The winery was a lot smaller then I had thought it would be and also located where you would never suspect a winery to be at. Parking is slightly tricky. You have to go in through the back and park there. I went for the Epicurean Experience. 6 AMAZING bite size appetizers paired with 1 white, 1 red, and a fruit wine. I've never had a fig before and was slightly nervous to try it but it was #4 of the appetizers and definitely my favorite. It was worth every penny. My dining partner and I enjoyed the wines from the Epicurean Experience so much that we stayed and each did the 7 wine flight. Next time I think I would come with a party of about 4 people to share a bottle of wine in the VIP room in the back for a pleasant afternoon. I just wish they opened later so I can come for dessert and wine! read more

Loved this winery! Visited this past weekend on Saturday morning. They were getting ready for their big Oktoberfest so the employees were maybe a little distracted and I can't say I learned anything about the wines or the winery. But, the wines were amazing! I didn't sample the fruit wines as those are usually way to sweet, but did sample the rest of them. My favorites were the Barbera (which I couldn't buy because it was members only), Seyval Blanc, Sangiovese, and the Cabernet. I live about 2 hours from here, but can absolutely see myself visiting again. read more

Lynfred Winery - The entrance. - Wineries Near Me - Roselle, Illinois

I use to live in Schaumburg for 12 years then moved to Peoria. I was not at the legal drinking age but I can say I can appreciate this winery alot more now. When I am in town a few times a year I will go here and have enjoyed myself every time. The other locations are nice but the main location is truly a experience. I have been to the VIP room, founders room, stayed at their hotel with my husband for our wedding anniversary. You truly do not know unless you stay or visit here, it's beautiful! The wines are delicate and not the same as store bought wines. I love their freds red, zinfandel, cabernet, most of their reserves, fruit wines etc. The fruit wines are out of this world. I prefer the sparkling wines over the ports. All of the ports seem to have the same flavor which is raisins. I have had not one bad experience here! This place gets packed though, you get a better experience going in the afternoon, but the weekends and later times they are super busy. They also do lynfred boat cruises on the chicago river a few times a year during the summer that is worth seeing! You get to know the city more, meet people and having a nice tasting with appetizers. read more

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The wines there are definitely not my favorite but it is a gorgeous space. We also did the tour, our guide was awkward and new, but he still made us all laugh a d kept us entertained. I'd go back if I was in the area, but would not seek it out if I don't happen to be nearby. A lot of their grapes are sourced from Lemon Creek winery in Michigan which is definitely not one of my favorites. read more

Lynfred Winery - Barrel room - Wineries Near Me - Roselle, Illinois

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This place is right by me and I've visited several times. Also have been a member of the wine club for the last 3 years, and have gotten only a couple wines that I wasn't particularly fond of. As others have said, the winery is gorgeous. The tastings are now $7 for members, $9 for non members. That gets you 7 tastings, which can be pretty generous. The list of 7 wines to taste is preselected each month, but if you don't like whites you can use all 7 of your tastings on the selected reds, and vice versa. The staff is always friendly and accommodating. My particular favorite wines there have been the Cabarnet Sauvingon, Cabarnet Franc, Syrah, and Chenin Blanc. I noticed a few reviews mentioned the wines (both reds and whites) are too sweet. I've been a wine fan for years and I've never had this impression of their reds, so those reviews surprised me. The fruit wines can definitely be too sweet, but you can swap those out with one of the other 7 wines on the tasting menu. This place closes kind of early, but is a great place to go if you are looking for somewhere to hang out with friends during the afternoon. I have brought my parents here several times for Mothers day and Fathers day, and we always enjoy sitting on the patio, sipping wine, relaxing, and catching up. read more

My husband and I spent a Sunday here and did the VIP tasting. It's a very cute store and I thought all their wines were delicious. Being from the city I had imagined there was an actual vineyard on the property but they ship their grapes in from the west coast. We had a fun time and would go back again with friends. read more

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I love wine but I am no wine connoisseur (not yet at least :)) so I was really excited to check this place out. And now it has become my new favorite place! I came here with my boyfriend last night and we loved it! It's a quaint place with a lovable atmosphere. Everything about it is adorable! Kathy, our server was a sweetheart! She made us feel welcome and not out of place. We did 2 of the regular tastings, which was $9 each. At the end, we got a glass each of our favorite wine which was $9/glass. You get a free baguette, if you check in! I unfortunately forgot to grab mine :( The whole experience was great! I can't wait to come back again! read more

Great wine is hard to find and lynfred doesn't disappoint. My fiancé had been a member here for a couple of years and I have never tried a wine that was bad. Obviously I'm not a fan of all types of wine, but they seem to do well at all that I've tried. I love the outdoor area during warm days. Always nicer to be able to hang out and enjoy the wine. The entrance off of Roselle Rd is a bit tricky if you're heading south, so just go around the rear and find a parking spot. read more

Have heard numerous good things about this place and we finally were able to check it out in July. We were hooked at that first visit and became members. We were members of another area restaurant wine club, so it's a little adjustment as to how they work differently with the tastings, but I have no regrets. Every time we come in, we see the same familiar faces and everyone is very friendly. The wines are aged perfectly and taste amazing. The breads they have on site are just as dangerous. We've only had one experience in the VIP room but that was a blast. I enjoy coming in the early opening hours on the weekends before it gets crowded. My only gripe...which is very minimal and has , I wish they were open later than 7pm!! But as a former retail worker, the staff has their own lives too and they should have their personal lives too! :) read more

It was a long road trip, but so very worth the drive! Who knew that the Midwest boasted such a world class winery and is also a quaint bed and breakfast to boot!!!! A perfect way to end an afternoon of wine tasting :) I would've never expected a winery in its location, but once you step inside, you're reminded of some of the finest wineries in northern California. I especially enjoyed perusing the tastefully appointed gift shop and hand-carved woodwork adorning the bar. My guest and I chose to enjoyed a Premium Wine Tasting, for $25 per person, we enjoyed: Fume Blanc 2007 Seyval Blanc 2008 Pinot Noir 2009 Cab Sauv 2005 Syrah 2009 Semillon 2006 Reserve They served generous tasting samples accompanied by freshly baked bread. The servers were very knowledgeable ot each wines grape content, fermentation process and vivid in their description of each wines taste and recommended meal pairings. I highly recommend Lynfred Winery as a start to a night on the town and an end in one of four rooms to choose from - which room would depend on what part of the world you want to wake up in. read more

Let me start by saying that I am not a wine person. I went on the tour/tasting and enjoyed myself very much. Our guide was knowledgeable and pleasant. This included tasting five wines (2 white, 2 red, & a dessert). The wines themselves were good. However, I cannot justify the cost of these wines (& they aren't really all that expensive). I know they have multiple clubs you can join that come with discounts, but it isn't enough for me. This was a nice event for my friends and I. read more

I have been wanting to come here ever since I moved here, and finally I came here with my parents and boyfriend on a Saturday afternoon. Come early, because as the day progresses (at least on a weekend) it gets really crowded (like every other place). I think the cobblestone path, old house architecture is reason alone to come here. It's adorable, so adorable that you forget you are in Roselle, IL. They make the win here, and you can take a free tour (two times a day). We missed the tour, but I would like to come back and try it out. They have a nice tasting at a decent price (I think it was $11 a person). We were able to try all but one of the wines on the tasting list. I didn't like the wine enough to buy but it was nice to try. They have a few nice gifts to buy for others, a cheese/grape plate that you can purchase during your tasting, and bread samples. The staff was very nice and kept the tasting moving along. We had a nice time overall. I would definitely come back to do a tasting again. read more

I Love Wine!!! I Love this place!!! I definitely recommend becoming a member. The staff are so friendly and welcoming. The place is so quaint and nice for any occasion. I like to go just for tastings. They have a lot of events to attend and it is just an overall great experience. I even considered moving I to the apartments behind it just to be that much closers, haha, just kidding. read more

Lynfred Winery - Best place for wine tasting! - Wineries Near Me - Roselle, Illinois

***Update: Lowering to 3.5 stars. Lynfred, please consider supporting local independent events by allowing people in the community to put flyers up! You advertised for Uber, so please "advertise" for the people who are your best customers and want to make the community you serve more interesting!*** Lynfred has been a sort of blessing for me, as it's provided me with a lot of education about wine (and about what I do and do not like). I wasn't too much of a wine drinker before I discovered Lynfred, but now it's my favorite adult beverage. I've done many tastings, tours, and tasting tours and always leave happy. Their wine is some of the best I've had, and has really spoiled me. (I've tried Coopers Hawk because they have better hours, but Lynfred's wine blows theirs out of the water, no competition). I'm also a wine club member, and have been for about four or five months. I haven't had a wine selection yet that I didn't absolutely love. Even the fruit wines, which I generally hate (usually too sweet for me), have been fantastic! I've been there for tons of tastings and have probably tried about 30 of their wines at this point, and I've only had 1 or 2 that I didn't like. (Again, compare this to Coopers Hawk, where during the tasting of about 9 different wines there was only 2 that I actually liked.) The best so far was their premium wine that they had on the tasting menu for July. It was a 1994 Cabernet Sauvignon that is now the pinnacle of what wine should taste like for me. In fact, several of my white-wine-only friends tried it and were surprised at how good it was ("if every red wine tasted like this, I would be a red wine drinker, too" said one). We were coming in for tastings 2-3 times each week just for that wine! The staff have always been very friendly to us, and we've always felt welcome and cared for. The bread they give you is delicious. The grounds are beautiful, reminiscent of Europe, peaceful and serene, with a winding brick driveway, cheesy wine-based puns on their signs, and even their parking lines are stenciled wine bottles. There's also a cat that "haunts" the place. The gift shop is filled with tacky t-shirts, cutting boards, wine bottle props, and other such wine-related things, which are a bit much for my tastes, but they also have cheese, sweets, dips, mixes, and other things that are very tempting. They have cheese, grape, and sausage boxes (not really plates) that are only $5 (*update: Price went up to $6) which serve 2 people and are very good. (There's also other platters available but I haven't had those yet.) The only reason that this is 4 stars instead of 5 is because their tastings do cost more money than most places I've been, and their tasting menu is more limited, but this has not stopped me from becoming a regular. Also, their hours are pretty harsh (6:15 is the cut off for ordering tastings, 6:45 for glasses of wine, and last pour is at 7:15, which means I have to rush out of work in order to get there and have time to order a tasting) but I think that has more to do with Roselle's harsh restrictions per their liquor license than anything Lynfred themselves have set down. Pro tip: When doing the tasting, they tell you that you get "3 whites, 3 reds, a choice between the two fruit wines, and one of the premiums [if you get the premium tasting]". This is not entirely accurate. If pressed, they will tell you that you can get whatever you want, however many times you want, as long as you don't go past 7 regular tastings and 1 premium. So if you're not a white wine drinker, skip ahead to the reds. If on your 3rd pour you find a wine you really like, feel free to come back and get it again on your 7th. Every month, I do one tasting where I go all the way through the menu, and then after that I get whichever wines I want. I would get a glass, but honestly, their wines are so good, I can't settle on just one! read more

The wine is so good. I would drink their cranberry all year round. And their spiced Christmas wines. You can do all sorts of things here: take tours, have tastings, stay at the b&b, buy all sorts of gourment snacks and spreads as well as wine accessories. Your best bet for a non crowded non busy day is during the day on a weekday. It can get pretty busy on weekends. Join one of the member clubs and get discounts on wine and other products and you can share that discount with one guest. The membership is worth it if you even drink just one bottle a month. read more

We made reservations for the founders room for four people. Cost was $65. Thinking we would have some kind of private area with maybe some nice seating so we could sit and enjoy our wine, we were taken to a pub table in what was the bar area. No chairs. We had to stand the entire time. We got three tasting in plastic cups, bottled water and some breadsticks. WTH. My friend and I were checking out the fireplace 5 ft. from our "table", when employee walked by saying "we must stay at our table, or put a mask on". The closest people were about 15 ft. away. Come on! (We did wear masks coming in, and leaving). When leaving, I suggested to the lady cashing us out that they put chairs around the table. I was basically ignored. We won't go there agian. On a good note, the wine was good. read more

One of my favorite wineries! The wine is amazing and I greatly enjoy being a member. The variety of wine is great and it is good quality as well. My husband and I used to come often for tastings on Sunday afternoons and have missed that due to COVID. The team is also very friendly and willing to answer any questions. We cannot wait to come for tastings once things return to "normal" and in the meantime, will continue to pick up our amazing wine. read more

Lynfred Winery is beautiful! I loved the apple pie and Oktoberfest wine. You're limited to the wines you can taste. The tastings are $14 for non members. I wanted to sample other wines but they're not allowed to open bottles that are not on the tasting menu. I guess I'm used to used the tastings at Coopers Hawk. Overall it was good but would not return since its 30 miles from home and the tastings are limited. read more

So the good: The place is cute, the staff is nice (mostly, I'll get to that later), and my family and I had a good time overall. Cons: not many places to sit for tasting. They only have a little gazebo and a couple of benches outside. Inside there's window seating but inside of the gift shop area (not a fantastic vibe). The other inside seating areas are dimly lit. Not very appeasing. We signed up for the premium tasting, 7 wines plus a premium sparkling wine for $14. Good deal. But I wasn't in love with any of the wines we tried. Finally, one of the ladies pouring at one of the mini bars sent my friend and I back to get our sign in sheets and wouldn't pour our tastings without them. Now, I completely understand about needing the lists, rules etc. But there are exceptions to every rule and we did have one out of the three lists present, just forgot the other 2. We left the other lists on our table outside. No one told us we needed the lists every time we tasted. That should've been explained more clearly. Secondly, we had one list present and it was our second pour on the list. We offered to bring all lists back for the 3rd tasting and she could check them off at that time but she flat out refused. So we lost our place in line and had to walk all the way back outside to grab the lists and wait in line again. Next issue with the same woman, on a separate pour, when we got to her bar, placed our glasses down on the bar and waited patiently to be served. No one was waiting behind us just my friend and I. As we waited someone came to relieve her for break. Now, that's not a problem but my issue is you have guests standing there before you were relieved and to just ignore them and walk away was rude. Either her manager or the attendant at the bar should've taken care of us before she left. That's service 101. Instead the young lady working the other side of the bar (who had customers also waiting) saw what happened and stopped to assist us. Kudos to that young lady for acknowledging that your teammates dropped the ball. We drove from Chicago (over an hour away) for this tasting and I was underwhelmed. It was a nice experience but based on my issues above I won't be making the trek again. Suggestions for improvement: inside lighting for seating and more benches/tables for outside. There's lots of lawn space, it should be maximized. Inside, get rid of some of those gifts and use the space for tables. I'm sure those products aren't moving that fast that you need all that space for "drink up bitches" wine glasses. Maybe shelve those products or only keep a minimal amount out. Talk to your staff about break etiquette and using their best judgement. read more

Did the wine tasting and all the wines were excellent. The staff was very helpful and friendly and it was an enjoyable afternoon with a good crowd. The food was good and perfect for the wine. The only thing I think they need is tables as it's awkward milling about on benches on the balcony. Especially when food is ordered. I mean where do you put it?! Great time though and will go back again in the warm weather and sit outside read more

Lynfred Winery - Wineries Near Me - Roselle, Illinois

I did the Bed and Breakfast, and, overall, it was a really nice experience. I recommend that everyone try this at least once in their lives. In addition to getting two free bottles of wine of your choice, you also get the chance to do the appetizers for dinner. I highly recommend those because it'll keep you from having to make dinner reservations at a local restaurant. The appetizers were good, and they give you a nice-sized portion. The salad was really big, and I got a lot of beef skewers and shrimp. The room was very spacious, and the bathroom was really nice. The only thing that needs to improve is the fact that a wine tasting is not a part of the overall package. If you want a wine tasting, you'll have to pay for that outside of paying for the Bed and Breakfast. For the money that you will spend on the Bed and Breakfast, a wine tasting should be included. In addition, all guests of the Bed and Breakfast should get a private wine tasting. I tried to go down for a wine tasting, and the room was insanely crowded. Lynfred has plenty of room to accommodate a private wine tasting for the Bed and Breakfast guests, so I am hoping that this change will be made. I'd definitely do the Bed and Breakfast again. It's a nice birthday gift/anniversary gift for your significant other. read more

Wow, we used to love coming to this place but unfortunately today we experienced the rudest server and worst customer service. We have been coming here for over 20 years and I know they are on limited service due to the pandemic but we went to 3 Wineries in Galena last weekend and the experience was night and day. What a shame... read more

I don't know why but the smell in the lobby of the tasting room smelled like a dirty wet bar rag. However the bar area appeared very clean. The wine was average and nothing special. The servers could be a little more pleasent as well. read more

Ask about the Epicurean Experience! Menu changes once a month, and the food is outstanding. Highly recommend this when you visit! read more

Have been every year for quite a few years now - love the fun, festive atmosphere, grape stomp hosted by Jeff Hoover and the debut of warm holiday wine!! Go with friends and buy the Oktoberfest by the bottle - best value! read more

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Love this place. Great staff, atmosphere. and wine. Only 4 stars because I wish they stayed open later. Great for stopping after work, but sometimes I want to drop by after dinner and I remember they close at 7 PM. read more

I love that this is a local winery. They import the grapes from "traditional" wine countries (i.e. California, etc.) and then make the wine here in Illinois. My hubby and I recently became wine club members where you get a $0.01 tasting each month, and two bottles of wine. You can choose to receive only whites, only reds, a mixture of red and white, only fruit wines, or only dessert and sparkling wines. And they only require a two month commitment, so if you have buyers remorse, you don't have to feel too guilty about it. Visiting their tasting room in Roselle on Friday nights has become one of our favorite rituals. The wines are really good. That said, I tend to like sweeter, yet thicker reds, like zinfandel and port. Thus, I like tasting their fruit wines, and there are some of their fruit wines that unfortunately, tasted fairly medicinal (think cough syrup). Being a huge passion fruit fan, I purchased a whole bottle of their passion fruit wine with such high hopes, and it did not end well. For March, of the two premium wine tastings that they were offering (at an additional fee), one option was their mango wine. I took a sip and it immediately took me back to that medicine-tasting passion fruit wine. Even though I had only taken a sip and immediately asked the Lynfred employee if I could switch out and have the other premium tasting instead, she did not honor my request (which I understand, I suppose... that's the whole point of a tasting, right?). I will say that I've had their blackberry wine and strawberry wine and both were super good. The other two reasons for deducting a star include (1) because it's so incredibly crowded sometimes, it feels like they are a little bit understaffed. It wouldn't hurt to put at least one more person on the clock. Additionally, (2) we happened to be creeping on their website and noted that their bed and breakfast (yes, they have one attached to the winery in Roselle!) is $395 a night. Whoa. Yes, it includes a cheese & fruit platter, a private tour of the wine making facility, 2 bottles of wine, and breakfast, but $395? Insanity. Anywho, the pros definitely outweigh the cons, and we'll be coming back here time and time again. I've definitely had many a glass of wine here and have yet to leave this place thirsty... read more

Amazing!!! I love there tasty breads they sell! The 2013 Riesling is my absolute favorite! Wine tasting is so reasonable and it's cute inside! read more

Arrived on a quiet Monday afternoon, the place was empty and had the worst customer service. The wine person did not smile, was not friendly and seemed "put out" to serve us. When I inquired about a wine and it's grapes origin, she had no idea and did not bother to find out! I mentioned that I had a previous tasting experience as a Somm student however it did not alter her sour grapes attitude. In addition, when someone else joined her due to the tasting room picking up, she too was just as unfriendly sour pussed. read more

The atmosphere was beautiful, however, my mom and I experienced the absolute worst customer service from One of the retail employees(Lisa). We considered a membership because we enjoyed the wine itself and we know people who are members and come to this location,but she was extremely short and rude with her responses to the questions asked. My mom wanted to try a different wine, but she said they didn't have an open bottle and she couldn't open it because they have so many. Also, for first time customers, you'd think she'd offer more information about what the winery had to offer as well. read more

Went for a typical winery/vineyard experience. THEY CUT YOU OFF AFTER 2 GLASSES OF WINE!! I explained to the server I wasn't driving and I wanted to try another type of wine, but they refused to let me purchase another glass. I was even thinking about buying another cheese plate but I wasn't going to if I couldn't have another glass of wine. I think it hurts their business. Also wasn't allowed to bring outside food in (likely due to covid, which is fine) however this place only had cheese and crackers to purchase which is not enough for lunch. This place has a beautiful atmosphere but I couldn't stay all day to enjoy it due to the restrictions they have in place at this time. read more

The experience was amazing! I took my Mom for a surprise birthday experience in the Founders Room. We were helped by Lisa G. and Patti. We could not have asked for more wonderful people! They helped make a great experience into an unforgettable one. The rest of the staff was just as kind, helpful, and caring. The food and wine was just as incredible as the people! I highly recommend giving Lynfred a try if you've never been, and if you're already a member (I also joined today), you already know what I'm talking about. We will certainly be back sooner rather than later! read more

First time going there this past weekend for my birthday with a group of girlfriends. Our tour guide was fantastic. She was very knowledgeable and friendly. It was very fun and interesting to take the tour. There was no production when we went, that would be so cool to see but will have to shoot for that next time we go. For some reason, I was thinking we would be getting more wine samples than we did but our tour guide made it all better for us :) I only deducted one star because a few girlfriends tried to check-in on Yelp to get their free baguette but it wouldn't go through and therefore they didn't get their free gift. read more

I've learned to use meditation and relaxation to handle stress... Just kidding I'm on my third glass of wine! Welcome to Lynfred! The snootiest and tastiest store/winery/Inn/tour spot you will ever find in the burbs. This is going to be a bi-polar review. When I think of Lynfred, on one hand I recall childhood memories of coming here with my mom, the amazing smell of the winery, picking up my parent's wine of the month, the friendly ladies at the counter, and then I think of my most recent visits which have been as pleasant as hearing the lady in the next shower over at the gym ferociously blowing her nose into the drain. It's just really hard to indulge in the fine wine and lovely memories when dealing with Ms. Snootie Growchie Fayse behind the wine counter. Let us first examine the positives at Lynfred: what a captivating gift shop; a great place to stumble into after too many wine tastings! That's what they're hoping at least because if you are looking for a cute and extremely overpriced gift, this is the place to blunder into. Another positive is certainly the pig roast. The smells that come from this event could lure people in as far as downtown Chicago. They got me (and I walked out with 2 bottles of chilled plum wine). Speaking of wine! The fruit wines particularly are INCREDIBLE and as far as I have tasted... from Italy to England, Wales to Scotland, Germany to America... there is none better. Final compliment, I understand that in some way Lynfred is affiliated with Tasting Devine in Wheaton. I have had many a phenomenal time at Devine. The wine tastings are delightful and the customer service from the guy in the bow-tie is to drink for. Now for the not so postive: I don't know why I'm such a hound on customer service. Perhaps I have an undeniable internal need of feeling accepted by people who don't know me and forget my face once I walk out of their store. How sad. Anyways this is where Lynfred drops the ball. Aside from the numerous times I have returned to Lynfred to purchase my favorite plum wine only to be coldly greeted or not acknowledged at all, I have one recent experience which has largely changed my good opinion. A few months back I had been looking for luxury hotels in the area for my honeymoon. Chicago seemed so overrated to me and really, who wants to do that drive on a Saturday night? I instantly thought of Lynfred and popped in for a look at their Inn. For around $375 a night, my hubby to be and I could have stayed in a beautiful suite with our theme of choice which included the most comfy bathrooms. Here's the problem; checkout was at something like 10 or 11am. Who, WHO may I ask you is staying in a luxury suite only to wake up and be hurried out that early? They wouldn't make any exceptions for me either (unlike the Herrington in Geneva). Here's another reason we didn't chose Lynfred. I was directed upstairs for a tour of the suites and assured I would be taken care of up there. Nope! Ms. Snobee MacSaggy took one look at the 21 year old girl writing this, noticed how nicely toned her booty was and became jealous and acted on her pangs of envy by outright ignoring her. . . or maybe that wasn't it and she just thought I was a waste of time. Either case seems probable to me. I had to take myself on a tour and by the time I finished, Siri had found me a place in Geneva. Let me take this as an opportunity to plug Herrington Inn for all you romance chasers. I would name my baby Herrington if it wasn't weird. All that being said, I really do care about customer service and so Lynfred, love your wine and I would have loved to stay for 2 nights with my new husband, but Ms. Grumpee Grandma decided that Lynfred was too posh for $750 dollars. read more

This is a review for their VIP Room. It might be nice on a weekday afternoon/early evening to visit or to secure a group private tasting or wine/food pairing sometime but when we went on our own over the weekend it was quite a disappointment. We did the cheese & wine pairing (3 wines paired w/3 cheeses along with some pickled veggies, toasted bread, salami & pate). The food was very good & the wines were decent but the ambiance completely killed any enjoyment. When we first arrived not long after the VIP Room opened at 1:30 p.m. on a Saturday (that is where they serve the cheese/wine pairings) there was just one other small group of ladies having a good time at a reasonable volume. It's a small, intimate setting. But within 20 minutes the room filled up with several other groups & they were all incredibly loud. I realize that is not Lynfred's fault but it would be nice if perhaps the management asked guests to enjoy their visit at a reasonable decibel level, especially since the room is quite small. Our server even came over & apologized for how loud everyone was! We hurried through consuming the rest of our food/wine & promptly left instead of staying to linger & enjoy the experience as we had looked forward to. read more

$9 wine tasting? Yes, please! I've lived in the area for 20 years, and just recently had the chance to try this little place out. Whether it's a hangout with some girlfriends or a breakaway from the usual date night--such a gem. The wines were all generously served, each with their own body of flavor. However, towards the 4th or 5th glass, they seemed to blend together (whoops). The servers were also very attentive and friendly, and extremelyyy patient with my never-ending questions about their cute knickknacks in the gift shop! read more

I wish I could sort my stars by products and employees. I went yesterday afternoon for a short wine tasting with my sister. We were welcomed by employees with smiles and full explanation on how everything went as it was our first time. It was then tasting time-- my sister explained what she liked in wine, and what she didn't.. During the tasting she was poured a wine that she took a tiny sip of and thought it was just awful. After taking literally two steps away she turned around and she said didn't like it.. After she asked to have it poured out, the staff then rudely stated, " that still costs you one of your pours.." Earlier in our tasting a staff member told an individual in our party if she didn't like it right away she could swap it out.. So I told this to the individual working and her response was, " Um we don't do that but I'll do it " with some sass and attitude. After that, she began pouring our tasting just under their tasting line on the wine glass.. We noticed right away and starting going to the other employee pouring for tastings who was much nicer.. Then to top it off-- at the end of the tasting she happened to be working up front by the check out.. Since the wine was good, and everyone but her was super nice, my sister and I decided to join the wine club.. We were also there with a friend who has been a member for months.. This same employee heard the individual taking care of us telling us to put the members name on the card for a referral bonus and she decided to butt in and say "no you can't do that she just signed up she can't give credit to another person signing up the same day.." Just so rude and unnecessary... Fruit wine was good, and front house staff were super nice.. If it weren't for that I would have not joined the club. Employee Description: Early 60's, short bleach blonde hair, black glasses.. She was the ONLY staff I saw yesterday without a name tag, otherwise I would have that for you.. I promise you I never leave complaints like this, she was just awful!!! read more

We had our wedding at Lynfred on 6/21/14 and couldn't be happier with our decision. I first found out about weddings in the cellar during a tour last year (before we were even engaged). We did a tour one weekend and they were setting up for a wedding and I knew that it would be a perfect venue for us. We love Lynfred wine and often visit with our friends. I knew that a wedding in the cellar would be unique and memorable...and it certainly was! The staff at Lynfred had everything under control and was always one step ahead. Everything went smooth and flawless the day of, despite a storm coming through during our ceremony resulting in a bit of water coming down the barrel hallway from the private residence. We had our cake as well as a 1 hour cocktail hour after our ceremony and everything tasted great. Some family members are still asking about the bacon wrapped pineapples! The decor in the cellar is wonderful because it left me with less to worry about. The barrels had candles perched on them throughout and there were beautiful floral arrangements. I opted to order chair covers which was a bit pricey but worth it in my opinion (I always cringe when I see wedding photos with plain banquet style chairs). Lynfred was very laid back and didn't mind that we were all over the property taking photos before/after our ceremony (luckily the rain held off and we were able to get a lot of pictures). We also stayed in the American Suite which was amazing. We were able to access the room early for getting ready preparations/photos which worked out perfectly. We were also able to sneak into a few of the other rooms to take pictures as well. Our fridge was stocked with a cheese platter and chocolate covered strawberries...plus we were able to select 2 bottles of wine for our room. The freshly made breakfast was to die for! We also received a gift basket with breads, coupons for more loaves of bread, jam, spice rub and another bottle of wine. The room might be pricey but considering everything you get, totally worth it. The bed was super comfortable and the bathroom was so nice with the heated flooring. We are wine club members so we received a discount on the room plus earned points on our wedding cost. A wedding at Lynfred might not be for everyone as its for a specific group (50 or less guests for example) but it was absolutely the right choice for us. We wish we could have done a plated dinner here as well but room availability/winery closing time conflicted with what we wanted to do. Can't wait to stay in the B&B on our one year anniversary! read more

Lynfred is great for a quick weekend excursion. They are open 10-7 everyday. $5.00 will get you a wine tasting with six wines (you pay extra for the "premium" tasting which gets you one glass of the premium wine of the month). They make the wine in house and if you go on Saturday and Sunday they will do a free tour of the facilities (at certain times) If they are not conducting a tour you can still go to the back tasting room and see all the vats and the machinery. They also have 4 luxury bed and breakfast rooms that are way too pricey but incredible. It's also fun to go during one of their festivals, such as Octoberfest. It's a good deal for a fun, out of the ordinary, activity.....and those six little samples get you a pretty decent buzz too! read more

I am a member of Lynfred's new release club, so I go every month to pick up my wine and participate in a tasting. I have yet to find a wine from Lynfred that I hated (some I enjoyed more than others, but I haven't hated any). Their clubs are great-you get your bottle of wine every month plus discounts on almost everything else! The tastings are a steal at $6 for members (and if you bring a guest, they'll usually extend the discount to your guest). For $6 you get to taste 7 wines with the option of paying extra to have a glass of their premium wine of month. They have a great selection of whites, reds, and seasonals! The staff is great (friendly and extremely knowledgeable) and the building is just beautiful. It does get crowded on the weekends, but we always have a good time whenever we go! The fireplace is always warm and cozy in the winter, and they have a selection of breads and gifts that will knock your socks off! read more