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October 2023 by Megan M.
Food: 5 starsAmbiance: 5 starsWine: 5 starsValue: 6 starsThis is a super low key winery with great wine and great food! Their tastings and food are also a great value. For some reason (possibly how low key they are?) they are not one of the super popular wineries and are usually not crazily crowded, but they still get a good number of visitors. Their Pinot noir was the only wine I wasn't impressed with. I purchased their Chardonnay and cows on the beach, and also love their dip! Highly recommend stopping by, especially on Wednesdays when they stay open a bit later and have live music.
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October 2023 by Blaine Harrison
Just left the winery and have been there several times. It's no longer busy season and the two of us took a table for four in the sun rather than at a high top table for two, which we find uncomfortable. There were only two other table occupied when we were seated.More people came in while we were having our wine and the person who I think is the tasting room manager came out, stood with her back to our table, and said, "This is why we don't seat two's at the four-top tables." This was clearly aimed at us and I said something to her directly.This woman needs to be in the back of the house, not the front.
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October 2023 by Brenda stermer
Love love love the wine. Shannon was so great and telling us about your wines. We will be back many times.
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August 2023 by Marie Bittner
Great varieties of wine. Wonderful knowledge of the wines. Exceptional service.
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July 2023 by Hayleigh Flores
Had such a fantastic time at this winery. Not only were their wines delicious across the board, the service was fantastic. Shannon was extremely knowledgeable, hospitable, and fun. Highly recommend!
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July 2023 by David Ford
I gave them 5 stars five years ago. Our group bought about $800.00 worth of wine, and they still charged us for tasting. Obviously, we like their wine, but I believe there should be some free tasting for volume purchases.
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July 2023 by Bridget Elijah
This has been the best winery experience on our trip to northern MI. Our hostess was the best with explaining the details of this business and the wines. The wine prices were extremely fair and we were able to experience several wine samples for free with crackers. The wines were very unique in taste so nevertheless we bought several bottles to take home. Thank you Chateau Fontaine!
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June 2023 by Thomas F.
Pretty disappointed with em at the leelenau wine and food 2023. They hit you for 2 tokens for an $18 bottle of wine (price from menu). Servers were "robots". Distributor was standing aside and wouldn't shut up between mouth fulls of food (spitting) kinda weird. Total money grab at this event.
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April 2023 by David Tascarella
Super friendly and knowledgeable staff. I normally don't care for whites, and they were all pretty good actually. The reds were also quite good. Left with 4 bottles.
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April 2023 by Kathy G.
the wines are very good. the wine tasting is $14.00 per person. My husband and I purchased 2 cases of wine totaling close to$600. our host asked if we would like of glass of wine while we were deciding what we wanted to purchase. My husband said yes assuming there was no charge..nope $15. I feel that when you purchase as much as we did in wine that the tasting and the glass of wine should be complimentary. Again the wine is good but I think the service could have been a lot better
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January 2023 by Kristi Emens
Oh my goodness! I can't say enough good things about this winery. They were great with tastings and spent so much time with us, educating us. Thank you!!!
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January 2023 by Christine Frisch
No. 1 highlight of our two-week stay in the area. We have not experienced as generous a complimentary tasting, complete with nibbles and outstanding service with genuine friendliness anywhere else, the world over. Currently enjoying the case we purchased back at home and looking forward to our return trip next summer already.
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January 2023 by Bruce Seiler
This is the best winery in Travers City. So knowledgeable and helpful with the most novice of wine drinkers. We have been going here for over 10 years. They allow you to taste all the wines and choose the best for you the person buying the wine. I love everything about this place and haven't had a bad visit. The only winery in Traverse City we never miss.
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January 2023 by Timothy Fox
A very enjoyable experience! Our server Jeremiah was friendly and knowledgeable, and managed to be funny and professional at the same time. He shared a lot of thoughtful information about each wine we tasted and made helpful suggestions for food pairings. Wonderful wine and setting. Excellent service!
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January 2023 by Kati
Absolutely love this winery we have been coming up from Chicago for years now and last April was our first visit and I'm bummed we didn't find this winery sooner! .. Free tasting excellent staff,people atmosphere and of course wine! We even met a couple while there from our area and we are now great friends!
