Chic little place in a nondescript building. We were a little disappointed when they ran out of…read moretheir Oktoberfest menu but we shifted to their flatbreads and house-brewed beers. We had an inventive German inspired flatbread with bratwurst, onion jam, sauerkraut, mustard and smoked Gouda cheese and it was surprisingly tasty, but the star of the table was their Pig & Fig flatbread with fig jam, garlic olive oil, bacon, ham, bell peppers, onions, and mozzarella cheese and just WOW!! I may never explore the rest of their menu-it was that good! Beers were Scottish brown ale and Kolsch beer, both were excellent and I'm super picky about beer.

My wife and I visited Cooley Bay Winery in Van Alstyne on a Saturday afternoon and had a great…read moreexperience. The venue has a modern, welcoming atmosphere with contemporary artwork, unique furnishings, and thoughtful décor that gives the space a distinctive character without feeling pretentious. We enjoyed two wine flights and found several favorites. The Peach Wine and Blackberry Wine were both excellent, and we especially enjoyed the Tempranillo Wine. The charcuterie board paired well with the tasting and made for a relaxing afternoon. The pricing was very reasonable. For two flights, a charcuterie board, and two bottles of wine, our total came to about $117, which felt fair and comparable to similar wineries in North Texas. If you live in or around Van Alstyne, this is a great local spot to unwind, enjoy some quality wine, and appreciate a little piece of wine country in your own backyard. We'll definitely be back.

What a fun place!! Only sweet wines here but they were all really good. We're not sweet wine fans…read morebut we bought three bottles!! My favorite was the Coconut Lime...and they were in the process of bottling the next batch. Timing is everything!! I enjoyed them all and ended up getting Cherry , Cherry Lemon and Watermelon Basil. Can't wait to drink them this summer!! If Wall Street is at event near us we will be there.

The owner, server was awesome! He was super friendly and made us feel welcomed. The wine was…read moreawesome and great. Perhaps a little expensive when purchasing a bottle to go but well worth it. So happy about the experience and we will be back. Great wine, great experience.

Service was amazing!! Hailie was so very helpful and a perfect delight. My wife was served a…read moreperfect martini. And my Pellegrino with a twist of lime was beyond compare. The ambiance and decor provided the most comforting atmosphere to sit and enjoy the company of friends and loved ones. Thank you Landon's for such a warm welcome to your lovely town of Denison....

The wife and I, after breakfast at Nick's, decided to go d/t and hit some antique and resale shops…read more After we hit some shops, it was time for a relaxing drink and catch up on Yelp. Landon Winery was near by and we stopped in. The place is big but with that small town, historic vibe. Very relaxing atmosphere. I got a glass of Tempranillo and she had a frozen "Swirl" - a blend of peach and sangria. That was good. My glass was excellent. They have a nice food menu as well. We'll come back when we're not full from "brunch". You can get drink to go as well - I guess the city is good with sip-n-stole. Service was outstanding. Pricing is on par for this type establishment - drinks were $33. before tip. I don't think there would be ideal for kids, but that's just a guess. Definitely will be back when in town.

I've been thinking about our visit to Square Cloud for months, literally. I've been to over 100…read morewineries, mostly on the US eastern coast (FL to Canada) and Square Cloud has been an absolute stand out. My wife and I have wildly different tastes in wine but both found wines we loved and also had a fantastic experience. 2+ hours of talking to the owners and other customers about life, the universe, and, of course, wine! An absolute recommendation for a visit where you get to pick how 'in-depth' you make it. Take suggestions from both of the knowledgeable owners- they know their grapes, growing environment, and aren't afraid to be creative. What more could you want? Specifics: intimate, caring, and practically hand picked experience with great selection range; be open to trying new wines. Wine visit for people who genuinely love wine.

My wife and I tried this winery this past weekend and it was hands down the best Texas wine we've…read morehad! We've tried numerous places and have had great experiences but this was the best wine. The owner, Jackson, had an incredible passion for his wines which were all made with grapes grown right on the property. He was very knowledgeable and gave just the right amount of education. It's great to drink some wine and leave with a little more wine knowledge than you arrived with. If you are looking for a great tasting experience which included several free tastings (probably 8 wines or so) and a few more for just $5 then please put this place on your rotation. You won't be disappointed and you'll probably leave with a few bottles of your favorites. Keep it up Jackson!

We stopped here for a tasting because it was part of the North Texas Wine Trail. We almost missed…read moreit - we drove around the block a couple of times before we found the entrance because it isn't that easy to see. There was plenty of free street parking. The tasting room inside looks like it's still under construction so we were surprised to learn that the location has been open for more than a year. It consists of one large room with most of it blocked off and mismatched chairs in front around a coffee table. Also, there is no bathroom for patrons to use (kind of a problem if you want to sit and drink wine for any length of time). Not the most comfortable setting to bring a group. A homeless guy came in and asked us a question while we were tasting. The tasting list was short but we liked the two dry red wines a lot in terms of quality. The server was not knowledgeable about wine at all but was attentive.

Super nice owner and some great wines!! Not a fan of dry white wines but Rio to Red's was pretty…read moregood. But we really loved the Bandit (red blend) for a wine to enjoy with friends and the Sangiovese which will be great with a good steak. The owner (Monte) was super nice to talk to and very knowledgeable about the product he was pouring. Excited to see where things go. So glad we stopped by!!

Located just outside of Dennison, this craft distillery is family owned and has a big selection…read more We sampled a number of different varieties and all were good. We stumbled across them and unfortunately the day we went we were too late for a tour. We plan to go back for a tour in a couple weeks. If you like bourbon or whiskey this is a great place to visit

The owner really seemed to genuinely enjoy giving the tour along with his mother. It's a family…read morerun business. There were not any food options but plenty of delicious whiskey to taste during the sampling tour. Well worth the money. The barrels smelled delicious and the area looked remarkably clean for a working distillery.

My wife, a nice stumbled into this place quite by accident. After having a surprisingly negative…read moreexperience at a brewery down the street we decided to head into Denison to the liquor store on Main Street and then my wife suggested to go to this winery. It is connected to Ivanhoe Ale Works which I also reviewed independently. The cool thing about this place is that you can go back-and-forth between the winery tasting room and the brewery and the friendly servers take care of you no matter where you are. We also got to meet the owner, she was really friendly, down to earth, and we had some good conversations and got the learn a lot about her and what motivates her to do what she does... The wines were pretty good. She had a chocolate rosé that I found really tasty. Their Tempranillo is really and they are a great value. We will be returning soon

We were visiting the area for a concert at the Choctaw Casino and decided to take a drive out to…read moreDenison. So glad we did! Homestead Winery has such a cute and cozy atmosphere!! Customer service was amazing ... big thank you to Cheryl and Aiden for making us feel like we were part of the family!!! The food was delicious, we got the bread with herb oil and the wedge salad. So fresh and tasty, it's made to order! The wine flight was such an incredible value, four tastings for $10! I loved the Bois D'Are Red so much I bought a bottle to take home. My husband got the Ivanhoe Peach and he loved it! We will absolutely visit again the next time we are in the area! Maybe try the brewery attached next time which is in the old town cinema. They also have live music in the evening! What a great place with great people!

This is my first time entering Ivanhoe and Homestead winery. I'll do a separate yelp review for…read moreHomestead since we're talking wines on that side and beers on this one. What actually prompted me to come here today was my disappointment with 903. I had gone there with my wife for their Oktoberfest and to pick up a collectible stein and again, even though I got there much earlier, they supposedly were already sold out even though for the whole 45 minutes to an hour that I was there, I kept seeing other people being given Steins, but that's gonna be on my 903 review. This is all about Ivanhoe. So after leaving Sherman disappointed, we decided to hit Main Street liquor to pick up some Buffalo trace which is pretty much hard to find everywhere around here. After that, my wife had suggested we check out Homestead winery. We walked in through Ivanhoe and were pleasantly surprised with the fact they were doing Oktoberfest as well and had a really nice decorated brew hall. The ladies were dressed to impress and very politely offered me a stein, and I did a double pour of their Märzen. It was so much better than the one I had just had not even half an hour ago down the street at 903. That one was watery and flat tasting, this one had all of the hints and notes of a good solid Märzen. I was very impressed with it and also their level of service. Very friendly and welcoming. Unfortunately we have missed the Oktoberfest band, but we did stick around to catch Van Ulrich in the evening, ended up staying there for several hours and drinking more beers and wine from their neighbors. I also tried their peanut butter stout which I also found to be delicious. 2 for 2! I believe we were helped by Anna. She was really friendly and even sat down with us for a bit. The whole time we were there, we felt like we were in someone's house as friends sharing a drink, which is the feeling that all brew and wineries, no matter how big or small, should strive for. We will definitely be going back again very soon thank you.

Went back to try this place again after enjoying the first time. Second time around was a far worse…read moretime. After promoting their "summer kickoff" specials, we had plans to meet friends here to enjoy. Upon walking in, the place was nearly empty except for one other patron. It was dark, around half the lights were out. We approached the bar and waited... and waited. We went to the winery side to see if there was anyone, and there wasn't any employees there either. Went back to the bar side to wait again, and eventually got fed up and left altogether. Now I'm not sure if we would give it another chance. I was quite disappointed after enjoying our first time there