I decided to try Free State Cellars on my daughter and her boyfriend's experience. I arrived and found it immediately inviting. Casual comfortable and yet elegant in an easy way, if you will... The owner staff are family and obviously and rightfully proud of the product and service. They were very helpful, open and friendly welcoming. The wine tasting was informative, and had a very nice selection. I sat out side with a pina colada sangria with a fan blowing, people watching in front of the vineyard. I had a perfect experience and had no one to visit with but the staff. I will definately make this a routine stop and shopping experience. As a newer resident of Orange I will support this establishment and recommend it as often as I get the...
Read moreMy wife and I visited Free State for the first time today with expectations of your run of the mill, super sweet, no body, Texas wine. We were pleasantly surprised. Blown away in fact that a place like this isn't talked about more. We have some of the best wines that Fredericksburg to Sonoma has to offer and I can say that some of their stuff (Rio) is in the same rarefied air. A great atmosphere and very friendly staff to boot. We can't wait to visit again.
P.S I hope you guys can become available in local restaurants (J. Wilson's)...
Read moreWe had an awesome experience on a Saturday night here. I highly recommend doing a tasting of the wines to find what best suits your pallet, then ordering a bottle to sip on and relax in the very open & laid back area. The charcuterie boards are also top notch. Owners are very welcoming and responsive to help you have the best experience possible. Be sure to make a trip out or stop by when passing through -- its worth it just to pop in for a bottle of local wine to take with you wherever you...
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