Hilton Vineyards is located off Main Street in Monroe. Not technically a vineyard, because there aren't exactly grapes, this is the cutest place to stop in for a wine slushie and hang out and people watch on a nice day.
I came in with some friends after we had purchased a Groupon for a tasting for 4, that included wine glasses and 2 cheese plates. I was skeptical of the place when we were given slices of cheese on a plastic plate with a roll of Ritz crackers and a handful of grapes and 2 chocolate covered strawberries. The presentation left a bit to be desired.
You're given a list of their wines and you pick 8 to try. The owner was up front and asked us not to tell him if it was something we didn't like, because he was partial to all of them. After a couple of tries he warmed up to our group. It is definitely a family affair with 3 generations working. It was such a pleasant experience and I will come back. I settled on a plum wine with a little bit of carbonation in it. It was delicious. The wines were all good, but that one was my favorite by far.
The only complaint I have was ( I think it was the mother) who smoked about every 10 minutes right outside the front door. If we were further inside I don't think I would have noticed, but we were also right next to the door, and it put a little damper when it would waft in.
But please don't let that stop you from coming in. This place is fantastic. You feel right at home, and they have great wine.