Not much of a winery tasting type, but the beautiful property and professionalism at Halter Ranch was very memorable. Just the drive up to HR was wonderful, rising higher and higher up the mountain to reach the place. I was jokingly telling my wife trying to be snooty, I don't drink wine from the lower elevation Paso, lol! Super large estate with such a beautiful building for indoor and outdoor seatings. Was amazing just driving up the property to the tasting room. Had made reservation online ahead of time, since was in Paso to check out the sensorio thing on a Saturday in mid March. Don't think I've really been to winery to do tasting, but this was one place I wanted to come to after tasting their "Ancestor" at inlaw's house over a year ago. They had gotten the bottle from their neighbors who must be club members. All I remember was it was one of the best wines I've had. I'm a cheap wine drinker, but things like the stag's Artemis and halter ranch Ancestor just leave lasting impressions in my mind. Checked in with the gentleman at the host stand in the beautiful building. Everything so clean and nice here. Chose to be seated outdoors on the beautiful day. It was quite crowded and busy with folks enjoying food and wines. Ms. Kristie was our server and she was fantastic! Working multiple tables with bottles in hands for all the tastings happening. She was super friendly and accommodating and helpful with explanations of each wine and so energetic to manage every table! Her energy helped stave off the fatigue from driving 4 hours since morning and the food coma from lunch before arriving. We already had lunch so opted for just the olives with the tastings of Ranch and Silver to maximize tasting all the different wines. Initially requested Ranch for both of us, since I expected to get 2 bottles of the wonderful ancestor to get one tasting waived. Shortly after, I noticed ancestor was also considered part of the silver label wines, so switched one to Silver flight (thought maybe ancestor was not silver, since it was part of the ranch flight, but Ms. Kristie said it's just on both flights since it's their signature wine). The olives were very salty, maybe should be rinsed out of it's brine before to reduce the salt. I expected olives to be from HR, but olives are not, and I guess just the olive oil in is is (on the olive oil later). Maybe the sourdough would have been better since it's served with the olive oil, but was just too full from lunch. After tasting all the wines from both flights, for my novice taste buds, I think Halter Ranch is just a master of blends! I actually preferred the blends over the single grape variety wines. Suspected as such after tasting the ancestor before, but my plans to get 2 bottles of ancestor went out the door once I tasted the Cuvee Alice! Wow, so smooth and complexity in depth, instantly scrambled my brain of thinking I came solely for the Ancestor. Ms. Kritie explained the Cuvee Alice was named after the owner's mom. That made perfect sense! It was a wine deserving of owner's pride, what a wonderful wine! Doubt came over me, now maybe I have to step up to buying the Cuvee Alice instead of Ancestor? Can't get better than the Cuvee. But the final round of Ancestor showed off why it's their signature wine, still was so wonderful, and couldn't make up my mind since I love the Ancestor, but I could not imagine not enjoying Cuvee again. Ended up splitting my decision and got a bottle of each to make sure I can have both again! Will introduce inlaws to the Cuvee since we all had Ancestor before. And will have Ancestor for my dad on Father's day then so I can have it then to see if I can decide then which is my fav, or just both :) On the way out, saw the bottles of olive oil by the entrance. Got tastings and loved it, wow! Some "real" olive oil! I preferred the ancestor over the tuscan. Wife got a bottle the Picual olive oil. It is so smooth with delightful flavors and a wonderful bitter bite to it. It's too good and pricey to use for food, so we just take a spoonful daily like a super antioxidant supplement! Already getting low on the bottle... These wines and olive oils are way above my pay grade, but why gotta be so good. Maybe I need to ask inlaw neighbor if they are club members to order me some:) I noticed there is a HR in Temecula closer to home... read more

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My girlfriend and I visited Halter Ranch for a wine tasting and had a solid overall experience. She did the Ranch Flight, and I went with the Silver Flight. Both were good, but I felt the Silver Flight had the stronger overall lineup. I ended up buying two bottles of their Malbec before leaving, which says a lot about the quality. We had a 2 PM reservation and arrived about 10 minutes late due to a detour through the hills getting to the winery. Even so, they were very accommodating and seated us right away at an open table. There were quite a few open tables when we arrived, so on this particular Saturday in April, a reservation may not have been necessary, but it's still a good idea to have one just in case. Service was a bit inconsistent but still positive overall. We were initially greeted by another team member who brought water and got us started with our first pours while our assigned server, Janise, was tied up. She later served a couple of the middle pours, and another team member stepped in again for one of the later wines. It seemed like she was balancing multiple responsibilities, and while the handoff between staff kept things moving, it did feel a bit disjointed at times. That said, the overall tone was more casual and friendly rather than overly formal, which some people may prefer. One thing I did appreciate was that there was no hard push to join their wine club. At other wineries in Paso Robles, I've experienced a much stronger sales push, so it was nice to be able to enjoy the tasting without that pressure. The wines themselves were consistently good. We didn't have anything we disliked, and most of what we tried ranged from solid to very enjoyable. They also offer food, though we had already eaten beforehand and didn't try it. The property also has a small retail area near the front with apparel and other merchandise. There are EV chargers available at the far end of the parking lot, which is a nice feature, but accessing them can be a bit tricky. Larger vehicles like sprinter vans and limos tend to park in that same area, which can make maneuvering into the charging spots more difficult than it should be. Overall, I would come back. Good wine, a relaxed atmosphere, and a nice setting. If you're in Paso Robles and looking for a laid-back tasting experience with solid wines, Halter Ranch is worth a visit. read more

This is truly a special place in Paso Robles. The rich history of the property is fascinating and closely tied to the growth and evolution of Paso Robles into the world-class wine destination it is today. What stood out most was the winery's deep commitment to sustainability. You can see it woven into every aspect of the estate, from the design of the buildings and thoughtful vineyard management to the sheep grazing among the vines. It's impressive to see sustainability not just discussed, but genuinely integrated throughout the property. The sculptures and artwork scattered across the grounds are breathtaking and add another dimension to the experience, creating a setting that feels both artistic and serene. Of course, the beauty of the estate is matched by the wines themselves, several truly outstanding bottles that reflect the character of the region. The team was knowledgeable, welcoming, and clearly passionate about the property. Our tour was perfectly done and incredibly enjoyable for the entire group. I'd absolutely return, especially to spend more time enjoying the food and other offerings on the property. read more

Halter ranch is a very nice winery and vineyard! The drive is very scienic. On the way to the main building you drive under a covered bridge. You have a choice of sitting inside or outside for your tasting, since it was a nice day we opted to sit outside. Very nice patio with very good service! Since it was lunch time we shared a hot honey chicken sandwich and fries... absolutely delicious and shareable. Our celebratory wine tasting was special! read more

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Lunch at Halter Ranch is a must! Wine paired well with all the delicious food we had! read more

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This place is stunning and rightly priced. My husband and I enjoyed a lovely cheese board on the patio and I did a white wine tasting. We ended up leaving with two bottles, it was so good! The service was great! They were pretty busy but Jasmine took care of us and was super friendly and had great recommendations. The outside was relaxing with beautiful sculptures and views and the inside was classy and modern. I highly recommend you visit but definitely make a reservation a couple of days in advance. read more

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Our party of four spent four days visiting a range of different wineries in Paso Robles. Halter Ranch was a very interesting property with lots of art work. We wound up buying some of their more expensive wines. Unfortunately, the whole wine tasting experience was not up to par with our wine tasting at other wineries. Out host did not talk about the wines at all and only answered questions that we asked. She might have been having a bad day, but she did not show any enthusiasm and didn't talk up the winery at all. Nice winery, decent wines, subpar service. read more

In the Adelaida region of Paso, well, this gets a wow. A little house on the road, go inside the property, and it has a bridge, vineyard, and one of the loveliest tasting rooms and properties you're gonna find. My gf, Mom, and I came here the other day for my birthday lunch. I didn't do the tasting (I will, I promise), but I just got a glass of their GSM (delish). But the food gets a lot of the praise here. Literally, several OMG moments were had. * Warm Sourdough [$12, 4.5 stars] * Smashed Fingerling Potatoes [$12, 5.0 stars] * Charred Summer Squash [$14, 5.0 stars] * Burrata salad with grilled Peaches [$22, 4.0 stars] * Halter Ranch Burger [$25, 5.0 stars] * Creme Brulee [$free for the birthday boy, 4.0 stars] Would I go back? Hell yes. When will I go back? Very very soon. How often will I go back? Often. Reservations strongly recommended. read more

Halter Ranch - Halter Ranch Burger [$25, 5.0 stars] - Wineries Near Me - Paso Robles, California

What an incredible vineyard! The property is truly breathtaking. We arrived right as their tasting room opened and despite being full with upcoming reservations, they accommodated our party and even gave us a guided tasting of their Ranch Flight. Our server, Liam, was amazing! He had great recommendations and was able to answer all our questions. His energy was also very upbeat and amiable. The wine of course was great and the food was surprisingly amazing too! We got the fries and fondue appetizers- both were delicious. We had to make ourselves members before leaving and are looking forward to returning soon. read more

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The best service I have had ever at winery! Kristie was amazing. Food was delicious and ready when we arrived, as we called in advance, just prior to the kitchen closing! I recommend the Ranch flight - delicious selection and generous pours. Beautiful and comfortable outdoor patio with wonderful view of nature and winery! Burrata has fresh seasonal peaches as Chef Paul finds local ingredients. Gnocchi is a must-try especially if you love mushroom! read more

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One of my favorite wineries for their class, elegance and ambiance. Beautiful indoor and outdoor seating with live music, great breeze and large windows to feel the fresh outdoors. Their wine tastings are never a miss and they always have something special to surprise you with. The food flavor & variety is ok. As for variety the best would probably be the charcuterie and steak. The charcuterie has something for everyone and although not meat forward it is flavor forward with beautiful mixes of flavor. The steak is just straightforward cut of steak but it still is delicious. Love coming here! read more

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I had been looking forward to visiting Halter Ranch's flagship location since being introduced to their wines when they bought Hart Winery here in Temecula in 2022 as their third location. This beautiful 2,700 acre nature estate includes vineyards that are 100% certified organic, a covered bridge, various art pieces/sculptures around the estate, olive groves & a culinary garden, a 15" gauge railroad with scale trains to tour the property, a number of historic lodging options on the property, and a private air strip as HR is the only fly-in winery in the world! Our server Liam entertained us with stories behind the wines and their names, such as our Ranch Flight's CDP Côte de Paso aka "the rambunctious nephew" vs the Silver Flight Cuvée Alice aka "the elegant aunt" There is so much to explore on this property and various tours that I'd love to come back for - the wine & cave tour, Defender tour and of course, the wine down train experience that I know our grandkids would be all about! read more

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If you have the time and are willing to spend the money, sign up for the cave tour. Our host rebecca was very knowledgeable and very enthusiastic. This is a great tour for somebody who is just being introduced to wine and winemaking. She talked a lot about their organic farming practices, winemaking procedures, and the history of the winery, and the surrounding area. Wines were served at several stations during the tour and ended up with something very special. ( Not telling!). Highly recommended read more

Fell in love with their wine then when you get there you fall in love again. Wildlife and quiet. Saw eagles, hawks, grey and ground squirrels all sorts of birds and our hostess had the mostest She will be the reason we become members. Her knowledge and personality is rare and greatly appreciated Jenise you're awesome! The food is wonderful and the wines ...... well the wines stand alone and above. read more

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We planned to do a tasting but by the time we got here we just wanted and needed food. Staff was great to work with us - split a burger with my wife and all was good. Came out fast enough and we enjoyed it. Did have a glass of Ancestor which is my favorite they produce read more

My favorite place in Paso Robles. The winery is absolutely gorgeous! The staff is knowledgeable and the wine is good. You have to enjoy a wine with minerality to like their wine. read more

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We had such a lovely afternoon here. The estate is absolutely stunning, the wine was wonderful, and the food was fresh and delicious. Staff were great, albeit definitely on a more relaxed schedule, so if you're trying to make it to your next tasting on time, might want to keep an eye on your watch. We were in no rush, so we ended up spending about 3.5 hours here, which was absolutely divine. Cave tours are an awesome option, too! read more

Halter Ranch - Wineries Near Me - Paso Robles, California

I used to live in Paso Robles & had bought a bottle of 2012 Syrah from a Newcomers luncheon. Well 14 years later just opened the bottle & WOW it was delicious.. I had my bottle in a wine cooler, but my wine cooler stoped working almost 9 mths ago.. I can't wait to get back to Paso Robles & Halter Ranch winery. Cheers read more

Halter Ranch - Wineries Near Me - Paso Robles, California

Property 5 stars, wine/food 3 stars & service 2 stars. Our first time & sadly our last visit to this winery. Considering the high price point for their wine & food one would expect attentive & quality service. Unfortunately, awful service! We had a reservation & were seated without any wine info. We watched as the other tables that were sat 10min after us were being served while we just sat there thinking where's our server? Not acknowledged or helped for 25min. After feeling invisible I GOT UP & asked if we had a server? Our waitress finally appeared & gave us no apology, thx for your patience or reason why we were not helped? She laughed it off & said"Here I am" Waitress did not seem that busy (no other tables)& we sat there waiting for our next tasting while she was talking to other staff members. I would not recommend this winery! read more

Three years later and still amazing as ever. We're treated like family now when we go there. It's a truly amazing place and experience.

I've been to several wine tastings- this was by far the worst experience. We called a week ahead to book and stated we had 3 dogs and a baby and would like shade. When we came we were seated at the ONLY table that had no shade. All the umbrellas were used on other tables. Most tables had multiple umbrellas. We had to ask several times for an umbrella. Finally we got one but half our party was still in the sun. Asked for another one and they stated they couldn't remove them from other tables because other people would be in the sun. Mind you one table had four umbrellas. It took our server 30 minutes to bring us our first wine for the tasting. It was not the best experience and I won't be coming back. We were at Paso for only 2 days and wish we could of tried another place instead. Wines were okay nothing special. read more

From the moment we walked in, the views were absolutely stunning -- the big window overlooking the winery was just beautiful! The atmosphere was peaceful, low-key, and perfect for relaxing. Our host, Jenise, made the experience even better! She was funny, friendly, and made us feel so welcome. We really enjoyed her energy and how personal the service felt. It's a bit more intimate and closed-off than some of the larger wineries, but that's what we loved about it -- amazing vibes, great service, and gorgeous scenery. read more

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I'm a member at the location in Temecula so was excited to finally get up to this location to check it out. Beautiful property with delicious wine and great food. They offer live music, have various tours, and do have on site properties you can stay at. Tastings are $35 or $50. Definitely make a reservation before you come. read more

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The views are great! The outside seating is nice and relaxing but a lot of flies. The wines were good. We especially like CDP and the Alice Cuvee. We did the tasting and waived if bought some bottles. Place was pretty busy but plenty of seatings. read more

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Wine was good but service needs lots of improvement. They lost our reservation, and even after showing confirmation email & information, they were still super rude and took NO accountability for the issue in their system :( then they changed servers for one of our tastings, they didn't pay any attention to our group, and lacked knowledge of their wines. Plus it was my friend's birthday!!!! 2 stars at best... read more

Halter Ranch - Wineries Near Me - Paso Robles, California

We're members of Halter Ranch...why?...their wines are outstanding. Whats more, whether you're a member or not; they treat you as a guest and not as an afterthought. The ambiance is always five star and when you have lunch inside or on the patio...you feel as if you're transported to Tuscany with views of vineyard to the horizon read more

Halter Ranch - Wineries Near Me - Paso Robles, California

My family and I did the wine and cave tour and it was absolutely spectacular! Our tour guide Timothy was phenomenal; he gave a capturing explanation of the vineyard, how the wine is made, and the history of the vineyard and its owner. I love all the wines we tried (purchased one to take home) and loved the cave tour, it was truly impressive. The vineyard itself was beautiful even on a gloomy day. It prioritized organic and sustainability which I appreciated as well. Would absolutely recommend! read more

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Great Wines, Best burger!! Such a beautiful place to spend the afternoon! Staff was very friendly. read more

Halter Ranch - Best Burger!! - Wineries Near Me - Paso Robles, California

Wow! This place blew their neighbors away. Of all the wineries we went to, this is the one! I would prioritize it if I were you and you happen to he making the winery rounds. The services was incredible! The staff were so friendly and helpful. Sitting outside, drinking excellent wine while taking in the sunset was peak existence for my fiancée and I. read more

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Beautiful vineyard views and tasting room. Friendly confident staff Jasmine was a delightful server. We learned about the amazing winery and unique wines. read more

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The ONLY PRIVATE RUNWAY winery in the WORLD?? PILOT CABINS! An amazing overnight in the vineyard! Prior permission is required to land. The landing fee is generally the basic wine club membership or purchasing 6 bottles of wine. Our first adventure FLYING into the winery and staying overnight in the Pilot Cabin. MARGARET was a wonderful host. She communicated with us on CTAF, made sure the runway was clear and estimated the winds. Keep an eye on the windsock at midfield west. Typically, LAND 4 and depart 22. It's a tight runway with little lateral wiggle room, so I would practice first at AVX or SZP or a similar airport with a narrow runway. Consider the effects of density altitude! Margaret picked us up in a nicely air conditioned SUV at the parking area at the apch end of 22 and took us to one of the 2 PILOT CABINS. The cabins were nice and cozy with a great shower and very, very SOFT bed. There's a large fridge with ice tray, coffee maker and complimentary locally produced coffee. There's a full KITCHEN with range/oven/micro if you wish to bring in your own food. Keep the door closed to keep out the flies. The AIR CONDITIONING worked well and we're big fans of ceiling fans. They also provided a really nice BOSE BT min speaker, essential oil BUG SPRAY and a small fly zapper. Note! The WATER on the entire property is reverse osmosis filtered, so there's no need to purchase water bottles. We really enjoyed the nearby AMENITIES, pool, hot tub, firepit, tree swing, horseshoes, train ride, tasing/lunch. We also enjoyed a really good lunch and tasting in the dining room. Calamari, Kale salad, Halibut and steak. The VINEYARD TRAIN TOUR started off with a good pour of the Rose (great on a 100 degree day!) The train chugged around the entire property for about 45 min. They also offer a WINE CAVE TOUR which we are planning on experiencing next time. At the end of our stay, Margaret picked us up in the chilled SUV and took us back to the plane! read more

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Forced us to sit outside in the cold when there were clearly seats available inside. Didn't let us move to the sun even though nobody was sitting there. Made us suffer through the wind and cold for no reason. Rude and disrespectful service that was not accommodating whatsoever. Come to this place if you want to feel disrespected and treated like trash. Food was good though. read more

My friend and I visited Halter Ranch for a wine tasting, and it did not disappoint. Kaitlyn was knowledgeable and friendly, as was the rest of the staff. The decor inside was only second to the breathtaking views of the vineyard, elegant and refined indoors to complement the beauty of nature. I will say that Halter Ranch exemplifies who I want to be as a wine connoisseur, so I don't think it would be the best spot for your first wine tasting (it was my second). While it wasn't pretentious, and Kaitlyn gave us an excellent intro to the wines and answered every single one of our questions, I was thankful for the intro I had to wines previously because that baseline allowed me to experience the Halter Ranch tasting fully. Attaching a photo of the red wine tasting I did at Halter (I bought 3) as well as some scenery. What I don't have is a photo of the charcuterie board, which was a masterpiece in vision as well as taste (please send marmalade. Thx). Overall, a well-deserved 5 stars, and I can't wait to go back and buy more wine. read more

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Our group was very disappointed due to the very rude costumer service we got. The waitresses were rude,not friendly and hardly checked on us. The food was so bad we had to send it back and ask for something else and then they never even brought our new food out. I do not recommend! read more

Amazing views from patio & large open windows in tasting room with beautiful views of vineyards. We've been here twice now & this is a must when in Paso! We had a fabulous wine tasting experience with Katelyn. Loved their wines & our friend joined their wine club. The lunch was very good too. The burgers & fries were yummy. read more

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We brought a group from LA and stayed on the property overnight. We booked the Defender Tour, of all of the winery adventures I've ever done this was by far the best experience I've had, all of our guests had a great time. Timothy was extremely knowledgeable and set up a really fun trip. We followed up the tour with a lunch but really after all the snacks on the tour everyone was quite full read more

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My first visit to Halter Ranch with the Wine BFFs was a blast. If in the adelaida area and are looking for a great winery tour, Halter Ranch will take care of that. Immediately upon entry, we were greeted by the super friendly host who checked us in. We were a little early, so grabbed one of their Embroidered Vests in their merch section. All the clothing was high quality materials and stitching. Good stuff. Scott was our tour guide and educator and he was fantastic. He had his presentation down and was extremely knowledgeable on all aspects of production and history of Halter Ranch. He was very friendly and a top notch guide. Tour Stops Vineyards - Learned the unique elevate grape growing process at Halter Ranch Machinery - Saw the machines that process the grapes and the massive storage units Lounge - Grabbed a seat in the classy lounge to sample more wines and hang out with the feral friendly cats around. We also learned about the art pieces throughout the Ranch Cave - We sampled some wine straight from the barrel. My favorite part of course. Took a seat at a designated tasting area in the caves and here is where I discovered my favorite Halter Ranch Wine: the 2019 Ancestor. I also purchased a 2020 CDP as well. This was a great tour and the facilities were great. Next time we're planning to check out the Land Rover tour and sample more pesticide free vino. Cheers! read more

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I visited Halter Ranch for the first time right before new years on a rainy day. I mean what better thing to do on a rainy day than to go wine tasting?! Yes the weather was crummy but the estate was still gorgeous! It was truly breath taking and I only really saw the train main building and train tunnel. So cute! An added bonus, they offer free Tesla charging. One thing that sort of annoyed me is that if it's raining and you have a reservation, you may have to wait at the bar for a table to open up because they count the patio tables (which were soaking wet) in their reservation count. The staff did their best to get us to a table as quickly as possible but we purposely booked reservations during their lunch time to eat lunch so it was a full house. Anyway, we were seated in about 15 minutes but I saw this happen to many guests so just a heads up if you're visiting on a rainy day! My friend and I both ordered the $35 ranch flight. Pours were generous. Our favorites were the effervescent rose and their viognier. They do waive a tasting if you purchase 2 bottles. For lunch (served between 11:00 am-3:00 pm) I ordered the halter ranch burger with a beyond patty and a side of truffle fries. Both were DELICIOUS! I will be back for those fries!! It looks like they constantly change their menu which keeps things exciting. Halter Ranch is a must when wine tasting in Paso Robles! read more

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A little late on this review, but I visited back in the spring with some friends. We stayed on the property and had such a great experience! The food tasting was excellent, and we also did the Defender Tour -- which I highly recommend. It was a great opportunity to learn about the wine-making process up close. I'm definitely planning to come back to check out their cave tours next time! read more

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Made a reservation today about an hour before driving 25 minutes to this winery. We got there sat at our table for about 20 minutes, it took three different servers to finally bring us water and we decided to finally get up and leave since nobody came to acknowledge us. As I walked out with my husband, there appeared to be a manager, I told him we had a reservation and nobody came to service us. He said "oh we're short staffed today." So why in the heck would you take our reservation an hour before coming up there when you already know your short staffed in the middle of the day?!!!!! He did nothing to try to salvage us to stay, offer a first glass of wine on the house nothing, not even a apology. So basically it was a 50 minute round-trip drive for nothing. Very disappointing would never refer this winery to anybody. read more