Dos Mariposas Vineyards & Lavender — Attraction in Jacksonville

I just wanted to take my two dogs out (finally a sunny day in the 60's) and intermingle with people, enjoy nice wine and music. I have been here before and enjoyed myself...lots of people, etc. This was the obvious choice for me today. In reality the service was a negative rating...The music was inside, so my bad, I had the dogs so I stayed outside and listen. I asked the service folks to help service me periodically as I cannot bring in my dogs. They said sure! Never saw them again. I had to call their landline to get service for a bottle of wine then later to get food. That worked for a couple of times, but then I finally gave up and wanted to go elsewhere where I could co-mingle with people. It took two landline calls and 30 minutes with NO results....just wanted to close out my tab and leave. Finally I left my dogs outside by themselves an went inside only get greeted with very negative response. It was horrible. I am super brand loyal, but will never go back here....horrible. There are too many options elsewhere. Worst $70...

I knew two of the owners before they opened. I met them on a train many years ago and became friends with them instantly. John and Judy and their family are wonderful people and care deeply about providing a warming and beautiful experience to everyone that visits. The Dos Mariposas owners go above and beyond in everything from making their own amazing furniture for the tasting room, having laundered cloth napkins for the bathroom daily, coordinating many tasteful and fun events, and personally making you feel like you are part of their family with their smiles and geniune charisma. Oh yeah, and of course, the wine is amazing as well. But honestly, it's hard to pick one thing that brings me here... The whole experience is magical; it's obvious to see that this lovely place is a multigenerational family's working dream that they have nutured for many years and for many more...

Dos Mariposas Vineyards & Lavender is hands down one of the most family-friendly wineries I've ever been to. The staff is warm and welcoming, and the atmosphere is simply fantastic. The vineyards themselves are simply gorgeous and seem to go on forever, while the lavender fields and pond add a unique and tranquil vibe to the surroundings.  As for the food and drinks, the charcuterie board and lavender honey butter are simply to die for. They offer the perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors, and the attention to detail is absolutely impressive. Not to mention the wine flights! Every wine we tasted was exceptional and we couldn't get enough. If you're looking for a fun day out with your family or friends, I highly recommend Dos Mariposas Vineyards & Lavender. It's an absolute...