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    4.4 (11 reviews)
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    the back yard of the winery
    Matthew F.

    Backporch is a family-friendly, laid back winery that offers an array of styles of wine to cater to multiple tastes. I visited on their opening weekend and it was PACKED. I suspect most were locals, which is a good sign as local support will keep them going even when the tourists dry up. As a newer winery they are still getting on their feet, so they outsource the winemaking and supplement their bottles with a variety of Virginia wineries. That's understandable for their early days, but hopefully they were transition to more of their own. I'm not sure how many acres of vines they have. The biggest reason for my 4 stars is despite how busy they were, the people who worked here seemed to go above and beyond to service the crowds, who overall didn't seem to mind. Because of COVID people were very much spaced out, but it seemed like everyone was just happy to be outside and enjoy the breeze.

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    Monroe Bay Winery - Strawbale Barn

    Monroe Bay Winery - Strawbale Barn

    3.7
    (3 reviews)
    6.4 mi

    Pros:We visited three wineries during our trip to Colonial Beach, and my favorite wine sample…read moreoverall was the Traminette from this winery. I did the five-wine tasting for $11. Holly was very friendly--definitely a big talker. Cons:The winery is unimpressive from the outside, and unfortunately that didn't change once inside. While the employee we interacted with was pleasant, she couldn't answer basic questions about the wines' flavor profiles, which felt like a missed expectation. The "beer list" was simply a board that read "IPA, Ale, Lager," and they were already out of the IPA. I usually enjoy Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, but both were mediocre here. If you're searching for a refined or classy winery experience, this isn't it--keep driving. Overall: This winery offers an affordable tasting and one standout wine, but the experience falls short in presentation and knowledge. The lack of ambiance, limited beer options, and inability to answer basic questions about the wines take away from what could have been a more enjoyable visit. It's fine for a casual stop, but not for those seeking a polished winery experience.

    1. Place is a smidge hard to find but just use the addy from website and go down the dirt road…read more 2. Kiki is amazing, so attentive and wonderful. I love people who love what they do. She shared so much about wine and winemaking which was awesome. It wasn't just someone trying to get you to buy wine it was an experience. Side note: great photographer and dang em happy birthday too! 3. Wines are pretty good but OooooH MAN! That dessert the chocolate decadence. Chocolate cake, rich and moist and served warm in a wine glass sprinkled with their Cabernet sugar (made from the skin of the one grapes I believe) this is available for purchase. She also drizzled a Cabernet syrup tho not for sale amazingly delicious. We had one with and one without and by far that addition of syrup was phenomenal. 4. Aside from amazing chocolate cake they have cheese spread you can purchase. 5. You can sit inside and play chess or chill, or go outside and sit by water. 6. Dog friendly however, they can't be inside. But plenty of outdoor beautiful seating with views of the water (I recommend bringing off)

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    Monroe Bay Winery - Strawbale Barn
    Monroe Bay Winery - Strawbale Barn
    Monroe Bay Winery - Strawbale Barn

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    Ingleside Vineyards

    Ingleside Vineyards

    4.2
    (75 reviews)
    3.9 mi
    $$

    Pros:This vineyard is a delight for history lovers--it was built in the early 1800s and has served…read moremany purposes over the years, including a boys' school, a Union troop garrison during the Civil War, Washington Academy, a courthouse, and even a dairy farm. The tasting room is spacious and comfortable, with tables and couches perfect for relaxing with friends. There's also a charming gift shop, along with a selection of cheeses and snacks available for purchase. Cons:I tried the five-red tasting for $12, but none of the wines were especially memorable. The pours were inconsistent, with some wines served as one sip, some two, and others three. The cheeses for purchase are pricey, with 4 oz costing $13. The most significant issue was the wine glasses--each sip had a strong odor reminiscent of dirty sponge water, indicating that their glass-cleaning process needs major improvement. Overall: A charming vineyard with rich history and a comfortable tasting space, but the wines didn't impress and snacks are pricey. Great for the atmosphere, less so for the tasting. Based on this experience, I rate this establishment a 2.5 out of 5.

    This was a large and lovely winery. It's a beautiful property with different buildings and spaces…read morefor wine, enjoying wine, listening to music or all sorts of events. The vinard is onsite and I believe they help other local wineries in the area to make wine. The employees were great, so friendly and knowledgeable. There was live music. They have some food on site and they have food trucks. The oyster food truck was wonderful. Can't wait to return.

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    Chateau Merrillanne

    Chateau Merrillanne

    4.8
    (42 reviews)
    49.4 mi
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    We came for the cookie and wine pairing. Driving up, the signs greeting us were fun and very…read morereminiscent of the old BurmaShave signs. They had us smiling before we walked in the door. The tasting room is small when entering and the room we sat in was very tiny but cozy and felt like an old English cottage but they also had another room that was pretty full that day. The wines were good as well as the cookies which were made by a bakery in Orange called Mary's Mountain Cookies. Being cat people, my friend and I especially loved visiting with the winery cat who was making himself at home in one of the chairs. After the self guided tasting and pairing, we did go to the bar to taste a couple of their other wines that weren't a part of the flight and we were then able to interact with the owners a bit which is always my favorite part of visiting a winery. This was a fun visit. We'll be back.

    What a fantastic winery to visit! I found this cute winery today and had a wonderful time talking…read moreto Ken about his wines and tasting them. It's located down a gravelly path, with cute signs from their cat Nutter. There's an indoor tasting area and seating, as well as outdoor seating. I decided to do their 8 option tasting and really enjoyed learning about Virginia's wines and grapes, having recently moved here from the Pacific Northwest. Out of all of the wines I tasted, my favorites were the Duo (white viognier/chardonnay blend), the Founded 1734 (red blend), and the Vin Gris (merlot/cab franc blush). Bonus, you get to keep the cute glass after your tasting! This was a great place to visit, run by a super friendly couple, with many great wines. I will definitely be back!

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    Goat-A-Palooza: Sept. 2, 2023
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    Two Lions Vineyards

    Two Lions Vineyards

    4.7
    (76 reviews)
    40.9 mi
    $$

    IYKYK..just in case you don't! Very nice winery. Great customer service! Inside and outside…read moreseating, reservations is a good option. The food selection consisted of: charcuterie boards, serval different flat breads, hummus to name a few. I enjoyed the Farm Harvest flat breads The star of the show was definitely the various selection of wines that were offered. The winery itself was beautiful with a rustic vibe. Live music. It was a good outing with friends and a cool breeze blowing.

    I just moved to the Upper Marlboro area, so I'm learning more about the area. I recently came…read moreacross a TikTok video featuring Two Lions and saw it was close by, so I added it to my list of places to visit. My friend came into town to celebrate her birthday, so I suggested we check this out and she was on board. When we arrived, we were impressed with the grounds and the building itself. It's so spacious inside and there were many tables for seating. We made outdoor reservations, and were running late but thankfully, we were able to be seated. The outdoor grounds are beautiful with lots of greenery, fresh herbs, and great places for photo opps. The service, itself, was also exceptional. We met the owner and different staff members who periodically checked on us, offering to take additional care of us if we needed. We ordered flight number 1 which was had sweeter wines. Our favorite was the sangria. It was very smooth, almost buttery, and tasted delicious. I inquired if we could order a bottle, but unfortunately, they do not sell bottles of the sangria. It comes as a mix. We did order glasses of it, so that was fine. They do have food on the menu, but we had eaten before we came, so we didn't order anything to eat. They mentioned everything is made fresh, but their menu was a bit pricey although the glasses of wine were reasonably priced. As we waited for our ride, we went back inside and they had a musician playing live music on the saxophone. I will definitely revisit with my husband soon.

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    One of 2 restrooms
    One of 2 restrooms
    The back of the store

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