Lakeridge Winery's VIP tour was a 10/10 for our family, and Doug is the reason we'd come by again from Jacksonville, a 2.5 hour ride. Doug was funny, informative, and genuinely engaging from the start. He shared a lot of fun facts, kept the group involved, and clearly loves what he does. The history of the winery and how they handle processing were easy to follow and actually interesting, not a canned script. He also had solid pairing suggestions, which made the tasting better than just sipping through a flight. I don't drink much, and partway through I started feeling the wine. I let Doug know he could give me a little less on the samples, and he made sure I was comfortable the rest of the tour. He never teased or made fun of it. He even kept it light-hearted, saying he didn't want to have to roll me out to the car in a chair. That kind of easy, respectful humor is a big part of why the tour felt so good. The wine variety was excellent, and the samples were just the right amount and enough to get a real sense of each wine without overdoing it. The charcuterie board options tasted great with the wines and were a nice part of the VIP experience. Gift bags were a thoughtful add-on, and the shop pricing was reasonable. You won't break the bank here, and even if you spend a bit more, it feels worth it. The person who checked us out after we picked our favorite bottles was friendly and sweet too. I didn't catch their name, but they were a great finish to the visit. We'd highly recommend Lakeridge, and specifically touring with Doug. read more

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I came in town to check out their wine fest and winery, best decision ever. Their weekends are filled with events and I had a lovely time. The wine tasting was $5, what steal. I was able to try out a series of their wine and bought two. Loved the market and vendors. Great locations and event. Everyone I encountered was exceptionally friendly and made the experience feel special. I would deforest return. read more

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Food and wine quantity: 9/10 Food and wine quality: 8/10 Service: 8/10 Ambiance: 10/10 Overall rating: 8.5/10 Lovely outdoor seating area with live music. Wine samples were generous, food portions were decent. It was a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon. read more

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This was my 2nd visit to the winery. Tastings are now $5 a person and the tasting are extremely small but you get to keep the plastic logo tasting cup.I did get to try their warm mulled spice wine which was really good. They also offer free wine recipes for sangria and different cocktails. The tastings should be free in my opinion for the tiny amount you get or at the very least be offered a discount when your purchase a bottle. But I give 5 stars because their wines are delicious and the space is massive. But they get very crowded on weekends so come early! The lines outside were 30+ people deep and there was nowhere to sit so we didn't end up staying. If you're coming on a weekend bring a blanket or chairs because their seating fills up quick. read more

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We haven't been here in a long time. The inside tasting room and shop is beautiful. So many things to browse and buy if you're looking for the perfect gift. The tasting bar is nice and spacious. We bought a bottle of the Reserve Sauvignon blanc and took it outside with a bag of braided pretzels to enjoy under the oak trees. Beautiful, relaxing day. read more

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On the weekends the winery has live music and food vendors! They open the doors at around 10am and you pay $5pp and it includes a wine tasting. You can also get a wine tasting upstairs for an additional $5. The food was good, a little pricey, and the wine by the glass was good too. We enjoyed the music, bring a chair or a blanket to relax. The waiters and wine pourers were all nice. Dougie was very friendly! read more

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SERVICE: 5 FOOD QUALITY: N/A DRINK QUALITY: 5 ORDER TIME: 5 AESTHETICS: 5 NOISE LEVEL: 5 MENU SELECTION: 4 OVERALL EXPERIENCE: 4.83 Lakeridge Winery is surprisingly impressive for Florida wine country. The property is quite large, offering beautiful views and a peaceful atmosphere. We started with a guided tour of the premises, which was both informative and scenic, and then enjoyed a tasting of some of their more popular wines, all of which were far better than I expected for the region. Afterward, we made our way to the terrace where food, wine, and live music set the perfect tone for the afternoon. The weather couldn't have been better, and the relaxed vibe made it easy to spend hours just taking it all in. There were plenty of families enjoying the day, but it still felt calm and inviting. If you enjoy live music, good wine, and a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of city life, Lakeridge Winery is absolutely worth the drive. read more

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Kerry and Christine were fabulous with the tasting. Tour was quick and very interesting. Delicious wines. Good time! read more

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Always love stopping in Lakeridge! The wine tastings are always good. They had live music this weekend! They also had a hot mulled wine since it was cold out! read more

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When in Clermont we always stop for a little wine and music. We sampled some wines downstairs and went upstairs to sample the premium wines. Both tasting were $5 each. Loved the ports and sherry. You can also grab some meats and cheeses to have with your wine. Outside is an area to listen to live music and some eats. Bring a chair to sit and enjoy the view. read more

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" Vino, a symphony of flavors that dance on the palate." Wow what a beautiful venue, decided to come on solo date to unwind and enjoy the sunshine since they are open 10a-5pm everyday. The wine tour is really cool and they explain how the different wines are made and bottled. I love sampling each one and would love to comeback with friends for a wine and cheese night on the yard. They have a large retail store to purchase wines and choose your favorite to be bottled. There are tons of cute gift items as well for birthdays, anniversary or Mother's Day. Check out their website to see all the weekend events they've posted ! I'm definitely going to enjoy the rest of my afternoon here and planning to come back soon for sure . read more

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Stopped in today on the way back home while on the west coast. Was googling dog friendly places since we had our pup with us and ended up stopping in. We were SO happy that we did. I've been before but was happy to show my husband and the dog the grounds. We walked around the distillery for wine tasting and since we were there on a weekend we gotta to hang outside with some live music. All the staff was very friendly and happy to say hi to the dog, conversation and tell us about the days activities. We happened to come on a day during harvest where I could finally stomp on some grapes. I've always wanted to do that and was delighted to check it off my bucket list. Spent just under 2 hours to break up the drive and plan to stop in again next time we're in the area. read more

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It was a wonderful experience I cannot wait to go back! The wine was delicious and now I keep rebuying it in my local Total Wine. Their sweet wines don't have this fake syrup flavor. Instead, the sweet wines are unique and delicious. The staff was knowledgeable and very friendly. They did their best to make it a fun and pleasant experience for everyone. There was live music outside so you could sip your wine, get a snack, and enjoy. We did a tour of the winery and it was huge and we've learnt a lot about how the wine is made. They gave us like 10 samples of different wines they got. The area around the place is gorgeous and great for taking pictures. Overall, great place! read more

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I came here for my birthday in October it was a nice cool day. The weather was perfect which was a plus since their seating area around the stage is open air. Speaking of stage, they have live music performances and overall was a chill afternoon. Since it was our first time, we opted to do the wine tasting, which included a tour of the venue and different wines along the way. Every staff member we encountered was friendly. They also allow pets! They even have a store with wine themed gifts inside. Such a cool spot and I'd come back again. read more

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We have been repeat customers for Lakeridge's festivals! We love their wine and the relaxing vibe. Olga was absolutely amazing. We were obsessed with her energy and you can tell she cares about what she associates with. Can't wait to see her again! read more

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When you think about FL, wineries probably don't pop up on the list. I can't say I was a fan of the experience or wines. Basically, you pay $15 per person for a 5 wine tasting. You have to walk to a barrel where there is a rep who literally gives you a sip of wine and then you move onto the next barrel and another rep there. I'm used to far more wine for a tasting and prefer it at a bar. This process is unusual and I wasn't a fan, especially with tip jars at each barrel. I'm expected to whip out cash for a 1 minute visit with 5 different people? We had a glass of wine from the upstairs bar and outside upstairs. The whole experience was just odd and the vibe wasn't for us. I'm not even sure if there was outside seating on the ground level. The wine was nothing to write home about. read more

Free wine tasting and tour...could there be anything better?? I'm not a big wine drinker and I still thought all of the options for tasting were delicious. The bottles started at only $12.99 as well! My party bought two in the gift shop. The gift shop as a large array of items, including gifts that would be perfect for the holidays such as festive spreads and peppermint candles in a wine bottle. All the workers were very nice and answered any questions we had about the winery or gift shop. We went on a Sunday and it was not overcrowded at all. There's a large green space to the side of the winery where guests could bring blankets or chairs to lounge in while listening to live music, munching on food from the stand, or enjoying an ice cream from the twistee treat. The outdoor space is dog friendly and soccer/frisbee friendly. The weather was beautiful and the vineyard made a beautiful backdrop for pictures. Our party also enjoyed a glass of wine and a meat & cheese board in the upstairs dining area. Lakeridge Winery & Vineyard is the perfect place to go with friends, family, or a significant other. Go gift shopping, cosplay as a wine connoisseur, or soak in the sunshine outside...there's something for everyone! P.S. my favorite was the southern white read more

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Came here to celebrate my birthday with friends. Love wine and love exploring wineries and of course sampling. I absolutely loved this winery. It's a drive for us but it was so worth it. It's beautiful and staff is very knowledgeable and friendly. They have free samples when you take the free tour. They then have a gift shop area where you can purchase wine and wine related items. Upstairs they have a bar area where you can purchase more wine samples that come with souvenir glasses. The outside area is great for getting out your lawn chairs and relaxing under the trees. They have an outdoor bar and food area also. Try the wine slush!! You won't be disappointed. read more

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FLA weather was cool, we didn't experience the grounds, but the behind the scenes tour, tasting, and gift shop made for a great adventure with friends. The gift shop has everything required for an impromptu wine, cheese, and charcuterie picnic. read more

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This place was so fun! The people were friendly and the wine was delicious! We will definitely go back on our next visit to Florida.

It's a great experience going through the winery, listening to their history and tasting their great wine!

Near Orlando. Established in 1988, ran by the Cox family privately. They're the largest winery in Florida (they own the second largest in St Augustine), producing 2.5 million bottles a year: 40% is their sweet Southern Red. I like their Petite Sirah Sauvignon ($24.99) and Sauvignon Blanc ($16.99). They employ about 40 staff, from tour guides to field workers. The turn over is low and NO, they don't hire extra hands during the picking season (done by machines) - there goes my free meal - still have to go to France for it if it's still being offered. Wine tour runs every 20 minutes. 12 minutes movie about the winery, shown the father and son in the field - in Oxford shirt and khaki - seriously? Then go out in the open but under the roof , of their facility. Lastly the wine tasting, of a dozen of their wines, free of charge. $5 for their premium in an up stair room which we didn't go for. The tour takes an hour but you can join or leave at will. There are a few tables in and outdoors. But we didn't stay. It feels more like get the wine and leave - this is my first winery in Florida. They may run it differently than New York and Napa. Our tour guide Tom is wonderful, thank you. read more

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We love the wine here as its one of the only wineries near FL! Haha, wine does taste different here compared to other wineries up north but its worth to check out. The ambience here is super chill,especially on weekends! They have food for purchase, and great bands to listen to. Theres also lots of shade. Make sure to bring chairs and mats though to sit!! We also love purchasing the sweet wines here and ports. Did you know they make ports for their sister's winery up in St Augustine? ALSOO keep in mind you cannot open your wine after purchase on weekends. Will have to buy a glass. We also enjoyed their flavor of the month wine sorbet. Sooo refreshing on a summer day read more

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I enjoy this winery mainly because of the informative, insightful wine tours they offer. I left the tour feeling educated about their vineyard and wines and have visited several times. On the weekend you've got to check out their 'weekends at the winery' where they have live entertainment, food, wine, and an outside bar. The entertainment is held outside on their spacious lawn and you can bring your lawn chairs or blanket to enjoy the moment. Their wine tours and tastings are complimentary and run during the day lasting 30-40 minutes each. They start at 10 am and end at 4 pm. The tour gave me an appreciation for the history of the vineyard and winery. It was great learning about the variety of grapes in the vineyard, the way the wine is processed, and how they are moved from stage to stage. After the wine tour and tasting you can purchase some wine at a discount. I highly recommend buying a couple of bottles to take home and enjoy. My favorites are, Southern White and Southern Red if you want a sweet wine. The Chablis - it's semi-dry and good for sautéing. And, the Cabernet Sauvignon which is dry and medium-bodied. read more

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Even though I don't drink, I've been wanting to visit Lakeridge Winery & Vineyards for a while now due to its rave reviews. Once you enter the property, you genuinely feel as though you've stepped onto a California or European vineyard. Flat Florida actually has some hills in Clermont, which highlight the rows and rows of grapes as they overlook a nearby lake. The actual building that houses the winery and store is mission-style and there's no admission fee. Staff welcome you as you enter and point you to the different areas, answer questions and provide you with a wine price list. My husband and I headed upstairs for the complimentary self-guided tour. It starts with a 15-minute long video on Lakeridge (Florida's largest winery and vineyard) and the wine making process. It shows on a continuous loop, so don't worry if you come in the middle of it. Then, you walk into the wine cellar - starting above it and then going downstairs for the complimentary wine tasting. There were 6 wines to taste and then in the middle of the store, they had a tasting of mulled wine. Of course, you can also purchase additional wines to taste (upstairs) as well as meat and cheese boards. Downstairs is where you can purchase the bottles of wine, books, packaged snacks, wine glasses, etc. Every step of the way, the staff members were extremely helpful and friendly. My husband and I agree that we'll be back so that we stomp grapes and see the vineyard in different seasons. read more

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I was pleasantly surprised to find out that they have a winery in the city my sister lives in Florida. My brother-in-law took me to visit it while my sister was hard at work that day Lakeridge Winery & Vineyards opened its doors in February 1989 in Clermont, Florida and sits on a 127-acre estate in gently rolling countryside some 25 miles west of downtown Orlando. This area was once the center of the State's grape industry. Lakeridge ranks as Florida's largest premium winery, and remains a pioneer in the development of premium and sparkling wines from the native Muscadine grape varieties Noble, Carlos and Welder, as well as Vinifera varieties to include Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Petite Sirah and Cabernet Sauvignon. Together, these labels have won many awards for excellence in winemaking, over 1,500 so far with more to come each season. Most of the Lakeridge wines are made with Muscadine grapes, which are often referred to as the "Super Fruit of the South" because of their antioxidant levels, and anti-inflammatory properties. They have guided tours and tastings 7 days a week, the staff is friendly and knowledgeable, they also have a lovely outdoor picnic area and on the weekends live music. This was definitely a fun experience that I strongly recommend if you're in the area read more

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Great ! Went on the wine tour and tasting for additional cost. Great experience staff super friendly, clean facility. I learned this company has weekend events definitely will be back! read more

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Super cute winery with free wine tasting! Was able to sample 5 wines in the free tasting. Then 2 more wines in the $5 tasting which were their special reserve and port wines. For another $5 you get a glass to take home. We did the cheese and meet platter and got to enjoy some live music on a Saturday afternoon. The staff was friendly and educational. read more

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Love! Perfect venue for a relaxing, yet fun Saturday afternoon. The wines are to my liking - not a wine connoisseur but I do enjoy nice wine; this was nice wine. Southern red being my favorite. Wine tasting was cute and fun. Truly enjoyed the live music and delicious food. Will certainly make it a habit to visit when in town. read more

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I visited this winery yesterday. We had so much fun. We did the free wine tasting and then went to the gift shop. The employees were so helpful with our questions about the wine when we did the wine tasting. The employee in the gift shop gave us a sample of the mulled wine and explained how to make it along with the recipe posted up. We bought some wine in the gift shop. We then went outside and got strawberry wine slushies. We listened to the live music outside. There were people with chairs they brought to sit in the grass outside. There was also food and an ice cream food truck available. read more

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This is beautiful winery- I was in complete awe upon arriving. We were greeted by the a pleasant lady who told us she used to live in Fort Lauderdale. She told us what the free wine tasting consisted of and directed us on where to start the tour. We came in a Saturday by the way. We tried various wine such as; Sunblush, Southern White and Chablis. Our favorite was the Southern White- it's was crisp and refreshing we left with 2 bottles. We loved the free tour so much we opt to pay for a wine tasting. We bought cheese, salami and crackers to pair with our wine. The desert wine was my favorite- I downed the whole glass. If you're going to visit, please visit on a Saturday. They have live music on the lawn and food vendors. It's the perfect spot for the family to chill. read more

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Great afternoon chilling with some friends. Stomping grapes, music, wine tasting, I mean eBay else can make it better? I enjoyed the afternoon and I'll be back for more. read more

I've lived in Florida for many many years and never knew Florida wine could taste good! This winery is lovely and definitely worth a trip to visit. You start your tour by walking through the big vats and getting samples along the way. Each station has a server to provide the sample along with information on the wine. You then get to the gift shop which is big and cozy, with wooden interior. We tried the mulled wine, and it was honestly the best mulled wine I've ever had. We ended up buying four bottles with the spices. We then ventured upstairs to do the self guided tour (self guided on weekends, guided tours during the week). We watched a video on the origins of the vineyard and got views on the terrace. Then we did the upgraded tasting for $5 each which gave two larger tastings. We also got a little cheese and cracker plate and enjoyed the views with snacking. When you buy 12 bottles you get an automatic discount, so we were sold! read more

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We just left Lakeridge Winery & Vineyards. What great experience. We did the tour with Allison she was fun, engaging and taught us some new things about wine. This is a must if you are in the Clermont area. I will definitely come again. I knew I was in trouble when we walked up and people were leaving with cases of wine. I just wish I was here for the weekend for the live music. read more

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My goodness... central Florida you never cease to amaze me! Free wine tour? Check! Free wine samples? Check! Live entertainment? Check! Snacks and food options? Check and check! I went to Lakeridge Winery & Vineyards this past weekend and really enjoyed the samples I was able to taste while I was there. I even snagged the rosé bottle to make the frozen peach Bellini at home! The samples end at the gift shop where there are several options of bottles, glassware, snacks and other items to choose from. Shoutout to Olga who was very friendly and put us on to her favorite wine! Once we left the gift shop, we headed upstairs for the free wine tour which includes a very informative video of the owners of the vineyard that details how they got into the business and why they chose Clermont to set up shop. The end of the tour leads to a bar upstairs where we got glasses of wine & headed outdoors. I suggest bringing chairs to enjoy the live music, drinks and food options offered outdoors. The place is very family friendly, which is huge for me. I do plan on going back very soon for more wine and vibes! read more

Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. I don't care for wine so the staff made several suggestions to see if I liked something without pressure. The wood interior inside the shop was nice to look at. I went on a Saturday but I would like to come back when you can see the grapes on the trees. read more

I love visiting Lakeridge Winery! Nestled within the rolling hills of Clermont, it is a beautiful place to spend a nice and relaxing day. I prefer going on the weekends since they have an ongoing event called "Weekends at the Winery." Whenever I go, I plan to stay for a few hours enjoying the live music while sipping a glass of wine or wine slushy. There are food options and a Twistee Treat on site! If you like to play cornhole, there's some of that too. That's always a fun game. If it is your first time visiting, I recommend beginning with the complimentary wine tasting. You go through different stations around their production facility tasting about six wines ranging from dry to sweet. The tasting ends at their shop, where you can buy your favorite wines and other accessories or gifts. After that, head to the second floor for the self-guided tour, which starts with a short video about the winery's history and production process. It is not a long tour; you walk on the second floor to see the production facility above and then view the vineyards from the balcony. The second-floor wine bar has charcuterie boards and cheese trays for purchase. You can also try some of their premium wines (not included with the tasting) for $5.00. Overall, I love this winery. It is so relaxing to escape to a place with such beautiful scenery. Everyone who works there are so welcoming and friendly. Excellent customer service. If you need some recommendations, my favorites are Southern Red, Chablis, and Sunblush. And do not forget to treat yourself to a wine slushy! read more

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Stopped by over the weekend when it was raining. We weren't able to get the tour as we had someone unable to used the stairs so they immediately got us in to the tasting. Thomas was giving the tasting and did a wonderful job of including the three of us who arrived a few minutes late. After the tasting we walked around their store and picked up some great items for home. What a beautiful place, even on a rainy day. read more

I was looking for a local vineyard and this little gem in Clermont came up! A little over 30 mins out west from the city, this charming vineyard provides informative wine tours with a great open backyard space to hangout. Bring the kids! They usually have live music, and other fun activities like cornhole. There's also a gift shop inside, and an upstairs wine bar. read more

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We went for a 21st girl birthday and we had a blast ! Get there kind of early ( if you never been ) as it closes at 5pm ! The tour was fun and the food outside was great ! read more

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