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    Cats Paw Winery

    4.4 (41 reviews)
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    Aileen A.

    5/5 stars for service. The owner, staff, and other patrons were all super friendly. The owner came over and shared the story behind the wines and winery - even let me try an off-menu new wine which was so nice of him. 4/5 stars for wine. They do not use tannins, so if you like dry wines, you probably will not enjoy these as much. They are more on the sweet/fruity side, though they have several "unsweet" options. I did two flights (5 tastings each) - the June special and my own. Out of the 11 wines I tried (including the off menu one), I liked 8-9 of them. Pretty good! Some of the fruitier ones were more like an alcoholic capri sun than a wine. Do not expect your traditional wines, because these are not them! They try to use far less chemicals in the process, which I appreciate. They do NOT have food (only free popcorn and cheese/crackers for purchase) but allow you to bring your own. 5/5 for having cute and friendly cats around There's also lots of table games and indoor/outdoor seating. Worth a visit if you're in the area!

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    Albert P.

    A fun little one-man Winery tucked away and in the basement of the owner's house. What started as a personal hobby/passion has turned into a legit agro-tourism business that draws in the locals. The owner imports fruit juices from global suppliers and then adds his special and proprietary formulation. There are NO Muscadine grapes to be found... But interesting use of Peach and Pear juices as well as grape. There are sweet wines that are sweet, but NOT overly sweet. There are dry-wines too that lack the body of the tannins or more complex and weird flavors. All the vintages appear to be made on-site in the basement or the newly expanded shed on the property. Wood chips are used to add 'barrel flavors' and everything appears to be ?fermented? in plastic barrels. Not sure if any fermenting happens or if simply alcohol is added... Did not get all the details, but the owner is SUPER friendly, nice guy that is living the DREAM!!! Retire and open up your own winery... and simply WALK (downstairs) to work every day. You bring your own food/cake and party with friends inside where it is nice and warm during the winter, or outside on the well furnished patio with a fire-pit and laser lights lighting up the forest. Staff is SUPER friendly and knowledgeable about all the selections and helpful in creating a tasting or a flight of choice. Plenty of FRESH-POPPED popcorn is available and they staff is ALWAYS refilling it! I have to say that the customer service here is BETTER than ANY winery I have every been to... the knowledge the staff has, the attention to ALL the Customers... the friendly attitudes. I only wish that the wine itself was a bit more complex, less sweet and well... made in a more old-fashioned way?? Also, if you are ALERGIC to CATS... DO NOT COME HERE... there are 3 beautiful felines that own the inside... they are in the tasting area, they are on the cat-tree, they are in the production room, their litter box sits just next to the mixing barrels... they sit up on the rack just above the working benches.... i have a feeling they are everywhere and INSIDE everything... if you get my drift. Also, I wish the staff had a 3-cabinet sink... you know, one that you can WASH, RINSE and SANITZE the tasting glasses... and not just a bucket...

    Kelly G.

    Super cute local winery . Tucked away within a residential neighborhood I found the property to be quaint and charming . Keep in mind this is not a vineyard and they don't grow grapes on the property . Make sure to partake in the wine tasting . The offerings change monthly and you get to try five different wines plus you keep the cute cat commemorative glass. A wine tasting costs only $10 . You can also try a wine flight or wine by the glass. I tried 10 different wines and my favorite by far was the Purrr-fect Chilean Merlot: powerful fruit and spice flavor with a supple finish. I am not a fan of super sweet wines so if you aren't either , you will enjoy the merlot. The owner John was very welcoming and friendly , as was his pet kitties . We met two furry wine mascots and they were both very docile , laidback and ready for scratches ! They have a small gift store featuring t-shirts , glassware and other items with the brand logo . I definitely recommend Cat's Paw winery and will return if I'm in the area again !

    Cait M.

    I had the best time here! Such a great variety of wine and loved hanging out with the kitties! Morris came and sat next to us our whole trip and I loved the complimentary popcorn. There is ample indoor and outdoor seating and the staff were abundant and soo friendly! They all genuinely looked excited and happy to work there. Next time I come back I'm trying to a slushee. See you sooon!

    Left: Randy's Lime Chardonnay: Right: Joey's Reserve Merlot
    Max M.

    This was a great little winery. The staff is so friendly and outgoing. They want to ensure you have an enjoyable experience. I am not a very big wine drinker, but their wine is so delicious. The cats in the winery are also very very friendly! I highly recommend.

    Laurie I.

    Ok the people are really nice but its not a winery. Its a house and the owners make kit wine. Some of the wines are pretty good but I had driven quite a way to go to this "winery" I like the owners and the staff but its more like a homeade wine bar. Like the cat theme though

    Amanda K R.

    I read some of the other reviews and feel kind of sad to hear folks ripping on the place. Is it a winery with a vineyard? No. But the backdrop and ambience makes one feel right at home. Yes, the lower level of the owners home, but warm, inviting, full of great energy, incredible customer service, a gift shop and two adorable, yet lazy kitties snuggled by the window. The grape juice, from what I've heard, is imported from Portugal and then tweaked into some interesting blends. Yes, if you're a full bodied cabernet kinda person, you won't find that here. Most blends I tried were on the sweet side but a nice port and lime chardonnay (reminiscent of key lime pie) but wine made without added sugars, sulphates and other hangover inducing additives, bonus. A perfect first date place, girls gathering or getting away from the kids for awhile... We were joined by plenty of lizards who entertained us- a fire pit was noticed for those cooler days/nights, ample parking and just a fun place to chill for a while.

    Cheers to Cat's Paw Winery!  ;) meow!
    Prissypooo02 H.

    Love love love this place! The wine is fantastic! Each bottle is different and so delicious in its own right. Wow! They really did an incredible job with each variety. The grapes are from the places that make the best grape for that particular wine. This is really great wine, way too easy to drink ;) Super nice owner too! Can't wait to go back! Just enjoyed some of the wine I purchased there this evening, did not disappoint. Do yourself a favor and head over to this winery and try the wines, they're remarkable! I had so so so much fun here! Thank you CPW!!! ;)

    Absolute best wine! Not to mention John and his staff always make the experience worth the drive. We love it here and make sure every time we are in town we make it out and also leave with at least a case :) No wine competes

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    Great surprise with wonderful service and fine wine in a nice Environment we will be returning

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    Hi! Are the cats roaming around? Allergies

    Yes! They live there and roam there. There is a large outdoor space though if you need to be away from them for allergy reasons

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    4.7(37 reviews)
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    Sadly, I've not been back since 5/22 but today was the day…read more Michelle and I participated in the Third Thursday Art Crawl and afterwards popped in to see what was on. I was hoping to see Albert(a) Wine-Stein aka, Amanda and she did not disappoint! So happy to catch up with her after almost 4 years. I know, I should get out more! They have a great opportunity to select from 50% of wine bottles so Michelle and I selected a Franciscan CabSav from San Miguel, Ca just south of Napa near the Paso Robles area. Just an EXCELLENT choice we concluded, you will NOT be disappointed with this selection with hints of black cherry, carmel and coconut. We settled into one of their many rooms and selected a table where we could order from their menu with a nice selection of appetizers, salads, hand helds and small bites. We shared the Crab Rangoon app & each had the Harvest Salad. All together is was an excellent combination. It was a warm pre-spring evening and just a perfect finish for memorable outing. Kudos to Erin and her support team for making our visit an experience to remember.

    Great place to meet up with friends for a glass of wine! Bartenders help you select the perfect…read morewine for your taste. Erin was fun to chat with & Very knowledgeable! Menu contains appetizers & flat breads. Awesome atmosphere of an old house with lots of character! Thanks to Mark & Linda, the owners for a Fantastic Experience!!

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