Two of my friends met me at this winery to celebrate our Aries birthdays. We were greeted by Amy and her co-worker, Jasmin. These two were so much fun and made our visit much more engaging and entertaining. Both are very knowledgeable about the Quantum Leap collection. More on this to follow.
First off, parking is limited in front of the building, but there is a sign directing you to additional parking at an open lot further down the street (coming from Fairbanks, it's past the winery--4424 Edgewater Drive). After a short walk, you arrive at the winery building. The tasting room is off to the left as the right side of the building is for private parties, entitled "The Cottage on Lake Fairview". The back of the building is a great place to relax by the lake. White Adirondack chairs are available for sitting outside. We spent some time out there on a beautiful afternoon!
Now, onto the wines. We order flights to get acquainted with the wines. Jasmin then recommended the "Violets Delight Red Blend" based on our wine preferences and two of us fell in love with this beautifully blended and full-bodied wine (tasted like a nice Pinot Noir). Be sure to ask about the origination of this wine; the story is quite fascinating as to the resurgence of a grape variety believed to have been extinct. The three of us enjoyed a number of nice wines here. Amy then gave us a tour of the private party area as well as the Speakeasy. The private party area held a tasting that day and it is quite roomy and open. The Speakeasy is beautifully decorated, and it held a karaoke event later that evening. Both areas are available for a fee.
We also met the owner - David. We discovered that Quantum Leap Winery is very eco-conscious, both in the selection and cultivation of its wines and the bottles the wines are sold in. They want to leave a much smaller carbon footprint than other wineries and that is another story you need to hear. So, come and explore this great winery and have an excellent time enjoying...
Read moreRecently discovered this stunning winery, & sad to hear it's leaving the location. It was seated on a lake with a large lawn. We brought our wine glasses out back, sat on Adirondack chairs, & watched the sunset. It could either be romantic or a great party spot. The site also had multiple event spaces, including a speakeasy! You open a mirror & a beautifully decorated large room with sunlight pouring in was there. They had events such a karaoke there regularly.
The main wine bar is eco conscious. Many wines were on tap to save on glass bottles. Their bottled wine also consciously use less glass, but still have enough to preserve the flavors of the wines. I personally loved the violet delight red blend. It has a grape in it that was previously thought to be extinct! The winery is picky about how their grapes are sourced as well to fit into their eco views. They had another red based off a doggo, but I forgot the name. It was my second favorite. I highly recommend starting with a flight.
The staff is very confidently knowledgeable & an overall blast to be around. They also have charcuterie boards & PeterBrooke chocolates available for purchase. The owner stopped by to say a friendly hi. It felt like anyone who entered instantly became a friend.
Their wines will still be sold in other locations, & the processing location is...
Read moreThis is a shame to write as 2 months ago I would have given 5 stars. I am absolutely astounded. Back in March I went to the tasting room and had a phenomenal experience. Without hesitation, I signed up for the Gold Club membership, which among other discounts includes 2 bottles of wine monthly. I was informed I would receive an email when the bottles were ready to pick up. April comes and goes and I did not receive anything. I try to access my membership account and can't get in, so I call to get assistance getting into my account. Call several times to no avail. Come to find the tasting room has closed. There was NO communication regarding this. I have received NO correspondence regarding what this entails for the membership I pay $50+ a month for, which I signed up for with the expectation of the benefits I would receive.
I have called for weeks, with no answer and no returned call as I cannot leave a voicemail. I have left several contact form requests on the website. And yet, Quantum continues to charge my card every month. Again, I am receiving NO benefits of the membership as there has been NO communication post-closure. This is absolutely unacceptable and I will now be be forced to file a fraudulent charge claim to my credit card company, when this is something that should have been easily...
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