We are very happy we chose your Norfolk location for our last dinner of our 10 day vacation. This was by far the best meal we both had. The waiter (Jeremy) and the Chef were very accommodating of my partners food allergies. We will recommend this location to all of our friends. read more

Came here a few weeks ago with some girl friends, and we enjoyed! All 3 of us got the wine flight and chose our own flavors. The flight was more than enough for me. We ate prior to coming here so we didn't get any food, but i did end up getting a skillet cookie which was sooooo good. Thankfully we came on a warm day, so we were able to sit outside on the patio. The inside was super cute as well, but slightly cold. Which i understand because the weather has been super back and fourth. Our waiter was super nice and helpful. Next time i go back i would like to try their food to see how it is. read more

Mermaid Winery - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

Mermaid Winery in Norfolk has been a good experience for me. It doesn't feel like a loud bar or a pressure-to-drink environment. It reads much more like a cozy restaurant with wine, not a wine tasting room where everyone is hovering around flights. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, and the space itself is interesting and comfortable. It's an easy place to sit, talk, and actually enjoy the people you're with without feeling out of place because you're not drinking. No one makes it weird, no one questions your choice, and you're not the odd one out. The food is the real anchor for me. I go for the meal, the setting, and the conversation, and that's more than enough. It feels like a legitimate dinner spot, not somewhere you're just tagging along while others drink. If you're sober or choose not to drink but still like going out, being social, and enjoying good food in a relaxed environment, this place works. I'm comfortable here, I enjoy the experience, and I'd go again without hesitation. read more

Mermaid Winery - Mermaid Winery outdoor seating - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

Mermaid Winery is an eclectic spot with a fun atmosphere, featuring colorful mood lighting, a massive mermaid mural, and whimsical artwork of animals drinking wine. It feels like its kitchen is still developing its identity, but there is a lot of promise here. THE FOOD Southern Bread Service: Do not skip the biscuits! These three massive biscuits had a crisp shell and a warm, steamy crumb. They are 100% shareable (or you will be too stuffed for your main), and they were the highlight of our brief stopover. The Redneck Roll: This dish was a bit of a "whirlwind." Between the blackened tuna, pineapple, sriracha, and BBQ sauce, there was so much going on that it became confusing to the palate. I would likely pass on this specific roll next time in favor of a simpler option. SERVICE The hospitality was a strong point. The manager and bartender were kind enough to share tastes of their popular red wines, which helped us navigate the drink menu. OVERALL A cool place to hang out with unique decor and decent service. I look forward to seeing how the menu evolves to match the potential of the venue. read more

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This location is completely different than the shore drive location. Vibes are kind of weird inside but the food was good. Corn cream brûlée was 10/10, definitely not everyone's favorite but I love it a as a corn connoisseur. read more

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Came here with our Yelp crew for ladies night and it didn't disappoint. I'd never been here before and it was nice. It's extremely small inside, but beautifully decorated/painted. We sat at the bar amongst a room full of empty tables. We didn't get our seats until literally everyone was done eating/drinking (seriously). I didn't order any food because I ate before I came. But, everyone else's food looked good & they said it was tasty. Anyways, I ordered sparkling dry rose... go figure the name was "s*x" and it was actually the best drink there. Next, I ordered a dry/sparkling flight. Some of them were still too sweet. The pricing is nuts tho. 1 glass of wine was $15 & so was the flight. So, my advice is just order the flight... more bank for your buck. Wednesday is also half price bottles... the pricing ends up being what you'd pay for a normal bottle in the store, so it evens out. But, since I was driving and I was the only one drinking dry Prosecco, I opted not to get a bottle. Again, this was a cute little spot for ladies night. We had a blast. read more

Tried to get reservations to Saltine's for a group of seven; however, their reservation capabilities were severely lacking! So, our son suggested going across the street to Mermaid and we all were elated that we followed his advice! The menu has something for everyone. We started off with calamari (heavenly!), artichoke dip (sublime), and flatbread (delish)! We, also, had a mix of cocktails and wine...all hit the spot! We ordered an array of entrees: duck breast, chicken pasta, filet mignon, blackened tuna, and pork loin. The duck was tender, juicy, and cooked perfectly! Our waiter, Evan, was attentive without hovering, professional, and charming! I cannot think of any reason not to visit this restaurant. It was truly phenomenal! read more

This was at first time at Mermaid Winery in their new location. It's so pretty! I love the space! It's small but spacious enough for several parties. The restrooms were very clean. The service was amazing. Darius served our party. He was super attentive and had great recommendations. The wine is 50% off on Wednesdays, so I purchased a bottle of strawberry moscato. I also split the Brussels sprouts and lamb egg rolls with a friend. Both were great choices! Good flavor, not spicy! Although the restaurant was booked, the staff were able to seat us for a bit before we left. 5 STARS! From the service, to the food, to the wine, I would definitely visit again! read more

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This location is gorgeous. The customer service was amazing even at the bar. I'm not drinking alcohol right now and asked for mocktail suggestions. The bartender made the cutest drink that tasted really good and not overly sweet. I ordered the house salad with salmon. It came with a honey vinaigrette dressing. It was really good. I wish the salmon was larger as it was cooked perfectly. I was with a group of 7 and they accommodated us to move from the bar area to a table for more space. I'll be back soon as I love the food, the service, aesthetics. read more

Mermaid Winery - Mocktail made with ginger beer and pineapple - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

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I enjoyed the ambiance, very fun with the mermaid painting and lighting that mimicked being under water. Service, at the bar at 3PM on a Sunday was decent, not exceptional, but adequate-20% vs 25% tip. I ordered the LAMB SPRING ROLLS and forgot to take a pic before diving in. They were really yummy! I enjoyed a glass of old world Chardonnay and then switched to a bottle of Mermaid Winery Pinot Noir. Then ordered the PINOT PIMENTO CHEESE to continue enjoying my bottle of Pinot. I really enjoyed the flavors and presentation. I remembered to take a pic. read more

Mermaid Winery - PINOT PIMENTO CHEESE Mermaid Winery Pinot Noir - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

This place is awesome! Loved the moody lighting and the decor. Our server was attentive and very knowledgeable of the menu. The mermaid tacos were delicious but the salmon stack was to die for. Our waitress recommended and it did not disappoint. Will definitely be coming back. read more

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We were in Norfolk for a wedding, and I was trying to find a quieter place for dinner in the Granby Street area for our group. I was able to make a last minute reservation here for a group of 4 (Saturday night at 7 pm) and right after the wine festival. When we got here, they seated us right away. The waiter was relieved that we had reservations, and he didn't have to turn us away. It is a smaller seating area, so I'd recommend reservations! My sister and her boyfriend shared a wine flight and loved it. They ended up getting a bottle of one of the reds. We got the corn creme brulee and the fried brussel sprouts for an appetizer. We all agreed that the corn creme brulee was the best. It was smooth, with a bit of sweetness from the corn but some saltiness from the bacon bits. The best of both worlds! For entrees, my husband got the duck, my sister and I both got the short rib (the special) and her boyfriend got the pork. All the portions were HUGE. We loved the short rib - there were 2 huge pieces with a generous amount of mashed potatoes. The short rib was tender, and I loved the gravy. The pork was a little dry, but we still wanted to take it back with us. My husband ate all of his duck and enjoyed it. We passed on dessert because we were so full - but everything looked good. Our waiter was nice but busy. Entrees took a little bit to get to us, but well worth the wait! I'm glad we got a chance to try this place out! read more

Mermaid Winery - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

Me and the girls decided to meet up for a night out. This location is small with table seating for about 40 people but they do have about 10 seats at their bar. Darius and Drew were the bartenders/servers for the evening. I got there first out of our group of 7 and I'm happy I did. I was told that the table were competed booked and was encouraged to sit at the bar. It was 50% off Wine bottles night (any bottle that ISN'T Mermaid brand). I got a bottle of the Alta Vista Malbec and it was delicious. I also ordered the lamb spring rolls and a side salad. Everything was delicious. At one point, the bartender put a few tables together so we could sit together for a little bit which was very nice. I definitely would go back and sit at the bar. If you have a large group, I recommend making a reservation ahead of time read more

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Fun spot to go on a date or to hang out. Highly recommend the wine flights. They are $20 for 52 ounce pores of different wines and categories. Or a custom flight for $25. It's a great deal and a good way to try a lot of different wine, including the mermaid house ones if you're looking to try those. I will say that the place is not well heated or cool so definitely bring your sweater or jacket in the winter. They got some good jams playing on the speakers and the vibe was very festive. The gentleman who was the bartender/waiter was very efficient and very good managing a large number of tables. read more

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My hubby and I thought it was just ok. The waitress was nice but the hostess (older lady with gray/purple hair) was rather rude to us. She commented that we "must be tourists " since it was our first time there, in a condescending tone. We ordered their "Mermaid classic" flight of wines (not the best but they have over 600 wine varieties so I'm sure you can find something) and we also ordered their grazing board. Their grazing board was a very nice spread, the best one I have seen in a long time. We proceeded to eat everything on the board. That was all we ordered so we were pretty hungry . The hostess came by and asked if we were doing good and proceeded to say, "wow, you are the whole thing! Most people don't eat the whole thing!" As if to suggest we were glutinous. We were very insulted. The music playing was 1950s, 1960s so kinda gave an older vibe. The restaurant itself is beautiful with lots of beautiful art and beautiful patio furniture. Like I said, the waitress was very nice and we enjoyed talking to her. I would definitely go back and order their grazing board and also go for a tasting (instead of a flight)to find a wine I like. Fri starting at 4:00 are free tastings so go then. Definitely go for the food and not especially the wine. This was the Shore Drive Va Beach location. read more

I love the word mermaid winery in Norfolk. I have not been to the one in Virginia Beach. The location in Norfolk, although it may be small has the most beautiful ambience. I really love the spinach dip. I won't lie. Service is really slow, but I like the thing that quality takes a little time. The food is always hot the drinks, including the wine Flight is absolutely amazing. I'm not a big seafood eater but the Alfredo and the salad and even my dessert was great. I'll definitely be coming again. I even got me a cute little souvenir wine glass to go. read more

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Evan was fabulous and did a great job keeping us informed and fed! And we had a huge wonderful meal for our large group. Beautiful spot. The Malbec was some of the best i have had. There was too much food to describe it all so a quick synopsis is delightful appetizers, especially the pimento cheese and chips, and the southern bread was as good a treat as I had all night. Delicious Tuna was good but the desert was better. Chocolate fondue with cake and other options was decadent and perfect ending to the evening. read more

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Food was pretty good and was a very good value. The cheese board was huge! The crème brûlée was more like a dessert but tasted so good! Ans the hummus was very flavorful. The wine tasting tower was good but wish the pours were a bit bigger and maybe they can just raise the prices a bit. Would definitely recommend this restaurant. Service was nice as well. read more

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My 1st time here on a Sunday afternoon that was hot hot hot and humid outside. We came here for some wine and food. We initially didn't want to because we were all casually dressed and very sweaty but we sat at the bar and it was okay. It took us awhile to decide on food. I loved the lighter fare menu. They have shareables and of course boards. And snackies....I love that. They also have a HH menu and a lunch menu. Both those menus are only available Tuesday - Friday. We decided on the Tuna Bite Nachos and Brussel Sprouts. The bartender helped us decide on the Brussel Sprouts. His reaction when we asked him how they were was so genuine and you could tell he loved them. They were perfectly cooked and delicious. The nachos were good enough. The tuna was delicious. But it came with beer cheese. I feel like tuna nachos should be a bit more elevated and not just a plate of nachos with tuna. Having the beer cheese made it seem that way. It didn't really enhance the flavor of the tuna. I probably would not order them again. So many things I want to try on the menu like the tacos and chicken salad. It is a smaller place so reservations are probably recommended for prime time like Friday and Saturday night. I loved the decor and it was very clean. I loved the bathroom too. Very clean and also loved the decor. I would definitely go back. read more

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Had an amazing time here on a Thursday night after work. Food Love the expanded menu at this location. Fried chicken was on point and crispy. Service We walked in without a reservation. My husband was dressed more casual than intended but they were still welcoming. Ambiance We sat at the bar, drank and ate food there. The bartender was amazingly polite with a great personality. read more

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Attended a retirement party here and can I say it was the absolute best spread of food. Every item served from the hummus to the meatballs melted in your mouth. The most outstanding item was the cake. Normally I do not like white cake but it was the moistest but the icing it was like nothing I have eaten before! I literally had three pieces of cake so I could spoon the icing down! Beautiful ambiance combined with excellent service and phenomenal food! Hands down a must try! read more

The food was amazing and the staff was fantastic. They were all super friendly and seemed happy to be working there. Very cute place on top of that. read more

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While the food was tasty and the ambiance enjoyable, I cannot possibly recommend nor return to the Granby location of Mermaid Winery. My girlfriend made reservations for 4:45 pm on Saturday afternoon. We were told when we were seated (*not* when we made the reservation) that our table was next reserved for 6:20, so we'd have to be done dining by then. This is the first time in my 40 years of life that I've been given a time limit at a restaurant, but I figured if we ordered quickly we'd have plenty of time to finish our appetizer, meal, and wine flight. Unfortunately, we as diners cannot control the service or kitchen staff. We ate and drank quickly once everything arrived, and when we were finished with the main course our server asked if we wanted dessert. We did, so she left our table to bring us a menu. While she was away, the host came to our table and told us we needed to leave so they could have the table for the next party. We said we were waiting on the desert menu, to which he replied he was sorry but there was no time for us to order dessert. My girlfriend is a wine club member and a frequent Mermaid patron. Because I had only ever been to the one on Shore Drive, she had been planning for months to take me to the Granby location. What a shame that a fine dining restaurant-- one I was anticipating for months--would kick a table out while they're actively eating and wanting more. Even worse, this was supposed to be a special occasion for us-- a rare date night before she moves to California. Not a good way to do business, Mermaid. read more

Mermaid Winery - Fish tacos and wine flight - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

To say the food was amazing is almost an understatement ..... very flavorful.... nice presentation! The atmosphere was perfect and the staff were very friendly! We would highly recommend this winery!!! read more

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Mermaid winery's new location is a fantastic downtown location. The look inside is so bright and vibrant compared to the old railroad location. I've been going to this winery for years for happy hour. The apps are shareable and the flights are my go to when I go. I enjoy my experience everytime I go with my gal pals. read more

Mermaid Winery - New Location Views - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

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Amazing spot in downtown Norfolk. A very cool building that used to be an old bank, and now has this winery in it. Has a bar and lots of tables and a gorgeous atmosphere. We got two different flights, a white and a bubbles and both were really good. They have lots of different wine choices. We also got the cheese board and it was tasty. The service was great as well. A new favorite spot when I'm here! read more

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Stopped in on a quiet night to find the restaurant open but with little traffic. Located in a historic building, if I hadn't of had someone with me who knew where we were going, I would have passed it up. The service was impeccable and our every need was catered to. The food looked and sounded amazing on the menu and in person it looked and tasted good. The presentation and plating was perfect, it was the lack of savory flavor that prevented this from being a 5 star review. The bathrooms had unique decor and all of the staff interactions our party had were fantastic. I'm not much for wine, but it was flowing freely at the table and I heard it was good. A little pricy for the quality, but I didn't mind because of how great the service was! read more

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Service will really do it for me.... Our waiter hardly attended us so we were only able to order one flight and they didn't even give us a last call warning before telling us we could no longer order. The place itself is very nice on the inside and have good wines. I had been here twice before at the Ghent location and had a way better experience previously. Maybe it was the shift on a Saturday night, will have to try again. read more

Food was absolutely delicious. Portions were huge. Wine samples were all described on a flash card provided. The entire expié ruede was amazing! read more

Mermaid Winery - The food was absolutely amazing! Wine samples were described on a card provided. Portions were huge. Definitely will be back! - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

Cool spot to grab drinks! The ambiance is very quirky and colorful - there is a giant mermaid mural, orchid wall and lots of interesting furniture and decor. Our server was very nice and helpful and we enjoyed our happy hour experience. The only thing that could be said is that one person in our party asked for a certain wine and was told they were out of it, then another person in our group asked for it and received it. So not sure what happened there... But overall great experience! If you're feeling adventurous, try the Mermangria - it was pretty tasty and the name is hilarious :p read more

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So this place gets 3.5 stars, I'm rounding up to 4 because I can't select half stars. So super cute inside this place, has a very under the sea vibe going- kinda magical kinda romantic. The food was excellent. Tasted great and was very fresh. I'd love to share pics of my entree but it took SO LONG TO COME that I immediately dug in and neglected to take a picture. Service is lacking unfortunately. It's a small space and there were 4 servers- but we still were left basically unattended. Also, our food took so long but another couples came out quickly. At any rate, don't let our experience shy you away from trying this place out, people have off nights. Food is very tasty. Ambiance is on point. read more

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What a cool find this was! I really like the vibe when you first walk in, it felt fancy to me but not so fancy that you feel underdressed. I immediately felt welcomed, we had Alexis help us out, she was sweet and very helpful. We got a couple of wine flights and apps, I had the Lamb spring rolls which are big but very tasty! My only thing to note is that the food took a while to arrive, but it wasn't the end of the world. I would definitely recommend when place for getting drinks with friends! read more

Mermaid Winery - Lamb Spring Rolls with Tzatziki dip (comes with 3, couldn't help myself) - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

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We were the only guests in the restaurant so the service was top notch. However, the food was awesome. I had the beet salad it was huge and delicious. My husband got the chicken and biscuit. It was so crunchy and flavorful. 10/10 would recommend!! read more

I will return! I have 9 more different flights to try! This winery is amazing! I love how its decorated and the ambiance. Not many food choices during lunch time , but the food was still excellent. If your looking for the mussels dish with the sausage and spinach that another yelper took a picture of, They no longer have that. I was informed that the Virginia Beach location still carries that dish. Despite not being able to try that mussel dish I was impressed with the charcuterie board and the presentation of My wine flights. There online menu only lists about 4 main wine flights but if you come to the restaurant there is approximately 11 different wine flights that you can try. Here's the official list: Old world New world French Red White Mermaid classic Sparking wine Rose' Cabernet flights Fortified and Aperitie Sweet wine So far I've done the Old world and French and they were sooooo good! The old world is indeed strong so plan accordingly lol. If your a wine head you will love the different flavors, notes, and origins of the wine. They also sell their own bottles of wine in the store and I believe they carry all the wines you will try in house so you can purchase them if you'd like. The staff was incredible, making a Reservation was easy, and if you don't make a reservation there's a nice spacious bar area you can sit at. read more

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After my flight was canceled, I had an extra night and decided to investigate. Service was wonderful. I didn't want anything heavy for dinner and the server suggested the tuna tacos. They were perfect with a lovely glass of wine. If I visited again, I'd probably try a tasting flight for more variety of wines. This would be a lovely date night destination. read more

Mermaid Winery - Tuna tacos - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

We came here for restaurant week...amazing!!! Made reservations on resy cause we weren't sure how busy it would be. Our server, also manager, took care of us! Evan made great suggestions, chatted it up with us, and made sure we were enjoying everything. I got the mermaid wine flight, really yummy! we got tuna poke, ny strip steak, and both poached pear and green tea cheesecake. 10/10 we will be back!!! read more

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Stopped in after a long day at a conference. If you're not looking for it, you might miss this gem of a spot. It's in an old bank, which makes for a cozy and interesting setting for a winery. Evan provided great service, and chose some awesome wines for me after only a few keywords. The Mermaid Tacos were delicious, with the perfect balance between textures and flavors. The staff was friendly and welcoming overall, and even as the number of patrons picked up by the time I left I felt well attended to. I'm glad I stopped in! read more

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I came for a birthday of a friend on a Saturday in the afternoon. It was a party of 10, so she had to pay a $50 deposit, which then was put back on her bill. My issue with that was the server didn't know anything about the $50 coming back on her bill, and had I not helped her with making the reservation, she wouldn't have known to even ask for it back when it came time to pay. When we got there, the server seemed very "un-knowledgeable" (if I can make up my own word) & just very awkward. We figured he was a new(ish) server, so that didn't phase us at all. He did inform us by asking, "They told you that large parties can't order flights of wine, right?" No- no one informed us of that, and that's actually what we were eager to get (or some of us were). Food-wise, all of our food came out at different times, and I mean ALL OF IT. There was not one plate that came out with another. When I asked another server (a runner for our server) if there was any way we could possibly get our food at the same time so we didn't have to watch one person at a time eat, she told us there was only one cook in the back. I get it- covid, but we were there for about 2 1/2 hours, and our food not only took forever, but came out randomly. On top of that, none of it was hot or fresh- it all seemed like it had been sitting there for a few minutes. My girlfriend and I ordered a pizza that was crispy and looked so good, but when we bit into it, it was seriously cool. Not even warm. My friend ordered the grilled cheese, and she did say it was good, but it was barely warm- including her fries. I've always had great experiences here, but this really ruined it for me. I felt bad for my friend, because her birthday there was basically a horrible show. I would be very hesitant to ever return here again unless they got it together. What in the world?! Also- addition: one of the other people in the party said she had been DURING covid a few months prior, and that it was nothing like this experience. read more

Mermaid Winery - Outside patio area - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

This is my first time going since they moved into their new location. It is a smaller more open space. I do miss the outdoor patio hidden away, but it's in a more central location and you know longer have to deal with the train. HH menu is great. Foods around $7-$8 from 3-6pm. We ordered the pesto fries and a spinach dip. Very good! Especially for the price. We then did a sweet wine flight. We had five different wines we were able to try. Service was good--with the more open concept, our server could see us at all times. Overall a good after work spot. read more

Mermaid Winery - Spinach dip and Wine flight - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

Since my girlfriend and I were free of stuff to do on the weekend, I thought that it would be cool to get some wine from Norfolk. Before entering the building, you see a statue of a mermaid, hence the title of the building. So I took a nice snapshot as part of the Yelp Adventure Challenge I was participating in. When you enter, you're greeted by the staff, all wearing masks to comply with COVID guidelines. At first, I planned to get some Strawberry wine, which tasted well and actually like strawberry cheesecake. But they also had Peach wine on hand, which actually tasted better. So I decided to get that one. Man is it good. One of the best wines I've ever had. It is strong, but you can definitely taste the Peach flavor from beginning to end. And soon, I will head back for some more. Do come check them out! read more

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