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.

Walking through the storefront entrance, wasn't expecting the level of sophistication inside…read more There is a working piano to the left when you walk in. The bar is on the right. And there are plenty of tables to sit. I think there were some ladies playing the Chinese domino game, it starts with an "m". Got to meet the owner Ray and he picked out a fantastic Cab for me, it was the Story Storypoint Cab out of California. Later I also had the Martin Ray and in my opinion it was not as good, but it was a heavier mouth feel and it had layers to it. They have a piano player Wednesday and Saturday. He shows up around 6pm. So they have free slasa and chips in the back corner most nights. On Tuesday the have tacos. And Tuesday there are meatballs. On Friday they have Karaoke around 7. If you like wine, or you are an enthusiast, this would be a great place to visit if you find yourself in Winter Haven Florida. They have buy one glass 2nd half price. If you buy a bottle and stay, it is a $15 corkage fee. We kind of did the math and depending on the pour, and their pours are generous, it is cheaper to buy by the glass. When you visit they your own math gymnastics. Bottom line, Grape Expectations, the wine is great. The service is exceptionally better. And if you like a mellow vibe with great wine. You won't be disappointed in this stop. Finally, shout out to Terra, between her and Ray we had such a great time. CAN'T WAIT TO COME BACK!

Small wine bar in a strip mall. Food service premade snack trays. Limited seating. Very cluttered.read more

Perfect place to share with your significant other or friends…read more Price is cheap for the good service

Amazing experience ! Took my mother for Mother's Day and I kid you not it was the best one yet !…read moreSuper chill ambiance, the people were really nice and friendly. Service was great, the owner was very hands on! Food options is a charcuterie board and it's perfect because one is wine tasting so it goes together!! Can't wait to come back for another fun experience. ¡Una experiencia increíble! Llevé a mi madre para el Día de la Madre y no bromeo, ¡ha sido el mejor hasta ahora! Ambiente súper relajado, la gente era muy agradable y amigable. El servicio fue genial, ¡el propietario fue muy práctico! ¡Las opciones de comida son una tabla de charcutería y es perfecta porque una es una degustación de vinos, así que va bien! No puedo esperar a volver para otra experiencia divertida.

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.

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.

We went to summer crush on New Year's Eve. The venue was a British venue of the Beatles and they…read morecelebrated New Year's at 7 PM which is midnight in the British Isles. We had a table. We had a lot of fun and a lot of dancing, and listening to the music and singing along. You can see that the winery tries very hard to please its guests. The only problem that I found was that it was really loud and difficult to talk. All in all, we had a great New Year's Eve. We've been there before with other bands, and it's a nice place to go for a change of pace.

Friendly staff, great music, large selection of drinks. A wonderful…read moreDay! We were there when a band was playing Beatles Music. So fun!

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

They offer a large selection of wines, plus four ciders, wine slushies, and mixed wine cocktails…read more The tasting is a great deal -- five samples for $7 -- and the bartender was fantastic, very friendly, knowledgeable, and interactive, which made the experience even better. Despite having little space in your suitcase, we walked out with a couple 4 packs and would have probably bought more if we weren't limited on weight and space.

We sat at the bar and had two tastings of five wines each so we could try 10 wines. The boys had…read morebeer and mocktails. Appreciate that they have beer, cider and mocktails as an option. The DIY charcuterie board was not clear but we were good with chips. We enjoyed the tasting, I bought 4 bottles - 1 to drink in the garden area and 3 to go. With the 4 bottles we received 1 tasting for free and 4-pack of wine coolers. They had a food truck to enjoy lunch and lovely seating. The wines were good - some great and some okay - so we average at good. Nancy was our server and very helpful. We would return as it was a cool afternoon to hang out, listen to music, drink wine and eat 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.

We had my daughter's wedding here in May and I can't rave enough about every facet of that event…read more It was beautiful. The grounds were impeccable. The communication was exceptional. The food was so delicious! Extra special shout out to Marcos as well!

I need to add more. We paid thousands of dollars for the lodging, and the owner never left the…read moreproperty or left us alone!!! Every time we pulled up to the house to unload groceries or items for our wedding he yelled at us!!! DO NOT book this venue! This owner is insane!!!