So sad I drove up here Sunday all the way from Ft Lauderdale to find out they were closed. All it…read moresays on the sign was we will be back no time no date I felt so sad. I used to go up there all the time when I lived in the area, very disappointed.

Super quaint and secluded winery in Lake Placid Florida. The staff was very friendly and you can do…read morefour tastings for $1. The wines are mostly sweeter but they did have one that was semi dry that was very good (footstomper). Great central Florida detour to check out.

This is hands down the best winery I've ever visited. From the moment we arrived, the owners were…read moreincredibly welcoming, accommodating, and genuinely friendly. It's truly a hidden gem my daughter discovered while browsing Google during her last visit with us before heading back to Illinois the next day. Our children were home for the holidays, so this ended up being a last-minute plan--and what a pleasant surprise it was. The atmosphere was super relaxing, the wine was excellent, and we absolutely loved the cranberry and blueberry wines. My son had the best time playing with the owners' golden retriever Charly which made the visit even more special for our family. We also loved that they offer craft classes, adding a fun and creative touch to the experience. We'll definitely be back!

Great conversation with owner. While the muscadine was too sweet for me, the blueberry, cranberry…read moreand elderberry were good.

We went to summer crush on New Year's Eve. The venue was a British venue of the Beatles and they…read morecelebrated New Year's at 7 PM which is midnight in the British Isles. We had a table. We had a lot of fun and a lot of dancing, and listening to the music and singing along. You can see that the winery tries very hard to please its guests. The only problem that I found was that it was really loud and difficult to talk. All in all, we had a great New Year's Eve. We've been there before with other bands, and it's a nice place to go for a change of pace.

Friendly staff, great music, large selection of drinks. A wonderful…read moreDay! We were there when a band was playing Beatles Music. So fun!

They offer a large selection of wines, plus four ciders, wine slushies, and mixed wine cocktails…read more The tasting is a great deal -- five samples for $7 -- and the bartender was fantastic, very friendly, knowledgeable, and interactive, which made the experience even better. Despite having little space in your suitcase, we walked out with a couple 4 packs and would have probably bought more if we weren't limited on weight and space.

We sat at the bar and had two tastings of five wines each so we could try 10 wines. The boys had…read morebeer and mocktails. Appreciate that they have beer, cider and mocktails as an option. The DIY charcuterie board was not clear but we were good with chips. We enjoyed the tasting, I bought 4 bottles - 1 to drink in the garden area and 3 to go. With the 4 bottles we received 1 tasting for free and 4-pack of wine coolers. They had a food truck to enjoy lunch and lovely seating. The wines were good - some great and some okay - so we average at good. Nancy was our server and very helpful. We would return as it was a cool afternoon to hang out, listen to music, drink wine and eat food.

Green Apple Delight wine from Gilded Grape is like a subtle apple cider and it's DELICIOUS!!read more

Okay, they were out of several vintages. They were out of cheese and crackers. They had just…read morere'orged their whole business. I wasn't expecting much. I'd just moved south from the heart of VA wine country, not a snob, but used to a certain wine experience. This was different: so fun, comfortable, friendly and informative. Loved every minute (and we stayed a while) of the afternoon. Go give them your support and enjoy your own time with the owners. They have a lot to share.

Bunker Hill Vineyard in Parrish is such a quaint little gem! We discovered it on our way to the…read moreStrawberry Festival and are so glad we stopped. It's a small, family-owned spot with such a warm, welcoming feel. The owners were incredibly friendly and made the whole experience even better. We even donated about six of our used wine bottles to them, which made it feel fun and personal in a unique way. They offer wine tastings, and the wines themselves feel clean, light, and thoughtfully made. Definitely a hidden local find worth visiting!

TL;DR - I was totally blown away by this hidden gem. There's no other way to describe this…read moreexperience. Let's just say I learned a lot about Bunker Hill Vineyard & Winery. I also had the pleasure of meeting the husband and wife duo that makes all of these Florida grown products. They made this experience so much fun. All you need to know is that their natural wines, jellies, and jams were all amazing. There's something for everyone here. So, I decided to take a different route back to Brandon from Ellenton just so that I could try these wines. It was an easy drive on US-301 as I made my way to Wauchula Rd. This is where the adventure started for me. It's a 2 lane road with a speed limit of 60 MPH that takes you past farm lands and phosphate mines. I honestly felt like I was lost in the middle of nowhere. Thank goodness for GPS. I pretty much knew that Bunker Hill Road would be coming up soon after passing Lake Parrish, and there it was. The winery is across the street and to the left of the fork in the road. There's plenty of parking in front of it along rows of grape vines. At that point, I was just happy that I found it. I didn't really get a chance to explore around the vineyard. Lenora found me in front of the farm winery accessory building where the wine tasting would begin. That's when I also met Larry as they invited me inside the tasting room. What a cool set up they have! It's inside of what looks like a heavily insulated Quonset hut. Larry explained the differences between unfiltered and filtered wine. Honestly, I didn't know there was a difference. It raised so many questions, and actually made me aware of all the additives that are placed into manufactured wines during the filtering process. Some that I have actually been sensitive to in the past. It was interesting to hear about their process, and even the way they recycle their bottles and jelly jars. They are truly sustainable. What I also noticed is that most (if not all) of their wines are vegan. I'm not vegan, so it's not something that I usually look for. I just didn't know that animal proteins are commonly used in the process of making wine. It's all very interesting. Let's talk about the wine tasting. There's a list of medium dry, dry, and sparkling wines. I made my selections from the list of medium dry wines. I did take some suggestions from them, and I'm so glad that I did. Otherwise, I would have never tried the Bamboo Herbal Tea or Dandelion Flower Petal. Just open your mind to all the possibilities. Your palate will thank you later. There are fruit, vegetable, flower, coffee, tea, and even bamboo wines. I think I saw rice wine as well. If it has grape, then it's the muscadine variety. If you want a mixture, then I totally suggest the Strawberry/Grape wine. This one was one of my favorites. I was also in love with the Guava wine. The same goes for the jam. It's insanely wonderful. You can get it with or without the seeds. I wanted to buy all of the ones on my list. I ended up getting six 12 oz. bottles so that I could share them with my husband. He was just as amazed as I was with his samples of wine. The flavors are so clear and with such a great color and aroma. There was no unpleasant after taste, and it wasn't overly sweet like other Florida fruit wines that I've tasted. I didn't get that wine headache which usually happens with red wines. I guess I'm just sensitive to something in it. I also sampled Lenora's Bamboo Leaf Herbal Tea. It was so refreshing! What a great way to end the tasting. Anyway, I tried 6 different samples for $6. They are truly just a sample. Don't expect to get full size glasses. It's not a wine bar. However, you can purchase a charcuterie platter if you call 24 hours in advance of your tasting. They'll have it ready for you. Once you do the first wine tasting, the other tastings will be complimentary when you return. That's when I plan on trying the vegetable wines. There is one that actually tastes like a salad. I didn't get to try the coffee wine, but I did sample the coffee wine jelly. It was actually very good. The starfruit wine jelly is even better. I can't wait to go back. Hopefully my husband will come along with me next time. I think he would love sampling the wines and jellies. I didn't really get to see the rest of the vineyard this time around. Maybe next time. Thank you Larry & Lenora for making it such an informative & fun experience.

Random night to have dinner with our son. They got us seated straight away next to the kitchen; I…read morealways enjoy that view. Our waiter arrived quickly and got us started for our dinner. We ordered some appetizers Of Brussels sprouts and the candied bacon. Caution, the bacon appetizer was 4 slices of thick cut bacon with a fantastic sweet glaze. We always get the sprouts because they are always so tasty and the outer bits are crispy. Pretzel bread was brought to the table as well. Dinner was chicken Madeira, chicken piccata, and braised spare rib. Throw in a Cesar salad and we were all set. And plenty for take home for lunch as leftovers. Yum The crowd is always good, just the right level of conversation and laughter that the place feels like the place to be. Staff was attentive and accurate. Very nice time. Dessert was a shared flourless chocolate dish. Wonderful.

We have been here countless times with my son and friends, but unfortunately the experience this…read moretime was very disappointing. Despite having a reservation, the service was extremely slow even though the restaurant was practically empty. Our waiter disappeared several times, and I had to keep asking other staff members to find him. The burger was terrible and the fries arrived at room temperature. Food did not take long at all . On a positive note, the short rib risotto was good and the dessert was also tasty. For over $100 not worth it . Nonetheless, due to the inconsistent service and overall experience, we will not be returning.

I first discovered Cugini Winery a couple of years ago when a friend of mine who was a wine guild…read moremember included us in a complimentary tasting. I found their wines (especially their reds) to be very enjoyable and Bob's ability to explain the intricacies of each varietal to be extraordinary. I enjoyed their wines so much after participating in a couple of tastings that I joined their wine guild where I receive discount specials on many bottles of wine for us to enjoy and complimentary tastings as well as other perks. For my money, the Vulcan and Apollo are my favorite red wines, which suits my palate quite wonderfully. Their rose and sparkling wines are additionally very good. They pair well with a variety of different foods for lunch and dinner. They have recently upgraded their tasting room located at the Palm Beach Polo & Country Club in Wellington, which comprises three intimate tasting rooms. Since I had a complimentary tasting to use recently, I took my wife there for the first of two celebrations we had scheduled for our dating anniversary (yes, we still celebrate those). We had sampled at least four wines including their bubbly, their rose, and their Mars red. Loren took good care of us, providing us with great charcuterie and cheese and different olive oil dippings with which to enjoy. She was incredibly accommodating and friendly and made our experience wonderful during our two hour tasting. We finished with some amaretto and truffles, which were also good and tasty. They have a lot of events they do on a monthly basis that are fun. I will definitely be taking advantage of them in 2024. So will my wife.

We were a group of 40 from the Valencia Sound Wine Club. The event included:…read more Personal wine specialist Selection of six wines Olive oil tasting with homemade bread Charcuterie board and appetizers Homemade chocolate truffles paired with wine Event duration up to 3 hours We paid $50/pp plus a 20% tip. The wine specialist spoke about the wines and gave us a good education about the wine process. The venue is located in a guarded country club development. It was hard to find without specific directions. The room was intimate with all the tables beautifully set up with lots of various wine glasses, plates and silverware. The homemade bread was awesome. Unfortunately the wines weren't our cup of tea but it was nice to try different varieties- 3 whites and 3 reds. The appetizers were beautifully served variety of cheese, olives, cured meats, crackers and nuts. The homemade chocolate truffles were quite an indulgence. This is a nice place to have an event to network or entertain. The wine being sold is expensive. The staff helping to serve were amicable and efficient. This was a nice event to attend.

Nice location, glad they have music on the weekends. Wine tasting was $18.79 for 4 tastings!…read more Pretty pricey for mediocre wine. We enjoyed sitting outdoors so that was nice but for the prices - no way would I go back. Too bad...this place has a beautiful outdoors & I like that they are having music but the prices they are charging do not make it worth it for me to go back.....

On our drive back home from the pumpkin patch, we came across Fiorelli Winery and decided to stop…read moreby for a drink. I'm not a wine drinker so I ordered a recommended Rose first, then a canned beer. My wife tried 2 different wines. She was happy with her choices. We didn't try the food. The bar area was cozy, and the bartender was sweet. We sat in the back after ordering. The weather was very nice so we enjoyed sitting outside. I'd love to visit again and try their food.