Jeffrey S.
Yelp
We were headed to Provincetown for the 4th of July fireworks and decided to stop at the only winery in the area, which also happened to be a distillery. I was excited to try both their wine and whiskey. When we arrived, the place was packed.
The process here was different from most wineries I've visited. Typically, you arrive, go to the front, and sample wines easily. However, this place had a more complex setup. We had to go to a waiter at the front of the lawn, who found us seats and provided menus. We were given a predetermined list of wines to taste, including a White M Blend (a mix of Riesling, Pinot Blanc, and Albariño), Rosé, Cabernet Franc, and a semi-sweet Cranberry Red.
As a fan of dry reds and whites, I preferred options like the Maritime Red (a dry, lighter-bodied Cabernet Franc), Triumph (a dry, full-bodied Estate Red), and Red M Blend (a dry mix of Malbec, Petit Verdot, and Petite Sirah). Unfortunately, I was told I couldn't choose these wines for tasting. The tasting cost $15 for four wines, roughly $3.75 per glass. I decided to order a glass of Cabernet Franc, which was good.
I didn't sample any whiskey, as I was more interested in trying their rum, rye, and a couple of other spirits not on the tasting list. My recommendation is to create a more relaxed environment where customers can choose what they want to sample since they are paying for the experience. When I asked one of the staff at a trailer about sampling other items, he directed me back to our waiter.
They had a building where you could purchase wine, whiskey, and gifts, with a special section in the back for members only, offering dedicated support for their needs.
Overall, the wine was good, but the service was odd. We had to wait for someone to come to our table, and our waiter got distracted by another guest, neglecting our table for a while. They had us scan a code to order food, so why not do the same for wine and allow customers to pick it up themselves? Despite these issues, the waiter was pleasant, and the vineyard offered plenty to do, including taking photos, which not all places allow.
In summary, while the wine was enjoyable, the service and tasting process could be improved to provide a more customer-friendly experience.