Came here in the past and enjoyed it so ended up stopping by because I was in the area. They have…read moreAmazing hard cider here and they are Dog friendly too! Service is fast and friendly.

Great place! It was hard to choose from the large selection but you can't go wrong! Everything we…read moretried was really good and some unusual mashups!

We have been here many times and today was a repeat with the added advantage of the Marquette being…read moreback in stock and a favorite. We ship it to my father in FL. The ambiance is so pretty, service excellent and always spotlessly clean. In the warmer months, they have tons of outdoor seating options spaced far enough apart it seems almost private and the vineyards are so beautiful. Rolling hills. Gorgeous. We highly recommend.

Make sure to make the Stappa at Stappa Vineyard next time you're traveling through CT!…read more This vineyard is so easy to get to and is right off the Merritt Parkway. It is a great option if you are sitting in traffic and would rather have a glass of wine! Their staff was very friendly, and they have a great assortment of wines to choose from. We tried the flight and loved every single one. Their outdoor seating is great, and there's plenty of space for kids to hang out. Inside, it looks like it would be a great place to host a party or bridal shower as well. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in the area!

I've been here once before for a painting class and it was amazing…read more Since then, there have been many updates to the menu, including wine mixers, and different ciders. We got a flight of ciders this time, and tried to 8 different flavors. This has to be one of my favorite places for cider as there are about 20 different flavors ranging from sweet, sour, and even spicy!! There is an outdoor seating area and a bunch of seating inside. There are a ton of games to choose from. What's even better as this place this dog friendly!

I came to Valor Wines for an event, and trust your GPS! I thought I was being directed to a random…read moreconstruction company, but Valor Wines has a door in the "elbow" of another building. There are signs and arrows. There is parking, but not a huge amount. The inside is indescribable in a few words. Elvis is on a balcony, theres a carousel horse, and the lights on what may be barrels are changing periodically. They also have their own merchandise. The seating includes plush velvet couches, a really long table, and outdoors with lights. There are two restrooms. The drinks themselves were fun. For non-drinkers, they are a Coke spot. I had a blueberry lemonade sangria, and could feel the antioxidants. It was something I actually enjoyed, and it's rare for me to say. The star was the adorable puppy. I hope she was tipped well.

Really nice property with a beautiful patio area. Pricing is very fair. They offer flights and…read morebottles. They also have light snacks (popcorn, cheese, crackers). Service was great. Plenty of parking. Would go back!

Such a fun place. And the staff is so nice. They have really nice outdoor seating andf we had gone…read morein April so the weather was just perfect. We got our own food/ picnic basket and got their wines. We got the tasting menu which was a delicious treat and then ordered one of the red wines that they had. It was delicious. We even grabbed wine to gift friends and family. We would definetely go again.

My first time here on a Friday night to listen to music and try the wine. Kristen and Mike were…read morevery welcoming and gave us some history about their new winery and wine making. This location is easy to find. The winery is really nice with tables, an inside and outside stage for entertainment. They just recently received their zoning approvals to have entertainment and so they have a nice lineup of events. I tried the Zinfandel wine and liked it. I am going to be back for sure. Check it out!

Small batch cellars is much more than it appears from the outside…read more The patio is closed this time of year but I'm sure it'll be really fun in a few months. When you first walk in there's a small counter where you can order wine by the glass or bottle and get some fancy snacks. At first it seems like that's everything but if you turn the corner there's a private room then a huge space in the back with lots of tables and a stage for live music. CT is a tough state to grow good grapes and we were pleasantly surprised to find great California and Washington state wines instead. Our favorite was the California Cabernet varietal. They allow you to bring your own food and were more than welcoming of our young kids. This is a great place for after work drinks, a date night with music, or a celebration.

Great selection, warm and knowledgeable team that always has great recommendations. Both locations…read moreare wonderful.

I wish DC had a Wine Thief! We stopped by to grab some wine bottles as a thank you gift for…read morefriends. They had recommendations for exactly what we were looking for, and in multiple price ranges. They also beautifully gift-wrapped the bottles if asked! We glanced around a bit while they were being wrapped and the gentleman manning the store was able to answer all of our questions, and with honesty. There's more than wine -- we had our eyes on some local craft beer and some botanical gins. Next time :) Oh, and the wine was an absolute hit with our gift recipients!

This is a great little winery to stop in and enjoy the afternoon. They have a beautiful pizza oven…read moreand they do pizzas on Tuesday and Thursdays. They seem to be popular for events. They have a lot of great indoor and outdoor space to enjoy. We sat outside. I ordered a wine flight. I liked everything except the Reisling. Their Reisling tasted like feet to me. Awful.

What an amazing location. Pizza was delicious, great service. The pizza was cooked just right and…read morethe sauce was sweet.

On a recent visit to New Haven to see an exhibition at the Yale Center for British Art, we hoped to…read morehave dinner at one of our favorite restaurants (Barcelona Wine Bar), but they were fully booked with a Yale event. In a display of restaurant solidarity , they recommended that we try Vinas Wine & Tapas. As it turned out, we have a NEW favorite in New Haven! We arrived a bit early and were cheerfully greeted by Mike G, our server. The atmosphere was welcoming and relatively quiet, since their musical offering does not start as early as our 5:00-7:00 PM time slot on a Tuesday. We had asked for the waiter Christian because he had been mentioned in several of the Yelp reviews, but Mike proved that the service compliments should go to everyone. First, the tapas: We enjoyed all five of the tapas we chose. The "Calamares" were lightly battered and crispy. The Vinas salad was fresh, with tomatoes, cheese, corn, and croutons. The pork belly was delicious and more meaty than expected . The oyster mushrooms were presented with onion crisps. The baked birria empanada was stuffed with brisket style beef. Each of these "courses" was a unique delight to the palate, and for me and my partner, it was completely satisfying. In keeping with the spirit of a "wine bar," Vinas offered a flight of 4 wines in 3 ounce glasses, and after hearing about our food choices and wine preferences, Mike chose the wines for us, giving us a chance to taste some less familiar offerings. We had the Felino Malbec 2024 (Argentina), which became our favorite for its full-bodied and deep flavor. Our second wine was a unique Don Abel (private label) from Wallingford CT, made by one of the relatives of the owner, specially for Vinas. This one reminded us of the local wines one might receive in a B&B in the Loire Valley in France. The final two wines were both from Chile: Reserva Carmenere 2023 and Cabernet Sauvignon Marques de Casa Concha 2022. Both were excellent wines. It was great fun to have Mike choose the wines for us, and we really enjoyed the variety that the flight offerings gave to us. Of course, we had to try a dessert, and Mike recommended the Toffee Cake. We had heard that the owner claimed that some people cried with joy after eating it. Although we restrained ourselves, we had to agree that this was an extraordinary conclusion to a fabulous meal. Overall, this was a great experience for us, and we heartily recommend Vinas Wine Bar and Tapas for a relaxing and welcoming dinner. Some reviews I had read suggested that the portions were too small for the price. I have to disagree. My partner and I love food, and this was plenty. And the price was reasonable. Including tip and tax, we spent about $75 each.

We stopped in for apps on a Saturday afternoon. We ordered a glass of wine, ceviche, and skewers…read more We sat at the bar and the bartender was very friendly, full of energy, and efficient. The ceviche was excellent, everything was cooked throughout by the citrus. The portion size is small for $19 and it could have used a side of bread or tortillas to soak up the delicious citrus based broth. The skewers were also excellent. They were cooked perfectly, super tender, juicy and flavorful. They cooked them with a seasoning and had a delicious chimi on top.

Beautiful winery and very clean. Indoor and outdoor seating available. Outdoor seating has a tent…read moreif you need shade. Seating is first come first serve. Plenty of standing room is available for those that come late. You know who you are!! No judgement. LOL The road leading to the winery is very winding road so slow down and be careful for yourself and others. Also, very dark when you are leaving so that is another reason to slow down. We ALL want to get to our next destination safely. The bartender was friendly and very knowledgeable about their product. We listened to live music played by Myke Ross. The musical selections were great. People took to the floor to dance. I definitely will go back to this winery. Go check it out and enjoy yourself. We came with our own food from Panera Bread. You can order food there or even order pizza and have it delivered there.

Had a little winery date with my husband on a hot spring day. Despite it being a weekday, it was…read moresuper busy because there was a book club event that evening. The line was long. We got a bottle of rosè and soaked in the sun. It was enjoyable. It's a cute winery.

Came here for this first time and enjoyed a wine flight of red and white wine. Small but cute…read morewinery.

This place is beautiful. I had such a great time visiting this vineyard. The service was excellent…read moreand the staff were very friendly and helpful. The charcuterie board was yummy. I would most definitely recommend this place.