My mom and I wandered in to escape the heat recently and we decided to do a tasting. They have a nice selection to choose from - red, white, rose, dry and sweet. We went toward the white, given the heat and toward the dry, because we hate sweet wines. Service was friendly and quick. The pours were generous. The wines were much better than I'd expected from a small town winery, located far from any wine country. But the prices per bottle are a little high, which makes sense since they can't rely on economy of scale in production. The tasting, however, is an excellent value. The shop is cute and carries some fun wine related items. They also do classes and allow people to bottle their own wine. Make sure to say hello to the friendly shop dogs. read more

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Went here to explore new places in the area. Owner was really nice and treated us like we mattered. Highly recommend.

My wife and I went here for a tasting and ended up buying 6 bottles of wine. Our service was good and the wine is excellent. Check it out if you are in the area. read more

Vines To Cellar - Wineries Near Me - Port Washington, Wisconsin

Highlights 1) Friendly (and Fun!) Service 2) Conveniently Located in Downtown Port Washington 3) Lots of Wines to Try I first heard about Vines to Cellar from my 2023 wine tags. The space is easy to find and is centrally located in downtown Port Washington. Street parking is available. There are TONS of wines to try at this cute Urban winery. Truly something for everyone, lots of sweet wines and a good selection of drier varieties. It's in an urban area so obviously the grapes aren't grown on site but I did find a few wines here that I liked. If you do the tasting you get the 5 wines in this fun wine tower! Service here was great. I believe it was the owners who helped us when we were there. They seem like really cool people and we had a lot of fun chatting with them about travel and wine. I'm so glad I found out about this place! Will definitely be back. read more

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We stopped by here on our last day in town and we are so glad we did. We were greeted by 2 of the sweetest pups so I knew it would be a good visit. Being a Monday and barely the afternoon we were the only ones there. They have such a great selection of both dry reds, whites, sweet wines and dessert wines. The owner was very nice as we chatted with him a bit. Would definitely come back to explore port Washington a bit more. read more

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Wonderful experience and such a good price for the tasting! It was above and beyond expectations, and there wasn't a single wine I did not enjoy. Bought a few bottles, and I will be definitely be bringing more people here. read more

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what a cool place. Jim, the owner, is terrific. Very very helpful. Their prices are fair, and you can even make your own batch of wine here. I highly recommend this place to any wine enthusiast. read more

A group of friends and I headed to Vines To Cellar for a wine tasting after seeing the business on Groupon about a year ago. Let me tell you - stopping into this winery was one of the best ideas we made! This was my first time in Port Washington, and the area is very cute. The winery is located very close (literally down the street) from the lakefront here which was nice. Most of the people from my group are from the Oak Creek area but we all agreed that this place is worth the drive up! We didn't have the opportunity to meet the owners (although I spoke with one of them over the phone and she was so sweet). We were helped through our wine tasting by Patrick who told us he is a friend of the owners. I just loved the familial/small business atmosphere that they created. Patrick was amazing with our group. He was funny, kind, patient, efficient, and went above and beyond our expectations to make sure we had the best time possible. The vibe of Vines To Cellar just can't be beat. Being in a place like that with people like that and wine like that just automatically puts you in a good mood. Speaking of the wine - they have so many different types to choose from and they're all made in small batches on site which is really cool. Most of the wines I tasted were sweet, fruity, refreshing, and delicious! The fan favorite was the strawberry patch. If you like strawberries I definitely recommend giving that one a try. I am glad that I stumbled upon this place and decided to give it a try. If you like good wine, good people, and a good time, I wholeheartedly recommend giving Vines To Cellar a try! read more

The girlfriend and I decided to take a trip to walk around downtown Port Washington when we walked past this great pace. We went in during the mid-afternoon. The location has been around for 5 years and used to be an artists studio so they have great artwork on the walls and a huge, artificial tree as you walk in with grape vines hanging off it. This is a family run business with their dog, Sassy, that is the sweetest dog there is. They selling equipment and kits to make your own wine, wine accessories, and of course, all of the wine they make there. All the wine they sell is reasonably priced around $10-$18 with the majority being $12.50 per bottle. You can sit down at the bar that seats around 8 people comfortably and they will give you 3 one ounce samples for free to try. They also give you a sheet with all of the names and styles of wines with a pen to write your thoughts during tasting. For $5 you get 5 bigger tastings that come with a Vines to Cellar wine glass - we did this. After trying several wines they still had around 20 more to try! We decided on a few bottles, which they packed up nicely for us, and told us about upcoming events. The service was great and they are extremely friendly. It is a block off the main drag so I feel it gets lost in the shuffle yet definitely glad we stumbled upon this place. I'll be back soon enough. read more

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We stopped in without any type of reservation and were met by the gracious owners/host and hostess. Both so friendly and upbeat, they made us feel so at home and welcome. My wife and I enjoyed a delicious tasting of 5 wines a piece for $5, great deal. They have over 30 wines to choose from. We will defiantly be back for more and even head back to make are own wine! Thanks again read more

My siblings from out of town sent 3 bottles of wine to me. The website said ups delivery but the owner called my sister and said "no ups we will be happy to deliver" and the evening of my birthday a lovely lady showed up all dressed up in a grape outfit (it was adorable). She sang me happy birthday and I felt bad that I didn't have cash for a tip and she smiled real big and said absolutely no problem just stop in the shop sometime, which we absolutely plan on. read more

Such a cute little place. Although, probably not a place for die hard serious wine people, a great day trip for those of us who like wine, small business, and home operations. They have a $5.00 tasting flight of 5 half glasses and you get a cute little glass to take home. They're good at sweet fruit wines and dessert wines, don't expect too much from their reds. Nice little store, people are very friendly, prices reasonable. The people working the wine tasting work for store credit. Obviously, they believe in the product and have drank plenty their fair share. Great way to spend an afternoon! read more

What an awesome place!! The owners are so engaging and helpful. I was able to get some great wines to bring home to California for the holidays! I will be back each time I visit Port Washington. When you visit Port Washington, go to Vines to Cell and the have lunch or dinner at Tellos. read more

Sitting next to the venue for the local farmer's market, this quaint wine store/bar explodes with small-town charm. The smell of wine-making is potent upon entering and still quite memorable months since my last visit (tricky brain). They offer wine-making classes, and from what I calculated, quite a deal on wine if you were willing to make it yourself. Their best-tasting wine is their fruit-juice wines, which I assume wine-enthusiasts probably stay away from. We also like their chocolate dessert wine. Though I can't say I was blown away by their regular selection, the wine-tasting was a very pleasant experience. The lady behind the counter entertained us for literally hours as we chatted and tasted the afternoon away. Vine to Cellars showed two beginners like my wife and I a great time and we learned a lot about their wine-making. read more

Groupon introduced me to this place. Nice Place. Good assortment of wines at reasonable prices. Interesting flavors. We shall return to support such a nice local establishment. It's worth a visit. read more

Wine tenders were unfamiliar with the wines they were serving, and the regions they came from. Wine selection is geared largely toward fruit wines. The glass they used to serve me is for port wine, not white or red wine. They did not wash it before they put it in a bag and sent me home with it. They should have given me a new one and washed the one I used. I was hoping this would turn out better than it did. If your new to wine, this could be a fun and different experience. Otherwise, best to spend your money on a nice bottle from the supermarket and stay home. read more

While visiting family in Grafton, WI, my wife and I decided to take a Day Trip to Port Washington. First stop was Vine to Cellar. Best choice of the day! Not only was the wine very good, the owners were just so warm and welcoming. Tastings minimal cost and you keep your glass. I am sure, next time back in WI, we will plan another stop for some great wine and fun conversation! read more

Cool little small town wine store. The owner makes his own wine and there are a lot of favors to choose from. Lots of quirky decor. You can even make specialized wine bottle labels at this store read more

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Fun winery. Owners are very friendly and not wine snobs. Definitely worth stopping in for a tasting. We purchased 6 bottles and the first one we cracked open after we returned home, had a yellow cork so I think we get half off the next bottle when you bring the yellow cork back. And we will definately make the trip back! read more

We were in town for the Main Street Fall End of Farmer's Market Fest and after seeing their both decided to stop in. The $5 flight was a fun way to work our way through a bunch of the wines. The one that was remarkable was the Chocolate Port, otherwise there were a lot of fruity wines and sweet wines. We picked up a bottle for later at the hotel, it was a fun place to stop in and visit and the staff was very friendly. Would definitely come back on a future trip. read more

We stopped at Vines to Cellars when we were in Port and really enjoyed the tasting. We each tried three samples because three is the limit before you have to pay. We liked most of what we tried, but the pomegranate wine was our very favorite. We just loved it! The owner/operator was very friendly and knowledgeable and I enjoyed hearing about the wines named after their grandchildren and dog. Unfortunately, about two weeks after we went, the cork in our one remaining bottle of pomegranate wine popped spontaneously and wine gushed out all over our bar and carpeting. I'll probably call there to let them know this happened, but we live about an hour away and rarely have occasion to go up there. I doubt we'll drive up there just to get a replacement. I'm sure that was just a faulty bottle or something. But it was our favorite :( If you're in Port, give it a shot. It's worth it. read more

This is a winery my husband and I definitely plan on visiting again. They had a nice selection of wines that we both liked and their wine tasting price is reasonable. The atmosphere and the employees are very welcoming. They are also very knowledgeable about their wines and wines in general. read more

The wine is good, a good selection, and they have cool accessories to buy, however the service was lacking - the server would disappear between tastings for about 5 minutes- read more

In trying to be fair about this, I think anyone visiting Port Washington for the day should at least visit this place. They have cute wine gifts and offer wine-making classes. However, my husband and I felt that they should experiment more before selling their own wines. We enjoyed the white fruity wines better, although we are red wine drinkers. We could not bring ourselves to buy anything, but appreciated the kind, friendly owner of this establishment. Try it. Maybe you will like it?? read more

I am from Illinois, and have been vacationing in Port Washington for 5 years now. My husband and I had stumbled upon this great little establishment during year # 1 visit! We have been back each and every year! Trying different wines with the tastings ! Friendly owners, Fun place to visit, relax and have a drink or a bottle to go! read more

What a great wine experience! Interesting store with plenty of wine related products, nice location(Port Washington) and an overall wonderful experience. We decided on the $5 wine sampling which consisted of 5 wines and you keep the memento glass. Between my date and I we tasted 10 different wines, plus, the owner was gracious and pour a couple of other samples in addition. Great conversation, comfortable and fun surroundings. I am highly recommending Vines To Cellar as an excellent wine tasting experience. read more

I love this place and the entrepreneurship spirit of the operation. Great concept and knowledgeable, friendly owners. A great stop to get a glass of wine and relax. This is not Napa Valley so don't expect to taste or purchase $100 bottles of wine, but expect a nice glass of wine. Exhale, have some wine and take a walk along the lake in scenic Port Washington. read more

The same road trip as my Beanie's review, and another gift certificate for Christmas! I was definitely surprised when I walked in to Vine to Cellar. I was planning on going in, grabbing a few bottles of wine, and then leaving to go find something to do in Port Washington. The girl working there immediately offered us their wine tasting, $5 for 5 pours. Can't beat that. We had a seat at their wine tasting counter, looked over their list of wines, asked questions, and chose our 5. The girls working never rushed us, they happily answered our questions, and engaged in small talk. A great way to spend a Saturday afternoon. After the tasting, I was easily able to choose which bottles of wine I wanted to spend my gift certificate on. I wished either I lived closer, or Vines to Cellar was closer to Milwaukee. Then again, maybe I don't because I would become a regular for the wine tasting. Adding Port Washington and Vines to Cellar to the great day road trip list! read more

As an avid wine lover with over 100 bottles in the cellar, this is a must see/stop when visiting or living in Port Washington, and as a local, one of our favorite places. If you're a "wine snob" who only likes expensive bottles to boast about, or wines with heavy tannin and body, you won't find that here. The wines produced here are small-batch, easily drinkable wines, perfect for everyday consuming with meals and friends, which is exactly how wine should be! They have wines to appeal to any pallet, from dessert wines and very sweet whites, to fruit wines with great nose and fruit-forward taste. On a hot summer day sitting on the patio, nothing beats a nicely chilled glass of their Peach Apricot Chardonnay. The reds are nicely drinkable with a solid amount of oak, and fruit, with a nice subtle balance of the heavier flavors typical of a variety of reds. Jacobs Ladder is our all-time favorite. This is a perfect stop for gifts for the wine lover, or just to kick back with friends for a glass or two. Not to mention, the owners, Jim and CJ, really enjoy what they do and make everyone feel welcome, while also educating people on wines, wine making, and how to really appreciate wine. read more