coastal vineyards

Lovely and picturesque setting. This is in a residential neighborhood that once was a dairy farm years ago (Gulf Hill Dairy?), which is a little confusing upon approaching. The tasting area is outside and in the rear of a raised ranch house (the tour guide called it a chalet ... it's a raised ranch). The day that I went was a Saturday about 1:30p. People were sporadically arriving however everyone needed to wait until the previous group finished their wine tasting before we could begin. There was only one "clerk" who conducted the experience for the group. A little confusing and frustrating.Bob, our "host", did a nice job. He explained their wine making process well, white vs. red vs. sparkling. He gave a history of the vineyard and the wine-maker. Great education for the novice. He introduced each wine with knowledge and poured everyone's glasses and waited until we all finished before introducing the next wine. Now the pros and cons ...Pros: lovely setting, nice wines (Pinot Gris and Merlot the best), tasted 14 different wines!Cons: short pours! Barely 1 1/2 sips which were not nearly enough to get a taste of each wine. The experience was nice enough but was tainted at then end for me since I had a coupon for two tastings (and had paid for them) however I was solo for this visit. Our "host" (Bob) said he could only honor one tasting since I was alone. When I asked if I could use the balance toward the purchase of a bottle of wine, he said no. I felt "nickle-and-dimed". It destroyed the whole experience.In summary: enjoyable wines but nothing to write home about, but feel that this is perhaps a small operation on a budget. I had the opportunity to meet the owner while there. Nice man who has ventured upon a successful "hobby" however not looking to grow. Hence the nickle/diming possibly?

We arrived with a tasting in progress but were welcomed to join in. We 'caught up' with the two wines we missed and then proceeded to taste the rest, which were all very enjoyable. Bob, the host, had prepared some hummus and bread to snack on that complimented the wine. We bought 3 bottles to bring home. You can even purchase a bottle and have a picnic right on the grass overlooking the vineyard.

Great location in S. Dartmouth. Follow and believe the directions. It's in the backyard of a house. Great view of the vineyard. Bob was a great host and knew the wine along with food pairings. The 2012 Wave and Merlot made it home with us. Nice hummus snacks to enjoy with the 12 wines. Could enjoy a bottle on a blanket or in the adirondack chairs facing the vines. Special night events thru the year. We'll be back.

My friend and I purchased a wine tasting coupon special, and would never have known about this vineyard if we hadn't! Upon arrival it looks like a private home and as others have said, you walk around back to the tasting room - very different than other vineyards I have been to. The man who runs the tour and tasting was excellent and informative . I learned a lot of new wine facts and we enjoyed all of the tastings. ( 1/2 oz. each of 12 wines) There are several Adirondack chairs and the view is lovely, so enjoy your wine and relax!

We had a Living Social for this vineyard. I'm familiar with the area, so was surprised there was a vineyard in S. Dartmouth. It's not locatable by GPS, but pretty close. We drove up into a residential development of beautiful spread out homes. We initially thought this was some kind of scam and we would be going to someones house to drink wine in their living room. There is a small sign in the front of the house directing you around back to the winery. As we approached the back yard, we saw a sprawling lawn with the vineyard in the distance. The tasting took place in the back. There was a tasting in progress so we went out into the yard,and walked through the vineyard. When it was time for our tasting, our guide "Bob" walked us through the history of how the owner got started in the business and the process of wine making. We tasted 7 wines. All of them were pretty good. As we tasted, Bob told us more about that particular wine. We were with a small group of other tasters, feeling like at the end we had found new friends.The tasting lasted close to an hour.If you get the chance, check it out. More fun than I anticipated.

This location was a little difficult to locate at first, mainly you weren't sure if you were in the right location; it definitely isn't your typical vineyard setting. But once you arrive and don't be startled, you will have to walk around back of the house, you will enjoy a great view from the tasting area of the vineyard with a tree lined back drop. Bob was full of great information and seemed very interested in anything you may have to say or comment about. He made you feel comfortable within minutes of your arrival. The wines are very good and the choice of grapes for the region, I think are spot on. If you are ever heading back west from the Cape area, this is well worth a little detour back home, I know I will. If you have the time, stay and enjoy a bottle and the view.

When we arrived we were a bit confused because you are at a home....you follow the lawn around the side and come to a tasting room under a porch. We didn't have great expectations but were really pleased with the whole experience. First, the man doing the tasting was very nice and made you feel at ease. The wines are solid and the view from the back of the house is breathtaking! We had some friends meet us and enjoyed a bottle of wine while sitting in their chairs overlooking the vineyard. I look forward to our next trip there!

This vineyard is literally in someone's backyard. You go around to the back of their house and there's a tasting area set up under their deck. The tasting is only suppose to be for 6 wines but we were given many more then that. The wine is good for the region and Bob was very knowledgeable and entertaining.