Recently, a girlfriend and I left the kids with our husbands so we could go enjoy a kid-free afternoon tasting (and possibly buying) a few bottles at this winery in Stillwater. As it turns out, I've had dental visits that were less painful and more enjoyable. The people behind the counter (two boys, one of whom was particularly condescending and just plain rude, and another who acted like he didn't want to be there) did not explain what the $5 tasting fee got us, and couldn't be bothered to pour once we paid the fee. They didn't smile, didn't try to market the wines, didn't engage in any sort of conversation with anyone at the counter. In this economy, they should've been doing backflips that we were there at all. Next time, we'll drive the extra miles and visit the St. Croix Vineyards instead, where the service is always friendly and the customers are actually appreciated.
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