Ashley Marie J.
Yelp
If you love wine, day-drinking, and chill awesome people, you definitely have to plan a day out in Pindar Vineyards!
AMBIANCE:
Pindar has a very relaxed welcoming vibe, right from the minute you walk in. (Beware of the cats on the front porch, if you're allergic, but they don't approach people anyways.) On some days, they have live music, which adds a nice buzz to the air! They have a few tables inside, but if you want to snag one, the earlier you get there, the better. I do however, prefer to chill directly at the tasting bar, but please note that there is no seating available at the tasting bar. They also have a private tasting room, but I cannot comment on it as I have never used it.
SERVICE:
I have been here several times, and have never ever been disappointed. You are greeted with a smile from the moment you walk in, and all of the associates are very friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. I definitely learn something new every time I go there. I highly recommend participating in one of their special events if you have the chance. I personally have taken the Champagne Tour and the Barrel Tasting Tour, and most recently enjoyed their Pairing w/ North Fork Doughnut Co, and definitely look forward to trying out more!
FOOD:
For most of the year, there really isn't any. They do have crackers and cheese for purchase, but ideally, you should probably eat before you arrive. In the summer however, they do have food trucks, so you can simply check their website for the schedule. Additionally, you can pack yourself an awesome picnic and bring it, so long as you eat outside (not inside the main tasting room). There is plenty of seating outside on their patio, complete with umbrellas for cool shade. Just be aware that if you're there on a day that is slightly more on the windy side, they may not allow you to open the umbrellas due to safety reasons. There is also additional seating in the "backyard".
WINE RECS:
Rosé: Summer Blush, Red: Isabella, White: Viognier (But all of their wines are amazing, to be honest!)
NOTES:
There is ample additional parking on the side/back. Don't feel discouraged if the front looks full upon arrival. The bathrooms are "outside" (in a separate stand-alone building, assuming you aren't already outside).