Aarti Bansal

Review of Doukenie Winery

Bustling winery with nice firepits, but it's a bum...

Bustling winery with nice firepits, but it's a bummer that kids and dogs are NOT allowed and can't bring your own food. While the tables are socially distanced 6 feet apart and the servers wear masks, the winery was packed with an uppity vibe.

Glad we made an online reservation for the firepits as nearly every table was filled outside. There's plenty of indoor and outdoor seating (covered in a tent and around firepits). The firepits kept us warm and cozy while it was snowing!

Wine isn't sold by the glass and only through tasting and bottle. The tastings are bit pricey at $12 and the bottles are over $20 and range between $25-$65. I wasn't a big fan of the off-dry white wines with less than 1% residual sugar and glad I went with the Hope's Legacy Raspberry Wine and worth the $24 price tag.

The Hope's Legacy Raspberry Wine is quite jammy and tastes like a port dessert wine with 70% Red Wine Blend and 30% Raspberry Juice. While it's on the sweeter side, it's not too sweet and pairs really well with jam, soft cheese, and chocolate.

My hubby and I ordered a feast! The jammy Fig spread is delicious and pairs well with the Hope's Legacy Raspberry Wine along with the savory Rosemary Crostini crackers and garlicky Boursin Gournay herb cheese with a spicy kick.

The extensive finger food menu includes a variety of cheeses, crackers, meats, charcuterie boards, dips, and s'mores kits! There aren't any hot meals. I believe all of the food is packaged (aside from the sandwiches) and none of it is made on site.

The Conche S'mores kit (you can make 4 s'mores) was a hit! I had so much fun roasting the housemade marshmallows by the firepit. We ended up saving some to make at home (still have it!). Sweet way to end the evening!

Doukenie Winery is a great spot for date night, but I enjoyed the more laid-back Hiddencroft Winery a mile away where my pup and daughter were welcomed.