Outdoor seating
Yes
John Christ Winery in Avon Lake
Categories
Location on the map
Avon Lake, Lorain County, Ohio, US
Service options
Takeaway
Yes
Dine-in
Yes
Delivery
No
Health and safety
Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits
Yes
Highlights
Great wine list
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Yes
Offerings
Alcohol
Yes
Beer
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Small plates
Yes
Wine
Yes
Amenities
Toilets
Yes
Atmosphere
Casual
Yes
Cosy
Yes
Crowd
Groups
Yes
Tourists
Yes
Phone: +1 440-933-9672
Site: http://johnchristwine.com/
Site: http://johnchristwine.com/
Opening hours
- Monday:Closed
- Tuesday:10AM–6PM
- Wednesday:10AM–6PM
- Thursday:10AM–6PM
- Friday:10AM–12AM
- Saturday:10AM–12AM
- Sunday:1–6PM
Comments (84)
Great wines, and a great wine bar. Unique mixed drinks featuring wine and mixers. Samples are available on all the wine so you dont have to buy a whole glass of something youve never heard of, let alone a whole bottle. Im more of a sweet wine person and they hit the spot perfectly and i always end up taking some home to. The parking lot is small and gravel but it never seems to be full.
Always a fun place to go with friends. BYOF (food) since they dont have food service available. Wine is just ok but the experience is fantastic.
This place by far has the best fruit wines I have ever came across. The service I received from the staff was first class. They really try to make you feel comfortable and welcome. I would recommend anyone wanting to have a date night this is definitely a hidden gem.
Loved my first visit to John Christ. The atmosphere was lovely and it was a great place to relax with a bottle of wine and great company. Although it was snowing when I went, the outdoor section and patio looked lovely and I will definitely return this summer so I can enjoy it!
Saw a local musician, Luther Trammell there outside on the patio area. Very nice night there. Glad to be outside hearing some live music and having some good wine to go along with it
My husband and I love to visit wineries. We always spend copius amounts of money at good wineries with good service. We visited this winery this past Tuesday, their sign, website and facebook page said they were open until 6pm. We arrived about 5:15 pm, thinking surely we could have a few samples and buy some wine. Upon entering, we both used the restroom. My husband indicated that the mens restroom was void of ANY toilet paper or paper towels. I encountered a staff member, only to be greeted in a gruff manner. When I asked if we could sample some wine, his reply was I dont have time. I am the only one here and I have to get to a staff meeting. I literally looked at him with bewilderment and said well- I guess well go to a grocery store to purchase some wine then! To which he changed his tune to make a sale. Dont advertise you are open till 6pm if you want to close early. This is a retail business- you signed up for this. If you advertise you are open until 6pm, plan accordingly. You lost a couple of winos. We stayed at a local Airbnb and let them know about our experience and not to recommend this place. Were just an hour away and would have come back if we were treated better. Customer Service should always be your number one focus, you have one chance to make a good first impression- and this was a complete FAIL. I would recommend going to the Wine Vault in Vermillion at 5581 Liberty Ave. This place has a great atmosphere- superior service and the most amazing food plates.Then theres the Paper Moon Winery in Vermillion- they also have food and a great outdoor area and are pet friendly. PLUS Paper Moon has Hard cider- 2009 State Road. We had a a 5 star experience at both places, friendly staff, amazing wines and food. The other nearby winery to this one was Klingshirn at 33030 Webber Road, Avon Lake, OH.We recommend going there instead- staff is sooo friendly and good wines.
Homey little winery. Wine cocktails are creative and delicious. Staff is super friendly and relaxed. Outdoor space is pleasant.
The wines made and sold here have easily become one of my favorites! The flavors are crisp, clean and robust. The prices are great as well.
Very cool great-lakes style winery. Has a nice bar area with a great relaxed family-style atmosphere. Produces lots of great wines, including a lot of tasty/sweet fruit wines.
Love this place.. Get the Lambrusca wine.. their red wine, great with steaks bought 2 big bottles..13.00 each. Pink cataba is the one for sweet wine👍👍❤
I was a visitor to Ohio. My friend brought me to the winery for a wine tasting. The host and gentleman at the bar made us feel unwelcome, the hostess keep telling us how busy they were as is she did not want us to stay. This a very unfriendly winery. Oh and they ran out of food.
When my wife and I were dating, John Christ Winery was our date spot. Everybody there was a friend, or became one. Alex and Zora Christ were wonderful hosts, who served some of the best wines the state had to offer, and comfort foods to match. We were like family. In fact, we held our rehearsal dinner at the winery.Times change. Alex and Zora retired. The winery was sold. Attitudes changed as well. On my first visit under new management...I asked a question about a wine, and was rudely answered with, You wouldnt understand. That is a bad answer, since I had worked in the wine industry for years. The manager failed to ascertain my background. I am no expert, but that was rude to say, even to a novice. Later, I met the managers parents at the winery. They were equally rude.Sadly, the wines lost their wonderful nuances that Alex Christ formed. The friendly atmosphere is gone. Yes, the place is thriving with the folks who have moved into the Buddy Kopf developments in the area. Good for Buddy Kopf. You are a wonderful businessman. Unfortunately, the good wine is now average. The friendly atmosphere is now just another business...albeit local, that is good!I do not expect Alex and Zora. They were special to us. That is past. It is just a shame the wines lost their character, and the staff lost their sense of MANNERS.
I came here with my boyfriend on a date and everything was amazing. The Blackberry and Peach wines were outstanding not to mention the staff was very welcoming. We are actually thinking of going again today :)
A very nice small place if you dont mind the no A/C BUT.... the Bartender Hannah was worth it all. She was amazing!! If you go there be sure to take care of her!
Small winery with limited selections of wine and food. Not like any of the wineries that I have visited in numerous states. They were sold out of the wine that we wanted, as well as one of the cheeses that we selected. Parking is also limited.
I stopped by to pick up a couplebottles of wine. The bar wasnt open yet. I was the only customer there. The wine is very good and they have a good mix of flavors. You can only buy their wine at this location.
New management is rude and very dismissive of customers concerns. Ordered a fruit roll up which has been a favorite signature drink for the past 7 years that I have come for. First off the bartender begins to make the pitcher anddoesnt bother to inform me as to the new substitute that is being used for the energy drink mix. When I asked to speak to a manager he just comes over and say oh well just pour it out and walks away. The bartender quite unsure on how to respond to my questions that I still had as the manager walked away so I asked to speak to him again. Once again very rude as if Im a paying customer is bother to him. I understand that management changes all the time and like I said before I have been coming here for 7 years and this management staff is by far the worst. I will not be returning I will by my wine somewhere else.
Ive been going to this Winery for over 30 years, wemt for my cousins wedding shower yesterday, had the most delicious peach wine and many others... if anyone ever gets a chance go out there for glass of wine they even have games that you can sit down and play and food well recommended
Fun atmosphere, employees knowledgeable and so helpful during our wine tasting! so fun!!
I absolutely love this place,go after everything opens up so that you can really enjoy . The staff was very nice!
Amazing wine! We stopped at a couple other wineries in the area and this was by far our favorite!! If you like peach it’s a must try!!
Wines looked interesting and we would have loved to have tasted, but the service was non-existent. Walked out after standing 7 minutes to be waited on.
First place during COVID that Ive gone and felt truly safe! Thanks for the extra effort. Wine was good too!
My husband and I met someone friends there, we had an awesome time. Staff was wonderful, will definitely go there again.
Tasted all the sweet wines and took home the pink catawba very good!
We took a limo and visited local wineries, and John Christ wine is my favorite. First time I ever drank a sangria, and loved it.
Always a nice place to have a glass or two of wine with friends, and its clear theyre taking covid 19 precautions seriously as well.
Had a very nice time on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. Thank you for being open. Its been a very long winter under quarentine.
Always great! 🍷The wine coolers are very refreshing, and the wine slushies are fantastic!
Descent wines and a very attentive, helpful staff. Nice place to go enjoy some wine tasting
Enjoyed the wine and snack
Great way to start off the holidays!
Beautiful setting. The fruit roll-up is great! Great band as well.
Hours on Google maps are incorrect for serving. The hours posted only allow takeout. Web site is accurate, owners need to resolve
Great place had great time with friends tasting wines. Will go back again!
Absolutely a great and beautiful winery. Always amazing service
Great wine, great atmosphere, and fantastic customer service.
Excellent Service, nice place to take a date and to have a nice time with...
Looks great- unfort.ly closed- me + 2 other cars left tho 10 30 supp. To be Open!!!
We love to go there and enjoy a bottle of wine, play games and enjoy a football game on tv.
Great location. Good vibes and good wine.
Love this place! Will always recommend you guys to any one! My favorite is the BlackBerry❤
Great wine & has outside sitting & entertainment for the summer
Love the set up and great wine!
Good wine, nice atmosphere, outdoor seating
Very nice place. Excellent wine
Excellent wines. Great atmosphere.
Rude customer service. Sad since the wine is good.
Relaxed atmosphere, good wine, not too crowded
Good job at social distancing the tables, felt good to sit outside for a bit
Check their website for retail hours.
Great place to enjoy a romantic evening
Good music, great wine and Jenga
Really nice and chill type place good atmosphere
Great wine. Great atmosphere.
Well worth it! Cant wait to do it again.
Fantastic wine and service!
The peach wine is amazing 😀
Great wine and Hanna was awesome!
Loved it, I need to get out!
Great place great wine!
Peach wine was unique ❤
Always nice to go and visit
Wished they served food
So much fun!
Nice atmosphere nice people.
Joke of a winery! Enough said
Music way too loud
Nice and cozy
Nice
Excellent
Love this place
Nice place
Nice back yard atmosphere with live music and lots and lots of local wine
Total reviews rating 4.4
84 Reviews for John Christ Winery 2023:
Review №1
2021-10-31We tried peach, raspberry, blackberry & special blend. Very generous samples, $1 each. The bottle of blackberry was only $8.49. The wines were all pretty good, all very sweet! The peach one just left a bad aftertaste in my mouth.
Review №2
2022-02-06My wife and I went here with our son and his girlfriend and had a wonderful time. It was our first time here and we loved it. Our favorite winery closed recently and we were looking for a new one that we liked their wine and we found John Christ. We will be back.
Review №3
2022-06-26It was great to sit outside and drink wine while listening to live music.
Review №4
2018-09-23Nice laid-back atmosphere with a lovely back patio area. Much broader variety of wines than I expected from an Ohio winery, and I liked every one I tasted! Tried my first clam bake here and it was sooo good.
Review №5
2018-07-29Nice small winery with a quiet atmosphere. The staff was very friendly and the cheese and sausage plate was delicious!
Review №6
2022-06-12Psychic Fair in their backyard. Beautiful night 🌙, lots of fun!
Review №7
2021-02-13John Christ is a very enjoyable neighborhood winery! Meet your friends there with some board games or cards, some cheese and crackers or snacks. Then buy a few bottles of wine ( their Special Blend is my favorite) and have a wonderful time!!!! They have indoor seating right now and plenty of outdoor seating in the summer! You wont be disappointed!
Review №8
2021-05-05Im not a fan of Ohio wines. Theyre just too sweet for me. The Chardonnay was decent. The reason I wont return here is the way we were treated when presenting a gift certificate. Apparently (and Im not sure if its legal), their policy is use it or lose it which is not printed on the certificate. Our gift certificate was $50. They had no food to offer because of Covid. They refused to either give us change or to put the balance amount on the certificate for future use. They suggested that we use it for the tip as there wasnt enough to buy a bottle of wine. They got themselves a very nice tip for being a self-serve establishment. BEWARE of Buying Gift Certificates.
Review №9
2021-05-13Giving a 4 star because of the hours. I hope they change back to regular hours. Now other wise this is a great place to meet up with family, friends or partner. Stop in (check the hours) and grab a bottle of Vino!!
Review №10
2019-04-20The various wine tasting & hospitality was very fun. The variety of wine has great flavor. Also, we met some nice people & couples, that we were able to positive interact with . We will definitely be back for a great diverse evening!