South River Vineyard

The vibe at South River is definitely unique! The winery is in an old church, and their patio overlooks the extensive grape arbors. This was the most crowded of the wineries we visited, and the patios were getting a bit cluttered, as there weren't really trash cans or anybody bussing the tables. I enjoyed the white flight, the Temptation was my favorite, and we shared a fruit and cheese plate with an apple, crackers, bread and a fantastic aged chedder. The apple was served whole, with a steak knife to carve it up yourself, on a Styrofoam plate, so didn't quite match the scenery and overall vibe, and a steak knife is not the right tool to cut a huge honeycrisp apple. So it was a nice snack, but could have been done a little better. FYI - the actual winery is not super accessible - steps up to the front door, the bathrooms are down a flight of stairs, and the outdoor areas for enjoying your wine are mostly accessed by stairs as well.

Its definitely worth visiting South River Vineyard for the location. The winery is a renovated old church. They have fun with the church theme with a cardboard cut out nun you can take your photo with. Exiting the back of the church you come upon a couple giant flight of stairs that could be a problem for some visitors. These stairs lead to a seating area up on a platform that feels like you are perched on part of a castle overlooking the fields of grapes. I must confess I'm not a wine expert. I enjoyed the flight of dry reds I ordered. My friend ordered the charcuterie board which had a huge wedge of bread and a very tasty cheese we kept begging for more tastes of.

This is a winery that looks like a church. There are even pews inside. Their patio is beautiful; it overlooks the vineyard. I really enjoy sitting outside here. They carry both sweet and dry wines. Their wines are good.

Very busy. Love to see this!! Part of the Halloween trail. Pumpkin Cheesecake was delicious. Such an old place. Filled with history. All kinds of church pews. Friendly and of course tasty wine.

To me, this is one of the most beautiful wineries in the Grand River. From my very first visits- it was serene and transcendent. I've designated this as if I get married again, it will be here. One look at the image and you'll see why. I visited and did a mini flight, as they change their offerings and I needed to get caught up! Usually it's Karma, Trinity and Exodus! Of course, biblical references to go with the beautiful environment. They also have a Pinot Noir and Semillion. I need to revisit the whites- as this visit I was feeling the reds, which usually are my go to here! I enjoy all parts of the seating areas here- but the pavilion with the fireplace is a autumn favorite. The picture I'm sending here rivals any vineyard in Napa. The view is astounding, the wine is decent and service friendly. This is a winery you must experience, it's one to immerse in its beauty.

I've never been to Napa, but I imagine it's a bit like South River. The wine was good, and the views were excellent. I like that there's a large shaded area overlooking the vineyards. SR is a must stop if you're in the area.

I wasn't a big fan of South River Vineyard. Upon our arrival, the bartender was not welcoming at all. There were also no sparklings available. I ended up ordering their Saison which you couldn't just have a sample or glass, you had to order the entire bottle. Regardless it tasted terrible and I have had plenty of good tasting saisons to compare. The best part about this vineyard is the view. It is an old church and has some charm to it. There is a distillery within view so we actually walked to it and had a much better time there with friendlier bartenders.

We visited 5 different wineries for my sister's bachelorette and South River Vineyard was everyone's favorite stop! The inside of the church was small, but we loved the patio. There was plenty of seating out there for our group of 10 and it was stunning with its high pillars and nice views of the vineyard. We tried a white wine and the Karma red wine and both were very good. Definitely recommend for the ambiance and views!

We stopped here in late fall and got to take in some beautiful autumn colors surrounding the vineyard. The winery itself is so unique! If you feel blasphemous drinking wine in an old church, just think of it as celebrating the Eucharist! I personally love to try as much as I can when visiting somewhere new and South River Winery offers wine flights and delivered the variety I was looking for!You can also take a stroll through the vineyard and visit the distillery next door that also has many delicious offerings! The grounds of South River Vineyard are absolutely gorgeous, and as pretty as it was in the fall, I can't wait to see it when I come back in the summer

Atmosphere was depressing last visit. We went at prime time and it was dead. Wine wasn't good. We hadn't planned to go here again. Now, friends just told us how the owner is psychotic. Screamed and yelled at them just as they pulled in. I thought they might be exaggerating but just read several reviews of the owner screaming at people. Some going back to 2012! I'll never go there again!