Antelope Valley Winery

So elegant!!! Would not think to find a winery (now also Brewery) out in Lancaster. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. Loved the decor and ambiance. Did not try their wine. I DID try all their beers on tap. All so yummy! They recently added beer to their menu as of March of this year. Also! I was told they have music Fridays and/or Saturdays and sometimes food trucks. More accurate information on their website! 😁 Oh!!! And they are dog 🐕 friendly! On leash, of course. Outdoor AND indoor!! (Indoor, only if well behaved 😌)

The staff was really nice, gave us local recommendations to do after our tasting, we had a great time! Great wine! Edit: we came back about a year later and it’s still great! The best winery in the area! We love the Poppy rosé and had a glass of the mead which was also delicious. The staff is wonderful.

Stopped in 5/31 at 530 for my first time and had a blast! The location is super clean, the owner and staff are very friendly, and the wine is delicious. They had live music and a guy making pizzas in a brick oven. Loved it so much, I became a member. I highly recommend you check them out.

Cool hidden gem in the AV! Love their Poppy wine, new owners. and awesome Farmers market! I became one of their vendors after checking the place out. Feeling proud of our local merchants here, and glad to be a part of it!

A beautiful summer evening, a glass of wine in hand, and the company of my better half—simple moments, unforgettable memories.

We had a great time tonight. Music, food, drinks, and service was great.

New owners have made this a place to come to. Updated wines, remodeled inside and out, friendly engaging staff and revolving music, food, and events. It has quickly become a regular spot for us and to bring friends to. A perfect example of the changes happening in the AV.

We went there for the Comedy night to celebrate my husbands birthday and we had an amazing time. The owners are amazing and they accommodated our large party. Definitely will go back. - Megan Casaus

Did the 1pm Saturday wine tour at Antelope Valley Winery surounded by a vinyard along with outdoor seating spots. The front room housing the bar can get fairly crowded with locals sitting at the high bistro tables for conversation & a glass of wine. We initially started with a 4 flight wine choosing between a sweet or more dry wine selection on their sampling menu. Super Yelper Isobel L. also ordered a lovely Charcuterie & Fromagerie board along with crackers, brined olives, grapes, chocolate pretzels. The tour of the inner workings started about 2pm. That's when the charm of Antelope Valley Winery came into full bloom. The owner-tour guide, who is also into tech, was charming, informative, warmly hospitable taking us through the wine making process specific to his winery. Along the way, we sampled a bottle of red and two reds in the making from his temperature controled stainless steel barrel, and a very limited edition of rich, excellent Zinfandel in oak which we sampled from the bung hole. In order to get a real feel of what makes this winery tick is to take this tour where even the daughter also takes active interest in the family business and interacts with dad during the tour. One staff member was so kind, and she approached us in the midst of the tour to remind that it was 3pm. Isobel had earlier informed her that we had to leave around 3pm to go on to another event. This tour was so fun, we decided to stay till the conclusion of the tour a few minutes later. Very worthwhile tour that can be prepaid on their website. I'm looking forward to sampling a limited edition Merlot resting in oak that will be transferred to a Bourbon cask in the near future. Tour rating only: 4 stars

Stopped in 5/31 at 530 for my first time and had a blast! The location is super clean, the owner and staff are very friendly, and the wine is delicious. They had live music and a guy making pizzas in a brick oven. Loved it so much, I became a member. I highly recommend you check them out.

From the staff that welcomes you to the live music that was playing in a room that every table was full of joy and happiness. Outdoors, people were sipping wine a mist the vineyards. The beer master is truly a master with the blending of flavors. Don't forget to try the hard lemonaid. Plenty of food out door pizza oven with lots of great choices from pepperoni to gourmet Greek pizza. Antelope Valley Winery has something for all ages. A must visit.

Horrible service and staff!!! On 6/7/25 my family and I were denied entry due to having our daughter with us. We have visited many wineries big and small (thief and barrel, Agua dulce winery, many major wineries in Temecula, Paso Roble, and Santa Ynez and never once had an issue with bringing a kids, until we decide to finally visit our local winery. We were excited to try out local wine as we walked in we are welcomed by one staff and ask if we can find a table and then we will decide what wine we want. Then the other female staff (Asian decent) said "she can't be in here, no she can't she can't" I immediately began to ask why as I shared with her how many wineries we've been to and everyone has always been so welcoming. I'm unsure if the Asian lady was having a bad day because she has to work on a Saturday afternoon but the other staff were fine with us being there except her! mind you she wasn't a manager or any high title. I do not recommend visiting this winery if you don't want to feel welcomed. It's very sad that we have traveled every where and visited many wineries and finally decide to visit our local small winery and they treat us very rudely. I do plan on sharing our experience with our neighborhood and friends and I will NOT be recommending this winery to anyone!

The AV Winery is a true gem in the heart of the Antelope Valley. The completely redesigned, reimagined and renovated tasting room and barrel room are beautiful and give a welcoming experience. The staff is friendly. The wines are delicious. You can sip indoors or stroll outside on the lawn. Cute venue for hosting events and the farmers market on the occasional weekends is so neat! Take the tour!

Came from another state to say good bye to a good friend decided to get a wine from my home town winery . Noticed a lot has changed it's under new ownership is what the young lady informed me at the front desk . Long story short they cut a lot of the wine varieties and discontinued other wines That were amazing . Sad to see go and it's not that great anymore in my opinion and it's a lot more expensive I'd have no issue paying for good quality but if it terrible i can't ... but the weird salt looking stuff inside this made me think twice about drinking this .I haven't seen wine have any residue ever ? Grossed me out a bit . Hope you guys fix's the issues with the wine since it's under new ownership

Loved it! Stopped by real quick after dinner to check it out. Hadn't planned on staying but it was so nice! Met up with some old friends, the music was awesome. Tried the cider flight and was very impressed. Next time we will try the wine. If we were hungry we could have enjoyed the Mexican food that was set up outside. It looked so good. Definitely going back soon.

I wanted to like this place because it's dog friendly and local but when I asked the older Caucasian lady serving for a small taster of a beer (as I don't want to buy a full glass and not like it) she made a face and refused. The "smoky" beer ended up being not good and it just watered the plants. I recommend a local brewery or Thief and Barrel.

The service here was AMAZING they took very good care of us. The ambiance was great the place fills up quick. We had a great time and will definitely come back again. The food was delicious they made us fresh pizza right when we ordered it.

Came on a Friday afternoon and was helped immediately upon arrival. The people working the front were very helpful and informative about how everything worked and guided us through the wine choice selection. You can tell this is a mom and pop shop the way they take care of you. Hats off to the workers! We got our wine selection and opted to go into unfit Vineyard/Garden area to enjoy our wines. All the choices were great and tasty. Did I mention a tasting of 4 is only 12 dollars? Great price along with great atmosphere really set the mood for a great visit. The also do champagne and sparing wine tastings in the weekend...need to stop by!

The Antelope Valley Winery had really transformed from the old country looking gift shop with cranky sommeliers to a modern and bright desert wine destination. The AV Winery has new owners and new staff. The improved staff are knowledgeable wine stewards with a passion for craft, the history, the taste and most of all for the Antelope Valley. Finally someone has made a local alternative for Paso Robles. We tried the flights. I ended up loving their Malbec and Syrah. The made the charcuterie board to order. We made the smart decision to take a Lyft there and back because we were all a little tipsy after all that good wine. This is a great place for a date, hanging out with friends and bringing visitors who love wine. FYI: They also make delicious cider and are working on getting licensed for beer. There really couldn't be a more exciting place for you to revisit.

Never Again!!! Service horrible! I've never left a review but this one got to me. My family and I decided to come and check out the place with our little one. We asked what event was going in the back? The lady said A "DATE" event but you can't go because you have a baby. I said; okay no problem. We order our wine, and I went to order pizza. As I walked around towards pizza. I see 3 kids! I'm like what did I miss? After I confronted the hostess she said. I didn't know there were kids. Funny about all this was that she was coming from the back when we arrived. So awkward!!!!! So we sat outside .. many times she would go outside towards the time they planing to close she never approached us... like hey we are closing do you guys need to use the restroom before we close? But no she closed the front door and walked away!!!! Previous owner were soooooo nice!!!

This was my second time trying a wine tasting. I must say this was a different experience than the last place i tried. I was under the impression that they explain the wines as we taste but I guess since covid it's more of a self type of winery meaning you are own your own after receiving the wine. The staff was nice but I wish it was a little more info about the wines. It was cool to sit by ourselves, but I just thought it wouldve been a bit more lively or fun.

Went to see the newly remodeled AV WINERY last weekend. Had such a great time. The music was good, the food was good but the friendly staff was even better! Lee and his family have done a really nice job of creating a warm, unique and fun venue to go relax and enjoy friends and a bottle of wine!! Highly recommend!!! CHEERS!

For wine tasting and enjoying the outdoor area in the gazebo or on a bench, is refreshing. The ladies are pleasant and knowledgeable about their wines which is greatly appreciated. There is plenty of wine to select from, crackers, cheese and the buffalo sausage. You can sit inside as well. Definitely will make more trips on a leisure day.

Went a couple days ago with some friends! We had a fantastic time! Wine tasting for 6 wines was $8 which I thought was a deal. I love that we have a place like this in town. Sad it took me so long to visit!

If I could I would give it no stars. You try to ask them a question on Facebook and you get a rude response. They must think they're entitled. They need a MAJOR course in human relations.

So like, YIKES! Me and a girl friend came in today, inside there were 3 other's. No greeting, no customer service, just a blank judgmental stare. As we waited patiently going over the wine list on the counter, a very loud woman called her manager disclosing All the previous customer's information. Granted, she could've stepped out from behind the counter, but decided to shout in our faces over talking us discussing what wines we might like. This woman literally stood in front of us (not acknowledging us). After waiting about 15mins of just being stared at (they didn't say one word to us) we went outside to the dining area, hoping we could get some help. It was closed, so we left, and went to yardhouse. Not sure if they were extremely stressed about the three customers they had, don't like women or just have zero customer service skills but..this place has had two strikes with me and my (cute friends) coming here and being treated poorly by the older women behind the counter. Listen, If you're too jealous to give customer service, hire someone who can.

My wife and I went to comedy night last week. The venue was nice, we just had the wine that came with the tickets. The wine was good. Next time we will plan to get the pizza. The acts were mostly good, except for one. Hopefully the next time the comedians will all be better.

For the AV, it's a very nice place. My friends and I did the wine tasting and it was a very nice experience. We got to choose which ones we wanted off of the menu that gave a little description of what they each tasted like. We also got a charcuterie board to share. We sat outside and the chickens kept us very comfortable haha. I would come again honestly :)

Beautiful remodel going on right now, unique meats and cheeses, top tier customer service, a must stop

Called ahead of time and was told they were closing at 4pm. Was really excited to try their wines. Walked in at 3:20pm and was greeted with hesitation that we could not do a tasting. Asked if we could try a glass of wine and was still given hesitation. At that point we said "no thank you." If I can't even have one glass of wine without you making me feel like I'm being rushed out, I'm not spending a dollar here. I have my regular winery I go to, but I was just trying to expand our selection. You have already lost us as potential customers. Don't bother, because if you don't fit their agenda or schedule, they will make you feel unwelcome.

Worst service myself, my wife and our friend have ever experienced. First off, we arrived at 12:15, and the doors were locked, even though they opened at 12pm. Cyndee, the owner, was rude to us from the start just because we didn't have an appointment, and clearly made it known in front of everyone. The other server was at least nice, but as soon as some club members came in, she immediately left us without taking our order and small talked with them for ten minutes, along with Cyndee. We had high hopes going in, but unfortunately that quickly changed. After being told to go sit down while she served the more important people, we instead found the better option was too leave.

Cyndee was very rude. We were the first people at their business. We got there 15 minutes after they were supposed to be open and the door was locked, we almost left when they opened the door. Joyce was serving us when another couple people walked in and Joyce left us in the middle of setting up our tasting and started talking to them about their day. Then an appointment came in and Cyndee ripped our tasting sheets away from us and gave us a look as if we did something wrong and told us appointments come first (she mentioned this twice) and told us to go sit down and they will serve us later. We felt very disrespected and ended up leaving. This business needs to learn how to treat their customers.

Hello, my husband and I dropped by and the owner recommended a nice semi sweet Rosso wine, which was amazing. Thank you! We will be back.

We enjoy stopping by this place when we are in the neighborhood. The wines are great, the tastings are inexpensive, and the staff are friendly and make you feel at home. You can enjoy the scenery outside where they grow the grapes. I bought bottles and gave them away as gifts. I received nothing but good reviews on the taste for both whites and reds. We shall return.

Came here for the weekly Farmers's Market, which by the way selection of different things. Then, went inside and Cyndee was so nice and had great wine recommendations. We went two bottles. Definitely coming back again.

My husband and I were looking into things to do for our anniversary and we came across a Groupon for wine tasting here. Boy are we glad we did! We live in Lancaster, not far from here and had no idea this existed! We are just getting familiar with the area so it was nice to go somewhere new. This was definitely the ideal place for our first wine tasting experience! Joyce and Candace were a pleasure and attended to us since the moment we came in. We showed up a little early, wanting to explore, and got to see all the cute little knick knacks they have for sale. We were particularly impressed with the bison jerky (him) and the cheese display (me). Once our tasting started, we got to sample 7 different wines each, with a salami and cheese plate and some crackers that were included with the groupon. Each wine was more delicious than the next and we got a great sense of the flavors and types available at AVW. We did not grt a bottle of anything considering we have several bottles at home already but will be back to buy a bottle each of the Fleur and Runway White. They also host a farmers market on Saturday mornings which we will definitely check out! More to come.

AV Winery is a hidden cavern in the Antelope Valley just waiting to be explored! As a former AVC student, I've passed by so many times to and from school. Unfortunately, I wasn't old enough back then to spend any time there (which may have been a good thing!) It came to mind once again when Spreebird had a deal for wine tasting with snacks that I knew would be a great Christmas gift for my AV-dwelling parents. I knew they wouldn't want to go together though, so I bought one for my fiance & myself to accompany them. We made a reservation easily over the phone. Joyce booked us in for our requested time to visit - a Sunday afternoon. Once we got there, we identified ourselves as wine amateurs, and Joyce set to work to educate and enlighten us. She was so much fun, and I want to go back just to see her smiling face again! She was very good about being descriptive in explaining the differences between the wines and helping us choose the six for our tastings, without overwhelming us newbies. Joyce also served us some artisan cheese platters, which were a delicious accompaniment to the wine tasting. The wine overall was very good. They have wines they carry regularly, some seasonal ones they test out, and even some collaborations with other local wineries in the area! It's very cool that they get all their grapes from local growers... Who knew this dry, dust valley could produce such delicious wines?! I completely recommend a visit to AV Winery for any group of people for any occasion - 'tis the wine that binds us! You're guaranteed to have a good time!

Having just moved to the area and being a self-proclaimed wino I was excited to discover a wine tasting location nearby. After all, who wants to pay $9-$25 a bottle when you haven't the faintest clue what it will taste like? My first impression on pulling up was awe. The winery is surrounded on every side by the very grape vines from which you are tasting the (don't kill me for this) "fruits of labor". Especially during the warmer months there are many places to sit outside including a gazebo. Definitely a romantic date opportunity! Inside I was greeted by the one and only Meg, who proceeded to greet me kindly as if I was her own grandson and long lost friend. The store wasn't expansive but it was immensely quaint. The tasting area sadly lacks chairs, and is in the form of a bar, but this succeeds in encouraging discourse with the proprietor and fellow patrons. After starting my tasting I proceeded to spend the next hour in ceaselessly entertaining conversation with Meg regarding everything from wine and aging methods to our family lives and geography. I can truly say I have yet to experience a better, more welcoming tasting experience. As for the wine, they specialize in sweeter wines. As a dry red enthusiast I was skeptical but proceeded to select 4 sweet wines to see what their pride and joy had to offer. To my surprise it was beyond spectacular! Of all the variants I had there was not a single bad tasting; none being too sweet, and all refreshingly unique. My only critique would be to consider more in-store seating arrangements for the colder months when outdoor strolls are to be discouraged, and perhaps do away with (or turn down) the slightly obnoxious and overpowering outdoor elevator music being blasted in the parking lot. All in all, I HIGHLY encourage anyone from a veteran wino to a beginner with no interest in wine to visit this establishment! No matter your palette they have something you can enjoy and appreciate. I will be back!

Decent service, good wine. We left with 2 bottles including a chocolate port wine as well as some Elk Salami. Also, we grabbed a map that took us to other wineries in the area. We learned a few things about the winery/area and were allowed 3 tastings each for $5. The merchandise would allow for some cute gifts or a wonderful picnic. You will find crackers, cheese, meats. The farmer's market on Sundays closed at noon - bummer! So, we will have to come back! There is a lovely Gazebo on site as well as tables to enjoy your lunch. Washrooms available here on site.

It was a first-time here for my mother and I and our family friend. It was enjoyable and the tasting was not expensive. You get six different wines to taste for $8 he's not including the souvenir glass. If you want the souvenir glass it's $15 yes. They give you a sheet and a marker so that you can select the six wines that you wish to try. Candice I believe was the lady's name she asked us what kind of wines we liked and gave us a few suggestions. We ended up getting three different wines between the three of us. And if I remember correctly there was a sign for a bison burger I think. Occasionally they also have a farmers market during spring/summer time. They even have a wine club where you can go in and pick up your box of wine every month. I would go back and do another wine tasting to try the other wines that I didn't have selected.

We stopped by today for the first time and were wondering why it took us so long to do so! Joyce was so lovely and took the time to give us a detailed tasting. We ended up taking home a couple bottles and will definitely be coming back to support our local business. It was an experience to remember!

Joyce and Candace are amazing! They did a great job pouring for the Valentines Day wine and chocolate truffle pairing. The chocolatier, Vladimir, did a great job of explaining the chocolates and favors when pairing with the wines. Just so you know, the chocolates are handmade and packaged by him. They are gluten free and kosher. Kudos to Cyndee for putting on another great event.

So my sister got us a wine tasting here for Christmas and I must say that I wasn't expecting a lot, just because i heard it was near Palmdale, which I am not a fan, but we were pleasantly surprised. You must know that when i go to a wine tasting, I am there for the wine, and the knowledge of the staff etc. I'm not looking for a lush grounds. I look for grapevines. We met Joyce when we first came in and she was very knowledgable about the wines. One of the things that I liked was that they grow their own grapes and if they do need to buy grapes, they buy from the other grape growers in the Antelope Valley. I like that. I am not a fan of wineries that don't grow their own grapes. Anyways, Joyce passed us off to Candice, who was equally as nice and knowledgable. Candice told us the story of the buffalo head that hangs in the winery and that the family still has buffalo. We also liked that they offer organic meat and salami. If you are looking for a winery that has a good wine maker, then, this is your winery. Keep in mind the terrain, what kind of grapes they can grow and climate. I found their wines to be top quality. We left with wine and buffalo salami and the best part was, we left happy that we made the trip.

My friends and me stop by the farmer market it was amazing the vegetables were soooooo fresh. I bought sanddab's from the Santa Monica fish guy that were out of this world. Keep it going AV winery Farmers Market we notice 80% was organic. We purchase buffalo meat and quail meat bbq with weekend can't wait...thank you for a pleasant experience...

The staff is so friendly and so knowledgeable about wine. A quick tasting can easily turn into a full day of wine here with Joyce and Candace. Love coming here specially on date days with my better half. Cindy and her husband are awesome and as a wine club member the quarterly releases are always something to look forward to. I've been a member for two years now and my only regret is not joining sooner. So glad for that first visit when Joyce suggested I join the wine club.

Been living here for 25 years and hubby and I have never stopped by because it looked so empty but shame on us! Joyce was wonderful and sweet. She is very knowledgeable about the wines and as she poured our selections she educated us about the process and bottling. The port wine was delicious and the Chardonnay was bold and full of flavor not at all watered down!

Great wine, cheese, and customer service. Pleasant, relaxing, and a all around enjoyable wine tasting experience. You will be impressed with the wine and the great affordable prices to match. A must go for date night or a girls night.

So glad I found this place. My son just moved to Palmdale and I was looking for a wine spot. The service and selection was great. I became a member instantly.

Their service is very resourceful and helpful to recommending wine testing for the first time! Highly recommended! Had a great time with my lady here for our anniversary. Plan to come back soon for some more house blends.

Interesting to say the least, was in the area getting my car repaired and came in here to kill some time. They had a wide variety of wines and they also had tastings available. I was pleasantly surprised at the value and taste of AV's wines! I brought a couple of bottles back with me and I can't wait to have them with my buddies! :)Yes, I would go back!

My husband and I have family that lives in Lancaster and every time we visit, I drive by this winery and want to stop in. Coming from Northern California where the wines are to die for, I was very pleasantly surprised at the quality of the wine. Some of the wines I tasted were delicious! (Which is why my review gets it's one and only star). Our experience with Nancy who was pouring our wine was enough to ensure we will never EVER go back. Not only was she unhelpful in that she couldn't recommend any of their wines to go with spare ribs or which wines were sweeter than others, she was incredibly rude. I would be hard pressed to find another time when I was treated so poorly by someone in a Customer Service position. Would I recommend doing a tasting at this winery? I would actually say yes, but when you walk in, ask the person's name behind the counter and if she says her name is Nancy, I recommend that you walk right back out. The wines were good and I would have bought at least two different bottles of their wines I tasted but Nancy saw to it that they lost my business.

Came to AV Winery with my husband and two friends today. We bought a living social deal which included a wine tour, tastings, cheese platter, two wine glasses, and a bottle to take home. We were welcomed by Meg who was informative and delightful. We have been to several tastings before all over California and we thought we would try something a little closer to home. Meg was very patient, nice, and great to chat with, love the fact that she is a dog lover too. She educated us on the different types of wine and helped us pick which wines we should sample. On the tour she answered all of our questions and since she knew I wasn't a fan of the red wines, she went out of her way to get me another sample of the desert wine I enjoyed the most. I thought that was great! Even bought a bottle to take home. This is a small winery so don't expect much, but the wines were good. I think this is a great way to spend an hour with some friends.

I'm not a wine connoisseur though I do enjoy a fine bottle with friends. I'm on a personal tour of wineries local to AV and this was my first stop. Eh...overall not impressed. There was one white that I found impressive and delicious at first taste, the Runway Chardonnay. Beyond that, it ranged from mediocre to undrinkable. I bought 3 bottles of the Runway, it was that good. If the rest was in this range, I would give 4-5 stars. The prices were very reasonable, though that's pointless if you don't enjoy the product. Another sour note, I almost walked out after a few minutes as the woman working the counter (on a slow Sunday afternoon) seemed as if she couldn't be bothered. She warmed up after a bit and actually was quite nice, but that first impression could put a lot of people off. She was definitely generous with the tasting and went past our 6 for $6 limit. The game meats and cheeses were great. I've been looking for buffalo meat since Trader Joe's stopped carrying it. They have it here in multiple varieties, ground, steaks, etc., as well as venison, ostrich and some others. They also carry a few specialty cooking items that are hard to find, such as truffle oil. Now, that's worth coming back for.

AV Winery is charming both exteriorly and interiorly. My mother is a club member and because my birthday was around the corner she wanted to treat me to a bottle of champagne (yay!). When we were about to pay for our wine, an employee asked us, "To move out of the way" so that another customer could be closer to the counter for wine tasting. Normally, this obviously wouldn't be a problem, but the fact that the employee was so rude about it made me quite upset. I asked my mom if she has experienced this before, she said "Yes many times, you just get used to it." My mouth dropped. I am flabbergasted that my mom said you just get used to it, how can you possibly run a business with rude customer service? Not saying all the employees are like this, the gentleman that helped us was informative and kind. So maybe she is just a disgruntled employee that needs a long vacation. One another note, the champagne was absolutely delicious! I am an avid Chandon fan, so I was shocked that I enjoyed the AV champagne. I would have given this place a higher rating if it wasn't for the snarky remark, it literally put a bad taste in my mouth.

Love conversing with Joyce, extremely pleasant and relaxing experiencing The wine options are great- sorted out from reds, whites, and sweets. The price is great also! I believe it's 5 tastings for $6 unless you want to keep the wine glass it's a little more The also have specialty meats like ox, buffalo patties and hot dogs, ostrich, and more. Definitely worth trying

DO NOT JOIN THEIR WINE CLUB! I joined a year and a half ago. You have to go pick up your wine after they send you an email. I picked up two wine club months and then cancelled. They claim I never cancelled, yet I never received another email about picking up wine. They continued to charge me every two months for wine I never picked up. Called and asked for a refund and Cyndee (the owner) was extremely rude and basically said, "you're out of luck". I feel like I have been ripped off. Don't join. Their wine is not that great either. And taking payment and not delivering a product month after month is basically stealing. Also, please weed your vineyard outside the winery. It looks like trash.

Loved this place. Will go here again. Yeah this place is small and out of the way but wines were great and the servers are wonderful. Tons of fun!