After visiting a link to Keel's Creek website, it just looked like a nice place to try local wines. We weren't disappointed. The gentleman, who was our host, was excellent at suggesting wine parings with foods. Yes, I took notes. He shared 8 of their wines with us. We purchased 5 bottles, even a couple of wines our host hadn't shared with us, since we liked what we sampled. He had us try a good mix of red vs whites. I like Moscato, so you know where my taste buds reside; on the sweet side. But was impressed with their Chambourcin, a dry red, American Oak. We purchased the Chambourcin, "Viva Eureka", "Just Peachy", "Big C" (Port) and "Traminette". Our daughter and son-in-law were with us, and they purchased 6 bottles, so knew they liked what they had tried, too. They like red wines. For the price of $5, you get to taste the wines, and take the wine glass home with you. Now, I can't wait to go sit in our own gardens, to relax and enjoy what we brought home.
Very nice tasting experience. Gentleman who did tastings was very knowledgeable of all the wines they stocked. Was a little disappointed they didn't have a couple we wanted to try on their website. Maybe website hasn't been updated recently?
While my husband and I were staying in Branson we decided to go on a road trip to Keels Creek Winery in Eureka Springs. We did a wine tasting with Debra who was so knowledgable about wines. We told her the kind of wines we preferred and some of the information we had learned in previous wine tasting experiences and in our wine club. She was able to break it down into words and explanations that made sense to us. She was alot of fun and we really did enjoy the time we spent with Debra. Then we met Dr. Doug Hausler (the brains behind the winemaking) and again we spent alot of time in conversation about wine and his experiences in other countries. We purchased six bottles of wine, took pictures and felt very good about our road trip experience. If you enjoy wine and the uniqueness of boutique wines, you will love visiting Keels Creek Winery.
Overall this was a great experience. The facility is clean, organized, and beautifully decorated. The owners are friendly and knowledgeable. Additionally, they will take the time to explain "the process" and answer any questions that you may have. The wine is above average and really worth the tasting. I would recommend paying the extra for a tasting glass and trying whatever is available. The bottles are labeled beautifully as well with local art pieces and make great gifts! It is a little ways outside the historic district, but definitely worth the drive! The only down side was we were unable to taste all the wines before we purchased them because there were a few that were not opened in the tasting room. However, we weren't disappointed by any of the wines we purchased once we opened them. They were all delicious! What a blast! If you like a relaxing time of wine with friends this is a must on your to-do list!!
We really enjoy going to wineries so we know what we are buying. This is a very nice place and is also a gallery for local art, these artists are also featured on the wine bottles. There was a tasting in progress when we arrived so we spoke with Doug at the front and enjoyed the art while we waited. The tasting was 6 wines that they already have picked 3 whites and 3 reds which didn't bother us like it did other reviewers. It is nice to be able to pick what you want but it's also not a big deal to have 6 tastes for $5 (or $8 if you choose the larger glass). The lady doing the tasting was very friendly and informative and we enjoyed several of the wines. A few of them reminded us of wines we've had in Missouri. Overall a great, enjoyable time.
We taste several dry and semi-dry wines, the lady that poured new their wines and explained each wine. We ended up buying a bottle of semi-sweet wine called Embarrassed, this could have been a mistake in process but the taste was spot on. We did mention a national wineries brand which she poo-pooed even though they had a silver rating in 2014. We have been to better small vineyards but I must say those places purchase grapes on the open market and she said they only use grapes they grow. That is impressive for a small vineyard.
My wife and I like wine but have never done a "wine tasting." Keels Creek allowed us to try multiple wines catered to our tastes, explained each in depth, and we even left with a bottle of our favorite and 2 glasses. If you're in Eureka Springs, you should definitely go here!
I went to Eureka Springs for a girls weekend with my mom and sister. We did a wine tasting at Keels Creek Winery on a Sunday afternoon. This was my sister's first wine tasting, so we had a lot of fun. The gentleman who did our tasting was very knowledgeable and very interesting to talk to. the wines were very good. We chose to do the $5 small glass tasting, and tasted 6 wines. They showcase local artists artwork, which was interesting to look at. I saw several pieces I liked. Very enjoyable!
OK. If you go to a winery, you expect to taste a sample of all the wines on the list (not just the ones that are open) especially for $8, but you get to keep the glass! On the other hand, after tasting the wines, we didn't really want to taste anymore. The hostess was superb and told us how each of the wines paired with the food. For that, it was worth the $8. There might have been a couple of wines that merited purchasing, but decided my $16 (two of us) contribution was enough. If I came back, I would just get a glass of wine and sit on one of the benches. That would only cost me $5.
We got there close to closing time. He stayed to let us sample wines and allowed us to talk with him for a while even though they were closing. It was just us since it was a rainy day and a really nice experience. We got a few bottles of wine. They are delicious. I wish we could buy them at a local store.