We through a bridal shower here and every thing was so amazing. The room was beautiful and had a perfect amount of space. The ladies working there were so kind and helped us out with everything we needed. They also have catering here and every thing we got was wonderful; I personally LOVED the white wine chicken salad sandwiches, but the other food was also great. Also, the wine they served there was very well priced, each bottle tasted wonderful and almost every one was about $20. read more

I have been to many wineries and distilleries, but Summer Crest has been by far the most fun and entertaining. We had a group event and were able to sit in the chandelier room, but the tasting bar was also beautiful.. There were wines for everyone's taste and price. I bought a lot of cute stuff in the gift shop and had a fabulous experience. read more

I had the best time here and the wine is definitely something to write home about. The ladies working here "Trish" was who served us was very knowledgeable and amazingly nice and helpful. Unfortunately for us we had to go inside to the cellar due to tornado warning but it was still a great time to be had. You could shop in there for hours and definitely get a great laugh from all the amazing producers they have for sale. If you have someone who loves wine or has a home bar the this is a must go shop and experience place. We stayed till they closed mostly. I loved it so much I could write forever about this place. Amazing. Made me feel like in Europe or Napa valley tasting wine in one of those authentic vineyard. 10 starts for sure. There are great seating area outside but unfortunately I was not able to take pictures due to heavy rain. read more

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What a nice spot to Harvest Host at. There is no food such as a full meals type but they do offer snacks to enjoy with your wine. The service and communication by Tiffany and Kim was very nice as it was nice of them to let us know of the happenings inside the winery that evening. We did go out and enjoy the live music, grabbed some snacks and wine samplers from the winery. All very good. Definitely a recommended stop and we'll be back. read more

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We stayed here for an evening with the RV, it was a Friday night and a super place to stop. They had one set of hookups with a 50 amp electric plus water. We had some wine and listen to some great music on their patio. Wonderful place to stay we'll keep it in mind and come back again. I think they only have four RV spots total and two of them have hook ups. The people are very nice and the service was excellent. read more

Years ago my husband and I wondered into their winery, took a tour, bought some wine and whenever we went to Tennessee, we would stop and buy wine. My husband has been gone 16 years now and I still miss going there. Now I order online for my Strawberry Wine. So if you're ever in the area, stop by you won't regret it. read more

What a cute winery! Wines were delicious and Kim was super kind and helpful. Lots of comfortable places (indoor and outdoor) to sit and enjoy your wine. Definitely recommend! read more

Cute place. Came to try a flight of wine and lounge outside on a beautiful day. Was during Strawberry Festival so was busy and had a strawberry sampling of the strawberry jalapeño jam and strawberry wine. read more

Great great wines! (Even a Jalapeño wine my clan adored) Wonderful staff & owners! Lots of great history that they honor. The original owner was an Army Veteran (Vietnam) and the staff have a discount for & great appreciation of military veterans! Their gift shop was so expansive and you can find any special item for that wine lover! Do There are several places you can sit 'a spell' and enjoy a chilled bottle of wine. Even though being masked up & social distances the staff exuded true "Southern Hospitality ". read more

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The absolute best chicken salad I've ever eaten. Pic doesn't do it justice because I didn't realize how great it was going to be. read more

Sumner Crest Winery - Chicken Salad - Wineries Near Me - Portland, Tennessee

The service was much better than at most such tasting places. We each had a flight of different wines, according to our preferences. They had some unusual wines - None great, but we liked the Pink Catawba and Strawberry Port (!). Had 2 Chicken Salad Croissants which were excellent. read more

Sumner Crest Winery - a table with glasses of wine and bread - Wineries Near Me - Portland, Tennessee

I've been in the company of many wineries. It's safe to say that Sumner is a contender for my favorite winery in Tennessee. The place is easy to find. You can see it from the interstate and it's next to a gas station. Pop off that road trip, buy some gas and try yourself some wine. We were immediately greeted when walking into the place. My only regret is that I was so excited about the wine and cupcakes by the end that I didn't get a chance to check out the retail area. We were also making like Willie and getting "On the Road Again". No gypsies here though. Our wine guide was perfect. She guided us through the tasting, asked what we liked and offered up suggestions on the ones we should try. The tastings are free here and I got the impression that they want you to try them all. I tried all of the reds(sweet and dry), all of the dessert wines and all of the port wines. I only tried the dry whites as I wasn't in too much of a white wine mood. Let me tell you... had I not been at my budget for our Nashville excursion, I might've loaded up on their port wine. The three sit at 20% alcohol content. I must say that all three of them seemed dangerous. If you're good at picking out the alcohol tastes, then you can obviously taste it but it was way overshadowed by fruity goodness. Our guide was nice... definitely the type of person that you'd want to sit down and have a glass with. Once I found out that the tastings were free, I planned on buying a bottle of wine(that I didn't need this time around) until she mentioned that they have cupcakes. The cupcakes have little wine shooters in them. This one, in particular, had some of their peach wine. You can squeeze the wine into the cupcake, drizzle it on, or just drink it. It's totally up to you. I opted for the drizzle. I expected the cupcakes with wine to be on the pricey side but you want to know how much they were? It was about that time that a little loch ness monster(South Park joke opportunity) popped up on my shoulder and said... these cupcakes are about 3.50. 3.50! I decided to buy two and I should've gone ahead and bought half a dozen for that darn loch ness monster! They're delicious! We were told that the next cupcakes are supposed to be some type of apple spiced cinnamon flavor... *drools*. It's always weird when visiting wineries because tasting experiences and employees vary so wildly. Sumner Crest is one of the wineries that should be on a list of best in the country for sure. If you're passing through here, make it a point to stop in. You won't be disappointed. read more

Sumner Crest Winery - Cupcake with a wine shot! So delicious I bought two! - Wineries Near Me - Portland, Tennessee

When we decided that we would be doing a bit of winery-hopping on the way back to Louisville from Nashville, the hardest part was deciding on where we planned to stop and how many places we would visit. A quick search of wineries close to the highway, making sure they were open on our travel day, and checking their ratings...and we had settled on Sumner Crest Winery as our first wine stop. Sumner Crest Winery is a gem of a place, and I am only mad that I didn't find it sooner! It is conveniently located immediately off of I65, with ample parking. They are open 7 days a week and tastings are free. FREE I say! Beyond having the normal tasting room/bar, they have a kitschy-cute retail area, what looked like a small event space, a lovely patio, and offer some food items as well. Really, they have you covered! When we walked in, we were immediately and excitedly welcomed. The woman working who led our tasting is Kim. And let me tell you....Kim is awesome! She began by asking us our preferred wine styles and flavors and then led us through a sampling. There doesn't appear to be a limit on the number of different wines you can taste, and my guess is you will have to be the one to do the declining if there is one you don't want to try. Kim was incredibly friendly. Perfectly chatty and game to talk with us. She was also very helpful with recommendations of where to start and what to sample. She was very knowledgeable about the wines and the tasting notes, and it was a great help as we made our way through the menu. Overall, it was a spectacular wine tasting experience, thanks primarily to Kim! It was an absolute pleasure the entire time, and I happily purchased three bottles of wine to bring home with me. Not only are the wines pretty darn tasty, but they are very reasonably priced! Special shout out about their cupcakes! They had the cutest dang cupcakes for sale. I think they were a spice cake, but made with their peach wine and pieces of peaches. They come with a lil' pipette of the wine that you can either pump into the cake, drizzle on top of the cake and frosting, or...you know...straight in to your mouth! The flavors change up, and the next one sounded even BETTER than the peach offering. Getcha one! Sumner Crest Winery is worth a special trip to visit. But if you need a reason, take a lil' trip to Nashville! Sumner Crest is only about a half hour north of the city. read more

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Visited this place on a Friday night while on vacation. The wines were smooth and delicious. The 2 ladies working were so friendly and helpful. Lots of cute gifts. We really enjoyed our visit. read more

Wonderful staff and great selection of wine! Location of 65 is convenient. Live music sometimes. Light snacks available but eat dinner so you are able to enjoy the wine! read more

Very friendly! Chicken salad, smoky pimento cheese, cheese curds were all delicious!!

The wine is excellent and so is the chicken salad. Has a mystical ambiance. I have bee going for over 15 years.

Just visited this winery while on vacation. This is a great private little spot. We were there early so not a whole lot of people, but we enjoyed the ambiance. They have a shop with many different kinds of jams, cheese and knicknacks. The service was perfect. I don't remember the lady's name but she was awesome. Highly recommend this place. read more

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Went on a Saturday night to hear a duo play from 5-8 pm on the covered patio (the band on the lawn they had booked bailed 24 hours before due to possible rain; rain was over by 5:30 pm). Nice ambiance. Wines are typical of TN but staff is friendly and informative. They have a cold case with salads and sandwiches and chips of various types. We each had a wine flight and the white wine chicken salad. Laid back evening. Recommend if you are in the area. Their Orlinda Gold peach wine, blueberry and blackberry wines are good- good to sip or a taste poured over ice cream. read more

This was a really nice winery! The wines were very good! And they had a lot of really unique wine related gifts, home decorations and clothing. read more

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Stopped on our way home to Texas. Great experience! We didn't stay overnight but were in 32' motorhome towing a Canyon and were able to park conveniently out front with easy departure. They are a Harvest Host with two excellent sites. read more

My husband and I decided to stop by on our way back from a Barren River Lake vacation, and we are both so glad we did! We left with six bottles of wine (as well as a couple containers of delicious pimento cheese and chicken salad). My husband, a self proclaimed non drinker of wine, even picked three wines for himself. The staff is wonderful: so knowledgeable and hospitable. It's just a great place to visit. We will be back. Oh, try the wine slushie!! Yum! read more

REALLY good chicken salad, but for $14 per smaller container i wish they would make sure the chicken was mixed in well with everything else. Got a lot of plain chicken chunks in my chicken salad. Boo:( shoulda got the smaller container. read more

BEST WINE AROUND! Orlinda gold is one of a kind and my favorite! I love the events they throw, they are always a good time! If you're in Portland check them out! I'm so happy to have this little gem in my town. The staff is amazing and wine is worth driving for! I've introduced friends to these wines and they drive from Nashville and buy it by the boxes! read more

They are a Harvest Host spot, we stayed overnight with our camper. Had a snake with great wine samples. Also bought several bottles to go.

This place is a hidden gem and the tastings are FREE!!! The wine tasted great and Cynthie was very informative and sweet. I learned that there is live music about once a month in the summer and a lot of other interesting events. If you are passing through the area or live near Portland, I highly recommend stopping in, you will not be disappointed. read more

One of my favorites! I ALWAYS stop when I am in town. Portland strawberry blush and Orlinda gold are my go too! Best little gift shop ever! I can always find one of a kind gifts. read more

This place is so cute!!!! Very sweet staff and prices weren't bad at all! The merchandise is perfect as gifts. The seating, decor, and staff made the experience amazing! read more

I visited this place last year around the holidays beautifully decorated, A wonderful place to visit ,staff very helpful love the Portland strawberry wine,its awesome the strawberries were delicious as well, a place everyone should visit read more

Really enjoyed our visit! Wine tasting is FREE!! Haven't seen that in ages!!! Every wine we tasted and we tasted several was good- a couple were great. Unlike most wineries this one has an abundance of sweeter wines. If you like sweet wines then you'll love this place! read more

Awesome spot. We stopped here w our RV and enjoyed the wine. Great cheese selection also. We will definitely stop here again on our way

This place is well hidden and completely adorable! When I walked into this place it was like walking into your crazy favorite aunts place. It's decorated with a few antique cars and all sorts of flowers and modern esque Victorian pieces. It's like that cute little house from the 40's with flowers and lamps everywhere. It's adorable! And it's fitting, since it just looks like a random house next to a gas station. In fact from the gas station, you would think it was just someone's house, until you get to the other side. There's a tasting bar that doesn't charge you for samples and you can try everything on their list. They've got a nice selection from dry to semi's to sweet and a few dessert wines and even a port! They offer an upgraded "package" that lets you pair cheese and crackers and fruit with your wine and includes a winery glass. Prices are decent, at an average of $15-$16. Some less some more. They also have a little shop for your wine decorating needs like typical wineries. Their wine is different and delicious! Lots of varieties. And you can have the choice to buy it chilled if you prefer! The ladies were totally helpful and descriptive. They can get a little sidetracked if they have a few groups, but had no problem going back and forth if other members wanted to try something like the whites and you preferred to go with the reds. They didn't push you one way or the other. Great experience and I plan to make this a stop when heading through the area every time! read more

Stopped in while driving around looking for things to do. I was slightly disappointed that there wasn't an on-site vineyard, but got over it quickly enough as the ladies were more than generous with our tastings. They literally let us taste everything at least once- I was feeling the wine by the time we chose a few bottles. We had them chill a bottle and opened it and sat outside on the porch for a bit, not much ambience but will be nice with some live music. The wine was good, the shop was adorable, the ladies were very kind and friendly. An overall great experience, will be back for more red muscadine! read more

Cheesy ambiance and decent, local wines - worth a stop if you are in the area.

Service was excellent! Bartender very nice! Amazing whites - red were ok, but so fun just to try!

Both my wife and I love the wines they produce, and their quaint atmosphere is very nice. Occasional events that include grape stomps make this place a fun place to follow and frequent. Good pricing and great service too. Thank you Sumner Crest, keep it up! read more

This is a fantastic winery. First, big shout out to LaWanda. What a great hostess. Told us all about the wines, some combos that would satisfy a multitude of wine drinkers, and just a general congenial hostess. Second, reasonable priced wines and cheese plates made for an enjoyable bottle to be consumed in the chandelier room. Really liked this place. You will too. Definitely going back when I travel through again. read more

Love, Love, Love this place! It's one of the prettiest wineries I've been in. The staff is so sweet and helpful. Karen is who usually takes care of whatever I'm looking for. Great gift ideas! I also love and can't wait for the wine stomp every year! read more

This place is eclectic and not your usual winery. However, we enjoyed the unique flavors of their decor, and wine. No, you will not get a tour (as the grapes are not grown on the grounds) but the tastings are fun. I would much rather spend my money in a winery close to home, and support my local neighbors than to buy from a liquor store any day! Plus, the prices are very fair. There may be better vineyards in the area but we still enjoyed our visit. read more

Great winery. The gals that work there are very knowledgeable and all have great personalities. Love the gift shop. Enjoy the annual events held. read more