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    Charcuterie box (and I kept the honey spoon, soo cute!)
    Amanda C.

    I went here with a few friends on a "mom's day out." We were there from open to close (12-4) on Sunday and it was basically a blink of an eye. We sat at a picnic table and sampled all that this sweet farm had to offer. The property brought with it a peaceful tranquility with just enough creature comfort. The outdoor seating area was perfect for those being covid cautious, with larger picnic tables spaced plenty apart from each other, with plenty of seating even when there's a bit of a crowd. They played some good tunes, loud enough to hear but quiet enough to still have a conversation with those around. The food and drinks definitely lived up to the hype. Wasn't expecting the food boxes to be so awesome, but they were. Great presentation and they had plenty to them. We got two for three of us and it was more than enough! The drinks were definitely the highlight, each one better than the last. I think I got every wine based drink except actual straight wine. My favorite was the blueberry mojito but none of them were disappointing. The service wasn't bad at all. It feels like all the employees are family whether by blood or by love. A quick chat with our waitress towards the end of the day led me to believe this. She spoke of the owners and family dynamics with just a small tone of familiarity and heart. In addition to a great local business I would love to continue to support, I also found a very peaceful place to recharge.

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    I love this place and have been going here since we moved out this way 4 years ago. However, super disappointed that they shrunk the portions to some of their items we got last night. The cheesecake dip box was extremely small. It used to come with vanilla wafers, graham crackers and these ginger snap cookies. It looks like they 86'd the ginger snap cookies and shrunk down the box but still charge the same. It was too cold to stay long there last night but curious to see what else has changed?!

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    Love this place,they have the best blueberry wine ever.Would highly recommend you visit,spend time with friends and family.Kim L.

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    La Cantina Winery - Selection of Reds and the pizza oven

    La Cantina Winery

    (51 reviews)

    $$

    "Walk in as strangers, leave as friends."…read more If that's not a saying that makes you want to head there now, then I don't know what is LOL! Obviously, there is more to the new renovated location of La Cantina than this saying but I will say I was pretty impressed when I saw it and knew I had to add it to my review. Let's just say it is pretty accurate. We did leave as friends since we made a few at the bar and then some. Just saying! La Cantina winery in Franklin, MA used to be a small wine bar that offered wine tasting flights and minimal food. BUT, now it is in a stunning new location (not far from their old stomping grounds). Fun Fact: It used to be a Mechanic garage. Well, wait until you see how it has turned from fixing cars to wine making and tasting. YOU HAVE GOT TO COME HERE! Parking is easy with plenty of spots. They have a lot of room at their gorgeous bar, but they also have high tops and tables for families or a large group. And, they host events here too; birthday parties, bridal showers, and anything in between, this place is it. I actually want to hold one of my milestone birthday parties here but well keep the number a secret for now. Service: Alana was our bartender and she was wonderful. Always asking us what we needed and how were doing. You don't get this upscale service any where else. And, when I wanted another sample of something she gave it to me without a fuss. Always with a smile on her face, she was the best. Wine: They have an excellent wine menu to choose from and they offer flights for about $25 pp. Flights are the best way to try multiple wines. I personally loved most of the red wines with Petit Sirah being my favorite. My husband loved their Barbera! I did sample their Sauv Blanc too which was nice but it was too cold to have a full pour. Food: Their menu is great with a ton of options from charcuterie, to tapas and some entrees. I will say some of their items can get expensive but definitely worth it. We started with a few cheeses and prosciutto. Then we ordered one of their popular pizzas called La Cantina. Everything was fresh, made in house with their beautiful pizza oven right smack in the middle of the bar. You have got to see this thing, its huge! Overall: If I could give this place 10 stars I would. We had the best time and we can't wait to go back. Franklin is not far from where we live but still a good 30 minute drive and also not far from the Wrentham outlets. We didn't have to make a reservation for a Sunday afternoon but I bet Saturdays can get pretty busy. I just loved everything about this wine bar and I know you will too! Cheers~

    The only reason this place gets a 4 instead of a 5 is the initial service. We were seated at a…read moretable along the side of the room, which was otherwise void customers. No one came to address is for severance minutes and then choose to move to the bar. Here, Alna, the main bartender, greeted us immediately and made us feel welcome. She explained the wine flights and offered a sample of Reisling to my girlfriend, who preferred Moscato, which La Cantina doesn't offer (though no one trait does in New England). Thankfully Alna had a similar palate to that of my girlfriend, and they quickly made a connection. Love that! I chose a flight of reds and ultimately preferred the Clone 8 above those that I tried, thigh the Cab Sav Reserve was a close second. The Drunken Goat cheese sample was delicious too! The menu definitely has us eager to come back for food. And for those who aren't wine drinkers they have a small selection of beer and a cider. The atmosphere is lively and open, and looks like they'd open up the large bar doors on a nice day. Come enjoy a flight, or a glass, you can't go wrong!

    Verde Vineyards

    Verde Vineyards

    (78 reviews)

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    Second time here within a few years - still an amazing experience- owner was incredible, so nice,…read moreknowledgeable and personable. We had a tasting of a few wines and then chose ours for the stay.. also purchase a few to bring home and to add to Mother's Day gifts. I was very happy (family surprised me with a little picnic here today for Mother's Day) We got here right when they opened, which was a good thing because it filled up quite quickly.. but you don't feel over crowded since there is plenty of room and it's very spread out. - being you own chairs blankets etc if you want.. kids are allowed, no dogs.. being food/snacks and be ready to have an amazing relaxing time tucked away in a "secret garden" of Johnston! lol

    I found this vineyard on Yelp and we decided to go on a Saturday for wine tasting. You drive down a…read morelong road in Johnston, wondering where you are, and suddenly you are at a beautiful, private vineyard. They have tables to sit and drink wine or have lunch, and a flock of very cute fluffy chickens that scatter around. Some families were there and they had ordered a pizza to be delivered there and were drinking a few bottles of wine. We opted to try the 7 wines for $12.00 tasting. The woman doing the tasting was very detailed about the wines and we really enjoyed listening and asking questions. We enjoyed all the white wines with the Cayuga White being our favorite, so we got a bottle of that to take home. I also enjoyed the reds and the rose. The owner was very friendly and loved chatting when we asked about the huge unusual tree - it is his pride and joy - a chestnut tree! We would definitely come back. I do wish they gave more than a very small pour. In some of the wines, we couldn't really get the flavors as there was just not enough wine in the glass to taste fully.

    Mulberry Vineyard

    Mulberry Vineyard

    (25 reviews)

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    Nice little vineyard. Wonderful wait staff. Wines were fun. Cab Sauv reserve was good. The Pinot…read moreGrigio was a bit floral and sweet. The carmenere was good. The zin was a bit sweet for my taste. Overall it was good. Would try again.

    A very dear friend of mine officiated at a wedding held at Mulberry Vineyards and she invited me…read moreout to sample their current selection recently. When I arrived she and her husband were having a very genial conversation with the owner Dave at the outdoor seating area. The vineyard is clearing some land and the entrance drive, at the time of my visit, was strewn with downed timber and a large dirt parking area at the end. There is a sign on the street pointing you into the driveway. Once the introductions were over Dave told us about the vineyards he has and the one's he plans to plant. Where he gets grapes from and how he produces his wine. We walked in to the converted barn which is beautifully decorated with a large bar in the center and comfortable seating areas around the perimeter. They have a rack of bottles ready to be sold and a gift box display. The day we went there were four or five wines available. Once a type has sold out, it's done for the season so those who know and like Dave's wine know when to head over to make their purchases. Some offerings are ready in Spring while others are not available until Autumn. I ended up purchasing two bottles each of three of the available wines. The Riesling is a bit dry and not too sweet. Lovely. The Cab had a nice 'full mouth' feel to it and a clean finish. I have been disappointed by other RI wine producers and to be honest I didn't have high expectations. I was very pleasantly surprised. We also had an opportunity to meet Dave's wife and children. This is truly a family business. With each new arrival, Dave made a point to say hello, get their name, tell them his and pour them a glass. We sampled each of the available wines but others came in just to enjoy a glass. The atmosphere was such that everyone was chatty with each other even though we were strangers. It made for a very enjoyable visit. This vineyard is in the woods and the drive up is just beautiful along winding back roads. On a beautiful, sunny Saturday, it made for a very enjoyable day. If I could suggest just one thing it would be to offer a small snack. This may be a sticky wicket as they are a wine producer, not a restaurant and I'm sure that brings up a whole other set of laws. During our visit his 'intern' showed up with a spinach and pepperoni calzone which he offered all around. It was just delightful and I was very happy to have something to eat after sampling several wines. Maybe next time I'll just bring along a snack to share. I hope that's OK.

    Nashoba Valley Winery - Our wine glasses when you make a reservation plus got two others.

    Nashoba Valley Winery

    (472 reviews)

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    I've been going to this beautiful winery for a couple years now and my most recent visit was on…read moreLabor Day with a friend. I was pleasantly surpirsed to get seated with no reservation for a party of 2. I do recommend having a reservation though as it can get busy. The atmosphere is great for people who like sitting outdoors on a nice day as there are a ton of tables with umbrellas to keep people cool. You are able to scan a QR code to order anything off the menu and the service is great as the staff brings you the drinks to your table. For food they will text you when to pick up from kiosk. As for the drinks my friend and I both got the sangria, raspberry bellini, and fall sampler. All of the drinks were really refreshing and worth the price. The charcuterie and pretzel bites we got were also great for a nice winery day and the menu is pretty expansive so I want to try some other items in future visits. There were a lot of bees at some of the tables near where I sat and they often crowed the drinks and food so that it something to note. I definitely plan to come back next summer!

    We had a wonderful time at Nashoba Valley Winery and Distillery. Reservations are strongly…read moreencouraged, and we were glad we made one. In the tasting room, we were given 8 one-ounce pours, and while we found the red wines to be better than the whites, the variety was enjoyable. We also sampled some of their spirits, which require two tokens. The vodka was especially good. Josh, who helped us in the tasting room, was fantastic--friendly, knowledgeable, and full of great recommendations. He really took good care of us and made the experience memorable! The tasting room is spacious, clean, and inviting. The outdoor area is really nice to have lunch or dinner on a warm day. After our tasting, we had lunch at J's restaurant, also on the grounds, and we had a reservation there too. The food was great! We tried the Banh Mi (not traditional and spelled wrong on the menu "Bahn", but we appreciated the creative spin--it was very tasty), the chicken tenders, and the pretzel, all of which were delicious. We also ordered wine from the shop but were unable to open it at lunch. We had to order bottles through the restaurant and they charge extra for that to open it, stating they need to track consumption. This was one disappointment. Overall, we had a great time and would return. If you're a fan of red wines and well-crafted spirits, this place is worth a visit!

    Diamond Hill Vineyards - Halloween wines

    Diamond Hill Vineyards

    (72 reviews)

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    A group of friends and I met up on a beautiful fall day to have some wine and sit outside in the…read moresunshine and spend time catching up. The winery is open 12-4 on weekends and allows you to bring in your own food, which was the perfect way for us to enjoy some local wine in a beautiful setting. There is seating inside the house, outside on a covered patio area, and they have tables scattered across the lawn so there are many options to pick from. We each decided on a wine flight before selecting some bottles and paired it with the snack trays we brought from home and we enjoyed a relaxing afternoon together on the grounds of this vineyard. One thing to note, the road to the winery is very narrow so they employ a metered light system at the beginning of the road. It's important to wait for the red light to turn off before driving down the narrow stretch. The person in front of me didn't do this and ended up having to back up (reverse) down a narrow and winding path to allow the incoming cars (who had the right of way) through. For visitors with mobility needs, there is a grass parking lot and lots of cobblestones and lose rock to navigate during your time here, so be mindful of that. There are a few stairs in order to gain entry into the house to shop/select the wines and the bathroom is not wheelchair accessible.

    I had my daughter's bridal shower here and it was absolutely perfect! The venue, the caterer, the…read moreowners, the wine was all amazing! Loved the favors they made too! Everyone commented on how terrific everything was. Highly recommend!

    Plymouth Bay Winery - Comes with a glass you can take home if you do the wine tasting!

    Plymouth Bay Winery

    (100 reviews)

    $$

    Must visit spot in Plymouth!! I visited with my party on a not-busy day. We were promptly greeted…read moreby a worker who helped us get settled. Ultimately we ended up having a tasting with Mike. We ordered a charcuterie to go along with it. It seems that they typically do tastings at the bar counter, but they also have a number of tables for people to sit at. While the dining room is small, we felt comfortable based on how many people were there. The windows look over the parking lot and down to Plymouth Harbor. Now for the wines: At this winery, fruit is king. Most of their wines are fruit wines, but they do have some grape wines as well. You will have to visit to taste between their wines. Some of our favorite bottles were the Strawberry Bay, Widows Walk White, Apricot Bay, and the Colonial Red. Definitely make an effort to try all of the wines, as there a few enough, but also because they can be compared to one another (but all are truly unique!). It is worth getting the charcuterie with the tasting as some of the items pair very well with the wines. Mike also did an amazing job of curating a tasting experience that left us wanting more! He juxtaposes the wines to various other products they sell, and embellishes with the best stories!! Do take time to visit this winery when you are in Plymouth, and enjoy some wines that you will not find anywhere else!

    We were walking downtown Plymouth when we came across this little winery. They have a great option…read moreof tasting that includes a take home glass. We were paired with Shelby, a very knowledgeable and friendly worker, who took the time to explain each wine, as well suggest pairings. We ended up trying multiple wines and of course taking some home. A very nice, relaxing and casual location that I recommend you try

    Boston Wine Tours - Happy people

    Boston Wine Tours

    (12 reviews)

    Waterfront

    Had a wonderful time with our company Christmas party, we usually rent restaurant space but Joe put…read moretogether a wonderful package, 3 great locations. Wine was incredible. Food pairing was unmatched, the shrimp ceviche at Rosa Mexicano was incredible. Joe was very attentive to our guest needs, catering to allergies. The water front locations is very scenic. Definitely recommend!

    DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY! We did the Ink Block tour last week and it is overpriced and I had a very…read moredisappointing experience with the owner over costs. He is the dodgiest businessman I've ever encountered, to the point where I feel obligated to write my first Yelp review. I do not like sharing negative information but this treatment pushed me to share my experience so that it won't happen to anyone else. To reserve a tour, you first have to pay a deposit at the time of booking (fair enough) but then you have to pay in full for each person ($70/pp) the week before the tour. The owner, Joe, also encouraged me to pay for gratuity for each person ahead of the tour but at least I didn't do that piece on my credit card. So before even setting foot on this tour, I paid $840 for a party of 12. As luck would have it, our tour date was the weekend of Winter Storm Riley, that super windy Nor'easter/ Bombogenesis! We had friends joining from out of town who couldn't make it due to canceled flights and power outages. I got in touch with Joe the morning of our tour and told him 3 people couldn't join us (which later turned into 4 ppl), could he please help us out so we didn't have to pay in full for everyone who wasn't able to attend due to extreme weather and got the response of "Hey no problem! I will look when I get home... I'm already down here setting up.. so just come have a good time! :-)" Foolishly, I thought this meant he would help us out. I was wrong. Although Joe was at the restaurants before, during and after our tour, and had them rearrange the place settings to be set-up for our smaller group, he claimed there was nothing he could do about the extra $280 I had paid. I talked about this with him at the end of the tour (he awkwardly showed up at our last stop and took over for our much more personable tour guide) and he kept telling me that he would look into when he got home on his computer but there was nothing he could do now. While we were standing in the restaurant. Read: I don't want you to stiff us on the tip. (I did still tip our tour guide.) So the next day I followed up with him and asked for an update on the extra $280 I paid and was told he was working with the restaurants to see if he could get a refund for what he paid. When I reminded him he had told me this would be "no problem", he ended the email by saying "So I'm working with the locations to see if I can retrieve money back so I need some time. I promise I will do my best to help you out." I wrote to him and asked for another update yesterday, 7 days after our tour, before I wrote any reviews. No response. After not hearing back from Joe, who had told me he was "working with the locations", I decided to call one of the locations. Guess what? Joe had never contacted them. The owner was very sorry to hear this and said of course he would have helped out. He even kindly offered us free food the next time we go in since, as he said, we were getting "a sh!tty deal". The restaurants were great. Once caught in this lie, Joe told me there was nothing he could do about a refund but he offered me another wine tour. Riiiiight. A few ways Joe could have made this less painful of an experience was (1) not to lie repeatedly about helping me out with a refund. Why string me along? (2) given us something for the $280 I paid. If nothing else, give us the wine that I had pre-paid for, or the small bites at the restaurants. Just as a good business gesture of "Hey I'm sorry so many friends couldn't make it due to the insane weather and you have to eat the costs...here's an extra _ANYTHING_ for your trouble!" He had enough time to tell the restaurants our group size was smaller, just not enough to return some of the extra money he pocketed, so we paid the extra money for absolutely nothing. For $840 we got: 3 stops at restaurants basically next door to each other (Area Four, Lion's Tail, Fuji) At Area Four: 1 bottle of red, 1 bottle of white (retails for $19.99) poured amongst 9 people (incl tour guide) plus two small cheese flatbreads At Lion's Tail: 1 bottle of red and 1 bottle of white poured amongst 9 and two meat/cheese boards (several vegetarians on our tour but you don't get asked about the food that's been pre-arranged) At Fuji: 1 bottle of wine and 1 of champagne poured amongst 10 people (owner, Joe, jumped in here) plus edamame and spicy tuna rolls for the table (again, many didn't eat these) In summary, we paid $840 for 6 bottles of wine plus nibbles from the host kitchens that many wouldn't eat, and got lied to by the owner for a week until he gave up the lie and told me he has a no refund policy. It was painful. Please don't make the same mistake!

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