Winery on the Bay / Dog'Gone Brewery — Restaurant in Rockport

Would not recommend going here unless your the type of person who likes bad service!! I never ever write reviews but I’m so upset with this place. First off, we had a small get together for a 40th bday party. I called on Monday spoke to a lady, who I later found out was the owner, and told her I was having a small get together there for a bday party ask if kids could come and she said as long as they sat outside. She also said that we had to purchase food. I was ok with all of this. So I then asked her if I could make a reservation and she said no first come first serve. Great! Then callled again on Thursday spoke to a man asked if we could bring a cake in and have them hold it inside until we were ready to eat it, he said yes as long as we don’t use the refrigerator since they have limited space I’m ok with that too. Arrive Sat and got the biggest attitude from the whole entire staff. Owner was mad and said I never called! Yes I did and spoke with her and she said no reservations. Said had to keep cake outside after I was told I could keep inside or else I would not of brought it. She was upset because of COVId restrictions. Which I understand we had a total of 8 adults and 3 kids sitting 6 to a table so we planned on following guidelines but yet the owner herself did not have a mask on while telling us about the rules and she later put one on. We ordered cheese plates got it brought out in boxes and cheese wrapped up for us to cut ourselves but yet saw them bring same platter out to someone else all cut up and prepared. The fact is I called and they made me out to a liar in front of my family when they were the liars. We should of left but birthday girl wanted to stay and so we spent way over $200+ that day between all of us. But will never...

If you are looking for a place to chill out and sip wine, this is it. If you are looking for good wines, skip it.

Port: Oustanding! but the man behind the counter had no idea what port was nor could he identify what grapes it was made from.

Syrah Grenache: Poor, no distinct flavor, could have passed as a $6 red blend much less a $20 bottle of Syrah.

Cab-Temp: Fair, but lacking any distinct taste that are signature to Cabernet and Tempranillos. Would not buy again for the price.

Chard: Again, no idea how it was made, no flavor, no oak, might as well have been water.

Service: Poor, never made eye contact, did not know anything about the wines.

Pro's: Their shop is nice, set up is ordered, fairly quick service but lacking in quality. Prices for tastings...

Extremely well run brewery and winery! Some friends and I went yesterday and had a magnificent time. Tried every single one of their beers and a number of their wines. And we were blown away by everything. The Hefeweizen and the Caramel Coffee Stout were my favorites. As far as wine, the 1007 wine and the Chilean Malbec were my favorites as well. Pro tip: if anyone in your party doesn't drink but still wants to hang out, the manager made a killer virgin frozen Pina colada. My wife absolutely loved it! They ship their wines anywhere as well so definitely check out their website and support this great winery/brewery. Staff was super nice as well. I highly recommend them and we will definitely be back sooner rather than...