Grinder's Switch Winery

Simple winery with normal wines and small gift shop. Fine outdoor area with no substantial views

On our way out from the National Banana Pudding Festival we decided to stop by Grinder's Switch Winery. It's a nice little drive through the wooded back roads. This winery is hidden with greenery and trees and off the beaten path. We stepped inside the beautiful wooden house and found the homiest winery ever! It's small and quaint but that does not limit their selection! Their tasting is just $5, and you can try as many or as few wines as you'd like. I was so happy to find out that they have a tasting room in Nashville as well--can't wait to check it out at home!They have a wide variety of wines from dry to sweet, red to white, fruity flavors, and variations of grapes I had never even heard of. Of course I couldn't leave without checking in on my Yelp app--and you get a goodie if you do!

Nice winery an hour outside of Nashville. Nice rural setting with plenty of outdoor seats to enjoy their wine. (The place tends to have a wider selection of sweeter wines, but I enjoyed the dry Three-Eighty-Two red.) The shop also offers some cheese and crackers, so we made a small lunch in the Grinder's Switch gazebo.

My friends and I happened on this winery (sign on freeway), and we were very happy we stopped. It's a lovely setting, and I found more wines I liked than I've ever done. I bought four different kinds. The we enjoyed wine and slushees on the deck. What a great little place!!! Darn, I'm from Texas--too far for frequent visits.

This is the kind of place you'll want to come and stay a while. Nestled back in the woods at the end of a winding country road with fire pits, a barn and a cabin as the tasting room, it's the perfect fall in TN setting. Be prepared to make friends with the neighborhood dogs and try all the free samples you want!

I happened the be passing by when I saw a sign on the highway for a winery & decided to take a detour off my road trip & stumbled upon the sweetest log cabin tucked in a nook surrounded by trees. Once I walked in I was kindly & cheerfully greeted by a beautiful smile behind the counter where she offered me a wine tasting. I didn't catch her name, but she was incredibly knowledgeable of the wine list, the flavors & other elements that go into each sample I tasted. She gave me a coaster with the winery's information so I could have it delivered to my home across the state. In addition to her elegant rundown of each sample, she answered all my questions & more. She gave me a backstory on the place, how long it's been there & that the cabin was actually built & used while they were living upstairs. Obviously now that their precious hidden treasure is on the map, they've moved elsewhere & hired the perfect ladies to run their front of store. I'm impressed & will be ordering their Three-Eighty-Two Chambourcin often.

Our last stop on the South Central TN Wine Trail was super fun! I wish I had gotten the name of the lady serving us. She was hilarious and had us cracking up! She said she was a customer before she became an employee. She clearly loves the product and her enthusiasm is contagious. She had all sorts of fun suggestions. This one makes great sangria! This one is good on vanilla ice cream! Throw a couple frozen peach slices in this one and it keeps it nice and cold while you drink it! She was fantastic, showed us each label before she poured, The grounds here are very charming and bucolic. It's a lovely setting, I only wish you could see the vineyards while on the property. It's still very lovely, surrounded by trees. The tasting room is adorable as well.The wine: We liked some more than others, but all of them were drinkable. Here are the tasting comments I jotted down:Magnolla White - SpiceVidal Blanc - bright and floralIvory Mist - the Cayuga grape which is from upstate NYBlondy - I gave this one two hearts which means I really liked itSwitch Red - good, sophisticatedHoneysuckle Rose - this one got a heart, "very many flavors" (this was the last winery of the day)Razzbury - heart!Marathon - a dark sweet read with a hint of elderberry, heart!Blackberry Express - heart!Lots of hearts which is shorthand for "delicious and I loved it". I also like that they give back to their community. $5 from every bottle sold of the Marathon wine goes to a local hospital.This should be at the top of your list for wine tasting in TN!

Great wine tastings. Lissie was an awesome host and quite knowledgeable! Thanks for tip on the pairing too!!--Vic from Miami Beach

Everything about this winery is fantastic. Have been going for years to their winery and the satellite location in Nashville as well. The selection of wine is large with a great range from dry to sweet. My personal favorite wines are Three Eighty Two for dry and General I for sweet! This is a relaxing day trip to come, try the complimentary wine samples, and stay for a bottle with friends out back on the deck or in one of the many seating areas on property. They sell many cheeses and crackers so you are able to buy snacks to enjoy while there or to take home. The merchandise within the shop includes many local soaps, candles, and pottery as well as many other fun things. I could leave with a gift for someone every time I go. We joined their quarterly wine club years ago and have been in it ever since - you should ask about it because it will not disappoint!

Lovely setting and friendly service. Really were wines here. Definitely worth the drive off the highway.