Tabor Hill Tasting Room — Restaurant in Bridgman

I haven't been here in years. In fact, I don't even think this is the same location which makes me sad. My mom used to work at the saugatuck tasting room decades ago, seasonally. She loved it. I learned so much about the wine from her. She felt like it wasn't even work and the business made her feel like family. Unfortunately, she passed away in September of 1996. I was always made to feel welcome and special when I visited after but eventually I had to move in with my grandparents across the state. I remember my mom's boss. She was so nice to us and kept in touch after my mom passed. Her name was Ann, I wish I remembered her last name. If anyone is wondering if they should visit, or you are trying to decide between Tabor Hill and another place....go to Tabor Hill. I would think a business making such a good impression it has lasted decades on one of their employee's children would be a green flag. It's a great atmosphere and the family is a good family. The wine is fantastic and has always been super affordable. They could easily charge double and get it, but I've always known them to want everyone to have access to good wine, not just the wealthy. Even though they've had the white House as a customer, along with Bob Hope. I remember the Bob Hope wine. The demi sec, right? White wine, dry. I think that's what it was. 80 cases for his 80th birthday. You'll definitely not regret going to Tabor Hill. By the way, my mother's name was Christine Pintoski but everyone...

For as good as their wine is, we were underwhelmed with our visit. We went to their stand-alone tasting room, not the restaurant. The attendant was more interested in other things than her guest and pouring their next wine. There were 3 couples here, all with empty glasses. Another couple walked in to pick up some wines. I am going to presume regulars. She poured them some wine and sold them their wine, then proceeded to have a discussion with them. Ignoring all the other people...

Fun stop for tasting right on Red Arrow Highway. Personable, knowledgeable staff. Great wines. First fell in love with demi-sec. Now there's a white and a red. Cherry wine and Sparkling Cherry what a fun decision. Sparkling Peach was the overall fav this visit. Twenty years of tasting and there's always been hard choices. Quality and consistency are a given. The Sip n Savor passport card is a nice perk for swag(2022 clear...