After eating dinner at Savoury's, my partner-in-crime and I decided to walk around Mariposa before…read moredriving back down to Merced. So glad we did! We saw this place and I noticed that they not only do wine tasting, but also beer tasting, which sounded good to us. We walked in, and Brett was pouring wine for a cute S.F. couple. We waited a minute and he walked us all over to the beer station for the beer tasting (all brewed by Scott Chappelle-- I think his brother makes the wine that they serve there). We really enjoyed the four beers (the tastes)-- they had a light hoppy one, a "red ale," a nut brown one, and a porter. Everyone loved the nut brown one, and we bought a bottle to take home. Honestly, the beer was good but not so different from other beers we've had, but Brett was a lot of fun, and we lucked out with that couple-- they were really sweet. In terms of wine, we didn't have any, but it all looked like reds and a red dessert wine to me, so if you only drink white wine, this may not be the place for you. Highly recommend when Brett is there-- not sure what the other sommeliers / beer wizards are like. :D I think wine tastings are around $6, and beer tastings are $5 for about 4 3-ounce glasses, and I don't think it's waived even if you buy beer/wine.

Shop was completely empty when my friends and I came in for a quick wine tasting. We're a…read morebachelorette party of 9 girls for reference. This was our first stop so we were fully sober. As soon as we came in, one of the girls had to use the restroom and the woman pouring wine said "I don't need lot of people going in and out of the restroom fixing their hair and doing their makeup." Which we all just exchanged glances and chose to overlook. Another couple showed up and the same woman said she needed to see everyone's IDs and told the other couple "except you two, you're good" and one person of the couple said "I'm offended, but thanks?" And she continued checking our IDs. When the bride gave her ID to the wine pourer, she took it, looked at it, and threw it down back on the bar, and fell down to the ground. She just said "oops sorry" and proceeded to tell us about the wine. Before she offered to pour any for us, she made sure we knew multiple times that it was $20 a tasting and kept insinuating it might be "too expensive" for us. At this point, we weren't feeling it and just left. Service was awful. Go across the street to The Local Grape where they're hospitable and very welcoming.

Loved coming to taste the wines and visit with Chris! Great way to learn about the area. The wine…read morewas amazing. Loved the Jessie Zin!!

Tasting wine at Westbrook is an experience in and of itself. Talking with Ray is an education and…read morehis depth of experience is reflected in well thought out and developed wines. The grape varietals are selected to produce the wines he wants to create rather than what the current market says should he should be making- and this makes for wines with a depth of flavor that few other wineries produce anymore. Take the time, make an appointment, and enjoy the experience- it is well worth it.

Ray Krause is truly an amazing winemaker and has brought a once in a lifetime enology/viticulural…read moreexpertise/experience to our area. It's truly a pleasure listening to him speak of his wines and the strategy he put into his vineyard and winemaking. To enophiles he is a true treasure.

Great spot! We lucked out by walking in, though I highly recommend you make a reservation. The wine…read moreis great, and they have lovely pairings with each of their food items. We had a cheese board and some glasses of wine outside on the patio. A cat even stopped by to say hello! It was the perfect way to end our Saturday. Thank you!

Idle Hour Winery & Kitchen is an absolute knockout in food & atmosphere. The restaurant is open…read morefive days a week with lunch & dinner service Wednesday-Saturday & offers brunch on Sunday. I always opt to sit outside where I can basque in the mountain sunshine while taking in the scenery. There's always a cat or two traipsing about the establishment that offers entertainment to my pooch. (Yes, they're dog-friendly!) The food is absolutely divine with I believe most of the items being made in house & all ingredients are locally sourced with the freshest ingredients. Idle Hour is a stop you definitely want to make whether passing through on your way to Yosemite or if you're a local, make no mistake and try this place out!

Right around the corner from where I live, Sierra cider is surrounded by the apple orchards, they…read moreused to make their sliders. A wide variety of sliders. You can have a flight of five and she's your favorite. There are lots of special events there. And they have an animal farm with goats and chickens and a potbelly pig and a beautiful white dog named Bella.

We stopped by Sierra Cider right at opening (12pm) as part of our day trip before heading into…read moreYosemite for my birthday, and it was such a fun and refreshing visit! The owner and staff were super welcoming and walked us through all their offerings, which made the experience even better. We kicked things off with a cider flight--our favorites were Early Harvest and Graveyard. Early Harvest was simple, crisp, and just sweet enough, while Graveyard reminded me of a Scottish smoky cider aged in whiskey barrels. I do wish there were a few more sweet options overall and possibly a current up to date list of what's on tap somewhere online, but everything was well-crafted and flavorful! To cool off, we grabbed a cider slushy (highly recommend!) and wandered the property. We visited the goats, strolled through the apple trees, and made friends with their big fluffy Pyrenees who was living his best life napping in the shade. I picked up a bottle of Early Harvest and a t-shirt to bring back to DFW. It was the perfect stop--relaxed, local, and a great way to start the afternoon before heading into Yosemite. After our tasting, we walked through some of the apple trees, visited the cutest goats, and made friends with their big, lazy Pyrenees dog who was living his best life soaking up attention. I picked up a bottle of Early Harvest and a t-shirt to bring back to DFW--both worth it! Such a charming little spot--relaxed, scenic, and just the right detour before Yosemite!

Enjoyed wine tasting at Vista Ranch with Momi as our server. She was very friendly and fun to talk…read morewith. Wine was good too. Will stop here again when in the area.

Stopped in to Vista Ranch and Cellars for some wine tasting. Mark was a delight to talk to. We…read moretried quite a few and decided on the two favorites, which were the Pinot Noir and the Sparkling wine. We met several other locals and enjoyed conversation and laughs with them. The Sparkling was great!! We rarely drink sparkling, but enjoyed its flavors so much that we purchased 18 and 6 of the Pinot Noir to take back to AZ. We were told they don't ship, so guess we'll have to come back someday!!

Didn't make an appointment? Waiting at the gate? CALL THE PHONE NUMBER!…read more We almost missed out on this gem because the gate was closed and we didn't make an appointment. Was about to drive on... But I decided to call and Farmer John was more than accommodating! It's a farm meets vineyard meets winery. Anyways, we called and Farmer John came and opened the gate for our two cars. We came in and parked next to the barn. He gave us the choice of tasting inside or outside - we chose outside. After the 15 minutes he needed to get ready, he rolled out with all the glasses and bottles required for a tasting for 5 adults. Most of the wines are fruit forward but we all really enjoyed that about them. They well blended. John also explained that he's not pressured to put out wines that he doesn't feel meet his standard. This is a passion for him. Great conversations followed. The kids all played around the grounds and even went to go meet the farm animals! We all bought 2 bottles (or more) each to cover our tasting. It was great enjoying this time and the conversations surrounded by green grass and a wonderful farm setting. Definitely will be coming back!

Quaint little place, but beautiful. The family that owns the place runs it and were very nice…read more Would be an awesome place for class reunions. There was an additional fire ring with chairs around it also. The barn is beautiful yet rustic with real bathrooms inside. Also a full kitchen w commercial ice maker for use if you have an event there. I was pleasantly surprised with this place. Loved it and would definitely go back

Visiting on a sunday and walked by this cute place to gave a glass of wine- they had 1 of my…read morefavorite wines by the glass, Gruner Velt! On a sunday its a bit more quiet, and relaxing! Jesus (made the meat and cheese board) and Mercedes (explaining all the wines to me- ) they were both very lovely, which made me stay a bit longer to truly enjoy my visit! Service was wonderful! Next time im in town , ill know where i want to come! If you enjoy wine and cheese! Yes please! Come here!

I would give it 5 stars but I have to keep 2 due to the lack of staff. We went on a Saturday and…read moreyes I understand it's the weekend, but we did get there before opening and there was 2 groups of ladies before us. We walked in and all together there were about 15 already by opening at 1pm. It took awhile before we even got our drinks let alone our food. She did bring all of the tables water but the 2 groups before us had way better service and more attention. We did order food and it all came out separately, 2 of us ate without the 3rd because they forgot to make my mom's sandwich. We've been wanting to try this place for a while and thought we'd stop by since we went to the flower market event. I loved the sandwich, we all did actually. The wine options I chose were also delicious. I like the vibe and the ambiance the place has I just wish they had reservations for bigger groups like that to accommodate small tables and especially those whom never been there before. I will go back for sure to try other food items and wine options as well, maybe just have to pick a different day to go.

My mom & I were visiting around town & we noticed their sign for wine tasting & decided to drop by…read more& we were so happy we did! Kari was very sweet & welcoming. We tasted delicious wine and had a relaxing time chatting. The price for a bottle was definitely reasonable. We also explored the ranch as we exited & it had a beautiful pond and wedding ceremony area. Definitely check it out if you are in the area (Jamestown, CA). Thanks Kari!!

Aside from the wine which was excellent especially the petite Syrah, the host Kari was a hoot. It…read morewas the most enjoyable experience at a wine tasting room. I will be back.

Great beer garden. Note the food is separate from the beer and cocktails as is common. The menu o…read moreline may not match the business that is serving. Right now Falaf-a-lot is on site and was excellent. We had a salad plate- 4 different salads with a pita and choice of protein (including falafel, chicken, lamb), fries were crispy with homemade ketchup on the side. And a lamb meatball pita with chips. Tasty! Beer was all good. No flights which I prefer, but good selection.

Gem of a place in Mariposa on the way to Yosemite! The Grove House is one of those special finds…read morethat makes a road trip even more memorable. They have limited hours so make sure you plan for it, and they also host events throughout the week which means live music isn't always available. The ordering process is straightforward - you place your order at the front inside and then pick it up with a buzzer outside, which works perfectly for enjoying the outdoor setting. 5/5 Tomato Soup with Half Grilled Cheese was so hearty and exactly what you need after a long drive or before heading into the mountains. The soup was the best I have had in a while, with rich tomato flavor that was perfectly seasoned and had just the right consistency. The grilled cheese was nothing too special on its own, but it paired so well with the soup, especially to warm you up in the cold. The combination is classic comfort food executed beautifully, and you really can't go wrong with this order. The Grove House is absolutely worth planning your Yosemite trip around! It's the perfect stop to fuel up before heading into the park or to unwind after a day of hiking. The combination of good food, welcoming atmosphere, and that small-town charm makes it a must-visit when you're in Mariposa. I would definitely recommend trying this place out - it seems like one of the best restaurants in the area on the way to Yosemite. I'm already looking forward to my next visit and hoping to catch one of their live music nights!