Poplar Grove Winery

Had an amazing experience! Emily and Rachel took great care of us! The food was unreal and the setting is beautiful. We will definitely be back!

The location and view were amazing. Emma helped us get oriented to the wines and space, she was very helpful and friendly! There’s a restaurant that is attached and serves the wine but is separate from the tasting room. There is an outdoor area you can purchase a glass of wine and hang out there to enjoy the view. We have dogs but did not bring them, however, another customer had her dog and we over heard that dogs are not allowed on the patio at the restaurant or in the tasting room but they were welcome in the green space. We had the rose and merlot both were hands down the best wines we had that day; great bold flavor, low acidity and low residual sugar. Definitely recommend!

The winery is lovely and the tasting was fine. It's the restaurant (Vanilla Pod) that I want to address.

The Vanilla Pod food was very good and the service was fantastic... UNTIL OUR DINNER WAS DONE. At that point, it seemed like our server was completely done with us. Although I made eye contact with her twice while waiting for the bill, she totally abandoned us. We waited about 10 to 15 minutes and still no bill. One of our dining companions finally had to go up the the server's station to ask for it. At that point, the bill was quickly delivered, but an apology was not forthcoming.

Given the cost of the food and level of service, nobody should have to wait that long for the bill and then have to ask for it. A very disappointing experience that left a very anti-climatic feeling to an other wise lovely evening.

I recommend the Vanilla Pod Restaurant, but with caution. If you go, I hope you don't get the same experience.