I recently had the pleasure of attending the "how to speak wine" winetasting, and I must say, it…read moreexceeded all my expectations! From the moment I walked into the heights home for my friend's birthday, Arielle greeted my friends with warmth and hospitality. The customer service was impeccable, and felt more like hanging with friend than a formal course as she shared how her and her husband started the business. What truly stood out were the lessons for novices like myself. Arielle took the time to explain each wine in detail, from its origin to its flavor profile, making sure we all better understood our own preferences and are able to order/ buy wines more confidently in the future. I left feeling like I had learned so much about wine, and for weeks have been telling everyone I know they must go learn from Everywine! The selection of wines was fantastic, ranging from crisp whites to bold reds, ensuring there was something for every palate. Each pour was expertly curated allowing us to explore a variety of styles and regions, surprising us with unique wines that didn't fit their conventional norms. Overall, I cannot recommend this winetasting experience enough for birthdays, bachelorettes or dates. Whether you're a seasoned wine connoisseur or a novice looking to learn more, this course is sure to delight and I'll be going back again asap for other classes. Trust me, you won't be disappointed!

I have know Ryan Cooper since his early days slinging wine at Houston staple Camerata and I can't…read morethink of a better person to share and teach the beautiful world of wine. When Ryan and Arielle started Everywine, I knew it would be awesome. They have created the most approachable and friendly wine company you will ever find. Their wine tastings are outstanding, the whole goal is to make wine fun and approachable not stuffy and elitist. They want to help you find new wine that you will love regardless of whether that bottle is $15 or $55. Grab a group of friends, set up a tasting, and have a blind tasting blast. Then after your slurp all that wine become a wine club member and enjoy awesome wine finding it's way to your doorstep each month.

Great wine and atmosphere. We had a private party here for my mom's retirement and it was perfect!…read moreWe felt really taken care of by the owners, and thoroughly enjoyed the wine.

Great wine and amazing staff! Venue is kid and dog friendly. And I normally don't have any issues…read morewith finding parking. Always cool to learn how they make the wine onsite!

Wow, whenever I visited the actual location, the customer service and the staff were always very…read morefriendly, especially the general manager (a gentleman who always made the experience pleasant). The location was really nice, the private room was great and the vibes were awesome. Unfortunately, my experience with Nikki Harris, who is also listed as a general manager, has been the complete opposite. For months, I have been asking how I can actually receive my wines, and I have the emails to prove it. I never received a single response or clear direction. The whole communication around this has been terrible. When Nikki finally did reply, it was with a rude and dismissive message, one that I've attached here for transparency, without ever acknowledging my prior outreach. This is not the way paying customers should be spoken to or treated, especially when they have been spending money and not able to get clarity on their products. I had already canceled my membership before this exchange, but had I not, I certainly would have afterward. Her tone and lack of professionalism were unacceptable, and it made clear to me that she does not understand what respectful customer service looks like. She also had to backtrack on her email without even knowing the facts. The worst! I understand that closures and operational challenges happen, but respect and clear communication should never be optional. Unfortunately, Nikki Harris demonstrated neither.

We stopped in for a wine tasting and some charcuterie and had a great time! Our guide was very…read moreknowledgeable and helped us find the notes in every wine and made great pairing suggestions both with the charcuterie in front of us and for future meals in case we wanted to buy a bottle. They don't offer pours by the glass if you walk in and feature their membership, which is subscription based and looked great, but since we weren't local wasn't a good fit for us. The space was also pretty cute and we liked the high top setup that was great for our group. Check them out!

My friend and I had the opportunity to dine at Mutiny in the Heights on their final night. We were…read moreable to snag a last minute reservation on the patio. When my friend made the reservation, she received an email encouraging customers to visit the tasting room before or after dinner. We showed up an hour early to visit the tasting room, however the host had no idea what we were talking about. Turns out they weren't doing tastings. Luckily, we didn't have to wait to be seated. We initially had a table that was not near a heat lamp, however an employee came over and let us know that we could switch to a table near the heat lamp which was appreciated because it was chilly. Our server was Laura. She was nice and funny. They had $25 flight specials. I went with the Sayanara Flight which had white wines. I really enjoyed them and they weren't too sweet. My friend had an NA wine which she enjoyed. We ordered the Truffle Fries and Meatballs. Both dishes were tasty. I enjoyed the aioli that came with the fries. They had discounted wines for purchase. Not all bottles were 50% off, however the gentleman that we spoke to went ahead and gave me a 50% discount on both the rosé and pinot grigio that I purchased which was so appreciated! It seems like there are quite a few businesses around town that are closing. I'm sad to see Mutiny go, but I'm glad my friend and I got to dine in on their final night.

"Closing time, you don't have to go home But you can't stay…read morehere." - Semisonic I have lived in the loop for 5 years now, and I'm sad to say that I finally tried Mutiny on their last day. I often pass by it going through a shortcut to I-45 and sometimes going home around the area. It's literally a 5-minute drive. I booked reservations Friday since I saw they opened up the 31st on Resy. It wasn't earlier in the week, but I knew it was the last day, and my friend and I really wanted to try. I'm glad we made reservations because they were at capacity (150 person capacity) and weren't taking any walk ins. We got there early cause Resy suggested checking out the Tasting Room before or after the reservation time. We got there about an hour earlier, and the host said he didn't know anything about that except that the Tasting Room area was used for events. Interesting. We were seated earlier on the patio on this freezing evening. At first, we were at a table that didn't have a heat lamp, but when one freed up, they were so nice to suggest that we move closer to the heat lamp since they saw us shivering. Lol. We were thankful for that. I wore fleece lined jeans and brought gloves and a beanie anyway having been in the below freezing winter in London. Laura was our server and was kind and funny. So was this other guy who checked in every now and then. He made light of their last day situation. The dining area is so beautiful inside. I love the limestone-looking interior and chandeliers. Reminds me of Fredericksburg or something. They had many large groups and a few small groups of friends or couples dining on this last day. Way to go out with a bang. A lot of the wines were selling out or already sold out around 7-8 pm. We tried the truffle fries and Sicilian meatballs with focaccia bread. I like the thick cut of the fries and the black garlic aioli. It reminded me of yuca fries. The Sicilian meatballs were a bit small, peppery and salty. I wish the marinara was a little more tart. The focaccia helped cut through the saltiness. I had 2 glasses of the NA Sauvignon blanc which was light and a little tart. They ran out of the NA red blend. My friend ordered Sayonara, one of their farewell flights which were aptly named for "goodbye". It was a great night on the patio but chilly. My friend purchased a rosé and a Pinot Grigio as part of their Last Sail wines. Actually, the Pinot Grigio wasn't part of the sale, and he was going to take off 20%, but he also made it 50% off. So nice!! I'm glad we got to try them on their last day. Bon voyage, Mutiny.

Great service, interesting wines, nice atmosphere, good music in the background. Got to enjoy…read morecatching up with an old friend there and really enjoyed it.

My bestfriend surprised me with this event for my 40th birthday at Hotel Zaza! Ladies when I tell…read moreyou this experience was hands down, AMAZING! I love WINE! KRYSTAL & JANICE were very professional, great personalities & informative on how to infuse your wine. I would definitely recommend them for any ladies nights or pop up shops! You even get to make your own wine of your choices. Thank you ladies for making my 40th worth wild & fun!!!

Looking for something fun to do on a Saturday. Head to French Country Wines 12-5pm they usually…read morehave tasting of 5-6 different French wines. All the wines are delicious and the tasting is free. Go enjoy and buy a bottle or 6 as I do when I go. Most of the wines here can only be found here as the owners travel to France and work with the locals there to bring back great French wines to Houston. Best secret place to learn about French wines. Small place but they welcome you with a smile and treat you like family.

First noticed French Country Wines during the French Food and Wine Tasting event in Nov 2022. I…read morereceived an email about their weekly complimentary tastings Sat 12-5pm. I went and tried 6 different ones and ended up taking home a bottle. They were in the range of $20-40s. The employees are all very friendly, and their store is charming. Enjoyed trying their wines as well.

This wine bar was so cute, and very intimate! Would definitely recommend it for a date night. The…read moreowner was very welcoming, and we had a great conversation with him. The wine was also yummy! They have small bites as well. It's very small inside so beware of that, but it was perfect for me. I tried a white wine, which was delicious. Definitely will be back!

Wow! This was such a romantic and sexy moment for Valentine's Day! Super small and intimate if you…read morewant to get away from the crowds like did. Dim lighting, candles lit will forever be my jam. We were greeted upon arrival and swept off our feet. The sommelier was super knowledgeable about the wines, where they came from and the grapes. He even gave his opinion on some of the commercial wines we consider excellent. Nope. These wines we tasted were actually better, so smooth and decadent. We let him guide the entire tasting and didn't feel rushed. He gave us the back story and time to have enjoy the wines amongst ourselves. Not your average tasting in which I was here for and although you aren't able to purchase the wines, that just gives you a reason to return.

I really enjoyed our tasting experience at La Fuente last weekend! I purchased a Groupon for two…read moretastings a while back, and Hubby and I finally had a free weekend to make it down. I was expecting the usual "belly up to the bar" wine tasting, but instead we were escorted to a back room that was set up with tables, candles, etc.-great atmosphere. We were seated with two other couples who were so much fun! We tasted five wines-two white and three red. They were all pretty good, but I enjoyed the whites the most (which is typical for me). The staff introduced the wines and talked about them to the entire group while another staff person poured, which worked out well. The pours were very generous, so keep that in mind when deciding who is driving home. The tastings came with a small plate of cheese, crackers & fruit. We were also given chocolate to pair with one of the wines, and an enchilada at the end (which was a little blah for me). It was a decent amount of food, so don't stuff yourself before coming. Hubby and I have done quite a bit of wine tasting, it's kind of a hobby for us, and this was one of our better experiences. Overall, we had a great time with the people and the wines (took home 6 bottles) and will go again. In fact, I already bought another Groupon for 4 to bring my parents when they are in town in May. Highly recommend!

The staff is extremely kind and wants to earn you business. They provide a nice intro to each wine…read morebefore serving. They also provide a nice cheese and cracker plate at the beginning of the tasting. My wife and I felt the pours were generous and the wines were good. We ended up purchasing 2 bottles prior to leaving. They do the best they can to provide a nice setting for your tasting as they office out of a warehouse.

I can't believe I've lived in Houston for this many years and never stopped by Houston Dairymaids…read more I learned that they're the backbones of many restaurants' cheese selections, and I had to trace it back to the origin. A small, discreet shop with a backyard-like parking lot, it's unassuming on the outside but full of character on the inside. Upon entering, you're welcomed with samples of the five cheeses of the week, generally going from soft to firmer and stronger. Their cheeses are displayed in a small fridge, but you can always request varietals ahead of time if you've got something in mind. We bought blue cheese they had on sample (the "Ewe Calf to be Kidding" from Wisconsin, a triple-milk (sheep, cow, and goat)) and the last of their Capricorn Goat Blue cheeses for about $10/piece. Since they rotate out their cheeses weekly, it may become a regular stop on our weekend grocery trips (they mention that many people do that). They also mentioned that their wines rotate out and they have a good relationship with local distributors to understand what pairs well with their cheeses. They also let you start an account so that you can keep a history of all the cheese you buy. You better bet that I signed up. They're celebrating their 20 year anniversary in Houston. I wish I had come earlier to experience some of those years. It's got to be a cornerstone of Houston cheese and probably the among the best cheesemongers in Houston.

Stopped by Houston Dairymaids and had such a unique experience!…read more They offer about five rotating samples each week, depending on what they're able to import, which makes every visit feel a little different. I ended up picking up two blue cheeses--penicillium-based cheeses are definitely my favorite. One of the highlights was discovering Shooting Star Creamery and their zodiac-inspired cheeses. I took home the Capricorn Blue and am excited to try it! I also learned what a quince fruit is for the first time and got to try their quince jelly, which they use as a palate cleanser after samples--such a thoughtful touch. Bonus: I found out that Blue Dorn and Navy Blue source their cheese from here, which makes perfect sense given the quality. Definitely a spot I plan to become a regular at!