I am not really a wine enthusiast, but I really enjoyed this. The wine tasting was fun, they make beer too, and the lunch buffet was very good. One of the owners hosted our wine tasting. She was very knowledgeable, and the rest of the staff was fabulous too. We will definitely go back.
My boyfriend and I have been to Morgan Ridge Vineyards twice and I am continually impressed with their entire business. The staff are friendly and knowledgable, the tour is informative and the wine is delicious! I have purchased a bottle of Merlot each visit :) They have a buffet lunch on Saturday that is divine. They have a covered pavilion for parties and weddings, and a new pergola structure that is beautiful. Plan a day trip with your significant other or a day with the girls...either way you will not regret it!
I have been to MRV several times, and it never fails me! Love the grounds, the owners and all the staff. Lots of wines to taste, with something for everyone. Weekend buffets are terrific; Chef Jason is exceptional at his job! Kudos to all! Oh and look for the rose photo my (at the time 9 year old) granddaughter took :-)
The wine gets better every year and the experience improves as well. Since my last review the new season's wine has been released and it's awesome! I do not like Chardonnay because it is usually too dry, bites me in the back of my tongue. Well, I'm here to tell you that you haven't experienced Chardonnay until you try MRV's 2012 oak barrel aged Chardonnay - smooth and buttery. It has made a new convert out of me. Their cab is also awesome - just ask my husband. For a truly great experience, try a bottle of their Reserve. They have added new venues and buildings to accomodate their growing event offerings. New landscaping is just the icing on the cake. I highly recommend one of their wine pairing dinners. The chef really outdoes himself and the owners are there to talk about the wines. No better place to spend a Saturday afternoon - buffet lunch is available every weekend, and the patio just calls your name. Check them out on Facebook and be sure to stop by soon. You won't regret it.
We visited this winery with two of our friends on 9/7/2013. Scenery and atmosphere is terrific! It was a beautiful sunny day. We had 12 different wines to taste along with a small plate of cheese and fruit. Fruit wines were my favorite. However, they have a buffet on Saturday afternoon that starts at 12:30. It costs $15 per person and it was delicious! Stuffed talipia, fresh mozzarella & tomato, crab salad, craw fish soup, and fresh salad to name a few. If your visiting the NC wine country this is one stop on a Saturday you should not miss! Bon appetite!
We love this winery. We are local so have visited several times. It is a very laid back, relaxed atmosphere and great wines. We like drier red wines and they have several that we love.
I went here with my family today to do a tasting. First off we were greeted with stares until finally a worker asked if they could help me. I told them I wanted to do the tasting and they took forever locating a form that described each of their wines. After they gave me the form the worker didn't come back to me and I had to move around the bar to get the attention of another worker who was pouring for another group. She poured my first tasting, it barely covered the bottom of the glass. Then the original worker came back and asked which wine I was on. She proceeded to pour about the same way as the other worker. My husband noticed as well as I that the other guessed we're being poured way more than me. They were getting about 1/3 their glass filled and one pour was so small I had to explain that I could barely taste the wine because there was not much to taste the first time. The worker only rinsed my glass when I tried a fruit wine but never rinsed it when I switched it from white to reds. The owner was behind the bar as well and was talking very loudly about her personal life including her divorce which I thought was extremely inappropriate in a setting like that. I've never been to winery where I had such little wine to taste and such horrible customer service and I would never recommend this winery to anyone. They gave me my complimentary glass but didn't even rinse it out. Do not waste your time going to this place.
Was not sure what to expect, was hoping to not have to try more muscadine wines.Oh happy days, no muscadine and very good VINO!!!Great atmosphere and great wine, hardly any fru fru sweet stuff, but real Vino.You will want to call ahead and get on the reservation list for lunch, we did not know it was available but it looked scrumptious.The more to come is they will be offering beer, yup the micro-brewery is in progress.We cannot wait to go back for Vino and Beer tastings...
This place is still an undiscovered gem! The people are warm and friendly, the atmosphere was open and welcoming, the wine is fabulous, and the food is delicious!!! We came for a girls' day and fell in love. Lots of different wines to taste. On Saturdays, they have a chef prepared buffet lunch that is to die for!! All at reasonable prices. We really enjoyed sitting at the lake in front of the big fire-pit. This place is a must-visit, and we'll be returning frequently.
My new husband and I decided to spend our honeymoon in a farm house in Richfield, NC. It's quite, peaceful, and close to the Charlotte area. We have a very close friend that is local to the area and encouraged us to visit Morgan Ridge. I could not have imagined a more intimate and personable experience. We arrived on a Thursday evening for wine tasting where we met Kim. Kim runs the bar area and is extremely knowledgable about the different wines and beer they brew there on site. The vineyard itself is beautifully landscaped and has such a romantic feel. We informed Kim that we were on our honeymoon and would be back for dinner Friday night. Upon our arrival Friday night, we were greeted warmly and shown to our table. Every table was lit by candlelight and my new husband and I were given the most romantic table on the patio. Unlike the previous night, the patio was lit by Christmas lights. Every one of the wait staff was courteous and wanted to make sure our night was perfect! And it was!! We were told the lights were placed just for us!! My husband wanted a particular kind of beer he had tasted the previous night, but unfortunately, it wasn't on the menu. So, one the the very kind waitresses got a flashlight and took off the the storage house to find him his beer! Kim also came to visit! We enjoyed every second we spent at Morgan Ridge and plan to spend every anniversary with them!!Thank you for making our honeymoon special!Steve and Tana <3