My husband and I have been to wineries/vineyards all over the U.S. While we are not wine snobs, we appreciate excellent wines especially when they are made locally. This place doesn't grow or use any local grapes. We went on a Saturday...which means the business should be prepared for one of their busiest days. Instead, our young waitress was "in your face" short with us, our service was mediocre and the establishment seemed ill prepared for a crowd. The savory cheese board was ok. However, I had have outstanding cheese/charcuterie boards at nearby wineries for less cost and far better quality. We were there in the afternoon and the very limited parking area was already full. The inside winery area is cramped and small. The outside area is spacious...but, lacks the outdoor fans that we see at many other Texas winery patios. We never leave a winery without a bottle to go...here, we were happy to pay our bill and move onto the next nearby winery without our typical delicious bottle to go. read more

Everything was Amazing! Great musicians! Great wine awesome ambience ! Great service ! read more

What an awesome place! Chic velour booth with bright photos. Great wine choices. Lots of indoor and outdoor seating. Beautiful bar. Great music! We'll be going back. read more

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We visited for a wine tasting on Saturday afternoon during Texas Wine Month (October) as part of the North Texas Fall Wine Trail. It is a beautiful area tucked into the woods. Indoor and outdoor seating (covered and uncovered), plus a fire pit and a stage for live music. The wine samples were generous and delicious. The staff were friendly and attentive. Make sure to ask them about how the winery got its name! read more

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Decided to do a small road trip to Gainesville area and stop by some of the wineries. We stopped by Deschain and so glad we did. This is an amazing off the road unique winery that has amazing wine and food to pair! I can't say enough about the staff (ask for Marsha) and owners. Them alone would make me want to make the trip again! read more

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Food was amazing and staff great loved the day definitely try the mustard and cheese board

Everything about this winery was great. It's so pretty off in the woods. I'm not much of a wine drinker, but I ordered a flight of whites and liked them fairly well. We got a charcuterie plate. Everything on it was good. It needed more crackers. They brought us more, but charged for them. It's not a cheap place for sure, but I'd love to go back. The service was excellent and I enjoyed it very much. read more

My wife and I recently spent the evening here. We found the atmosphere quaint and romantic as it is set back off the road and surrounded by woods. The owners and staff were engaging and knowledgeable, so we felt as if we were being welcomed home to family evening. We shared a meat and cheese board and enjoyed the variety of wines by the glass and by the flight. Everything from the food items to the wine has a story of how and why they are in front of you. I won't get into reviewing every specific wine, but just know this - you will find at least one to enjoy, as we did. This is one of the few wineries in Texas that actually delivers a full experience. read more

Service was great as everyone was super chatty. I would recommend getting a flight so that you can focus on what your taste buds prefer. we liked the Granoche Moscato, rosé, and Port (which is very far from our normal). Since their blends are coming from different regions, their makers are looking for something very specific so your taste buds might not match what the true grape varietal is. The ambience is key here inside with quaint. We didn't go to the upper deck. The patio had more seating than the inside and is ideal. Bring sunglasses during the sunset hour. Can't wait for live music in this location! It's right off Highway 82 and you can't hear any noise which was delightful. read more

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Great patio with lots of shade. Service was great and the owner even stopped by to day hello. Highly recommended.

Nice friendly winery, great staff. Newer wines. Grape types I've not heard of before. Nice food menu. Hummus plate is amazing, I suspect all the food plates are good - I just haven't tried them yet. Building railroad cars welded together .. but tastefully done. You can sit upstairs - looks like 2 levels. Winery is easy of get to - off 82. Plenty of parking. read more

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I had gone to two different wineries when I wrote my last review and did accidentally post the menus from the other winery.The review on this winery is correct but the menu is from another winery in Saint Jo. Again wasn't a fan of the wines but their food was very good. read more

Breakfast brunch was really good with carafe of mimosas or Bellini. Setting is very nice & staff friendly. read more

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Great atmosphere! Great wine! Wonderful staff! Our first stop on the North Texas Wine Trail checking out area wineries. This one made out "Let's return list for sure!!" We made the mistake of eating first because their food looked amazing!! read more

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This is a tough review to write. On one hand, the location, ambiance, set up, service, and overall feel is wonderful. It's nestled in the woods and really has a cool vibe about it. There is a bee or wasp issue, that was a bit unnerving, as we ran around like maniacs avoiding. On to the real review though...the wine very much does not taste like wine. It has a heavy vinegar flavor, and there was one that was so strong it was almost like a pickle brine. I thought maybe my taste buds were off, but our entire party felt the same. I was disappointed, as we do the winery rotation often, and would have loved for this one to be on the list. I would say give it a shot, maybe this type of wine is one you just have to have a taste for...the logo is cool, their story is cool, and the building is cool. Maybe the wine will be cool someday too! read more

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Great friendly service and atmosphere. The staff was patient and answered questions. The owner greeted us at our table and had meaningful conversation. read more

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We had a fantastic evening there, attending their soft open. Such a great, low-key evening, so relaxing, with great hosts, trying out cool new wines in a really interesting facility built from shipping containers! That sounds rough, but this place is genteel, and their innovative architectural design works perfectly for an unpretentious winery in Texas! The wines were great, with a few surprising varietals that I didn't expect, and their porches were perfect for my wife and I to sip wines, look into each other's eyes, and gaze out over the country landscape! We also snacked on some cheeses and pizza while trying out a flight tasting. This is well worth the short drive from our North Dallas home, and I'm looking forward to visiting again this up-and-coming winery! read more

Deschain Cellars - Sign from the entrance of Deschain Cellars, the newest winery in North Texas, driving distance from Frisco, Plano, Dallas and Fort Worth. - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Gainesville, Texas

We found another gem of a place last night only a few miles from the Huff Family Ranch in Whitesboro. How cool is it to hang out for a few hours with the owner and vintner himself! I can tell you - it makes the entire experience that much more meaningful! Deschain is a winery that is producing some really delicious juice. I recommend trying both a white and a red flight to see what suites your palate. For me, the Rose and the Grenache were amazing. I can hardly wait to go back, taking friends and family with us. The atmosphere is fun and eclectic, the staff are engaging and the music was Bo-suited! read more

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The staff was very nice. The atmosphere was very nice, except for the septic tank smell. The wines were extremely acidic. We tried the rose and red flights and their wines tasted all the same. I told my husband it was like drinking pickle juice and he said that's exactly what he tasted. I do hope they fix this and I wish them the best. We will not be going back. read more

My husband & I came by here on a trip to Oklahoma. So glad we did! The staff is excellent, friendly & knowledgeable. Met the owners as well. Nice people & very interesting. The area around the winery is peaceful & relaxing. We will definitely stop by here again the next time we're in this area. read more

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Lovely atmosphere and wine. The winemaker and owners Willem Johnson and Kristin Mapstone have created a special place. read more

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Great service and views! The food we got was very tasty. The only drawback was that they were out of quite a few items on the menu.

I wish I could leave more stars for this review!!! This is hands down THE coolest spot in Cooke County! Outstanding staff, amazing food, awesome sunset view and perfect wine selection. What's not to love?!? Deschain Cellars have earned a customer for life! read more

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Had a wonderful time hanging out on the deck with friends! Really neat place to visit! I like the white wines the best. read more

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Great location. Wine was good. Food. Atmosphere. Woodsy wine. A fun and tasty afternoon.

This Winery is nestled in woods of Oakridge and is overlooking water! Deschain Cellars is full of spunk, charisma and has a "Best Friends" home kind of feel. The wine is amazing and don't even get me started on their cheeseboards! The prices are reasonable and the staff is very knowledgeable about the wines! I would definitely say this would be a great place for friends, a date night, or just a fun adventure! read more

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Deschain is a phenomenal winery, just east of I35. The owners are wonderful and everyone makes you feel like family. The food is excellent and the breadth of options allows you to fully immerse yourself into a pairing experience you will never forget. The wine.....there are not enough words that can explain the amazing wine, without taking away from the true experience. In fact, that's the best way to explain the wine. Each time you take a drink, your senses will experience pure joy! Highly recommended! read more

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I had the sangrias - blanco and rojo- as well as the beef jerky cheese spread and they were all amazing. Everyone was very friendly too! They had live music to top off the great experience overall :) read more

Discovered Deschain when in OK for a concert. I called to ask about a reservation and the owner answered the phone. She was friendly and welcoming. When we arrived for our reservation, we found a peaceful and cozy environment with indoor and outdoor seating, wooded views, and friendly service. The wine tasting was nice and the cheese and cracker plate was very good. The bonus was the fabulous saxophonist playing. I plan to go back when I go back to OK. Can't wait! Truly enjoyed it. read more

I never get disappointed! Amazing atmosphere, fantastic wine, friendly staff and amazing cheese . Exactly what we needed after a rough work week read more

I have been visiting since they opened was there 2 weeks ago on Friday afternoon and was astonished to pay $9.00 for a half a glass of wine and 11.00 for half a glass of Prosecco. Maybe they is why they were not busy. It makes me so sad that one of my favorite places has gone this route WK Mineola Tx read more

Erin our server was absolutely amazing! So personable and knowledgeable about what they offered. It's definitely our new spot! I can't believe that I've never heard of this place! read more

What a perfect way to spend the afternoon! Kristin and Willem were perfect hosts. The wine was delicious and paired with unique and tasty cheeses that we loved. Can't wait to go again! read more

Amazing wines and ambiance had a low key vibe. The staff was attentive and very personable!

A hidden Gem in Gainesville. The ambiance is more than you would expect from a winery. A delightful evening to sit back and enjoy a glass of wine, cheese, crackers, fresh olive bread and Chocolate Sausage to die for while listening to some smooth jazz. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. The most impressive is the wine selection. I tried their Red Flight and my wife had the White Flight. These are not sweet wines like so many Texas wines. The Grenache was their most popular Red, to me it was OK but having been in California a few years I developed a taste for a more bolder red and they hit the mark with their Unchained Texas Red. They have plenty of seating and this is a great place for a group to gather. read more

The venue, the food, the service was really good, particularly the entertainment, a band we know well and try to see when schedules and distances fit - Raised Right Men. The wines were new and different, which is a good experience but they weren't all that remarkable. But in combination with everything else we will definitely be back again if RRM are playing and the weather is as nice as it was today. read more

Wonderful little winery north of Dallas. The concept is really cool, beautiful use of shipping containers (of all things) who would have thought? The atmosphere can't be beat, with beautiful trees all around - it really has the perfect setting. The wine - WOW! I'm not normally a fan of Texas wine, but these wines have completely changed my mind! I can see why their wine maker has won awards! Really great wines - we took a bunch home! Highly recommend Deschain Cellars, their great wine and yummy food selections! We can't wait to go again! read more

Our favorite place allows come here and the entertainment is good also. A beautyful setting to rest and relax.

Oh my Gosh! Bachelorette weekend and we were driving by. Decided to stop in and visit. Our server Erin was AMAZING!!! She made us feel welcome, stopped and joked with us and just over all welcoming! Definitely a new girls weekend get a way! read more

Love this place! It's the perfect get away location--makes me feel like I'm on vacation! Great service, tasty food and some of the best wine I've ever had!! read more