Parley Lake Winery

I visited Parley Lake this afternoon with several friends and young kids. It was a perfect spot to hang out and sip wine outside while listening to live music (and a super good band at that!). They have a nice selection of snacks, including cheese, chocolates, popcorn, and pretzels to accompany their wine selections.Both the indoor and outdoor spaces have ample seating, but you can also bring a blanket and chairs for the outside if it's a busy day. Lots of kiddos running around having fun! I noticed that they have a sculpture walk as well as an orchard. We loved the wine and ambiance so will definitely be back!

The wine and ambiance were great here! We came in just for one glass on our wine tour of Waconia, but it was well worth it! Plenty of space to sit and enjoy and we were greeted and helped very fast. The parking lot was located down a little hill so if you have people with you who have bad knees, I would suggest parking at the top of the hill (handicap spots). Overall would go back!

The best part of the draw is the bucolic nature. Probably pretty representative of Minnesota, so a good place to bring an out of towner. The wine is decent, with decent variety. It's a bit of a drive from twin cities, so maybe stop at the arboretum on your way there, make a day of it.

Parley Lake Winery was the perfect place to spend this beautiful fall Saturday. The winery and staff had such a warm/welcoming vibe and the scenery was just beautiful. I ordered the white wine flight. The lake view white was my favorite and Apple and Vines was a close second. We brought picnic food and lawn chairs but ended up snagging an open table by the live music. Skipping Stones was playing while we were there which definitely enhanced the experience.I would highly recommend Parley Lake Winery and look forward to going back again.

I visited Parley lake on July 8th with my family. I was there with some family and stayed for about 6 hours. While I was there I personally bought around $300 in wine and drinks for my family, and had interactions with 5 different staff members. There was one man who worked at an outside bar who was very kind and helpful, I didn't get his name I just remember he was bald and had tattoos on his arms. Other than that one man, the other 4 people I had interactions with ranged from slightly curt to incredibly rude. They gave me strange looks, talked down to me, and in one case refused to provide me ice buckets and glasses for the 10 bottles of wine I was attempting to buy. It could have been because I look like a young 20's man, even though after checking my ID they could clearly see that I'm 30. It could also be because I am a person of color and going to far out of the twin cities these types of situations are more likely to pop up for me. Either way its simply unacceptable to be treated this way at an establishment. They should not treat anyone like this but you would think spending over $300 would at least have them treat me a little better. The place is very beautiful and the wine is fine. However if you have young people or POC's in your group and your planning on attending I would recommend going somewhere else.

Amazing little winery not a far from the cities. Adorable farm and wine! If you like hallmark movies, this is a must. I tried a white (lake view) good !! And a red (I forgot the name but similar to a cab) both were amazing! Music was great! Def will be back!

You can not go wrong with this stop. You drive a lithe windy country road to one of fav places, Not to busy we're able to walk in and find a place to sit. They had decent wine and some some great photo options. If you wanted to walk you were able to stroll the apple fields....it was the best day. Please take the drive out this fall

A quaint little winery on a dirt road just off of Highway 5. It connects with Deardorff Orchards so when they are in season you have access to fresh apples as well.It was $10 for a sample flight of 5 wines which includes a glass to take home as well as a glass of a wine of your choice afterward. I tend to prefer reds to whites and this was no different. I particularly like the Marquette.The grounds are really nice with a view of trees that at the time were changing color which made for a nice strolling opportunity after getting our glasses filled.There are pieces of artwork set up along the path there that made only add to the experience. Its a nice little winery not too far from town and worth a stop.

Very nice winery! Gorgeous views. Service was amazing. Road the tractor ride all around the grounds. Beautiful fall leaves. Food truck available. Wine was very good.

Had sons grooms dinner here. Beautiful setting, service and response/communication was perfect. Strongly recommend. Pictures on website does not do it justice. Used Paella Depot as the catering team; couldn't recommend enough. Used Ben Aaron for background music; very accommodating. I have 2 more sons and would not hesitate or change anything to have another Grooms dinner here.