Great tasking experience at the winery today! The person pouring was very knowledgeable and kind…read more The vibe of the whole property was lovely, would love to see it in the summer! Blankets and parasols being provided was a nice touch. All 3 of the wines we tried were tasty! Will definitely visit again. Bonus: dog friendly!

Amazing views and ambiance, wonderful for kids, and the wines are great. A great way to spend a day…read moreoutside on Orcas

I love the Starling Lane Winery! The owners are some of the nicest people you will ever meet and…read moreits no surprise that their wines have won accolades from the community (one was even featured at the Empress Hotel for Tea) My personal favorite was the Pinot Gris- paired with fresh salmon and asparagus YUM =) My experience there was fantastic, I even got to watch the owners hand bottle their champagne. Looking forward to my next trip to Victoria!!

Absolutely terrible wedding experience. I really don't want to say bad things about my own wedding,…read moreI would much rather just think of it fondly, however I don't want this to happen to anyone else either. We had a small ceremony and reception in August 2015, with 35 guests that were all family members. We were told that we would have use of the property until 11pm, at which point all guests had to leave, and then ourselves and our staff had to be gone at midnight. This corresponds to all information that our vendors had regarding timing. At 830pm, the property manager turned off our extremely quiet music, and began insulting our guests and staff and telling them that they had to leave. There was absolutely no grounds for her to do this; we had done nothing wrong and were following all property rules. This unfortunate end to the night came on top of an incident involving a large black poodle from the property attacking one of our guests, and the property being shown to other prospective clients during our ceremony! Overall the experience with the property manager ended on a very sour note with our whole family and our staff. It is a great shame because the property itself was perfect, and it was otherwise such an amazing and beautiful day. We had reached out to the manager in several emails for an explanation, and to speak to the owners, but never got a response. I really hope that the owners can do something to rectify the situation.

Fantastic relaxed farm style cafe. Sandwiches are wonderful, especially the Reuben and smoked meat…read moreones. Bakery is great, and the wine flight is fun! Salads are high quality and fresh, love the quinoa one. And best of all for us, lots of great gluten free options! Staff are super friendly and helpful. Note: no table service.

This is the second time we stopped here for breakfast on our way from Victoria Island to Vancouver…read more We ordered breakfast then picked up some bakery items for the ferry ride and trip to Vancouver. It's a cute little restaurant/bakery/store before catching the ferry to or from Vancouver. The smashed baked potatoes are crispy and nicely seasoned. They had gf bread to accompany my eggs and bacon. At the bakery we purchased a couple gf cookies and a couple of regular ones. The lemon gf cookie was delicious ~ soft and lemony.

Came for the bubbles and stayed for the views…read more Church and State Winery is a gorgeous spot specializing in sparkling flights, with plenty more to enjoy on their full lunch menu. You can choose between a sparkling flight or red flight from their sister location in the Okanagan. I ordered the bison burger with fries, and while the burger was solid, the fries were standout--crispy, golden perfection! The views from the deck overlooking the vineyards make it an ideal place to linger over a glass (or two)! A great addition to a day spent touring the Butchart and the Butterfly Gardens :)

Service was fine. Wine was so bad we reconsidered our entire wine themed trip. $20 for a generous…read moretasting...of awful wine. Sparking rose- has a distinct aftertaste of welches grape juice Roussanne- spells like soap, initially tastes citrus then fades to nothing. Coates the tongue like soap as well Syrah- red water that hits the back of the throat Petit Verdot-don't bother Husband had a different flight and it was just as bad.

Great atmosphere, with very friendly and helpful staff. Who took the time to explain all the wines…read moreto us during our tasting. The Comfy, couches in front of the fireplace and the blankets they provide made for a more elevated experience.

5/14/26: this is a difficult review because I didn't have any of their wine. :-o Why? Because…read moreduring our visit to Forks, WA and other wineries in the area, we discovered the majority of WA wines are dry. The four of us do not enjoy dry wines, unfortunately. Though we can tend to "force" ourselves to try them. Sadly, the wine flights my siblings ordered were so dry one sister couldn't even finish them. Now, the winery environment & staff? It was beautiful and they were friendly. Wide open space, a gorgeous seating area with a fireplace in one section.

Super cute little wine shop / wine bar tucked away off the Main Street. We've spent the past two…read moreFourth of July's up on Orcas island, and both visits, we stopped by Doe Bay Wine for some awesome Orcas Project wines by the glass. The staff is always very helpful and knowledgeable and willing to help you decide what to get. (Edited for spelling)

This is a lovely little place. I am a huge fan of wines from the "Orcas island project"…read more My personal favorite is the Mouvedre. When I visit Orcas, I almost always visit here - but oddly? I do a quick tasting and leave. This time? I went in and there was an awesome young person waiting on the folks in the tasting room. Young Lilly is OUTSTANDING! She had the whole room talking to each other and staying for a while. Her bosses need to take good care of Lilly! She makes it fun to be there.

Sea Cider Farm was one of the highlights of our visit. The cider flights were sorted by style such…read moreas sweet, dry, etc.. which was a nice way to get a tasting crafted to your liking. It was a very hot day when I visited, so we were lucky to be able to sit out back on the patio seating with wonderful views of the water out in the distance looking out over the Orchards. Our waitress was very nice as well as knowledgeable about all the types of cider. I enjoyed the cherry one very much. I opted to go with the traditional 'birds and bees cider', which was a very refreshing apple cider with pear which was so easy to drink and just perfect on the hot day. The cidery has lovely grounds you could walk about and has a well stocked cidery store inside the barn. We thoroughly enjoyed the atmosphere here and hope to visit again. For lunch, we had the flatbread, and my hubby had a bowl of the seafood chowder which he loved. Perfect plate to share.

This is a unique family owned business in Victoria. We got the non-alcoholic flight of ciders and…read morethe traditional apple cider was our favorite. The service was prompt and efficient. We sat on the back patio which had incredible views, including seeing Mount Baker in the distance that was completely snow covered. We got a short interesting story of their business. We stopped here after a visit to butchart gardens, which is recommended too. Enjoy!

This tasting room is an absolute charm! The outdoor seating in a garden oasis is perfect for…read morerelaxing and enjoying some fantastic wine. This wine was not only fantastic, proceeds benefit the Feiro Marine Life Center in Port Angeles, WA.

A Memorable Stop at Camaraderie Cellars While exploring the…read morePacific Northwest in our electric car, my wife and I found ourselves in need of a charge. We were in the area to visit Olympic National Park and our car navigated us to Camaraderie Cellars as they have a charger on their premises -- and that's where the incredible hospitality began. As we pulled in, the owner came out to greet us. We waved, got out of the car, and introduced ourselves. We shared a bit about our journey -- a retirement road trip from St. Louis through the western United States, visiting as many national parks as we could along the way. For many weeks, we had been sleeping in our EV, embracing the freedom of the open road. Don, the owner, welcomed us with genuine warmth. He told us about the history of the winery and gave us a personal tour of the beautiful grounds. The place had a peaceful charm, and the curated snacks they offer pair perfectly with their wines. After hearing our story, Don said, "I have an idea. It's getting late -- and since you haven't had dinner yet -- why don't you go enjoy a great meal at a nearby restaurant called Yodelin Broth. It's healthy, delicious, and close by. Then, come back here. I'll show you around some more, and you can charge your car while you sleep. In the morning, you'll be fully charged and ready to take in all the beauty of Olympic National Park in the daylight." At first, my wife was understandably cautious. These days, you never know -- we had never been to Washington before, and Don was a complete stranger. But something about his kindness felt truly sincere. While having dinner, we talked it over. Was this too good to be true? Was it safe? My gut told me Don was genuine, and I'm so glad we trusted that instinct. When we returned, he met us in the tasting room and continued to share stories, letting us sample some of his excellent wine. We spent a relaxing hour chatting, then headed out to our car for a peaceful night's sleep. The next morning, we woke up to a fully charged vehicle, ready to explore the wonders of Olympic National Park. Of all the breathtaking places we've seen on this trip, our unexpected stop at Camaraderie Cellars remains one of the most unforgettable. If we ever return to Washington, we will absolutely visit Don and his wife Vicki again, the incredible owners of Camaraderie Cellars. Their kindness and hospitality were truly unmatched -- a shining example of the goodness still out there in the world. Camaraderie Cellars: Hospitality at its finest.

Thank you to our wonderful server robin. So kind and helpful. She should get a raise!…read more Great wines and ambience!

Stopped in for a Saturday morning brunch and had the shakshouka and the chicken and waffles. We are…read morenot on a gluten free diet, but the food was delicious and waffles so crispy and light!