This is a unique family owned business in Victoria. We got the non-alcoholic flight of ciders and…read morethe traditional apple cider was our favorite. The service was prompt and efficient. We sat on the back patio which had incredible views, including seeing Mount Baker in the distance that was completely snow covered. We got a short interesting story of their business. We stopped here after a visit to butchart gardens, which is recommended too. Enjoy!

Food & drink - flatbread & the dip were both good. i actually put the dip on a slice of my pizza…read more the tasting is 6 ciders - i had the canadian invasion. perfect sized tasting with some light snacks for an afternoon break. my fav cider was the sassamanash but i am also into sweeter drinks. Service - very friendly, everyone loved our little pup. they brought him a water bowl. our server came around quickly & our food items also came out fairly quick. Ambiance - very chill. we sat on the patio with our pup & there were a ton of other dogs also laying out soaking up the sun. plenty of umbrellas to give shade in the hot summer sun. beautiful view.

I've come to realize that Canadian wines just aren't my jam. They tend to be on the drier side and…read morethat just isn't my preference. But regardless, I love exploring new wine regions and had a lovely visit to Church & State during my honeymoon. We made a reservation ahead of time and got to enjoy a tasting at the bar before grabbing a glass to enjoy on the patio with a cheese board. Service during the tasting was just okay. Our server out on the patio was much warmer and provided us more information about the wines and the property. While there, we saw a wedding party arrive as they host weddings here. No surprise as the grounds are absolutely gorgeous! The view from the patio is stunning and it felt like the perfect getaway!

Service was fine. Wine was so bad we reconsidered our entire wine themed trip. $20 for a generous…read moretasting...of awful wine. Sparking rose- has a distinct aftertaste of welches grape juice Roussanne- spells like soap, initially tastes citrus then fades to nothing. Coates the tongue like soap as well Syrah- red water that hits the back of the throat Petit Verdot-don't bother Husband had a different flight and it was just as bad.

Such an amazing find! After visiting their beautiful winery we stopped in for an island spritz (a…read moremust!) not knowing how cute this place is. Such a nice and welcoming ambiance right away. Spoiler alert: there's an adorable private patio tucked in the back! We returned the next morning for their soft launch into brunch and it was delicious! This is such a sweet business owned by a married couple who were both such pleasant people. We were very impressed with what they've established within the winery/restaurant. Can't wait to go back on my next visit to the island!

This place has such a cute atmosphere. When we first walked in, we assumed it would be sort of a…read morepretentious winery, but in fact it was the complete opposite - classy yet so inviting and cozy! The red wine we tried was delicious. I think my favourite part though was the wonderful service from Anya. We're used to Seattle's cold mannarims but this young lady was so sweet! When it got busy, she was ON IT and so courteous and friendly to every person there. We had a great time and will definitely have to come back.

Great atmosphere, with very friendly and helpful staff. Who took the time to explain all the wines…read moreto us during our tasting. The Comfy, couches in front of the fireplace and the blankets they provide made for a more elevated experience.

5/14/26: this is a difficult review because I didn't have any of their wine. :-o Why? Because…read moreduring our visit to Forks, WA and other wineries in the area, we discovered the majority of WA wines are dry. The four of us do not enjoy dry wines, unfortunately. Though we can tend to "force" ourselves to try them. Sadly, the wine flights my siblings ordered were so dry one sister couldn't even finish them. Now, the winery environment & staff? It was beautiful and they were friendly. Wide open space, a gorgeous seating area with a fireplace in one section.

I love the Starling Lane Winery! The owners are some of the nicest people you will ever meet and…read moreits no surprise that their wines have won accolades from the community (one was even featured at the Empress Hotel for Tea) My personal favorite was the Pinot Gris- paired with fresh salmon and asparagus YUM =) My experience there was fantastic, I even got to watch the owners hand bottle their champagne. Looking forward to my next trip to Victoria!!

Absolutely terrible wedding experience. I really don't want to say bad things about my own wedding,…read moreI would much rather just think of it fondly, however I don't want this to happen to anyone else either. We had a small ceremony and reception in August 2015, with 35 guests that were all family members. We were told that we would have use of the property until 11pm, at which point all guests had to leave, and then ourselves and our staff had to be gone at midnight. This corresponds to all information that our vendors had regarding timing. At 830pm, the property manager turned off our extremely quiet music, and began insulting our guests and staff and telling them that they had to leave. There was absolutely no grounds for her to do this; we had done nothing wrong and were following all property rules. This unfortunate end to the night came on top of an incident involving a large black poodle from the property attacking one of our guests, and the property being shown to other prospective clients during our ceremony! Overall the experience with the property manager ended on a very sour note with our whole family and our staff. It is a great shame because the property itself was perfect, and it was otherwise such an amazing and beautiful day. We had reached out to the manager in several emails for an explanation, and to speak to the owners, but never got a response. I really hope that the owners can do something to rectify the situation.

We were in the area cider tasting for the day when my wino friend wanted to know when there would…read morebe some grape juice to sample. I noted this tasting room was close and could satisfy the cravings of both the cider loving husbands and their wino wives, so off we headed. It's a small little tasting room with a bar and some outside seating. We walked in on Saturday around 3 and there was noone in the tasting room or at the bar. We waited about 15 minutes before two people came in from the side door and were rather unfriendly in asking us what we wanted. We were a bit put off but already there so we tried a cider and wine tasting. Our cider loving husbands were fans of the raspberry cider but neither of us cared for any of the red wine we sampled. The pourer was saying she takes them home as cooking wine, but a wine that's only good for cooking with wasn't exactly what we were looking for. The tastings were reasonably priced and apparently the raspberry cider was memorable, but other than that it was a bit average overall.

Went in for a tasting of their cider, mead, and wine. Setting was very nice. Server was very…read morefriendly and said we could pick any four items from their list to taste. My wife and I each had two ciders, a mead, and a wine. The ciders were the best of their offerings, and I particularly liked their berry and hot pepper blend. The mead was, frankly, quite disappointing. The wine was just okay. We did have a little sticker shock: the four tastings were served in shot glasses (at most half full) for $15 pp.

COVID #42 One of…read morethese days I'll remember to bring my ID. I do hate it when they think I'm 18. Friendly staff, automated gate if the tasting room is not open. They'll still sell to you regardless. Located at the top of a hill. Something like Mission Hills Estate Winery in Kelowna, if you've ever been there,but not as eleborate and large. Two spirits purchased. see my pics. Worth a visit. Definitely.

Although this place is a little hard to find, it is worth the trip. We came here after the Butchart…read moreGardens and it was a great find. For $5 you get a flight of 3 wines. Each wine has its own distinct flavors and the owner is great and will tell you an interesting story behind all of them. I'm not a huge wine drinker but all of the wines I tried here made me want to be. The only downside we experienced was that we came at a time where they did not have any food. Cheese and fruit would have been a great accompaniment to the wine! I would definitely recommend coming but make sure you are coming when they have food as well!

Been trying to get in here all week. It was well worth the wait. Had a pleasant experience inside…read morethis cozy and quaint wine shop. All four wines poured I would drink all day. My favorites were the red blend and the "orange" wine. Lane, who served us, was very pleasant and knowledgeable about the wine. A neat little place to spend an hour tasting some great wine.

We always stop to visit the Orcas Project Tasting Room. The wine that they offer has always been…read moreincredible and I do what I can to obtain a bottle when I have time. In the past, we were able to enjoy a wine tasting and a sit back and relax and have a glass of wine. It's a smaller establishment, but they offer seats outside as well. This past time I was disappointed to learn that I wasn't able to enjoy a glass of wine. The lady mentioned that you can taste only, but she was willing to get me a small sample. I purchased a bottle of wine to go. However after speaking with Cole and understanding his other adventure it all made the most sense to me on the reasoning. If you're on the island, definitely check these guys out. They have other wines offered at the Doe Bay Wine Co, but stick to local and try the Orcas Project. What they are doing with all of the different wine makers helping make different wines for the Orcas Project is brilliant and provides everyone an opportunity to shine.

We were lucky enough to stop at a neighboring winery who are friends with Kit and Claire, the…read moreowners of Sailor. They told us that visits to Sailor Vineyard are usually by appointment only, but they would give a quick call and let them know we were coming. The entrance is a little hard to find, and initially, we turned onto the vineyard road and had to backtrack to a little sign with just the house number, and that is where you park. It's in front of their house, and Kit came out and greeted us, introduced us to his adorable dogs after being sure we weren't opposed, and then guided us on a tour of their little family owned vineyard. We enjoyed learning about their unique grapes and their personal histories. They don't do conventional tastings, but instead, you bought a bottle that came with 4 engraved Sailor Vineyards wine glasses (to take home), and he pours for you while you enjoy the lovely day. We took home a bottle of their reserve wine and was disappointed we wouldn't be able to return for their big concert they are putting on at the end of three summer (Aug 10, 2024) with an Italian band. It's definitely a neat spot to stop if you're in the area, but be sure to call ahead.

What a hidden gem this winery! Absolutely great owners, wine and ambience! Definitely will be back!read more