We stopped here after golfing at Montgomery National. It's a cozy, country place with inside and…read moreoutdoor seating. I tried a 'build your own wine flight' and chose a white, rose, and red option to get a little taste of the many wines offered. I usually like reds best but my fav in the group was the Marry Me white and I bought a bottle to take home. There was one person working all the tables and she was so friendly and patient with our large group. Great experience.

My aunt wanted to go wine tasting on Monday. Luckily this winery was open from 5-8pm. We drove into…read morethis residential driveway next to a vineyard. We see 2 barns, one was the tasting room and the other one was storage. Tasting room is cute, the gal helped us order the flights. She gave us a stopper, flip it to red, that means we are ready to order. The patio seats are pretty also, grape vineyard is growing above on the trellas. We grabbed a charcuterie board from the fridge. They are now making and serving vodka, rum, and whiskey. They're able to mix cocktails and pour shots (flights) as well.

Rustic Roots Winery is such a hidden gem just outside the Twin Cities and absolutely worth the day…read moretrip! The vineyard landscape is BEAUTIFUL and makes for the perfect relaxing night or afternoon. The refreshing white wine pictured was delicious and perfect for a warm day outside. The flatbread was exactly what you'd expect for a light winery snack, but super reasonably priced which I appreciate! Definitely bring a DD so you can take advantage of their awesome bottle pricing instead of just ordering by the glass! Their social media is also worth checking out because they host so many fun events like yoga, concerts, private events, and more. Such a peaceful atmosphere with great vibes all around. Can't wait to come back!

An absolutely gorgeous vineyard located within the St Croix Valley located in Scandia. Upon…read moreentering the gates of the winery, it transports you to wine country with rolling hills and vineyards for days. I went on a Sunday around 1pm and it was very chill with plenty of seating options under a pergola, picnic tables by the vines, etc. lots of different choices as well as inside by the bar. There are 2 bars on property, 1 inside and 1 by the events center. I'm assuming you can rent the place out for weddings and currently they are under construction in the parking lot. I ordered a caprese salad with chicken. It was just okay. It came in a chipotle "like" bowl and the chicken was minced. The menu said thick slices of heirloom tomatoes but they ended up being cherry tomatoes and the mozzarella was light on the portion. More salad than anything else and was drizzled with balsamic. I don't think it was worth $19 but if I'm paying for convenience, I get it. Just let your customers know that it's cherry tomatoes and not heirloom tomatoes when they are ordering. This is how the menu item reads: Thick slices of heirloom tomatoes, fresh basil, and torn mozzarella on top of greens, dressed with balsamic glaze. I opted for a non alcoholic beverage - root beer which was delightful but next time I'm getting the rose. The staff is friendly and helpful. Will definitely be back to order something different on the food menu.

This is a beautiful vineyard. We stopped in on a Wednesday to do a wine tasting as we were passing…read morethrough the area. Had some good conversation with the guy doing the tasting. He told us some about the area and then obviously information about the Minnesota grapes and growing season. This place was very clean. Nice gift shop. I'm not a wine snob but I do think I have good taste buds. They had some really good wine. For $20, you received 5 samples. They were nice sized pours as well.

Enjoyed some drinks on the patio with friends on a Friday evening. The gin cocktail was outstanding…read moreand would highly recommend. There is tons of outdoor seating - which was awesome as well as games and other activities to do outside We then went into the restaurant and were seated outside for dinner. Service was a little slower but it was super busy inside - so understandable. Absolutely get the large soft pretzel with caramel. What a genius idea and we were All floored at how good it was. We each got a different pizza (fig, pesto, hot honey) and a salad. 2 were ordered gluten free but they made all 3 gluten free - so I cannot speak to how the regular crust is unfortunately which I was looking forward too. The flavors were all great and would order all again.

We made a stop here for some wine and to enjoy the beauty on Sunday, and it was an amazing time. We…read morewere seated right away and our server was Jenna. We tried a few different flights of wine and flat breads and enjoyed the beautiful view of the vineyard. The place is truly breathtaking, and at the time, they had live music playing outside. Jenna made some very good recommendations and made sure we had everything we needed. ::Caution:: I still gave this place 5 stars because this has nothing to do with the service or the quality of the food or location, but we were picturing a nice, calm brunch, sipping on wine, not a Chuck E Cheese experience. Apparently, we were upgraded to the deluxe Chuck E Cheese package and were seated around lots of parents who decided to bring their young kids to a vineyard. The kids were running wild around tables and crying and screaming. Not one parent corrected their kids' behavior and just let them run around like free-range chickens. There were also people complaining that there were no non alcoholic drinks that they wanted at a vineyard. When I went inside there seemed to be no kids indoors. While another group could not control their kids and kept knocking things off the table, including glasses of wine. No one seemed to mind outdoors because most of the people had young kids, so be warned that this may be a possibility, so research your days before you go. Overall, if you remove the kids running wild and crying, the service was fantastic, the wine was good, lots of parking, the ambiance was incredible, and the food was good.

We had such a blast at 7 Vines Vineyard in July even with just 20 minutes before closing! The staff…read morewas welcoming and didn't rush us, which we truly appreciated. The atmosphere was cozy and charming, and it was the perfect spot to unwind with a great glass of wine. We're already looking forward to coming back during the winter months (as long as they're open!) because this place just has that special vibe that makes you want to return again and again.

If you're in Darwin, MN looking for a restaurant that is not 85% fried food, serves more that Busch…read moreLatte, and does not have "Try That In A Small Town" on repeat, this might be your best bet. Joking aside, the pizzas were solid with no shortage of high quality toppings. Would probably call it 4.5 stars as the salads were a bit of an afterthought but this a functioning winery first, weekend restaurant second so they get a pass. Plenty of games and outside space for the kids too.

Great pizzas, nice place. Perfect for a day drive…read more Great place for families. Winery and surroundings are fun.

Absolutely love this place…read more The atmosphere is incredible and the views are breathtaking. It's the kind of spot you could easily spend a whole afternoon at, especially with their patio seating. The interior is also really nice with a clean, modern feel. The wine is delicious. The GPM red was a standout for me. The food is also surprisingly good. The flatbreads and cheese boards are both great options and perfect for sharing. Service was friendly and welcoming, which added to the overall experience. Such a fun place to hang out, relax, and enjoy good wine and food with a great view.

Two Silo Winery is beautiful inside and out. Being here in the fall was the perfect touch to enjoy…read moreall the scenery at the winery. I started with a wine flight that had 3 different white wines. The chardonnay stood out to me and would be my go to next time I visit. The cheese board had classic and unique options and was great to pair with the wine flight.

My go to Minnesota winery in the summers! Parley lake is truly such a gorgeous setting. There is a…read morerustic indoor bar area with some seating but the gem of the property is outback overlooking the scenic lake, long glass, grapes, and gorgeous trees. The staff is always so friendly and it feels like a little oasis. They also serve a variety of Minnesota wines! I'm partial to their whites or the parley vu rose and Frontenac Gris. They also often have love music and different events going on with local vendors which is really fun. Absolutely worth checking out!

The wine and ambiance were great here! We came in just for one glass on our wine tour of Waconia,…read morebut it was well worth it! Plenty of space to sit and enjoy and we were greeted and helped very fast. The parking lot was located down a little hill so if you have people with you who have bad knees, I would suggest parking at the top of the hill (handicap spots). Overall would go back!

I went for a summer yoga class but left white much more than alignment!…read more First, let's start with yoga class... I ended up being the only one who signed up for that afternoon so I got a one on one session with the instructor. We did the class in the vineyard on a beautiful summer day! The instructor played music and was accommodating to my specific needs and answered all my questions! After the class I was so hot from being in the sun I went straight into the winery which had just opened! With the class I got a free glass of wine so I got to choose from several options. I decided to also do a wine flight because the wine was so good and I still needed to cool down. The staff inside also suggested that I try the pizza next door so of course I did! You can order online and then you get a text when it's ready. Once it was ready I took my flight outside to a table and then grabbed my pizza from next door. The pizza was great and so was the wine! I definitely recommend this place for a chill date, or even a gathering with friends.

ADORED this winery (and we only experienced the inside)! We had never been here before and decided…read moreto check it out because they were advertising bottomless mimosas all day. We went Sunday afternoon in the middle of winter, so we didn't get to explore the Barn or what they had to offer outside, but we were perfectly happy inside. It's a small bar with a home-y vibe, games, and some cute merch (definitely bought the softest sherpa sweater). The bartender was so sweet and let us know that, even though it wasn't on the menu, we could do a mimosa flight! If you're in the area it's worth checking out!