Woodland Hill Winery
Reviews
Would not go back. The place is beautiful and we were greeted by two beautiful dogs which we thought was cute so we were so excited to go in. Once in we were glared at by the older woman behind the bar, she did not want to answer questions, she was very rude, short and abrasive. I really don't know what her problem was except maybe she did not want to be there that day. The bar itself is very small and can really only fit about 3 groups of 2 or 3 so we went and sat at a table. When we would go back up to the bar the rude lady would ignore us even though we had been there and already paid. Felt like we had to beg to get the next pour on the list. I purchased one bottle of wine and two vinegar's and she just threw them in a bag all clanking together so I asked her if she had a napkin or some thing to wrap them in so they would not break and you would have thought I asked for the world. Such anger! Over wrapping glass bottles? Isn't that standard operating procedure? Its such a beautiful place but when the staff is so nasty it really takes away from the beauty. We just wanted to get out of there. We went down the road to Buffalo Rock winery and had a wonderful experience and bought more items there. We just would not go back to Woodland Hills. No thank you. Too many other winery's in the area so no need to go here and be treated badly.
I bought a GROUPON for this winery. It had expired, but the groupon stated that the paid value never expires. The merchant would not accept the paid value of this and refused to provide us with the $37.00 paid value. ( I understood that I would not be given the groupon value, but the paid value should have been honored) We were given a $5.00 wine tasting and a $7.00 glass of wine; that is all. I will not be going back to this winery. The merchant was rude when I questioned why this would not be honored. I left without buying any products or wine.
This award winning winery is in such a picturesque setting, its a short drive from the Twin Cities. Their tasting room is so warm and welcoming. Their wines have won awards. I absolutely loved their oil and vinegar bar, walking away with hostess gifts for many friends in lovely bottles, beautifully packaged. So FUN!
Small vineyard. Decent atmosphere. Attendants that were serving tastings were not very attentive and gave very small measured pours. "Interesting" crowd of people. The wines there were average. Took home a bottle of port that was opened 3 weeks after purchase, it turned to vinegar. Overall not impressed. Doesnt have the same quality and homely feel that one would expect from high quality smaller vineyards.
I have experienced Woodland Hill Winery on several occasions for special events and also for the wine tasting. The setting is so beautiful and perfect for special events. The staff is knowledgeable, warm and friendly and made the visit so enjoyable !! I love the addition of the oil and vinegar bar, I was so excited to try the array of of favors and learn about how to create combinations and to use them with preparing different foods. "a free mini cooking class". I would recommend Woodland Hill for your next special event or for just a fun time out.