They offer a large selection of wines, plus four ciders, wine slushies, and mixed wine cocktails…read more The tasting is a great deal -- five samples for $7 -- and the bartender was fantastic, very friendly, knowledgeable, and interactive, which made the experience even better. Despite having little space in your suitcase, we walked out with a couple 4 packs and would have probably bought more if we weren't limited on weight and space.

We had a wonderful time. My wife really enjoyed the wine tasting with Christy, and I loved my…read moremocktail. We stayed for an hour and a half, enjoying great drinks and great conversation.

We went here for a wine tasting, but were immediately told "you're gonna have to give me 20…read moreminutes" upon walking in. Nice to meet you too. We would have been happy to call ahead for a tasting but the website didn't say that we should (or needed to), and we were definitely visiting in the recommended 'walk-in tasting' times. Even though we didn't exactly get a warm welcome (there was also a table of people who looked at us strangely as we walked in) we would have been ok with waiting except that we had a three year old with us and this is DEFINITELY NOT SOMEPLACE YOU WANT TO BRING A YOUNG CHILD. Beautiful but fragile stuff at easily reachable areas all over the tightly packed space. Also this is a winery in a sketchily empty strip mall. We were very disappointed, especially after reading all the great reviews. Oh well, we'll spend our money at a nicer and friendlier establishment.

This was a hidden treasure! John was a great host. He educated me on wine tasting and had a few…read morerecipes for us to try later. My husband and loved talking to John! One of the friendliest people we have met on our vacation so far.

Bunker Hill Vineyard in Parrish is such a quaint little gem! We discovered it on our way to the…read moreStrawberry Festival and are so glad we stopped. It's a small, family-owned spot with such a warm, welcoming feel. The owners were incredibly friendly and made the whole experience even better. We even donated about six of our used wine bottles to them, which made it feel fun and personal in a unique way. They offer wine tastings, and the wines themselves feel clean, light, and thoughtfully made. Definitely a hidden local find worth visiting!

TL;DR - I was totally blown away by this hidden gem. There's no other way to describe this…read moreexperience. Let's just say I learned a lot about Bunker Hill Vineyard & Winery. I also had the pleasure of meeting the husband and wife duo that makes all of these Florida grown products. They made this experience so much fun. All you need to know is that their natural wines, jellies, and jams were all amazing. There's something for everyone here. So, I decided to take a different route back to Brandon from Ellenton just so that I could try these wines. It was an easy drive on US-301 as I made my way to Wauchula Rd. This is where the adventure started for me. It's a 2 lane road with a speed limit of 60 MPH that takes you past farm lands and phosphate mines. I honestly felt like I was lost in the middle of nowhere. Thank goodness for GPS. I pretty much knew that Bunker Hill Road would be coming up soon after passing Lake Parrish, and there it was. The winery is across the street and to the left of the fork in the road. There's plenty of parking in front of it along rows of grape vines. At that point, I was just happy that I found it. I didn't really get a chance to explore around the vineyard. Lenora found me in front of the farm winery accessory building where the wine tasting would begin. That's when I also met Larry as they invited me inside the tasting room. What a cool set up they have! It's inside of what looks like a heavily insulated Quonset hut. Larry explained the differences between unfiltered and filtered wine. Honestly, I didn't know there was a difference. It raised so many questions, and actually made me aware of all the additives that are placed into manufactured wines during the filtering process. Some that I have actually been sensitive to in the past. It was interesting to hear about their process, and even the way they recycle their bottles and jelly jars. They are truly sustainable. What I also noticed is that most (if not all) of their wines are vegan. I'm not vegan, so it's not something that I usually look for. I just didn't know that animal proteins are commonly used in the process of making wine. It's all very interesting. Let's talk about the wine tasting. There's a list of medium dry, dry, and sparkling wines. I made my selections from the list of medium dry wines. I did take some suggestions from them, and I'm so glad that I did. Otherwise, I would have never tried the Bamboo Herbal Tea or Dandelion Flower Petal. Just open your mind to all the possibilities. Your palate will thank you later. There are fruit, vegetable, flower, coffee, tea, and even bamboo wines. I think I saw rice wine as well. If it has grape, then it's the muscadine variety. If you want a mixture, then I totally suggest the Strawberry/Grape wine. This one was one of my favorites. I was also in love with the Guava wine. The same goes for the jam. It's insanely wonderful. You can get it with or without the seeds. I wanted to buy all of the ones on my list. I ended up getting six 12 oz. bottles so that I could share them with my husband. He was just as amazed as I was with his samples of wine. The flavors are so clear and with such a great color and aroma. There was no unpleasant after taste, and it wasn't overly sweet like other Florida fruit wines that I've tasted. I didn't get that wine headache which usually happens with red wines. I guess I'm just sensitive to something in it. I also sampled Lenora's Bamboo Leaf Herbal Tea. It was so refreshing! What a great way to end the tasting. Anyway, I tried 6 different samples for $6. They are truly just a sample. Don't expect to get full size glasses. It's not a wine bar. However, you can purchase a charcuterie platter if you call 24 hours in advance of your tasting. They'll have it ready for you. Once you do the first wine tasting, the other tastings will be complimentary when you return. That's when I plan on trying the vegetable wines. There is one that actually tastes like a salad. I didn't get to try the coffee wine, but I did sample the coffee wine jelly. It was actually very good. The starfruit wine jelly is even better. I can't wait to go back. Hopefully my husband will come along with me next time. I think he would love sampling the wines and jellies. I didn't really get to see the rest of the vineyard this time around. Maybe next time. Thank you Larry & Lenora for making it such an informative & fun experience.

This is hands down the best winery I've ever visited. From the moment we arrived, the owners were…read moreincredibly welcoming, accommodating, and genuinely friendly. It's truly a hidden gem my daughter discovered while browsing Google during her last visit with us before heading back to Illinois the next day. Our children were home for the holidays, so this ended up being a last-minute plan--and what a pleasant surprise it was. The atmosphere was super relaxing, the wine was excellent, and we absolutely loved the cranberry and blueberry wines. My son had the best time playing with the owners' golden retriever Charly which made the visit even more special for our family. We also loved that they offer craft classes, adding a fun and creative touch to the experience. We'll definitely be back!

This place is the real deal. From the second you step onto the property, you feel like you've found…read morea secret oasis of good vibes, great wine, and even better company. I came for the wine, stayed for the food, and ended up dancing to live music under the stars. Their charcuterie boards are divine, thoughtfully prepared and super fresh. The wine? SO good. Bold, flavorful, and clearly made with love and attention. You can tell this is a place where people genuinely care about what they're doing. What really sets this place apart, though, is the way they bring the community together. Whether it's through events, partnerships with local vendors, or just the general welcoming atmosphere, it's clear this winery is deeply rooted in local pride. I'll be back again and bringing friends.

Amazing experience ! Took my mother for Mother's Day and I kid you not it was the best one yet !…read moreSuper chill ambiance, the people were really nice and friendly. Service was great, the owner was very hands on! Food options is a charcuterie board and it's perfect because one is wine tasting so it goes together!! Can't wait to come back for another fun experience. ¡Una experiencia increíble! Llevé a mi madre para el Día de la Madre y no bromeo, ¡ha sido el mejor hasta ahora! Ambiente súper relajado, la gente era muy agradable y amigable. El servicio fue genial, ¡el propietario fue muy práctico! ¡Las opciones de comida son una tabla de charcutería y es perfecta porque una es una degustación de vinos, así que va bien! No puedo esperar a volver para otra experiencia divertida.

Perfect place to share with your significant other or friends…read more Price is cheap for the good service

If you're a wine lover and enjoy free tastings, Florida Orange Groves Winery is definitely worth a…read morevisit. This location offers a huge variety of wines made right on-site, with unique flavors like key lime, peach, strawberry, passion fruit, and more. Their Hurricane wine is their bestseller and for good reason. I did the tasting flight with 4 flavors for $17, and it was a great way to sample different wines. They also offer complimentary tastings, wine slushies, flavorful spreads, and cute trinkets throughout the shop. There's even a cozy lounge area in the back where you can relax and enjoy your drinks. The customer service was excellent, and the staff was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable about all the wines. I make it a point to stop by every time I'm in the area. Bonus: you can also order wines for shipping directly from their website

I absolutely loved the Florida Orange Groves Winery. The customer service was top-tier. We stopped…read morein after the beach and decided to stick around for the wine tasting that was starting shortly. We got to try several different Florida wines that are made in house at the winery. Some of my faves were the hurricane and I enjoyed each one of the wine slushy's including the strawberry banana, the hurricane, and the best of all was the orange Creamsicle slushy. I decided to purchase some of the orange Creamsicle wine slushy mix to take home and make orange Creamsicle mocktails and received some of the cute little wine bottle greeting cards. They also have military discount.

The staff was amazing. Very knowledgeable and helpful. Pointed us in the right direction and…read moreanswered all of questions.

I've never NOT found what I was looking for (or a 99.9% ok substitution) in beer brewing equipment…read moreand supplies. Prices are in line with online retailers but I don't have to pay $15 shipping every time I'm looking for some new product to experiment with. I tend to go a bit off the rails with my ingredient selection and haven't stumped them yet. OK, maybe once. Triticale? Who stocks Triticale? Headed there this morning to pick up some ingredients for a Wit beer I've been working on. Looking forward to lulling the guys to sleep with my incessant chatting. PLEASE support your local businesses!