We came here during the CVWF and the wine tasting they offered is their Joue series. Compared to all other wineries for the festival apparently their quality is the worst and they gave you ‘upgrade’ option for two more higher priced glass for 5 dollar.
They claimed they are short staffed so there’s no service at all. No introduction about the wines and you just serve yourselves. It’s more like a retail store than a tasting experience.
cesar castellanos
Awesome experience and service. We had a great visit
Rogier van Tilburg
Excellent experience! Ask the owner about his life story, you won’t be disappointed ❤️
Michele McDonough
We’ve been to Averill Creek on a couple occasions in the past to enjoy good wine with a great view, with a lovely charcuterie board and the service was really good. Until today!! We went with friends to celebrate a birthday, had a table booked at 4:00 for 7 of us and was told they don’t do charcuterie boards only snacks which there were only three to choose from and if we didn’t order them right away there wouldn’t be any left…Really! The wine we had was really nice and the snacks were OK, other than serving potatoe chips as a side instead of crackers or a nice banquette to have with the cheese would have been more satisfying. The server came to pick up our plates and glasses and when we said to her “oh do we have to leave right now” …her snarky reply was..”Well some of us do need to go home and cook dinner”. Needless to say we won’t be going back or will we recommend this place.
Martin Sioban Shaw
Stunnng setting and fabulous wine
Jenny Kerr
We had such a nice time on our guided experience! Highly recommend! Staff was highly knowledgeable and exceptionally friendly…thank you!
Jessica Peek
Staff was welcoming and warm. We sat on the patio which had stunning views of the valley, the landscaping is incredible, hydrangeas were in full bloom. Really enjoyed the JOUE blends. Will certainly come again!
Kai Brown
Had a great time at the opening day wine tasting, beautiful winery and great wine! The tap room manager was extremely knowledgeable about the wines and winery. Looking forward to bringing guests here for a great time!
Les Sogol
We spent a delightful hour and more at Averill Creek the other day, it is what wine tasting was like in Sonoma & Napa 30-40 years ago. We chatted with Andy Johnston about grapes, climate and wine making, and with Adrienne Gilbert the tasting room manager (an exceptional member of the winery staff) and one of her trainees about the wines we were enjoying, especially the Pinot Noirs. The grounds and facilities are beautiful, but it is the wine and the people who will bring us back. Well done.
Maelly Bellm
What an amazing winery! I chose this due to reviews and it didn’t disappoint. The setting is stunning. I did a tasting and their 3 “Joue” wines were very interesting and fun - I bought 2 bottles of the red. The prices are very affordable. I would highly recommend it!
Great Southern and ocean view in the distance. Only red wine in the area, as red needs more sun and less acidic soil. Family run by a retired cardiologist.
Colin Rennie
A beautiful spot with tasty wines and excellent service. We didn't try the food, but enjoyed the selection of wines that they had. Picking a quiet time meant we had the place to ourselves, which was a treat. I tried adding pictures to the review, but don't see a way, so I added them elsewhere.
Wendy Massey
So I have a VERY bad taste in my mouth after my most recent visit at Averill Creek Vineyard... I don't leave bad reviews, I typically just don't go back, but thought this one really needed to be written. We stopped in there on November 11th at around noon as I wanted to take my dear friend out for a lunch date somewhere "special" as it was her birthday and we hadn't seen each other in a while. I called ahead to see if they served "lunch", and was told yes we do! So we set off and once we arrived we were acknowledged by a grubbily dressed guy behind the counter and were told that someone would be with us shortly. Then a young girl (20's?) made her way to us, asked if we had a reservation (no) and honestly I have never been treated with such rudeness anywhere. We asked to see a menu, this is before we could sit down (strange) and then were told that they only had snack food and no kitchen (lunch?) We asked her to tell us something about the red wines (there were 3) since we were going to be buying a bottle and she replied with "what do you want to know?" Anything? She finally muttered a few words about this one was feminine and this one was masculine - er what? So I gave up on that and asked for a taste (almost EVERY restaurant will do this) and she reluctantly gave us (1) glass to taste it (the Foch). We didn't care for it and I was not up to asking for anything else so we just chose the Pinot (excellent BTW) and ordered as much of the "snacks" that we thought would fill our bellies. We were then led into an empty back room with 4 tables, no music, nothing. She brought us our wine and our food - canned muscles (yep still in the can), canned scallops (also in the can) paper plates, wooden forks, some cheese (that was the only thing we could eat), and potato chips (salt & vinegar?) It became laughable as she was still so snotty and rude to us. The bill ended up being $130, I left her $150 as I figured that no one else would leave her a tip and she's going to need all the extra money she can get. Again, I thought this place was something special as I had been there 2 years ago in the summer with my daughter and had a completely different experience. I don't know wtf is going on there, but do not waste your time until they get that sorted out. Buy their Pinot in a liquor store and save yourself the frustration and utter disappointment.
Monica Robertson
Beautiful experience at Averill Creek Vineyard. Our group shared the Estate flight and the Reserve flight, both of which were outstanding. The 2018 Sassenach was a favorite. We shared duck pâté, cheese & olives, and the smoked salmon; all were delicious. Their patio is situated in a beautiful garden overlooking the vines. The entire experience was delightful.
Emma Saunderson
Absolutely STUNNING setting. Phenomenal! The location of this winery is spectacular. Rolling hills, beautiful plants and landscaping, and the building are amazing. The service, from our amazing deliver, Katrina, was fantastic. She was very hospitable and took care of us, and was very knowledgeable on the wines we tasted.
We ordered cheese and olives and were shocked by the price— we got a giant portion of brie and a big bowl of olives, as well as a great assortment of crackers. The only thing that could improve this dish is some jam or jelly of some kind.
We were the only people there today, and it was surreal. I 10000% recommend.
We came here during the CVWF and the wine tasting they offered is their Joue series. Compared to all other wineries for the festival apparently their quality is the worst and they gave you ‘upgrade’ option for two more higher priced glass for 5 dollar.
They claimed they are short staffed so there’s no service at all. No introduction about the wines and you just serve yourselves. It’s more like a retail store than a tasting experience.
Awesome experience and service. We had a great visit
Excellent experience! Ask the owner about his life story, you won’t be disappointed ❤️
We’ve been to Averill Creek on a couple occasions in the past to enjoy good wine with a great view, with a lovely charcuterie board and the service was really good. Until today!! We went with friends to celebrate a birthday, had a table booked at 4:00 for 7 of us and was told they don’t do charcuterie boards only snacks which there were only three to choose from and if we didn’t order them right away there wouldn’t be any left…Really! The wine we had was really nice and the snacks were OK, other than serving potatoe chips as a side instead of crackers or a nice banquette to have with the cheese would have been more satisfying. The server came to pick up our plates and glasses and when we said to her “oh do we have to leave right now” …her snarky reply was..”Well some of us do need to go home and cook dinner”. Needless to say we won’t be going back or will we recommend this place.
Stunnng setting and fabulous wine
We had such a nice time on our guided experience! Highly recommend! Staff was highly knowledgeable and exceptionally friendly…thank you!
Staff was welcoming and warm. We sat on the patio which had stunning views of the valley, the landscaping is incredible, hydrangeas were in full bloom. Really enjoyed the JOUE blends. Will certainly come again!
Had a great time at the opening day wine tasting, beautiful winery and great wine! The tap room manager was extremely knowledgeable about the wines and winery. Looking forward to bringing guests here for a great time!
We spent a delightful hour and more at Averill Creek the other day, it is what wine tasting was like in Sonoma & Napa 30-40 years ago. We chatted with Andy Johnston about grapes, climate and wine making, and with Adrienne Gilbert the tasting room manager (an exceptional member of the winery staff) and one of her trainees about the wines we were enjoying, especially the Pinot Noirs. The grounds and facilities are beautiful, but it is the wine and the people who will bring us back. Well done.
What an amazing winery! I chose this due to reviews and it didn’t disappoint. The setting is stunning. I did a tasting and their 3 “Joue” wines were very interesting and fun - I bought 2 bottles of the red. The prices are very affordable. I would highly recommend it!
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Great Southern and ocean view in the distance. Only red wine in the area, as red needs more sun and less acidic soil. Family run by a retired cardiologist.
A beautiful spot with tasty wines and excellent service. We didn't try the food, but enjoyed the selection of wines that they had. Picking a quiet time meant we had the place to ourselves, which was a treat.
I tried adding pictures to the review, but don't see a way, so I added them elsewhere.
So I have a VERY bad taste in my mouth after my most recent visit at Averill Creek Vineyard... I don't leave bad reviews, I typically just don't go back, but thought this one really needed to be written. We stopped in there on November 11th at around noon as I wanted to take my dear friend out for a lunch date somewhere "special" as it was her birthday and we hadn't seen each other in a while. I called ahead to see if they served "lunch", and was told yes we do! So we set off and once we arrived we were acknowledged by a grubbily dressed guy behind the counter and were told that someone would be with us shortly. Then a young girl (20's?) made her way to us, asked if we had a reservation (no) and honestly I have never been treated with such rudeness anywhere. We asked to see a menu, this is before we could sit down (strange) and then were told that they only had snack food and no kitchen (lunch?) We asked her to tell us something about the red wines (there were 3) since we were going to be buying a bottle and she replied with "what do you want to know?" Anything? She finally muttered a few words about this one was feminine and this one was masculine - er what? So I gave up on that and asked for a taste (almost EVERY restaurant will do this) and she reluctantly gave us (1) glass to taste it (the Foch). We didn't care for it and I was not up to asking for anything else so we just chose the Pinot (excellent BTW) and ordered as much of the "snacks" that we thought would fill our bellies. We were then led into an empty back room with 4 tables, no music, nothing. She brought us our wine and our food - canned muscles (yep still in the can), canned scallops (also in the can) paper plates, wooden forks, some cheese (that was the only thing we could eat), and potato chips (salt & vinegar?) It became laughable as she was still so snotty and rude to us. The bill ended up being $130, I left her $150 as I figured that no one else would leave her a tip and she's going to need all the extra money she can get. Again, I thought this place was something special as I had been there 2 years ago in the summer with my daughter and had a completely different experience. I don't know wtf is going on there, but do not waste your time until they get that sorted out. Buy their Pinot in a liquor store and save yourself the frustration and utter disappointment.
Beautiful experience at Averill Creek Vineyard. Our group shared the Estate flight and the Reserve flight, both of which were outstanding. The 2018 Sassenach was a favorite. We shared duck pâté, cheese & olives, and the smoked salmon; all were delicious. Their patio is situated in a beautiful garden overlooking the vines. The entire experience was delightful.
Absolutely STUNNING setting. Phenomenal! The location of this winery is spectacular. Rolling hills, beautiful plants and landscaping, and the building are amazing. The service, from our amazing deliver, Katrina, was fantastic. She was very hospitable and took care of us, and was very knowledgeable on the wines we tasted.
We ordered cheese and olives and were shocked by the price— we got a giant portion of brie and a big bowl of olives, as well as a great assortment of crackers. The only thing that could improve this dish is some jam or jelly of some kind.
We were the only people there today, and it was surreal. I 10000% recommend.
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