San Martino Winery and Vineyards, Rockwall

To be honest, I drive past this place twice a day and keep saying I'll go because it looks really great from the outside. Since some friends were recently talking about going, I decided to look up reviews. Well, it's kinda sad to see people rate a place with one star after their first comment is, "I haven't actually been there". So I've decided to give a 5 star to help cancel that review out. However, I'm pretty honest with my ratings and will update soon after going. Update: Went there with friends and had a great time. There are wines to fit different budgets, so no need to be intimidated. Note, they fill up/book fast.

We had high hopes for this winery as others in the area lived up to our expectations. The grounds were nice, and I could see myself enjoying a nice bottle of wine here, but.. one problem... they only serve red wine, with the exception of one rose which was carbonated and tasted like a mix of pop rocks and sugar. The host stated “the winemaker only makes what he likes which is dry red wine.” Don’t waste your time here- if you’re looking for a great winery in this area- keep driving and check out Mita’s Hill. We would definitely not recommend or go back.

This isn't Napa Valley, so having a vineyard with actual vines and several acres of grounds is nice. The winery is also nicely appointed and can accommodate large parties. We had my parents anniversary there and with nearly 50 guests, it did not feel crowded. The wines are decent and very inexpensive.

Awesome wines, nice property, and the staff is always very helpful and accommodating. We love having a winery close to home and somewhere we can sit, relax, and enjoy wine.

Went to Fredericksburg Tx. last summer and toured 3 different wineries. Unbelievable, friendly customer service at all stops. Last week we toured a winery in New Mexico. Again, the customer service was outstanding. Last weekend, we thought about visiting San Martino. However we thought back to our one and only visit a couple of years ago. On that visit, when we walked in, the women behind the counter looked at us as if we were riff-raff. Never said "welcome", "come right in" or anything that would make us feel welcome.. There were some people there that seemed to warrant all of her attention. We stood there for about a minute, and decided it was time to leave. That memory was enough for us to decide it wasn't worth the time.