I went on Mother's Day to see the Chris Ryan band, and it was a lovely day. There is a stage for the band, there is a playground for kids, there are animals that are very friendly, including a very noisy peacock and a peahen. One side of the main building is the winery area, and the other side is the brewery area, the signage is a little hard to decipher, but it's pretty easy to figure out by asking. The wines were delicious, I tried a white and a red, and Anna, who served me, was very patient with my questions, even though the line was long. I appreciated that and I didn't feel rushed. The other young lady also helped me, and the staff was incredibly nice, even though the line was very long. There are multiple picnic tables out in the open area in front of the stage, and there's a lovely seating area right in front of the winery and around the side, and there's even a little hidden grotto that's very pretty. They have lights outside, so it probably looked very pretty after dark too. If you want to sit at the picnic tables, pick one under a tree, because the sun does get pretty brutal. I also recommend possibly bringing something to sit on, or you can bring a blanket and sit in the grass. I brought a large cooler with a picnic,, and they did come and inspect it, but it was fairly perfunctory. I brought my own nonalcoholic things to drink, in glass bottles, and I had my own glass, and there was not an issue with that. I would advise bringing some food, as at this gathering I think the only food truck was a pizza truck. When I had gone before, they gave the option of a fruit and cheese platter, but I didn't see any this time. I think the food trucks rotate, but you could probably call and ask. It's a lovely place, but if you don't know where you're going, you might miss it, so look for the sign in and a white truck with black lettering with the name of the brewery and the Vineyard on it. All in all, I would absolutely recommend this for an afternoon, and they have rotating bands that play, and it makes for a lovely day out. read more

This was a sweet vineyard. Staff was friendly and helpful. Outdoor seating areas were stunning!! Definitely recommend for nature and animal lovers. I could have sat there for hours- if I had bug spray!! The wine selection was nice, but food was a little sparse. read more

Wilderness Run Vineyards - Wineries Near Me - Spotsylvania, Virginia

So fun! Peacocks, horses, chickens, koi and beer and wine!!! Steve's Sangria was awesome. Not too sweet and refreshing!!

Terrible service not enough help. The ambience didn't even cut the grass for for the celebration of Mother's Day. Shame on you. And Pizza on Mother's Day come on. Too crowded not enough help. Not a place for older people or handicapped person. read more

I went with two friends on a Thursday afternoon and one of my friends went directly to the brewery on site 1781 Brewing Company (sister company to the winery) and got their Octoberfest and said it was excellent. My other friend and I decided to do a tasting. There are multiple choices of tastings depending on what types of wines you usually prefer. My friend and I each chose different ones and the very friendly and knowledgeable pourer, Victoria, was able to change it up a bit swapping one wine for another to accommodate our preferences. All of the wines were fantastic! Every single one. The labels are fun and beautiful too which really makes them great hostess gifts! I can't say enough good things about Victoria. She was so friendly and knowledgeable and fun and told us about each wine, the property, the animals on the property... Really anything we asked about! The property itself is great, there are so many seating areas, some shaded and some in the sun, a beautiful Koi pond, chickens and peacocks walking around. Just a really cool place. And they were having a reggae festival on the weekend. (We had gone to their Celtic festival back in 2020 before covid really hit and it was fun). I highly recommend a visit, guaranteed you'll return, I know I will! read more

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Such a cute and charming spot! We ended up at Wilderness after giving up on the bigger winery, and wow -- they totally surprised us. The Chardonnay was super smooth and buttery, and my husband really liked their beer selection. The staff was friendly and fast, and the little chickens running around made it even better. We'll definitely be back! read more

Wonderful atmosphere and views, but the beers are undrinkable and wines are unremarkable. The best part of the visit was being visited by a remarkably beautiful rooster. Also, we had to run away from the frat music piped throughout the grounds--not fitting for wine tasting. Servers were friendly, but looked bored--did not offer much of an explanation into what we were tasting. Very disappointing overall. Trust me. read more

Says it's open on a Wednesday but was not. Tried calling and answering message said they were open. It would be better if they corrected the hours of operation so we could have just by passed. read more

I have been here quite a few times! For different events; bachelorette party, fair/vendors and live music, animals to watch (chickens (IN the coop/fence not running around) horses, koi pond... tons of space outside for private parties, still very open to wandering. There is also a large tasting room with bathrooms: fills quick during events. If you or friends want something from the tap house (1781 Brewery) is just on the other side of the building. Cigar house on site as well. All in all, great spot. They keep up on their socials on what trucks and bands. read more

Wilderness Run Vineyards - Wilderness Run Vineyards and 1781 Brewing Co. - Wineries Near Me - Spotsylvania, Virginia

Wonderfully friendly people here, very laid back. Cool brewery and winery with indoor and outdoor seating, live music, and food options onsite. Very family-friendly place. Definitely worth checking out! read more

Our 1st time there for Mother's Day Weekend treat. We were there after almost two hours with our wine glasses and vendor food when we were approached by a someone who appeared to be an employee but did not identify themselves as one who said we couldn't have our own water bottles water bottles. We showed it was only water and put one of the bottles in a bag. Not even 5 minutes later, another person approached us with the same demand that we put our water bottle in the car. I have several problems with this. #1. If it's such a strict rule, then have an employee posted at the gate to advise about personal water bottles. However they do allow coolers but are subject to searching. #2. Several patrons had their own water bottles but I did not see them approached them. #3. If it's an overall winery rule, then why were kids allowed their personal bottles. #4. I have been to several wineries in the central area for years and this is the 1st I'm ever hearing about this "law". We were going to buy bottles but not only have they lost that sale, I will NEVER be going back because how they handled the situation. Prior to this, the wine and atmosphere were good. read more

One of my favorite wineries in VA. They have wine and brews, but I never make it to the brews, because I am always enthralled by the scenery and the wines. I am a red wine lover, but my favorite here is the dry rose. The charcuterie boxes are also fabulous, and filled with all sorts of goodness. They also have s'more packages for purchase to make your own dessert. It is the perfect place to enjoy a good wine or brew and history as the winery is located on hallowed ground. read more

Wifey, my daughter and I had some free time this afternoon and decided to give this winery and brewery a shot - it was great. During this COVID mess we've been trying to just try new things when we can and this was a way to mix it up. Wifey and daughter had wine (cab-merlot blend and a rosé) and I had the Octoberfest. Prices were a little high and I would REALLY have liked for them to offer flights so I could have tasted more of their beers, but we loved the ambiance and the wine and beer was very tasty. Horses to pet, chickens and ducks walking around, two food trucks (we would have loved to try these, but weren't hungry), and lots of shade to keep you out of the sun. Place seems to be open for birthday parties too. On a perfect fall day, it's a perfect place to hang read more

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What's not to love about this place? A brewery, winery, cigar house, food truck, and farm, oh my! This place has it all. Hubby and I came here to scope out the scene and ended up staying a lot longer than expected because of all the awesomeness this place has to offer. Upon arrival, you first enter the courtyard where the brewery is on the left and the cigar house is on the right. Walk farther in, you'll find the winery behind the brewery. It was a beautiful sunny day and there were plenty of outdoor seating available. Super family friendly with a band playing and plenty of open space for kids to run around. There was a small playground and a short trail for fun too. At the winery, I had a sample of the peach wine (which was too sweet for my pallet) and oculum, which is their popular white wine. Ended up having a glass of ocuilum and a frose (frozen rose); both were very good @$8 per glass. Was a bit surprised when I saw my receipt with sampling charge of $1 for the 2 tasting. No big deal as it was cheap, but still would've been nice for the lady to tell me first. Regardless, it was a wonderful time here. We didn't have any food from the food truck this time, but plan on coming back again. P.S. They have a 21+ only seating area with nice garden and fish pond by the brewery. Definitely Zen and worth checking out! read more

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It's not a bad place to meet up to socialize and grab a couple drinks. There is a lot of potential but it fell short in many areas. Pros: - Food truck with decent food - A lot of tables available - Variety of sitting areas (cigar lounge and brewery up front, side tables, patio, lawn tables) - Nice to have location in Fredericksburg Cons: - Live music is very short and they only sometimes have music on the speaker. This would help the ambience especially on a weekend night - Tables are throw haphazardly. Most are on a slope when there are a lot of other options available - No table umbrellas available, even on the patio. We came on a Friday at 2 and every table on the patio was empty because of the blazing sun and no shade. A pergola or table umbrellas would make it more welcoming - limited selection of wine If I could give this half stars, I would say 3.5 stars with a lot of room for improvement! read more

Wilderness Run Vineyards - Patio seating - Wineries Near Me - Spotsylvania, Virginia

Atmosphere was very relaxing and the food was good. Great place to relax with family and friends..

A Harvest Host member and was looking for a fun overnight spot on a trip to fish on the Chesapeake Bay with friends (my wife had to work so I was making this trip solo.) I'd passed this place many times driving between NoVA and C'ville and had always wanted to check it out. Suffice to say, it was idyllic. Checked in and was impressed by how much outdoor seating there was, all arranged nicely. Sampled some wine and bought a couple of bottles, a local craft beer, and a nice cigar. The food truck wasn't open, but I was encouraged to order delivery straight to the winery. I elected to retire to the camper and watch the sunset as I settled in beside the vines and enjoyed my cigar. Awoke to roosters crowing in the distance and a deep sense of satisfaction for deciding to give this place a look. Whether you're looking for an awesome Harvest Host spot, or just a great winery to visit, this place is a winner. read more

Wilderness Run Vineyards - Camping among the vines under a beautiful evening sky - Wineries Near Me - Spotsylvania, Virginia

We had a great afternoon with the family and dog at Wilderness Run. Super friendly staff - thanks Stephanie! - and great amenities. Games, play area, openness to takeout from local spots - all of it made for a fun afternoon with a bunch of parents, kids, and a dog. Will be back. read more

This is not a true vineyard it's a wine bar!! Also their service is terrible. I looked up the winery online to see what types of wine they offered, before heading there with one of my friends. Online they advertise 7 of their own wines, 3 of which I was excited to try. We get to the "vineyard" and grab a seat in the wine barn structure around 1:45. After being ignored for almost 20 minutes, the server comes over at 2:02pm and says that they don't do tastings after 2:00pm on Sundays, but "as a courtesy" she would do a tasting for us. So courteous. It took her forever to even start the tasting, as she chatted with a couple already drinking wine for about 10 minutes before even heading to grab our glasses. We were mostly ignored except when the server walked by to give us tiny pours and say the name of the wine in passing, as she started tastings for four other people, despite the fact that it was 2:30pm by this point. The tasting consists completely of wines from other vineyards! I asked about the wine advertised online and the server rudely told me "they're not out yet. You can tell because the price isn't listed with the wine on the website." I didn't realize the wine wasn't out as the website made no indication of that. I didn't even notice there weren't prices listed for the wines until she pointed it out, but honestly the website doesn't provide any pricing. Not even for the tasting! Overall the "vineyard" itself is cute enough, although small. But the wine is from other Vineyards and the service is very very poor. I would recommend just going to a wine bar in town rather than driving all the way to Spotsy for this. read more

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This place was super cute. I like the outdoor set up they had for customers. It was so farm-y watching the roosters walk around and seeing the barn. The live music was good, but a little loud for my taste. It was a hot evening and the wine slushy really hit the spot. I'm a dry wine person, but thought it was delicious. I also tried a Cabernet that was recommended to me and cannot complain at that at all. It was quite yummy. The staff were helpful and extremely knowledgeable. They have a cigar area, which I thought was unique. I also love that they had food trucks. Being on land in the middle of nowhere, there isn't food to walk to so this was convenient. The Mexican food truck was delicious. I'd come back here again. read more

Wilderness Run Vineyards - Wineries Near Me - Spotsylvania, Virginia

Our best stay yet as Harvest Host members. We loved Wilderness Run Vineyards and their 1781 Brewery, both offered fabulous vintages and brews. We left with a case of the Table Red. They also offer a cozy indoor outdoor cigar lounge, with an extensive selection. The immaculately kept estate has plenty of outdoor seating, an outdoor stage for live music, outdoor kids play sets with market lights everywhere, creating amazing ambiance as the sun sets. There are also farm animals and horses that welcome being pet and fawned over. Did I mention rotating food trucks? Offering delicious options. We found the staff to be very welcoming, professional and friendly. We appreciated the thought to detail with clear instructions about what was not allowed on the grounds and that it is dog and kid friendly. We will absolutely be recommending Wilderness Run and returning to enjoy this "one stop shop" winery. Thank you for sharing your property, wines and brewery with us! read more

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Wilderness Run is a different kinda grape than most other VA wineries. When I visited they only had 2 of their own wines bottled - the rest were 'partner' wines from other VA wineries. The selection they had was decent, but it definitely wasn't your 'typical' wine experience. The location is pretty - and spacious. They are a working farm, including horses and other farm animals. When I visited they were totally packed for Mother's Day, but apparently being busy isn't an unusual occurrence. I expect them to get even busier now that they opened a brewery on the premises. Lots of tables both bottles and beer glasses, so there's something for everyone. They even had a cigar smoking area! The one thing that DIDN'T have enough of was bathrooms - but they should have porta-potties soon. They currently have 2 estate wines, but by this fall 2 more should be ready to be served. The 2014 Merlot was aged 28 months in French Oak; I'd say it was kinda complex with some red fruit at the same time. The "Pink Chair" Rose was made with Concord grapes; it tasted like alcoholic grape juice. In the past they had an easy-drinking red called "Tool Shed Red", but it wasn't available when I visited. I didn't dislike any of them, but didn't buy any bottles. The vista is great, and you have a ton of drinking options. I'd totally recommend them for a picnic. I'll probably wait another year though, when they have more estate wines. read more

Wilderness Run Vineyards - Wineries Near Me - Spotsylvania, Virginia

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Wilderness Run Vineyards is a wonderful treat in Spotsylvania. A very simple, hometown-feel winery that gives you the option of a brewery or a winery, all in one place. I have visited several different wineries here, in North Carolina, and in California, and most border on pretentious (if not completely outright snobby), but Wilderness Run makes you feel like you're relaxing with good friends. The winery is very easy to find, located right off of Route 3, and the parking is plentiful. One side of the barn is the 1781 brewery, and the other side is the winery. I noticed signage for a cigar/tobacco company as well. We arrived on a Thursday evening after work. The winery offers hours that accommodate people that work during the week, which is great! I haven't found any other wineries in the area that stay open later than 6pm. The winery sits on a significant amount of land, so there is no shortage of seating areas and the views are absolutely breathtaking. The winery offers a decent selection of wines, as well as 2 that are made on the grounds. Even though we wanted to try the wines, we decided on a bottle of their hard cider, Dr. Penningbottom. It is one of the beverages brewed on site and it was delicious and refreshing, especially on a hot Virginia evening. There was a stage area for live music, and a food truck. They host a lot of different events on the weekends that I definitely intent to return for. The staff was extremely friendly, the cost wasn't bad, and the views were amazing. Definitely will be returning. read more

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Kinda torn on our visit here. My girls and I stopped here after leaving another winery. Due to the rain the parking situation was a mess but that's nature. I'll charge that one to the weather game. We walked into the first door we saw and it turned out to be a brewery/distillery. The gentleman there was super nice and asked us if we were looking for beer or wine. After telling him we were looking for wine, he pointed us in the right direction. He was also kind enough to give us a rundown of the brewery and what they currently had on tap and suggested we come back. Nice guy! After making our way to the backside of the barn like structure, we were greeted by live music, nice touch. We were eventually greeted and asked what we were looking for. We advised we wanted to do a tasting but the young lady who was assisting us told us they did not do tastings, as I was looking at the laminated menu on the wooden counter that listed a $10 tasting at the top, so imagine my confusion. She then proceeds to tell us that we can get a glass or buy a bottle and enjoy it since they had live music inside which they normally do not have. So we stood there all looking perplexed and contemplating our next move. The young lady doubles back and says we can do a silent tasting if we wanted. Wait? I thought you just said you didn't do tastings??? What I was able to deduce that she meant, maybe, possibly, was they do not do the traditional guided tasting where they tell you about the wines etc..... so what happened is she poured and we swallowed, literally. It was very rushed, I mean rushed to the point where before we even finished the first pour, she was back with the next. One after the other, think about taking shots out of a wine glass. That's how it felt. It left very little time to truly taste and enjoy the wine for what it's worth. There was no water or pour bucket in sight. So when we went from the Merlot to the cider, there was no opportunity or option to rinse our glasses..... ugh..... While I can appreciate the difference, I think it would have been a better experience if we did not feel as if we needed to hurry up. I'm trying to recall some of the wines we tasted, if I recall correctly the only one we tasted that was theirs was the Merlot and their was a hard cider from the brewery on the property. As much as I wanted to enjoy this experience, it just did not happen. The customer service was meh. I can't really call it. Maybe it was an off moment or an off day? Could it be the overcast from the rain? I'm still perplexed over the whole tasting thing, not only was it listed on the menu along with tasting plates, which by the way were not offered or suggested. In addition, there was a chalkboard sign that advertised fish & chips as well. Never mentioned. The grounds look as if they'd be amazing in the spring/summer when you are able to take in all of the scenery. There is plenty of outdoor seating and from what I gathered you could bring a picnic lunch and enjoy it. Based on all the signs, do not bother bring outside alcohol or you will be asked to leave. Understandable. Overall, I wish we had a better experience especially after battling with the muddy parking lot. read more

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This is a really kid friendly winery, so if you're looking for an adult only winery I would not recommend due to the noise. They have cows, horse, and chickens that are surrounded around the winery and brewery. The prices for a bottle of wine is $20 which is pretty cheap. The beer ranges from $8-$15 depending on the beer you choose. read more

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This place is a gem! There is a cigar house in one building, and the other building has the winery and brewery on opposite ends. Loads of outdoor seating, both under trees and on the lawn, which gently slopes down to a stage, where live music was playing. We enjoyed a bottle of their cabernet, along with delicious food from the food truck. As we are members of Harvest Hosts, we stayed overnight in our RV at the top of the hill in the vineyard, and awoke to roosters crowing and sunrise amongst the vines! Highly recommend, and we will for sure be back! read more

A gem of a find in the Virginia countryside, right off Rt 3. The owners have put a lot of thought into making this a destination site, with winery, brewery, roosters roaming around, other farm animals behind a fence, many places to choose to sit and look at the view. I highly recommend this place. A great place to relax, unwind, enjoy some excellent wine and pastoral views. read more

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We stayed on the vineyard grounds overnight in our RV as they are part of Harvest Hosts (dry camping), and really enjoyed it after a long drive toward home from NC! We arrived around dusk and wished we had gotten there a bit earlier, but enjoyed the fire pits they had going. Good beer (I liked the Irish one) and Chardonnay and Petit Verdot wines--ended up buying a bottle of each of the wines. They also had a good food truck on premises by Two Brothers. Hospitable, friendly staff. Tables nicely spaced apart, lines enforced and spaced for drink ordering, and mask-wearing observed by staff. Hope to be back! read more

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After looking for a winery in the area to try with some friends, we stumbled across this spot and decided to give them a try. We came by on a Saturday night and although the vineyard was busy, we were able to snag a table and relax near the live music. We first went into the brewery side to try a beer, I didn't see any I would like personally but they do have a few options with even a seltzer for those who want something on the fruity side. After we headed to the wine side to see what options they had. We first ended up trying the peach wine and another red wine, can't remember the name of it. We loved the peach and opted to get a bottle of it. The bottle price in my opinion is reasonable especially since a small glass is $7 it's more worth it to purchase the whole bottle. We also tried the food truck on site as well. The food was ok, it was very pricey for what you are given. I ordered the crab dip that came with chips and I also ordered a water which came out to $19. The crab dip was alright but could have been more of a creamy, thicker consistency instead of it being kind of runny. We will definitely be back! Loved the atmosphere. read more

This is absolutely my most favorite place in the entirety of the Fredericksburg area to hang out, hands down. The environment they have created here is so relaxing and inviting, it feels a lot like going to your family home for a get together! The venue offers beautiful views along with both wine and delicious beer options (my favorite beer in town). They have a quaint little "secret garden" area if you're 21 and older with a really nice koi fish pond and ample seating. My friends and I love to grab a beer or a glass of wine and hang out in this area, sometimes we play board games or just catch up with each other. There is always a food truck hanging around if you get hungry or feel free to pack your own little picnic and come watch the sunsets and listen to some great music on the weekends! Whatever you choose to do, I'm certain it will become your favorite space as well :) read more

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Great place to hangout and enjoy a beer or glass of wine. Had a good time and everyone was very nice read more

This winery is not to be missed! One of a kind and something for everyone. There's a Brewery, winery, cigar room, farm animals, etc. We went over the weekend and bought wine and beer, fish tacos from the food truck, listened to live music and were entertained by a couple of roosters making there way around. People of all ages will enjoy. There's a playground and farm animals to visit. The beer is excellent and the wine very enjoyable, particularly Tool Shed Red. There were plenty of tables and seating, although I might say, bring your own chairs if you're a large party. So glad we aren't far away and can go back again and again! And all the staff we encountered were very hospitable and answered any questions we had. Go visit Wilderness Run Vineyards! read more

LOVE LOVE LOVE going to this vineyard / brewery! The atmosphere is fun and relaxing and the wine and beer is divine! The firepits are perfect to take the nip out when it is a little cold but there's a nice breeze in the summer to keep you cooler as well. They offer live music from the pontoon stage (you'll have to come see for yourself!) Ample parking, friendly and patient staff make this one of my favorite vineyards in the state! read more

Very friendly and cozy atmosphere, I liked that the staff didn't bother us and allowed us to walk around the farm and pet the horses. The roosters roaming around was also a good touch. Drinks were good, and weather was nice making our experience very pleasant. read more

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New favorite winery. Great wine, best cheese board we have had in a wine, great hikes around property, they have a koi pond with tables for 21 and above, and a brewery and burger to finish the day..... read more

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Family friendly winery with plenty of picnic tables and a brewery next door. There's something for everyone here. Fun and casual winery to go and listen to a live band overlooking the fields and have the kids run around outside. The white ox was our favorite white wine. The beer next door is also great. read more

What a nice place to enjoy a glass (or bottle ) of wine. A nice selection of estate wines. Wine bar staff was very help with suggestions. Plenty of places to sit and relax whether you're inside or outside. Or just stroll around and take in the fresh air and beautiful scenery. We loved the goats...especially "Sweet William". If wine isn't your thing, then try the brewery located there as well. read more

Pros: Plenty of outdoor seating, beautiful vistas, dog friendly, appropriately priced wines, knowledgeable and friendly service, totally up-and-coming. I really can't wait to see what they're going to do in the future. They've made a fan out of me. Cons: port-a-potties, no/limited food options, no wine from their grapes YET. You can definitely tell Wilderness Run is only going to get better. They're plans for expansion (event hosting, onsite brewery, working farm) are really exciting. This is the perfect stop to try a bunch of different wine and spend the afternoon relaxing with friends. read more

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I've been waiting for the opportunity to stop at this winery as I pass it often while working. I had the chance to go on Friday, so I stopped by. Wine tasting alone isn't nearly as fun, but I found a way to enjoy it still. ;) I was a little disappointed right off the bat at the "ambiance". They are still fairly new though, so don't let the outside fool you. The inside was pretty cool. They only offered one Wilderness Run wine and the others were from other Virginia wines. I would go back again in the future to see what, if anything, has changed. I recommend giving it a try! read more

This vineyard is super pretty but 2 things made it fall short for me. The guy serving the wine at the tasting bar was rude. Very short & it was obvious that he hated his job. He explained zero about the wine & this is probably what led to the 2nd short fall. When I got home I opened my bag of wine I purchased & I discovered I was drinking wines from other wineries and subsequently purchasing wine from another winery. Would have been nice to know that. The food truck was fantastic & the grounds are clean with plenty of seating. It was chilly & although they have plenty of fire pits none were burning. They really should look at hiring friendly staff at the tasting bar. (We visited the Saturday of Mother's Day weekend and arrived when they opened) read more