Harpersfield Vineyard & Winery

This is our favorite winery out in Geneva wine country. They have wines that are not overly sweet (thankfully). Our favorite part of this winery is the outside patio, where you can sit, drink your wine, and enjoy the green space. On a nice day, you can walk the «yard» and see the grapevines. It is very peaceful.
We purchased a couple bottles of wine, and they did not charge us for the tastings. The first time we visited harpersfield, we did a five wine tasting where you could keep the engraved wine glass. We did not see any take-​home glasses today, but maybe they will have them again this summer.
Today, when we visited, there was a party at the vineyard. If we lived closer, it looked like it would be a great place to host a get-​together!
A bonus: Being a dog lover, I love the two pooches that welcome you upon arrival.

Awesome place… good food, great owners, good wine, great entertainment

The place is right out of rural France! A charming building, friendly and family-​owned estate vineyard and winery. The wines are typical of a cooler climate wine region, but wonderful. What they make, they make very well. In good weather you can eat some of the homemade dishes and enjoy a great estate bottle of wine. The two dogs, Matilda and Tobey, are there to greet you and make sure your visit is unforgettable. Patty and Adolph, the owners, work hard and have every reason to be proud of their winery, vineyards and wines! It is one of the best wineries that I’ve discovered in Northeast Ohio. If you are looking for something exciting to do, visit Harpersfield Winery. You won’t be sorry…

The owner, Pat was rude. Asked about a couple white wines and she put a menu in front of us and said «here, you can read about it honey» (also rude to the couple next to us). We sat outside with our glasses of wine and noticed she sat with a friend and talking about us. We didn’t care, but decided to sit inside, she followed and said to her dogs «don’t bother them». We enjoyed her dogs and even said we love dogs. The whole experience was unpleasant. The owner seemed aggressive and almost confrontational, she was drinking and it was obvious. There are more friendly wineries up the street with better wine.

We had 4 people in our party with varying taste in wine. All rated as our top pick. We enjoyed an excellent lunch. Great atmosphere! Enjoyed the banter with Patty.
We will be back and will refer to our friends

A disclosure, we are not wine connoisseurs. We stopped here in between a wedding and the reception, since we had some time. The server was clearly drinking her own products, what started out as a friendly banter turned uncomfortable when we said we needed some help in deciding which wine to try. We decided on a random two bottles since we were not getting any help. They were ok, but not really outstanding. The grounds are nice and we enjoyed the appetizers we got as well.

Do yourself a favor and pass this place up and stop at Hundley Vineyards instead. Made the mistake of stopping here for my best friends birthday and was floored by the rudeness of the stafff. we asked to do a tasting and they flat out told us they don’t have the time to do tastings and she can not deal with that. I also noticed their prices were pricey compared to other wineries in the area. I’ll pay a little extra for good service but that was no where to be found here.
Went down the street to Hundley and the staff there acted like they wanted our business so thats where we spent our money!

Poor service… rude actually. They refused to serve a party of 8 without an appointment even if we agreed to share tastings!

Stopped in at Harpersfield Winery today and after having stopped at some other local wineries in the Geneva area we found smiling faces and great wine !! The Pinot Noir was very good and so was the steak sandwich and red cabbage cole slaw.
This family operated winery produces great wines and an atmosphere that is great to relax in, and that made our afternoon !!
We enjoy visiting wineries that produce their own wines whereas we have found several wineries in the Geneva/​Harpersfield area that do not yet claim they do!
We got great service, We will stop back again soon !!

Harpersfield Winery is in the heart of Northeastern Ohio’s Grand River Valley and is home to some incredible wines delivered from Wes Gerlosky, one of the regions premier winemakers (along with my other favorite– Arnie from Markko Vineyards in Conneaut). This place takes on a different vibe from winter to summer. Winter as a romantic getaway with their signature stone fireplace making it feel like a chalet and in summer with the large patio and great perennials providing for a dazzling display of color. They have bands on the weekends and it can get crowded so get there earlier if you want good seats.
I stopped in a few days ago and they had just released their Gurwurztraminer (Jan 2015) and it is a winner! They really excel with some of their german-​styled whites as well as their Chardonnay’s. I had to laugh regarding one reviewer taking a star off the review due to their Cabernet not being very impressive. Anybody well versed in Ohio wine recognize conditions (rain, humidity, length of growing season) don’t permit this area to excel with the fruity reds. If you have a good cab or merlot at an Ohio winery, it could be the grapes are not local. If you ask, any of the wineries will gladly tell you. Dry Reds seem more adaptable to the climate and the soil (Chambourcin, Cabernet Franc)
Harpersfield Winery is reminiscent of the uniqueness of what Ohio wine has to offer and a must stop along the Ohio wine trail and when it comes to local winemaking skill, Harpersfield is at the top of their game!

Visiting this winery convinced me that Ohio Wineries have progressed into the 21^st century. I have visited multiple wineries in the Sonoma and Napa valleys (see my reviews), some of which were touristy, some of which gave you a enjoyable experience in the winemaking experience. Visiting this winery was extremely enjoyable. We visited on a cold December Saturday. The fireplace was blazing, surrounded by comfy leather chairs and sofas The two friendly dogs were roaming the winery. Give me a tasty glass of wine and I do not want to leave.
There are a nice variety of flavorful wines. The staff is extremely friendly. I did not order any of the food, so I cannot comment.
I will definitely return, especially in warmer weather to enjoy the view of the vineyards and sample more of the wines.

One of my new favorites in the area. Fantastic atmosphere and great wines, a little more in price than the other places, but they are very good. I was let down that they stopped tasting flights at 5:00, and you had to buy by the glass.
We went Saturday night around 8 with our group of 10. There was a band, and a large crowd, but we still found a table and comfy chairs. The setting is the big draw here, from driving in through the vineyards, to sitting in the garden under the romantic lights.
Add this one to your list!

Just stopped for a taste added spending all evening. Great Estate wines, wonderful sandwiches, flatbreads, cheese plates and spectacular grounds. Entertainment on the weekend, mostly blues. And a wonderful fireplace for winter fires.

This is a very nice winery to hang out by the fire and eat some nice food (had the pizza), but like most wineries in the East… the wine is, well, I am thinking it is an acquired taste… maybe since I cut my teeth on California wines I lean towards full-​bodied, dry reds. I liked the rose (no, it is not sweet). I would go back in the summer as the outdoor area seems very nice. The prices do not bother me, the dogs running around give it a homey feel, parking was fine, and we were greeted right as we came in the door by the dogs and woman behind the counter (she was lovely to us and made us feel very welcome).

The best thing about Harpersfield Winery is the Wine!
They produce all Estate wines that are Classic cool climate wines: Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Chardonnay.
They do what all great wineries around the world do: have a great vineyard site, heavy soils, they limit their crop to produce the most flavors, they take great Vineyard care, they hand pick the grapes to bring the best grapes to the wine maker.
The wines are elegant with lots of flavor true to the Great Wines.
If you are looking for sugar bombs, do not go there. If you want great Classic wines
go to Harpersfield Winery.

I checked out Harpersfield because of the amazing Unilocal reviews.
I was pretty impressed! When we got there, we were the only ones there and for a moment you can just imagine that you’re in another country, surrounded by the vineyards.
We had a chardonnay (oaky and very nice) as well as one of their vegie pizzas. The pizza was pretty good, although maybe a little over-​priced. We did share it though, so no real complaints. The staff was friendly, as were the winery dogs!
I’m giving it 4 stars just because it was so quiet. It was such a lovely day that I was hoping for a little more commotion. Sounds strange, but it is a little odd being at a winery and you’re the only two people there…

Love, love, love this place.
It’s so welcoming, warm and cozy and on a cold, rainy day this is exactly where I wanted to be. Even though we couldn’t enjoy the outside i have no doubt I would also love spending an evening out there. I really cannot wait to go back!

Yeah, I said it, 5 stars baby! This place wraps cool and comfort together very nicely. Yes I’ve been to all (that I could find via maps and internet) the other Vineyards and Winery’s in the area, Yes I’ve tried most of their wines, Yes I’ve tried food at each establishment, and Yes I’ve enjoyed their individual ambiance, and Yes I am drawing this sentence out, but jeez-​o-​peets this place is fantabulous and grubalicious all wrapped into one. Obviously my opinion, my review, but I really suck up that cutsie, cozy, dark, wine drinkin’ kind of places for which Harpersfield does right and don’t get me going on the food here.
Now I could dive into what you should order on the wine menu, food menu, sit outside or in, table or chair by the fireplace, but that’s just it. Whatever you’re feeling, unless its a 25 and under crowd riding a mechanical bull, Harpersfield can provide. Made my third trip out there about 3 weeks ago and again, friendly, attentive, and consistent service. Do yourself a favor and read other Unilocal reviews, make a trip out there, enjoy, and by all means share your experience with others. (Ahem…Yelp is a great way!!)
Bravo Harpersfield, Bravo!

This is my home away from home. I’ve been going here long before I moved out to Seattle in 2003 and no matter what the weather we always head back for the great wine, food, and atmosphere. After growing up with «pink catawba» wine and things like the «wine smoothies» they sell in Geneva I was pleasantly surprised to find a beautiful estate winery that puts so much thought into their wine and doesn’t just try to get people drunk on cherry 7-​up and white table wine.
The grounds a beautiful in the summer and winter alike. In the summer you can enjoy their wonderful patio and covered seating while having Blue Lunch entertain you with some fabulous blues. In the winter you can sit in the tasting room by the wood fire in what feels like your own personal stone cottage. The flatbread pizzas are made from scratch and really delicious. If you’re there in the winter and they have French onion soup it should not be missed.
The atmosphere is really relaxed and not at all snooty without going so far as feeling like you’re on Geneva on the Lake. One reviewer mentioned that it felt too sophisticated and mature for them but I couldn’t disagree more. I show up with pink hair and tattoos and don’t feel a bit out of place and I’ve been going since I was in my early 20’s and the more «mature and sophisticated» people seem to be having just as great a time as me. Having a couple of terriers running around just adds to the cozy welcoming feel. I also appreciate that the bathrooms have always been clean and well stocked, a point not to be taken lightly if you’ve experience some Geneva wineries.
I was just there last week and had the Cuvee sans Chene a light and refreshing unoaked chardonnay that was perfect for summer. The Gewürztraminer is a perennial family favorite.
I made a brief mention of Blue Lunch who plays there, you really should schedule a visit around when they are playing and you won’t be disappointed.

Picture this: It’s Friday after work. You’ve had a long, exhausting week and you’re looking to unwind. You have two options.
Option #1 includes heading downtown to a crowded bar filled with 21 year olds just learning how to drink and loud, crappy music ripping your eardrums out. Plus a side of random people touching you and bumping into you constantly all while waiting 20 minutes to get a drink at the bar. Hmmm…
Option #2 includes a drive out through the country to a hidden winery with a cozy fireplace, live music and a fire pit outside. People chatting, sipping local Ohio-​made wines, nibbling on homemade flatbread pizzas and treats. No nonsense. No pretentious wine snobbery. Just a laid back, relaxing and delicious experience.
Tough decision, I know!
Harpersfield Vineyard & Winery is my perfect way to begin a relaxing weekend. It’s a quaint get-​away from the hustle-​n-​bustle of the city life. As you pull up off the country road, you see a sign that seems to just point into a cornfield. Don’t be scared — there are no Children of the Corn here. Through the clearing heading back, you’ll see a cottage-​esque building with ivy growing all over it. Patrons are usually scattered around the patio with their friends enjoying the live music and keeping cozy by the fire. Perfect. You feel like you’re in another country.
As you enter the winery, you’ll see a counter with smiling faces behind it, waiting to greet you. Then it’s just warmth everywhere. Friends having a great time, enjoying local splendors and sitting by the fireplace. The owner’s two little dogs will even come up to greet you!
Now, you and I know this place wouldn’t get 5 stars from me if the wine wasn’t delicious and the food wasn’t to-​die-​for. I’ve tried Harpersfield’s reds and whites, but the whites are my favorite. It’s an Ohio thing, I know. (Something about our frost?) White wines from the ol’ buckeye state are usually the better choice, but don’t let that make you stray from the reds here. They’re damn good too!
Oh, the food… the pizzas seem to be a favorite around there. Fresh rosemary, Ohio-​made sausages and vegetables — how could they not be divine? The homemade soups are incredible. I could live off of great soups. My latest menu discoveries were the meat and cheese plates, served up with fresh fruit and warm bread. Pure bliss. You can’t beat all local ingredients!
Harpersfield Vineyard & Winery: EASILY one of my favorite places in Ohio. Take yourself just a little bit outside of the city and experience an evening that feels like a mini-​vaca. You won’t hear the live musicians at any other winery, the wines are so tasty and they only use local items for their menu. I’m sold!