Hudsonville Winery - Review

Hudsonville Winery Website

I know I have showed you most of these before this past week on my Phone Photo Fun Recap, but this place has quickly become a new favorite for J and I, so it deserves it's own post.

When we first moved to the area, I passed by this little red building at least twice a day.  It wasn't until a friend took me in that I realized what it actually was.  It was small, and basically, it was a store to buy the wine.  Everything from your traditional Cabernets, Merlots, Reislings, etc to fun ones such as Acai, Kiwi Pear, Beach, Hudsonberry (Strawberry) and more.  With ID, you could have a sample before you purchased, but that was it.

Before:

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via This was the old "tasting bar"

After:

Taken during my visit 4/27/12

Taken during my visit 4/27/12

Taken during my trip 4/27/12... This is now what you see when you walk in

 Well, as you noticed from the pictures, this spring this changed, big time!  They completely remodeled, making room for full seating, renovating to add a full bar (for the wine) and a tasting program that is amazing!

Wines-
For just walking in, you are offered the following piece of paper, outlining the tasting menu:

This is my menu from out last trip.  You pick 5 wines.  Then the server follows your menu from left to right, bringing you samples of your selections.  This is COMPLIMENTARY, just for walking in the door!  Huge bonus if you ask this girl :)
After your tastes, you can then choose to leave, or stay and have a glass of wine (Which always turns into more than 1 :)  On your way out, you can still buy the wines, just like you used to.  J and I average 3 bottles every time we head out.  Pathetic enough, because this is literally 3 min from home, most of them know me by name...

Beer:
They began brewing their own micro brews 4/28/12, and Steve was kind enough to give me a tour when I was there 4/27/12:

Taps waiting for delicious (I am only assuming, as I do not touch the stuff!) Beers :)

From the control panel... "Roomie" says Hi :P

 The brewery opened officially June 1, 2012.  J and I stopped in last Monday, as the first couple of days were insane, based on the tents and crowded parking lot.

My image   This is the new beer menu

My image  Taps filled, glasses and growlers ready!

My Green Apple Wine, J's "Kush" Micro Brew

Some of the beers on the mirror.  Had to take this one for a friend that LOVES The Big Bang Theory :)

I honestly wish I could pick a favorite wine and stick with it... however, that is just not the case!  I LOVE their dessert wines, and the Kiwi Pear, the Acai, the Green Apple, the Peach... the list goes on and on!  J had a hard time narrowing down his favorite beer also, but he LOVED the Kush IPA and Everlasting Light.

Basically, the fact that this place has expanded and grown was def a "pro" in our decision not to move from where we are living.  J and I could def see ourselves spending lots of time here after dinner, just enjoying a glass of wine and a beer.  If you are in the area, I suggest checking out the Hudsonville Winery!