4 years ago
Let me preface this review by saying, this is the ...
Let me preface this review by saying, this is the FIRST time I've ever left a review about a place. Why? Because I read the 1 star review posted before me and honestly it *almost* impacted my decision on keeping my reservation.
SO glad I took that with a grain of salt- sounds like they are miserable wherever they go XD. If you're going to complain about paying for a bill every time you go out, just buy a bottle from Walmart and drink in your kitchen! LOL!!
I've been to quite a couple of different wineries post COVID, and Sparkling Pointe not only cares about their guests but also protecting their incredible staff! Visiting this winery is reservation ONLY, which took a total of 1 minute to do on their website. In their website and when booking the reservation it has all of their COVID policies written out CLEARLY. It's super noticeable that these "club members" failed to do their part and read the policies. I read them, and knew EXACTLY what to expect for my visit! Aka- a 75 minute (or 1 hour and 15 minutes) per visit so other guests also have the opportunity of visiting the winery. They also ask you to hold off on taking pictures until you're all done and then can take pictures on the lawn in front of the vines. It's important to remember that there are other humans that work in the vines so I applaud this vineyard for thinking about their safety over a minor inconvenience of not being able to take pictures in the vines in that location!!
Glasses are reasonably price for champagne, and the flights are on the more expensive side. Again, champagne is one thing and regular wine is another. Highly recommend looking at their menu on their website so you don't look like a fool when you try to order a bottle when they only offer glasses or tastings LOLLLLL. Our server was so friendly and happy to interact with all of our questions about the Methode Champs. And Yes, while I do agree the masks can get some getting use to, we were not bother and more than HAPPY to make sure our waitress felt comfortable because we're out and about by choice, when they are there to work!
Wines: Since it was our first time, we all decided that we would try all of their wines by doing the two set of flights they offer. The flagship has slightly sweeter wines (a dry white, a semi-sweet rose, and another white that reminded me of Prosecco!) while the prestige flight showcased their premium high end wines that were all dry! My favorites was the Carnaval Rose and the 2010 Brut Seduction! Took home 2 of each can't wait to open them!!
Food: Heard of the infamous "Cuomo chips"?! Well that also applies to wineries and breweries too! They had an assortment of snacks like mixed nuts, chocolates, chips, caviar, and CHEEEESE YUM!! We went with the cheese board that came with a blueberry jam and honey. Our waitress recommended using them both with the soft cheeses which was spectacular! Ended up taking home a large jar of that Lavender Honey!
We will definitely be back thanks to their FRIENDLY staff, their DELICIOUS champagne, the PICTURESQUE terrance, and most importantly because they CARE about keeping OUR community SAFE and made us feel safe!
What's that saying.... lose a member, win a member?!? Will be looking into becoming members the next time!