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Jennifer Warrenvia Google

about 1 month ago

My husband surprised me at Christmas with tickets to the January Farmhouse Dinner event. The whole experience was outstanding. We really enjoyed each course, and they somehow created the perfect pairing with a wine that elevated each dish. The first course might have been my favorite, but only because a warm hearty soup is so comforting on a cold winter’s night. It was accompanied by a homemade biscuit, which was delicious. The fourth course was another favorite, because the chef managed to cut the prime rib into thin slices and I’ve never had it that way before. The sauce and the mashed potatoes were divine. As expected, the portions were right sized for a 5-course meal, and the wine pours were just right as well. I was impressed by their wine selections and I truly enjoyed everything we tasted. The chef came out when each course was served to give us a bit of background about how it was prepared. The owner gave a brief intro to the wine selection/pairing, but come to find out, they were grieving a loss and had just faced personal family heartache, so it was incredible that they were able to pull off this event, under those circumstances. This place is usually a bike ride destination for us, so it was a treat to have another way to appreciate the venue. I told my husband that I would love to do this again!

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Darla Morrisvia Google

about 2 months ago

Wonderful place and wonderful owners. We go to their Farm House dinners every month. The food is absolutely amazing and the wine pairing is superb.

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Becca Roth-Kochvia Google

2 months ago

We fell in love with Defiance Ridge the first time we visited! They offer a variety of ceremony locations, and the reception space felt so unique compared to other venues. In terms of ceremony, reception layout, food, vendors, almost everything, they offered so many different choices to really make it feel like our own. They worked with us on so many little things: making custom signature drinks, letting us bring in decor as soon as their schedule allowed, working with us to schedule decorating and having the rehearsal dinner. The proximity to RTE 94 also worked well, it wasn’t too far away from the STL area, but far away enough that it felt like a fairy tale adventure. All this, including the gorgeous vineyards on the property, made for a perfect place for our wedding. The real star of DRV is Hannah, the event coordinator. She was absolutely phenomenal. She was communicative, detail oriented, organized, fun to be around and work with, and just an amazing person. She was wonderful during the planning process, offering guidance and expertise but also collaboration. We never felt like we were just something to check off her to do list, even though she probably had a million things to do. On the day, she worked with us through inclement weather and made the ceremony run smoothly, from start to finish (even with the downpour in the last five minutes of the ceremony). Throughout the whole planning process, day of, and after, we felt like Hannah wasn’t just an event coordinator, but a friend. We would not have had such an amazing experience without Hannah. To everyone at DRV, thank you for making our wedding day the best day of our lives.

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Jennifer Beckervia Google

4 months ago

Fabulous winery afternoon! The food was great. Better than other winery restaurants we frequent but not 5 star worthy. The wine was on par with other Missouri wineries and they partner with west coast vineyards to offer a full range of options. What I think sets this winery apart is the atmosphere. We sat on the back deck but were struck by the enormity of the space. This winery boasts 42 acres of property. The scenic vista over which we ate lunch was so relaxing. I felt like I was on a one day vacation. They definitely cater to large parties with a huge amount of seating and large tables. They have live music on Saturday and Sunday. They are kid friendly, dog friendly, and are big enough to also create an intimate space for a romantic meal. Gorgeous venue for a private event. Definitely a new addition to our winery love affair!

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Jodi Boschertvia Google

5 months ago

Food is very good. We really enjoyed the Alpaca wine. We shared 2 bottles of it. Nice atmosphere. Can be crowded on the weekends.