Grape Creek Vineyard

Dan was incredible. Most hospitable and kind tour guide. He was great. Everything was so fun and simple and one of the best wine tasting experience!!

I had Ashley Makowsky as my wine taster, and she was so excellent. She was personable, kind, and incredibly informative about EVERY wine we asked about. I cannot rave about this woman enough. She makes every visit to grape creek a truly immersive experience. Anyone reading this needs to request this wonderful person for their wine tasting. You won't regret it. Also, the Ser-en-dip-ity is amazing...

We did a tasting here close to closing time. We were still warmly greeted; not the "we are closing" greeting we received at some other places. The wines were delicious and the stories about the wines were great. We did not feel as though we were an imposition. We did end up leaving right at closing time, so we appreciated their professionalism.

I ended up getting 3 of the bottles we tried. We joined their wine club because we can use it at their Georgetown location. There were 3 different versions to choose from. All really good. And you get extra perks as a member.

Many Fredericksburg wineries are closed on Tuesdays. Good info to know if planning a visit. This one was open :)

I don't recommend this winery and am extremely disappointed in this winery.

I booked the "Tour and Wine Tasting" experience for myself and 4 others in my group. At Almost $50 per person, I expected there to be a quality, knowledgeable tour guide, and engaging experience, but was utterly disappointed in both.

When the tour began, we were initially taken to the machines where grapes are pressed. When I asked two fairly simple questions about the press, the tour guide didn't know and the response to one of the questions was literally "I get asked that at least once a week", but still didn't know the answer.

The second area we were taken to was the fermentation room, we were given our first tasting and it was at most a one-ounce pour. Again, when I asked a question about the tour, the tour guide gave a very general answer as if she didn't know much about Grape Creek or their process.

The third room we were taken to was their barrel room, where we again were poured maybe one ounce pours for each of the three tastings of Petit Verdot in neutral, American, and French oak, all of which were subpar wines (our group even poured out the first one). After our "informative" brief of the barrel room was complete, we ended up having to keep ourselves entertained for literally 15 minutes while the group ahead of us finished their tasting. The time management of the tour was embarrassing for Grape Creek, and during the wait, the host was neither engaging with the group nor offered us more wine as a consolation while we stood around.

In the tasting area, we had the opportunity to taste any 3 wines, and again, were given one-ounce pours. Our wine server was again not confident and knowledgeable about the wines we were having or Grape Creek's process and philosophy. When we finished our tastings, I asked if we could get a bottle or have a glass and was told we couldn't.

Grape Creek's policy is that only members are allowed to have a glass of wine. Even though we were paying customers of the tour, if we didn't become wine club members, since the tour was over, we couldn't get any more wine.
While Grape Creek reserves its right to have its own rules and prioritize its members, it came off as incredibly pretentious. The wine, nor experience was remotely good enough to make us want to become wine club members and honestly baffled myself and my group with how much we seemed to be looked down on and limited in our experience at Grape Creek.

I don't recommend Grape Creek Winery and honestly am embarrassed to have taken my group there.

I joined! That's how much I loved it. When you arrive you are asked if you are tasting or just coming to get a glass of wine. Loved the ambiance. We will be back!

Listen - this winery is *excellent* for sure. They do things the expensive way. If you do a tour, you learn info (Dan is so great and knowledge and sweet). but it's a marketing initiative (i work in marketing...i get it) but you're just encouraged to join the club. i genuinely wanted info and history - not to become a member. if you don't join the wine club, you can't purchase wine or sit at the restaurant after your tour. bummer.

The guy at our front entrance gave us a warm greeting! He helped me pick out wine and shared a little tip on how to store it: the cork needs to stay wet to prevent the wine from oxidizing, so keep your wine tilted. The inside of the building was very clean and classy, reminding me of a fine dining restaurant. The customer service was excellent; they retrieved the wine quickly, and I was able to get in and out in under 10 minutes. Despite not drinking myself, I bought the wine as gifts, and I'm sure my friends will love it! Additionally, both the restrooms and the outdoor walking area were nice and clean. I highly recommend visiting here!

If I could give negative 5 stars I would. We made a reservation this morning, they charged our credit card immediately. The 290 wine shuttle was taking a little longer than expected, so we called to tell them we would be 5 minutes late (while we were on the shuttle). They would not hold our reservation, they said we could change the time but the time wouldn't work for us. They were completely unreasonable. Awful customer service.

For starters, you do need a reservation for tastings. If you go right when they open you MAY be able to do a walk in. I went at 1130 on a Saturday and was able to do a walk in. This is a members only winery UNLESS you are doing a tasting. Even once you are finished with the tasting, if you don't become a member you might as well leave because there is no seating for you. This vineyard is just a huge sales pitch. The grounds are beautiful but I would recommend going to another winery if you plan to get a bottle or a glass and just enjoy yourself. I will say, the wine is really good. If you want something similar, I'd recommend baron creek or William chris.

I am a member and typically go to the location in Georgetown. It was great to finally go to the Fredericksburg location!

Harvey was great and helpful! Always great seeing other Aggies! Whoop!