$$$$Price: Moderate • Mediterranean • Collegeville
Wonderful first visit; for brunch. I haven’t enjoyed my first visit to a vineyard venue so much in years. Simple Mediterranean/American dining menu overachieves. In addition to the brunch menu, the full menu is available during brunch with the exception of the “grill” menu. Service is authentic long-time local, warm & enthusiastic. We (party of 4) dined in the fermentation & aging area of the winery and the atmosphere was super enjoyable. We enjoyed 6 wines with brunch - the bubbly sampler plus a flight. Their Petite Syrah (“Bliss”) and their red Bordeaux blend (“Midnight”) are the highlights. We bought a bottle of their carbonated Noiret (“Fiesta”) upon departure, using the 5% discount received earlier that morning for subscribing to their email club - it will be a serviceable sparkling rosè to greet summer with in a few months. I don’t know where they source their brioche but it’s perfect, buttery & fluffy. Protein portions were generous. They definitely consider customer and quality before making “profitability” decisions, so that’s a big guest win and very appreciated. Dessert portions were generous without being too much (especially after the holidays). Recommend highly for brunch with family or friends. Unpretentious, comfortable, fun, delicious - deserving of its “hidden gem” moniker.
