Dakota Winery
- August 30, 2006
- Rated 5 of 5 by
funkyplatt from Gainesville, Florida
Dakota Winery have wine made from one of the few Florida native grapes, the muscadine. They offer wine tastings so you can choose your favorite. They are very sweet flavored wines, the Carlos type tastes closest to the muscadine juice they offer and make the wines from. They also offer gourmet jellies and sauces, flavored and plain grape-seed oil(very good for you, blueberry wine, ask about the vintage though, as last years was very sour. The grounds are beautifully landscaped, with the back of the store opening to a porch overlooking a koi pond. There are ducks, geese, and goats that have almost free reign over the property. Up a ramp and on top of the winery is a covered patio with ceiling fans and nice tables to have a picnic while overlooking the pond and the grounds. You can't drink the wine you buy on their property (probably to avoid "Jerry Springer" moments in the parking lot!)
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