Went with my friend back in the fall. Beautiful seating outdoor and indoor. Wine was delicious and we enjoyed it with some chocolate. Highly recommend for a girls' day out or a date. For those complaining about infants not being allowed in anymore, this is not the kind of establishment that children should be brought to in the first place. Just my opinion though. read more

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A few of us came here early on a Friday afternoon for a wine tasting and some girl time. Overall, we had a great time together on account of the tasty wine and fun company, but there were definitely some things that could have improved our experience. The good: we found parking easily during the time we went, but we came when there were not a ton of other people there, so I could see how it might be a problem during busy hours. The property itself (what we saw of it-exterior, bathrooms, bar at entry, gift shop area) was lovely and obviously kept up nicely. Very clean. The wines we tasted were delicious for the most part, with the majority of us liking more wines than we didn't. In fact, I don't think any of us walked away without at least one bottle of wine. They do not accept tips there. Rather, you can contribute money to a charity (a different one selected each month); I thought this was a very lovely idea. Their gift shop was extensive and they had many neat offerings; if I lived closer I would absolutely keep them in mind for hostess gift needs. Finally, they offered self-serve water & samples of their bread to try with your tasting. This is not only smart on their part (because their breads are delicious and we ended up buying some to take home), but also a very nice touch that many other places do not offer. The less than good: we were greeted somewhat when we came in, but everyone seemed to be in the middle of something or uninterested in greeting us. It would have been helpful to have a more informative greeting (e.g. "Welcome, we're happy to have you...what brings you here today?...interested in a tasting, here's what you do...) Self-sufficient people that we were though, we bellied up to the bar and figured it out pretty quickly. The tasting itself and the people who did the tasting were a little disjointed. On one hand, the majority of wines we tasted were great. On the other, the system they used to keep track of what we were drinking and the discussion about the wine was mixed. Sometimes nothing at all was said about the wine, and during one pour the person serving us was very pretentious about it. In my experience, a tasting is typically much more organized and some information about the winery is provided at the outset, if at the very least just to buy some time while they set out glasses. Further, whomever is conducting it usually asks if anyone has been there, if you're a wine drinker, etc., which I think also helps the person gauge how much actual information to provide. In any event, this was not really done and although it didn't take away from our particular experience, it might be the difference between someone returning or not, who knows. They also never rinsed our glasses, which I thought was odd. This review is from our experience from a few years ago, so my hope is that their customer service experience has since improved. Even if it hasn't, it's still worth it to check out yourself. Cheers! read more

If I could give zero stars I would. This place is discriminating families with kids, hiding behind some ridiculous pandemic regulations and some " safety rules" because of being very close tho the road . Like a newborn in a stroller can go anywhere or spread germs , right? Someone wrote a review below like "not every place is suited for kids " and bla bla bla .. that's true, although THIS place was normal before. So at least , think of a better excuse. Anyway, just find a better place ! PS The marketing director will respond with her usual copy and paste , but I don't really care . Ciao ! read more

Lynfred Winery is still everything of my hopes and dreams, however there's a need for an update as I've now attended their Epicurean Experience. December 2013's menu was based on Holiday Traditions dishes and it pleased my mouth in every possible way. Our menu was: Pinot Grigio 2010 paired with: -Arugula salad with bacon, figs, ricotta cheese and marzipan -Caribbean Christmas crab cake Cabernet Syrah 2009 paired with: -Goose stew with pearl barley and celery root (they substituted duck for us) -Beef brisket with slow-roasted beans and olive aioli Pear Wine paired with: -Gingerbread pate a choux with pear compote -Sticky toffee pudding with oranges and whipped cream fraiche I loved every single item with the standouts being the Arugula salad (surprisingly) and the beef brisket for me. Going to Lynfred for the Epicurean Experience is a perfect date activity. If you're a member of Lynfred (which you should be if you aren't already), it's just $23 pp. That is such a a steal for such highly elegant food and full glasses of each wine, plus insanely personal service. Upstairs in the special Epicurean room, it was just my date & I plus one other couple. The chef came out to explain every single dish in each course in great detail. Then we had one server checking up on us and the other couple - just very attentive service. And they won't accept tips! When you're finished with the meal (or before) you can of course indulge in their fabulous wine tasting for $7-10 for members. I'm determined to go to more of the Epicurean menus in the coming months. Lynfred remains one of my favorite places in the Chicago 'Burbs and I'm so happy to be a member of their Wine Club! read more

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Lynfred Winery is located in the northwest suburbs, not an actual vineyard. It's actually a bed and breakfast place and a winery. With that said, don't expect a Decanter World Wine Awardee here. I gave this place 4 stars for it's quaint decor and appearance, for the experience, value, and service. For $12, you get 7 samples of wine from whites to reds, and then lastly, dessert wine. Again, you don't come here to judge wine so don't prep your tongue palate 3 days ahead and leave your aroma nose behind, it's not like that. It's just a cute place to taste samples of local wine. There are no actual tables for huge groups, they have benches around the windows and that is all the seating they have for the tasting. They have cheese, sausage, and grape plate for $6 and flatbreads for $12. These are great taste breakers with your tasting. If you check in to Yelp, you get to take home a huge french bread or you can eat it there as you wish. Bummer: you can't open a bottle of wine and enjoy it there since their liquor license doesn't allow their patrons to come crawling out of there like they usually do from a bar. Womp womp womp... But they have a VIP lounge where people can buy a bottle and sip it there. We opted to take our wine purchase, sip it and crawl out elsewhere. read more

Ever since I missed Lynfred's Oktoberfest last year, I kept my calendar clear so I could attend this year (2013). I'm a huge fan of Lynfred Winery, so I had no doubt Oktoberfest would be fun. The ominous, dark rain clouds in the distance and the rapidly cooling weather couldn't keep me away. We arrived with some friends an hour after the festival opened, got our wristbands and food/drink tickets ($1 each), and prepared ourselves for some delicacies and crowds. THE HAPPY: + $3 admission. not bad. + lines were deceiving. they looked long but moved quickly! + the winery was open, so we could go inside and shop/pick up wines. + they had Rose, Apple, and Oktoberfest wines available by the glass and bottle. + good variety of food ranging from pretzels & cheese plates to full roast pork dinners. everything was $10 or less. + friendly crowd! I also ran into several random people I knew. When the rain came, everyone still maintained good cheer. While many people ran inside or towards the tent, many others stayed out in the rain, with or without umbrellas. At one point, the power went out in the winery, but everyone shrugged and continued whatever they were doing until it came back on. I guess wine was all we needed to be happy! THE MEH: + way too crowded. + not enough tables for everyone. + spent way too much time navigating the grounds. + I didn't see any grape-stomping action during my two hours there. + parking can be a pain, but you will manage to find a spot somewhere. + you will easily spend money. this is hard when you have very little. + not much to do other than drink and eat. At one point, after we had our hands filled with drinks and food, we were having no luck finding a table. Only about half of the people at tables were actually eating. We found one that seemed half-empty only to have some people tell us that they were "saving the seats" for some friends. Needless to say, we were a bit grumpy about that. One sweet woman, who saw us struggling to find a spot, came up to us and offered half of her table. She was saving spaces for her birthday party, but let us eat there as long as we needed to since her party wasn't until later. Thank you, Diana!!! I also really, really wanted to grape-stomp. I heard that some kids and adults got to grape-stomp later in the evening, but I didn't get a chance to see or try. Bummer. OVERALL: It's worth visiting if you live in the area, but may not be worth the drive if you live further away. The food, wines, and people were all very good & pleasant, but you will probably spend most of your time trying to look for a table that will accommodate your group. After doing that for most of our time there, we were eager to leave. I also wish they had more activities and that I had paid better attention to the schedule of events. Yet -- it was nice. I'm glad we went. read more

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Great wine and food! 7 samples (sips) for $9 ($7 member) or $9 for a glass of wine. I went for the Strawberry non-vintage and it was great. The cheese & grapes, flatbreads and strawberry walnut bread were all delicious. It was a nice day out and my friends and I hung out in the gazebo. There were also tables and chairs on the patio where many people sat. There's a limit of 2 glasses that you can order per day. There are only a handful of parking spots right in front of the entrance, but plenty of parking behind the winery. read more

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This place is immaculate and very beautiful- inside and out!! I am absolutely in love with their wines! I bought their wine from Binny's all the time prior to actually coming here for a wine tasting with my friend. If you are a fan of fruity wines, especially reds, you will LOVE their wine. I've turned non-wine drinkers into their cherry wine. My fav!! We were both impressed that it was only $11 per person for 7 wines to taste. They have a cute little gazebo and sitting area outside and the inside has a cottage-like atmosphere. The only thing I disliked was the layout of the bar areas, because when we went to taste test our next wine it was so crowded to the point where it was hard to walk around people and get to the bar. But hey! It's not too big of a deal, just a little overwhelming. That just shows how good this place is- crowded like that on a Saturday evening! read more

If you've never been to Lynfred winery you are missing a hidden gem! To have an event there is even better. I worked with Lisa and she was outstanding from start to finish. The charcuterie board and flat breads prepared by Celeste were absolutely delicious with a flair of style! Lisa and Jen were accommodating with making sure our wine selections and pours were always taken care of , and my guests were more then complimentary with the entire event! I'm going to have to think of another reason to host a party because the service, food and ambiance was over the top!! It was absolutely a step above! Thank you for helping make my event something to talk about ! read more

I'm surprised that it's taken me this long to write my review for Lynfred. LW is one of my favorite after work hang outs or somewhere to stop on a Saturday afternoon. You can walk in anytime from 10am to 7pm seven days a week and have a tasting and some nosh. You can grab some bench in their tasting room overlooking the room where the wine is made. There is some beautiful stained glass to look at while you sip your red, white or sparkling wine. Or you can hang out at their "bar" in the main tasting room and stand and drinky drink! They offer boxes of cheese, meat and fruits to eat for $5.00 while you sip your wine. Some of the cheese and meats can be quite strong, so sharing is always ideal if you can convince your partner in crime that day to eat that stinky stuff you don't want. :) I enjoy going here with my sister. She and I have a very good appreciation for wine and bread. Did I mention yet that they bake their own breads in house and they are available for purchase on a rack when you walk through the front door of the tasting room (actually between the two doors). My personal favorite is the Stromboli bread with pepperoni and cheese and baked to perfection. Yeah, I could write the product description for them. ;) Did you know they have a Bed & Breakfast? There are four rooms: the American Suite, German Suite, French Suite and Italian Suite. Take a look at the photos here: http://www.lynfredwinery.com/scripts/cpg.cfm?id=20 Your $350 stay includes: -Premium Wine Tasting or 2 Bottles of Wine -Private Tour of the wine production facility -Cheese & Fruit Platter -Made-to-Order Breakfast (some options include omeletes, crepes, and steak and eggs) The B&B sounds like a nice idea for an anniversary if you want to stay local. I would love to check this out and probably will one day. Now, to the wine because after all, that's probably why you are reading this...I love wine. I dream of it at night. Not every night, but often enough. I love sweet wines and really enjoy their plum wine. Its very smooth and not overly sweet. I have a tendency to purchase their Sauvignon Blanc or the Black Muscat as gifts as these are my other favorites. I could throw back a bottle of Black Muscat by myself if you let me. Yeah, I'm classy. What can I say, it's good stuff!! The tastings are like $7 or $8 pp and you can just tell the ladies what you like and they do a pretty darn good job of finding some good ones for you to taste. They have a variety of different oils and jams to purchase and all kinds of wine-y, wine-related gifts for your wine lover friends, coworkers and family. The staff is not overly pushy, but do try to sell. I typically walk out with at least one bottle and a loaf of bread. It's hard not to. So, next time you get invited over for a last minute dinner to your friends or mother-in-law's...make Lynfred a quick stop for a last minute gift. The have a nice variety of gift bags in the main tasting room for about $3 to $5 and for $20 or $30 you have a quick gift. Salute! read more

Please don't drink and drive. OK, now that I've made my safety statement, let me start with, I really love this place. I look forward to it every month. I usually do the wine tasting which is not a huge amount like they give you at Binny's but it's different here. It's like family. The staff remembers you and they'll even remember your name. The wine is good. I prefer the whites and ice wines. OMG the pear fruit wine is also to die for! I just love it. There's a gazebo, and a garden and the porch where you can sit and sip your wine. They do flights. There are sides that you can add to your tasting such as fruit and chocolates or cheese or meat and cheese. And the have home made breads! They have a wine club that you can join. Another excuse to visit them more often if you ask me. That's OK though, I don't need an excuse. If I leave with less than 3 bottles, I am probably suffering with a headache and can't think straight, otherwise, I can easily walk out with more than a case! Oh well, it's 30 minutes from the city. Well worth the trek. Hope to see you there. Cheers and Gia Sou! read more

Wow! This little gem right here in the burbs! Thank you fellow *Yelpers for this find! Check in on yelp for a huge French baguette! Take it home and put some butter and garlic salt on it, bake it in the oven! Yummy! Oh, and while your there, sample the raspberry lemon loaf! OMG! Great wine tastings in a quaint little bed and breakfast. Once your inside you don't even realize your in the thick of it. I have only been in the tasting rooms so this is my review for that only. The ladies are extremely friendly and helpful. I can't wait to come back and spend a night or two with my honey! read more

Lynfred Winery - Wineries Near Me - Roselle, Illinois

I've enjoyed my experience. It was my first time with my bestfriend. We chose the 6 experience. The only thing I didn't enjoy, was the going back and fort to get the wine 6 times. Next time I'll do the 3 flights. We did charcuterie for two as well! It's was good! read more

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I love this gorgeous winery! I recently came here for a private tasting with my sister and 9 of her friends. She won a tasting somehow... don't ask me, she is one of those people who seriously wins everything. The wines are high quality and this place makes the tasting experience really nice. Reminded me, once inside, of some smaller wineries in Napa. We went on a Saturday and it was a madhouse, like definitely couldn't walk through the tasting room without bumping/hitting/walking into someone else. Perfect for a girls day or night out - family adult outing - bachelorette party - get together with coworkers - etc. A few tidbits: - They don't grow their own grapes, they buy them from various wineries. - They offer wine club memberships. - Leave the kids home, I saw people bring kids and this is not a place you want them, and I'm sure the kids don't want to be there either. - Especially if you're going on a weekend, MAKE A RESERVATION. - There is a B&B attached, alas we didn't stay there so I can't tell you more about it. read more

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Great place for wine and parties. I held my wife's birthday party there and it was managed perfectly by the staff .

Super cool place! You can see where the wine is made, the tastings are affordable and delicious. Beautiful outdoor seating when weather permits read more

As a member you are able to enjoy the founders Room upstairs for $35. With that can get a charcuterie board, 3 generous pours of your choice and enjoy the ambiance and relaxing atmosphere. I will definitely come up here guy read more

Lynfred Winery - Wineries Near Me - Roselle, Illinois

To sum this place up would be breathe taking. This was one of my birthday adventures that I wanted to experience. On the way back from a couple of days at a resort. I stopped here for the 2pm wine tour and tasting. Easy location to find and easy parking. When I pulled up and saw this place I was impressed from the outside decor. I couldn't wait to make it inside. I entered from the front of the house. The entrance is tricky. But there is a sign on the front door letting you know to enter through the side. I walked around to the side and boom there were people seating the porch at cute little tables enjoy the sun drinking wine. I made my way inside and again I felt the warmth of wine. My place to be at this point. I made my way to the front counter where I was greeted by a nice young lady. She explained the wine tasting prices and let me know that the tour will start at 2pm. Great that gave me plenty of time to start my tasting. The prices aren't bad. I purchase the 7 tastings for $11.00 and the tour is free By the way they have a cute shop where you can purchase some of the cutest gifts. I headed over to the tasting room to get my wine. I was greeted again by a nice young man name Michael. He was very handsome attentive and gave good advice on the flavor for each wine. I ended up only liking one wine on the list. The apricot wine. It was amazing delicious. Its crazy because I don't eat apricots. I ended up purchasing a whole bottle for $14.00. I met some very nice people while standing around the tasting table. We all had the same view about each wine sample. It was funny and lots of fun. Now my review for the tour. I gave this tour a super bonus. I forgot the ladies name who did the tour but she was great. She gave us some very informative information on this place. Its not just about wine its about how a family build and expand this wine empire to an amazing business. The history behind this place will have you thinking. She showed us the equipment wine machine and explained how the process work in order to get the wine in the bottles. Its just so much to talk about that I might forget to write in my review. So the best bet is maybe to go experience for yourself. It is worth the trip. The bed and breakfast overnight stay comes with a nice deal package. One night is $395 kind of pricey but would probably be nice for an anniversary gift or a girls night trip for a night. We were not able to see the rooms because there were people staying overnight. But I heard its like a fairy tale upstairs. Its a must that I do come back for another wine tasting. Each month is different wines for tasting. Make sure to come out for different events as well read more

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We wanted to taste some wines & found this place. I wasn't expecting this place to be so good and fun. Good choices of wine, amazing staff, very informative. We took the private room wine tasting for $33/person which came with a plate of cheese and 3 glasses of wine. The place was so calm, comepletly hidden & worth visiting. read more

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My wife and I went to the winery for our anniversary, what a big mistake! We bought two tastings and two cheese trays that carried a price tag of one hundred and ten before taxes. The tastings amounted to 3; 3 oz. pours which equaled a total of 9 oz. for my wife and 9 oz. for me; a total of 18 oz. The average bottle of wine is 25 oz. so the pours did not equal a bottle of wine. The platters amounted to two pieces of cheese, mini pretzels, a couple slices of meat for my wife and hummus with red peppers for me, grapes and a piece of bread. Wow we were surprised and very disappointed in the afternoon meant for Love and Happiness. read more

What a wonderful experience. We had a tasting for 6 people and every wine we had was delicious. Our tasting came with an assortment of cheese ,meats and fruit that added to our experience. The place was lively and fun. The only thing I would say needed some adjustment was the service. We did not get greeted and the process to start the tasting was not communicated to well. But all in all definitely would do it again. read more

Lynfred used to allow children to come and they do not anymore. This policy change was being first told that it was temporary and it looks like it is a permanent change. It makes no sense to me how breweries let children in their establishments but not a winery in the same town and almost same block. Lynfred was a family place but not anymore! I wish they would have some family friendly hours- if this policy changes- I will edit my review. read more

We came for a pre dinner wine tasting and we ended up staying for two hours. It was that much fun! I was celebrating my birthday, so we opted for the VIP room and did the flight of wine instead of a tasting. We ordered a large cheese board to share for 4 of us. I loved this little room. It was a great place to talk and enjoy some wines. The cheese board was wonderful too. The servers were very friendly and attentive. I am really looking forward to going back and trying some of the other options they offer. read more

The other day I was brushing my teeth when I noticed something strange: A long, white hair coming out of one of my nostrils. I was only mildly alarmed as it was still pretty earlier in the morning and my eyes, well, they don't start fully functioning till about noon o' clock so things were still pretty hazy. I leaned into the mirror for a closer look and to pull the demon hair from whence it came, then spent the next 10-12 minutes trying to eyeball the renegade strand to decipher whether it was my first old-person nose hair or a just a white cat hair that got lodged in my boogers. I felt like the fact that my vision was decent enough to spot the hair in the first place meant I was still youthful, but then I had to weigh that out with the amount of time I'd spent mulling over whether the originator of the hair was me or one of my many, many cats and suddenly it seemed a lot more probably that it was my first crazy old lady nasal hair, then about 3-seconds after that I thought the most natural thought a person who was in my position could think at 9:30 in the morning: F*ck it. Imma drank some wine! 30 minutes later and my car had magically driven itself to Lynfred Winery of Roselle. I'd recently visited their Wheeling tasting room and fell in love with wine, the vibe, the whole 9 yards, and visiting the original and flagship location only reinforced that. I tend to get a bit wordy when I'm waxing poetic over places I love, so I'll try to make my points as concise as possible to fit everything in. ** Not just a winery, also tasting room, gift shop, bakery, event space, and an Inn! ** The Inn is beautiful. We went on a tour and got to see each of the 4 rooms, designed to look like classic German, American, Italian or French apartments and were truly beautiful. I would stay there based on only seeing the bathrooms (which were nicer than my apartment). ** They do a monthly, themed Epicurean tasting menu. In all the years they've offered this menu, they've never once repeated a single dish so every month you get a once-in-a-lifetime chance to try something truly spectacular. We met a couple who's come every single month for three years. ** Take the tour if you can. It's free. You can take wine on it. It's fun. And the place is huge and beautiful with a rich history. ** Wine Club? I joined it. There's no fee to join, you just a nominal charge each month for a bottle of specialty wine that's been discounted heavily just for you. ** In addition to wine, they have some delicious flatbreads, artisan cheeses, in-house-baked fresh bread (get some!), and I was told by regulars that you can order cakes and pies from them as well. ** The cakes on request are apparently pretty nominally priced, gorgeous, and done the European way with REAL butter, half the sugar, not too heavy or sweet and apparently, to die for. ** The staff made me feel like family. ** I love the 'come as you are' vibe. No pretension. No hoity-toity this and that. We met regulars clad in leather, fringe, and dread-locked facial hair who rode their Harleys in. I saw PYTs in their fancy ho-garb. Mom jeans. Flannel shirts. MooMoos. Sweats. There's no judging here. Everyone is equal and welcome and I love that. ** You don't have to know about wine to get respect here, which is great because I don't know sh*t about wine. I'm actually more of a beer person, but that's totally cool with the crew here. They'll educate you as much or as little as you want, and if you just want to drink alone in silence at the bar -- that's okay too. ** We ended up purchasing a case of wine in addition to our membership. We mixed and matched reds, whites, and fruit wines and loved everything. I guess it could be said that the more you drink the more you'll likely you are to love everything, but I feel like my love for Lynfred vino was and is the real deal. ** Definitely do a tasting. Definitely have a designated driver. The tasting are nominally priced and you get to try a ton of stuff. ** I think we ended up staying at the Wnery just under 4 hours (though in all honesty we probably could have stayed a bit longer), and what started as day dampened by the discovery of a rebel nose hair ended with a more than decent buzz and a crap ton of damn fine wine. ** The perfect way to spend a suburban afternoon or evening. ** read more

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Who knew it would be this humid in October?? Despite said humidity, we enjoyed our Oktoberfest visit at Lynfred Winery. From the moment we learned there was such an event at LW, it was on the calendar. So for 2 months maybe, my friends and I were looking forward to it, especially since I usually forget/miss the Oktoberfests. Not this year, I vowed! THINGS I LOVED: Cheap $3 admission, free for kids under 13. Short lines, and moved quickly. Lynfred is always beautiful. Lynfred wines, obviously! :) You can have your wine bottle re-sealed for transport- no wasted wine, plus better deal than by the glass. :) Fun, good omp pah pah band (Polka band). Food pretty cheap: $1-$10 Pork, even without sauce, moist, flavorful-Recommend! The kids grape stomping was adorable and they can win food tickets. Easy, free, convenient parking. Friendly staff and visitors! THINGS I DIDN'T LOVE: Humidity (not their fault, clearly). But with it being both humid and crowded, more space to mill about would be a good thing. It just makes you want to get outta there, and I'd think they'd want you to stay longer and spend more dough. We had planned on staying to participate in the adult grape stomping. Even though our group scored a couple tiny tables and chairs on the lovely deck, that's only comfortable for a short time and not all of us had chairs. Plus you are isolated from the events. So after we ate, we walked around to stand in the main tent, and eventually decided to go after the kids got to stomp- which was really fun to watch and dance with the polka band's tunes. They need way more tables & chairs. We got there prior to the event start time and it was difficult to find a table even then, and people were saving seats.You can bring chairs with, which I'd recommend. Would like to see more variety in German foods like spaetzle, and maybe take the bacon out of potato salad or add more veg entrees. Pretzel was supposedly made on premises, but tasted like it was microwaved. (Huge tho) Could use more fringe kids activities to keep them entertained. OVERALL It was a fun, good time. You won't break the bank here, which is a nice change of pace. Try to grab a spot by the stage in the main tent. You are in the heart of things, can see the stage events, and are comfortable and get a breeze, too. You can always send someone in to buy the bottles of wine you know you desire. ;) I wouldn't plan on staying more than 2 or 3 hours personally, at most, so plan accordingly based on their schedule of events that interest you. I also wouldn't drive more than a half hour to visit, unless of course you also get to visit with your friends, and then, of course, it's totally worth it! ;) read more

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Great service and tasty wine! The people are very knowledgeable and friendly! The place is also very nice and a great atmosphere so sit and relax read more

I agree with a lot of folks reviewing that this place is a real gem. I stopped by to do a tasting and this will basically be a review of that experience. For some background, I love wine (drink about 1-2 bottles a week). Not a wine snob but enjoy it enough to have my preferences. I was at first disappointed that there wasn't a good selection of wines to sample (only 3 reds). I only liked one so I just kept drinking it over and over (petite verdot). I really wanted to taste some standard reds - cabernet, merlot, petite sirah, malbech, etc. They did have pinot noir (but I'm not a big fan of pinot noir). Every other winery and tasting room will let you sample the staple wines (even their estate wines). Isn't that the point of going to a winery - to taste their wines? What winery doesn't let you sample a cab? The 2nd thing, not a big deal - they didn't offer any bread/crackers until I asked. There was a basket under the counter (which I could see). This seems like basic training needed on how to service customers. My last piece of feedback is on the staff. They knew very little about the wine... that might be an overstatement; they knew almost nothing about wine. Maybe it was coincidence, but both people serving had not tasted or had any opinion of any of the wines on the tasting sheet (I asked them). They didn't have any knowledge of the wines listed or on the shelves either... actually, they didn't have knowledge of wine at all. The only thing I got from one is that she like drinking wine in general, but couldn't tell me what she liked. I almost felt like I was on staff and she was the customer just to make conversation. To the people running Lynfred, this is really not acceptable - you should train your staff. It's like having servers at restaurants who don't know the menu. Overall, I'm being generous by giving a 3. The wine quality was fine, but the wine selection and staff were the disappointing. I would be willing to pay more if they offered to open up some other bottles. read more

Hosted a private event here in the VIP room and it was absolutely wonderful! The staff helped me make sure everything was perfect and made sure my schedule of events was followed. Light lunch was fabulous and the tour was even better. The Syrah wine was our favorite and overall we had a very very nice afternoon here. Will definitely be back on my own and with friends. read more

Lynfred Winery - VIP room. - Wineries Near Me - Roselle, Illinois

Excellent! Not only is the wine outstanding, the bread is unique and very much worth a repeat visit or two! We visited on a bright, cool Spring Day but the ambience and the products would brighten even the dullest Winter Day or night. Look for Lynfred wines at local stores. Support quality Illinois and local businesses. This is one of many deserving a badge of honor. read more

I visited today but have been here many times before. I met a friend for wine tasting. You get to pick 6 wines to sample and the ambiance is really nice. You can either sip your wine in the main entrance area or go to the bar in the next room or the balcony area beyond that which is where my friend and I sat. On previous visits this was the area used for wine tastings. They have made some changes and replaced the gift shop with the bar so once you have your wine if you want a quiet area to sit and chat go to the balcony area with the stained glass windows beyond the bar. The staff here is super friendly and you always get a nice sample of wines to taste. There are still wines and other gifts you can purchase from the bar area but it has been downsized from previous years. The wine tasting has gotten pricey, it is $16.24 to sample 6 wines but I think it is worth it as the atmosphere and staff are really nice. I plan to return again and would highly recommend visiting Lynfred if you are a wine lover. read more

This review probably should be called "Tips for the first time Lynfred Octoberfest" attendee. Many veterans approach Lynfred's Octoberfest more like a picnic- bringing their own chairs, tables and even though they have signs posted that "outside" food items are prohibited, wine paring items such as fruit, cheeses and crackers. There is a lot of room in the "front porch" and lawn area for those people wishing to avoid the hassle of trying to find and keep table and seating areas provided by the winery. Something that I was surprised about but makes sense is that no "adult" beverages other than wine are available. Food of various types, wine by the glass, soft drinks and water are available but only by pre-purchased "tickets" which is a system that I am not a particular fan of. A money saving secret is that the winery will sell bottles of all of their in-stock wines for consumption on the grounds; payment by cash or credit card is accepted, and the winery will uncork the bottle, provide disposable glasses and even a plastic bag to carry your empty or partially consumed bottle home. The winery also has "real" restrooms where the Octoberfest offers the sometimes questionable porta-potties. As you might expect- The Octoberfest area is crammed with people that have over-served themselves (apparently since you can buy wine by the bottle and there isn't a real ability to stop serving those that have had enough). Getting from one end of the grounds to the other can be a proper challenge due to the people sitting and standing around that are oblivious to anything but themselves. To be blunt- the grounds are most definitely not stroller and wheelchair friendly. Of course this doesn't stop people from trying to wheel their offspring around in SUV sized strollers- I just don't get it. Lynfred's Octoberfest offers musical entertainment, grape "stomping" contests for children and adults, a raffle for nice prizes included with your admission and more. It's a great day of entertainment for everyone and a fall event that that I'd suggest that you should try at least once. read more

I'm a wine club member here and have been coming here for over 25 years. Its definitely a 5 star establishment. I do not recommend coming here during Christmas holidays. I used to love this place during Christmas! Its become so popular that you will wait 30 minutes just to pick up your wine. Also, you will have to listen to obnoxious drunk ladys screeching at the top of their lungs. It was more than annoying. Yesterday was not good. It was worse than being in a neighborhood bar with obnoxious drunks. Again, I love this place but recommend to stay away during Christmas. I also don't care for food trucks during summer which take up all the close parking places on Tuesday. I will pick the days and times I come here going forward. read more

We did not have a great tasting experience. The wine was good in spite of the welcome we received.

Wine is ok. However, the rule that you can't bring anyone under 21 onto the property (including AN INFANT) is the most ludicrous thing I've ever heard of. read more

Lynfred Winery is just a gem in the Northwest Suburbs. It is a quaint little winery that is almost easy to pass by because on the road it just looks like a cute old house. Once inside you are in their tasting area--it is not huge, but you could certainly walk around the shop is you didn't want to stand at the bar for all of your tastings. My friend and I opted for the Premium Tasting which was 3 reds, 3 whites, a fruit wine, and a premium wine. We both found the whites to be delicious and not too sweet (we both ended up buying the Oktoberfest) and the reds were robust with flavor and richness. As for the fruit wines, they were pretty sweet and one of the employees actually told us they use them for cocktails--what a fantastic idea!! The flavor of the fruit wines were definitely rich, but if added to other alcohols and possibly club soda, I could see it being fantastic. And for the premiums--OMG these were to-die-for! You could smell every ingredient in them and they were just so smooth. Prices were right on point.. either the basic tasting for $9 or the Premium for $12. Next time I visit I am going to take the tour to see how they come up with these delicious wines. And PS: I highly recommend you go there with a meal in your stomach--I had only a couple pieces of toast... and well I left feeling pretty toasty ;) Luckily, there was a Starbucks close so we could wind down. read more

Lynfred Winery - Mmmm... wine - Wineries Near Me - Roselle, Illinois

After I wrote this review and found out that they did have fruit wine year round, I went in for a visit. I left the visit as a member of their wine of the month club. I'll tell you what, I've been a little wary of the wine culture as it seemed that you needed to know what you were talking about in order to enjoy it. I was very open with them in that I was new to the wine culture and a little nervous about it. The woman that worked there (I am so sorry I don't remember her name) said she too, was a wine newbie. This made me feel relaxed and comfortable. The whole atmosphere there is that of relaxing and enjoying your friends, wine and well....life in general. I'm a huge fan and look forward to many more trips here! read more

I keep forgetting how close this winery is to my home! Lynfred Winery is a tiny little place in Roselle. They don't grow their own grapes, so they buy their grapes from the best vineyards around the country. Because they're such a small winery, they are able to create some really great wines. We're wine club members so there are some pretty nice perks attached to the membership. We get e-mails about their events and tastings. They have some pretty exclusive wine tastings for members like the Founder's Room. I totally recommend that experience. If you have a chance to take a tour, do it. There's so much that goes into making a great tasting wine. Get your education on and learn something new. Love this place. It's so relaxing and the staff that work there is so friendly. Everyone who works there know their wine and can make a spot on recommendation for you. read more

I have definitely visited Lynfred many times with friends as well as to attend their annual Oktoberfests. For their wine tasting, I like how you do get to try a little of everything, meaning red and white wines from drier to sweeter. Although I am more of a cabernet and pinot noir drinker, I have found their sweet wines, including the Oktoberfest and apple wine, to be very tasty and enjoyable. Highly recommended to do the wine tasting if you are unfamiliar with the variety of wines available as well as to have a good time with friends while socializing and enjoying wine. There is also a shop by where the wine tastings are that have a variety of bottles of wine, glassware, gourmet foods and wine accessories. Tours are offered at this winery. The prices of wine are reasonable when comparing to costs of bottles of wine from Illinois wineries. The quality of wine at Lynfred is great! One of my favorite wineries to visit! read more

Lynfred Winery - Enjoyed a bottle of wine at Lynfred's annual Oktoberfest! - Wineries Near Me - Roselle, Illinois

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This is a cute winery because it is in a bed and breakfast! There aren't tons of things to do in Roselle, IL so this is a great option if you are passing through. As far as wine goes, this is not my favorite place to do a wine tasting. It is $9 for 7 wines, which is worth a try but you have to stick to 8 options. If you don't like a few options you can double up. This aspect I don't like, I only like sweet wines, so I usually can only drink 2 or 3 of the 8 options, and I get so sick of the same wines when I have to double up on them! I wish they had more variety to their wine tasting. I was debating buying the cranberry wine but since it couldn't be part of my tasting I opted not to. I haven't had a wine that I have HAD to buy yet. The general atmosphere is cozy and they have a separate area in the back for when it gets crowded. read more

I absolutely the girls who work here. My best friend and I come here all the time whenever we are close by for a comfortable seat and a great glass of wine!! If you haven't been here or "not a wine person", neither am I and I absolutely love coming here. read more

Lynfred Winery - Wineries Near Me - Roselle, Illinois