King Estate Winery

“This winery is absolutely gorgeous. Magnificent, we would even say. The production is grandiose. The winery was closed, but we met the owner, and he gave us a short private tour of the production area. This is such an unforgettable experience.”

“- We had the chance to make a delivery at this location! It is by far the most beautiful winery ever 🩵🩵 🛑 Please use exit 174 (semi truck)”

“Driving on a rainy day through a light fog, those last few miles before turning into the winery were mood setting and beautiful. Each year for a month during January the tasting room that is typically in the estate house is moved down to the event space to permit renovations. Sign guided us to the smaller event space but make no mistake: the hospitality and skillful service was in no way diminished with the temporary space. Michael was the sommelier who served my wine and it was Chef Glen and his sous chef that prepared the meals for me that afternoon. Could not have asked for a better team. This was a kickstart to my birthday month, so ordered the cheese and charcuterie board which consists of a rotating selection of three artisan cheeses as well as three meats, dried fruits, mixed nuts all of that are flown in and then marinated on the premises, and the extraordinary King estate honey. $58 I did not add the pate which would've been $14 or the duck liver moose which would also have been $14 because I decided to order the pasta special: Fois Gras Agnolotti. Handmade agnolotti pasta stuffed with fois gras and prosciutto farce. Served over a caramelized sunchoke purée and tarragon chicken jus. Then finished with breadcrumbs to give it a little texture. $21 Also, after listening to Chef Glen talk so passionately about his menu, decided to add the Wagyu pastrami croquettes which were two pieces of Wagyu fried and batter than placed on top of celery purée, capers, mixed with frisée and garnished with raisin gel and puffed beef tendon. $17 For wines, because I was interested in tasting reds, Michael accommodated by creating a flight that combined the Tower Clib Wines as well as some from their Elite Wines menu. These included 1. Stone's Throw, an estate grown Pinot Noir that was the favorite of the Vitner after whom the wine was named. 2. Was also served the 2017 Croft Pinot noir from the Pinot Noir library. 3. Glad to have tasted the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon from the Bacchus Vineyard. 4. And enjoyed the Weinbau Cabernet Franc. But the Stone's Throw Pinot Noir was my favorite. The flight tasting was $35. I also decided to try the New York style cheesecake $12 with a coffee $6. The cheesecake itself was a little lighter, and I was told it was because the top layer was a whipped layer, the secondary support layer is -- in a nod to the less sense European style cheesecakes -- made with fromage blanc. The coulis sauce covering the cheesecake was made from local raspberries and blueberries combined and was absolutely stunning and delicious. I asked for a little extra. I appreciated that the crust was not heavy or thick but simply the structural love that held the cheesecake. With coffee came in a pot that could serve two. I recommend this experience on a rainy day and hope that you also get to drive through a light fog. If you're lucky you will also have the opportunity to be served by Chef Glen and his sous chef, and Michael. Choose your best road trip music -- I recommend "All My Love" by Coldplay if you need a suggestion -- and enjoy the journey. Looking forward to returning.”

“Took my mom there to celebrate her 65th birthday, my 44th birthday, & my 22nd year anniversary with my company. Had an amazing time there back in mid September around harvest time. We caught a couple to do a tour with & were invited to join them after our flight tasting. We enjoyed that as well as the blueberry cheesecake which was by far the very best cheesecake that we had which led my mother to purchasing another to go. It was that good! Hope to be able to return sometime in the future. But want to give a very special thank you to Jodi & Lily for one of the most unforgettable experiences we'll always remember. I wish more of your products made it to San Antonio, Texas.”

“This winery, equipped with excellent infrastructure, operates only on weekdays and does not accept guests on weekends. While it’s a bit inconvenient that you have to provide your credit card information upfront when booking online, it’s still a place worth visiting at least once. Aside from the dining area, there’s virtually no shade, which is a bit disappointing. The interior space is rather ordinary, but once you’re seated at a table overlooking the surrounding scenery, you can feel a sense of perfect tranquility. They only serve light bites to accompany the wine tasting, so I ordered cheese and a few simple dishes. The flavor of the house-made butter and honey was delightful, and the foie gras spread on toast with additional toppings paired beautifully with the wine. Wine tasting costs $35, and other menu items are also quite pricey. Overall, the value for money isn’t great, but it’s a decent spot for a special outing. As for the wine itself, my personal taste found it somewhat flat—lacking a distinctive terroir, depth, or kick. I probably wouldn’t return, but I’d still recommend visiting at least once.”