Ozan Winery & YH Distillery

Great experience! The yellow whiskey before the train ride was good but the train ride was a tad boring but still a good experience overall especially if you’ve never ridden a train before. The wine tasting was excellent with 10 different wines. The cheese plate/ charcuterie board was filling and tasty. Didn’t have to buy lunch because we were full!! The Shelby Rogue wine was my favorite and one that I purchased. Cindy was our host and she was amazing!!! Fun place for a girls day!!

I've lived near this winery for years and finally decided to visit. I had a great experience at Ozan. The staff was very welcoming as soon as we walked through the door. We went on a Saturday morning for the wine tasting and train ride. The wines and pairings were great. This is great for a girls' day out, day date, or solo experience. I do suggest making reservations in advance. I'll definitely visit this winery again.

This place is pretty cool and worth a visit if you’re in the area. The wine is delicious, with a variety of types/flavors and the bottles are price very reasonably. The food is good as well but not exceptional. The staff are all very kind and accommodating. The tour itself is very short and basically consists of a short walk from the cafe to the train. If you’re looking for an over-the-top experience, this is not it. The train ride takes you on a linear path a couple miles down the track, then stops and comes right back. There is no food or drink on the train and there’s virtually nothing of interest to look at on the ride; just Alabama woods 10 feet away from the train. If you have never been on a train and just want the experience, go for it; otherwise this can be skipped. Save the money and spend it at the cafe on some wine. During the tasting, every wine is explained and poured for you a glass at a time and there is a charcuterie board to snack on. It is a relaxing experience and not rushed. You get to sample many wines and the portions are generous. That part of the experience is worth the visit alone. I recommend giving it a try if you’re in the area but I wouldn’t travel a great distance for it.

The entire staff was absolutely amazing! I was in a party of 20+ and they handled it effortlessly and efficiently. We especially enjoyed and loved Cindy’s charismatic style of hosting. This is an excellent opportunity to learn about your palate for wine. The train ride was great, too! Would recommend this experience to anyone who is interested in wine tasting.

The wine and spirits were amazing! We stopped due to a backup on 65 and it was well worth the detour. Cindy and Heath were so helpful and kind. We had flights of the Alabama Dry and the Sweet and Chilled. We ended up going home with 4 bottles of wine, gin, and yellow whiskey. Cindy and Heath were so helpful and kind. We will definitely be back when we are on our next trip south, however, we are so excited that they will ship to us in Indiana!

Randomly stopped here for a rest on the way back home to Madison, AL today. Cindy was a great host and their wines and spirits are lovely. Ended up taking a few bottles home. Great atmosphere and views of the vineyards as well. Will definitely be back when I'm in the area again!

We partook in the Saturday morning train ride and wine tasting. It was a great experience. We purchased a couple of bottles for home and plan to visit again!

I can't understand any of the negative reviews. The owner was very warm and inviting, and the staff, attentive and courteous. Our wine expert was fun and knowledgeable. The food was perfect for the occasion and very tasty. A scenic, charming setting. Rustic and authentic, with wine to match! The train ride is simply a fun diversion, a relaxing old school trek through a wooded area of Calera. If you're thinking Disneyland, don't. It's a simple, slow paced excursion meant to be enjoyed by the participants for the very simplicity. An absolutely perfect Saturday activity after a long work week. If you appreciate the simple things in life, or even the finer things at a slow pace, then this is for you. Southern living, refined. Well done, Ozan!