snob, I couldn't tell ya a good glass from a bad glass but I don't like dry and I don't usually like reds. With that said I was given some suggestions and for what it's worth, I'd drink it again. We were offered to purchase some cheesecake but without seeing what I was getting and told $11, I passed on it. I will say that the souvenir "glass" that I paid for was disappointing, come to find out it's a plastic cup, however I was told it "floats in the pool" but I'll never know because I don't own a pool to sip and float in. So most the folks out in the yard were wine tasting and seemed to be enjoying what they had. I had one couple who actually went down the list letting me know what their favorites were and why (I took notes). This is a cute little spot off the beaten path. I must say that I'm thankful for a restroom but I'm never a fan of portable potty's and unfortunately this was the only option at the time. If I'm out this way again, I'll make a stop and try a wine flight to see if the other wines live up to the hype.

While exploring the Oak Cliff/Bishop Arts district, we saw a TINY Italian place on the corner…read morecalled Abruzzo's. I tried to bookmark it on Yelp, but couldn't find it. Come to find out - this place is actually the "Bishop Arts Winery," and only opened up a restaurant a couple months ago! We arrived at 7, and we were the only guests there for an hour as the musician set up to play. By the time 8:15 rolled around, the music was in full swing and the 7-10 tables were all occupied by old couples, groups of friends, and even a family with 3 young kids! Although the space itself is small, it wasn't claustrophobic at all - it was homey and nice. Not too loud either. The ambience was very romantic; I loved the interior decorations that made it feel like little Italy and home all at the same time. Now for food - they bring out hot, Parmesan dusted bread as you order and wait for your food...mmmmm. We got the BAW Cabernet Sauvignon by the bottle (24.99) and she let us know that it would be $8 per glass, so it's a bit cheaper to go for the bottle. We had heard good things about the cheese board, so we got a small. Perfect appetizer: at least 6 different tastes of cheeses, salami, different spreads and jams and crackers. Loved it, perfect for 2 people. Our waitress also inspired us to get this fried artichoke/crab meat ball...sounds weird but it was SO GOOD!!!!! Show stealer for sure. I got the classic spaghetti marinara, and Trip got the Bolognese lasagna. Both were impeccable, we are every bite - and the portions were generous but not excessive! Our service was awesome - it felt like they had at least 3 people circulating the small room to make sure everyone was taken care of. Wonderful experience and can't wait to go back!!!

Go pay Annette a visit! She was lovely to us on a Sunday afternoon. $12 flights, spicy reds and…read morecrisp white wines on deck. I loved my apple chardonnay and they have frozen sangria (mango or blackberry) for $3. Perfect way to cool off on a hot summer day! The cheese plate was shaped like Texas! Everything from start to finish was yummy and they have plenty of tables with a jukebox they are cranking up soon. Live music on the weekends and they are open til midnight. Come check it out!

I will absolutely tell anyone to plan a date at Pur Noire! Whether you're with the girls or that…read morespecial someone, you will have a time! I've visited the location down in Houston before, but this was my first time at the Dallas location. We came to Dallas from Vegas for a Bridal party trip. As soon as I saw Dallas had a location, I recommended it to the party! Our reservation was right when the place opened. I believe we got 4 pours of wine with our charcuterie board. The board was well put together with everyone's allergies taken into account. Service was amazing and the party was able to purchase wine as well. We learned some stories about the owners which was very cool hearing the history behind some of the wines. We went through the 5 S's which I remember learning at the Houston location. Love the consistency. Again I'd recommend this place a million times!

Cool wine bar to check out if you're in the area. The space is intimate with high-top seating and a…read morerelaxed atmosphere. Wine prices are reasonable whether you're ordering by the glass or bottle, and I enjoyed supporting this Black-owned business. That said, if you're visiting for the first time, you can't explore the member wines and decide whether a membership is right for you. Sorry no Champagne bubbles for you ‍ gotta be apart of the club. The service was sweet, though, and the overall vibe was chill and welcoming.

Excellent food, drinks and service. Our server was super accommodating with ordering modifications…read moreto our drinks, and she was very knowledgeable about the entire menu. The service was super fast. This was a great place to bring friends!

Great place to start our wine tour after getting off the train. Service was excellent.read more

Great people and great events. One of the best kept secrets in Dallas. AJ the proprietor is…read morefantastic to work with and will procure the best wines at a fantastic price for every patron.

We had the pleasure and honor of attending a Valentine's 7-course dinner with wine pairings at…read moreRoots and Water Wine Room hosted by Sommeliers AJ & Heather and Chefs Mollie and Adrien, and my, were we blown away! Our evening started with a cocktail hour, during which we got to meet other guests over a glass of Roots & Water cabernet. We loved the cab - light and elegant. Once we were seated, we started with a glass of champagne with east coast oysters. For each course, one of the chefs came out to explain the dish and the inspiration behind it. Chef Adrien explained to us that he and Mollie had curated a menu of aphrodisiacs for Valentine's, and the oyster was prepared in a way that brought out ocean feels. We definitely tasted, felt the ocean waves with the soft red beet foam atop the oyster! Our favorite course of the menu was the soup/pasta dish - fideo noodles with tomato saffron brodo, generous pieces of lobster, and crispy leeks. I'm usually not a fan of tomato-based sauces, but this soup was SO delicious! Not too salty, not too powerful in taste, just right. The noodles were done al dente, with a slightly firm texture in every bite. And the lobster pieces were so soft! We devoured every bite of the entire meal, but we ultimately agreed this course stood out the most! The main was definitely a hit, too! It was braised Texas wagyu with root veg puree, herb emulsion, mushroom, and lots of truffle! We loved the strong flavors of the wagyu paired with the puree - so soft, so fluffy, subtle in taste. And the red that went with it *chef's kiss* We were also impressed with the potato dish - ambrosia fingerling potato with duck fat, burnt crema on top with caviar, ikura, trout roe. Who woulda thought caviar and roe go well with potato! And the crema to balance out all the flavors. We liked how the potato was sliced into perfectly thin pieces for each bite. For the dessert, the panna cotta was paired with a white wine, which we appreciated, as we're not big fans of port/dessert wines. We liked the balance in flavors with the sweet-citrusy taste of the panna cotta and the refreshing white. All in all, I could feel every ounce of attention and love poured into every dish, and we were very, very happy campers by the end of our dinner experience. Thank you to Roots & Water for hosting, as well as the chefs and sommeliers for curating an all-around beautiful experience. We hope to be back soon for some wine tastings!