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!

Great conversation with owner. While the muscadine was too sweet for me, the blueberry, cranberry…read moreand elderberry were good.

Green Apple Delight wine from Gilded Grape is like a subtle apple cider and it's DELICIOUS!!read more

Okay, they were out of several vintages. They were out of cheese and crackers. They had just…read morere'orged their whole business. I wasn't expecting much. I'd just moved south from the heart of VA wine country, not a snob, but used to a certain wine experience. This was different: so fun, comfortable, friendly and informative. Loved every minute (and we stayed a while) of the afternoon. Go give them your support and enjoy your own time with the owners. They have a lot to share.

Nice location, glad they have music on the weekends. Wine tasting was $18.79 for 4 tastings!…read more Pretty pricey for mediocre wine. We enjoyed sitting outdoors so that was nice but for the prices - no way would I go back. Too bad...this place has a beautiful outdoors & I like that they are having music but the prices they are charging do not make it worth it for me to go back.....

On our drive back home from the pumpkin patch, we came across Fiorelli Winery and decided to stop…read moreby for a drink. I'm not a wine drinker so I ordered a recommended Rose first, then a canned beer. My wife tried 2 different wines. She was happy with her choices. We didn't try the food. The bar area was cozy, and the bartender was sweet. We sat in the back after ordering. The weather was very nice so we enjoyed sitting outside. I'd love to visit again and try their food.

Joined their wine club through the previous owners and was told that we could "make up" the monthly…read moretasting if we missed the original date (usually the first Saturday of the month) - January was a very busy month for us, my wife's father passed away and she works as a radiology tech and works 12 hours shifts so our availability to do the tasting was limited - when I tried to schedule the tasting for the 29th of the month, I was told no - the employee told me that they couldn't afford to open the wine for just one couple - even though they had another make up tasting the following day. The owner refused to give me a refund for the month ($48.15 for just me) - so I disputed the charge on my card and he rebutted it with I had the whole month to make up the tasting! Not a true statement - this guy has no clue how to run a business - so much for customer service - we will never step foot in the place again!!! Promise!!

There is not a better wine bar in this area. Over 300 wines. From the casual drinker to the most…read morediscerning tastes. The owners work this place every day. Excellent wines, great, friendly service.

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.

Took two colleagues to dinner…read more Was my first time and found this to be a beautiful restaurant. There is a retail area along with a tasting area that was pretty busy. The wait was very short and once seated we had an amazing server. I wasn't sure what I wanted to she brought out 2 wine tasters for me to decide. She took excellent care of us and was not over the top. We ordered 1 app, 3 meals and 4 glasses of wine. Our total was $170. This is an upscale dining so have your wallet ready.

Made reservations at 7:15, weren't seat until 7:30. Friday night, it's busy, okay NBD…read more Appetizers: Bruschetta & Calamari 5/10. Calamari taste and texture resembled that of a soggy onion ring with slightly fishy taste, bruschetta was nothing special, could have made it better at home. Great portions on the appetizers though. Ordered the butternut squash gnocchi and it was actually tasteless. It tasted nothing like butternut squash- just unflavored gnocchi with cheese. Partner was satisfied with steak dinner but not impressed. Ran out of water during dinner, server never refilled or checked, also gave everyone else bread and butter besides us. Crème brûlée was so disappointing. It was cold, and more runny pudding texture. Way too much salt. Partner spent close to 200 on this meal, an it tasted like a target dinner. We also got bit by mosquitos w outside dinning. We won't be back! Waiter was decent, but bummed he didn't refill our water, or give us bread. He cracked an awkward jokes and seemed nice.

We love Bonnell's. They are both so sweet, helpful and the BEST vitamin C & hydrologic acid EVER…read more Truly worth the price. I have not found anything as good as her products. Lenora

Just had a fantastic facial with Lisa. She's been doing my skin since I moved to the Venice area…read more Professional who knows exactly what is needed to maintain beautiful skin. My spa experience is always a joy and something I look forward to. Looking for a great new look in makeup? Lisa has worked with all major companies such as Chanel, La Prairie, and Guerlain. With more than 40 years of experience in keeping people beautiful, I trust my face and skin to her. Debi

I really enjoy going to Fine Wines and Tastings on Main St in Lakewood Ranch. Scott and his mom…read morehave created a wonderful atmosphere for buy wine by the bottle or by the glass. They have a revolving selection of well known and under the radar wines for you to enjoy. They also offer a small selection of fantastic light snacks to eat while sipping good wine. Additionally, they have a couple of beers and seltzers. If you find yourself wanting a nice glass of wine, please give Fine Wines and Tastings a chance. I promise you will love it.

We went in after a full day of working on our boat and we were headed to Trader Joe's to do our own…read morecharcuterie board. I hopped on yelp while on the way to Home Depot and this place popped up. We love charcuterie and thought for the price point we would give it a try. The sommelier was extremely helpful and after our food order, recommended this fantastic French wine which pared perfectly. We will be back as they also had Justin Isosceles in stock on shelf next time we are cooking steaks on our boat

I'm totally new to the area totally an outsider! I've been…read morethere several times and I'm totally treated like a member of the family! Mike from Delaware! Now from Sarasota!

Always enjoy our visits, Tom & Mel are great owner operators, always make guests feel welcome!…read moreChristmas decorations are fantastic! Merry Christmas and thank you for getting us in the spirit of the season! We will come back with friends!