The winery is nice! They have tents outside in the back that we sat at. But the air conditioning went out when we went and it was cooler outside than inside. The wines were good. My friend and I got the flight and each got 4 different ones. The service was super nice and fast. read more

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Loved the staff at this winery. Very approachable and welcoming. The wine is very agreeable! With something for everyone. Great red flight option and a make your own. Thanks for supporting our military! They gave our friend a discount and have a display by the bathroom. read more

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I decided to take a trip to Goochland today to try out this winery. Although it was a hot day and their a/c was not working, I really enjoyed my time at this winery. I did a flight of tastings and enjoyed learning about the wines, the history of the winery, and even about local wineries in the area. I tried a sampling of their wines and the steel barrel aged chardonnay (Creekside Chardonnay) and the red sangria were my favorites. Unfortunately, it was too hot to keep the sangria chilled in my car, so I'll have to come back and buy a bottle when it cools off a bit (September?). This is a great place to stop in and try some tasty wines. read more

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It's a shame y'all did not have a separate line for bottles of wines to be purchased at the Farmville wine festival. I wanted to buy three bottles and I was told I had to go get in the tasting line. I had already tasted I knew what I wanted to purchase but I wasn't going to wait in that long line so I didn't buy any. Sad! read more

One of the best wineries around! Try the Meadowsweet if you like sweeter wines, it's delightful! Plenty of space for kids to play and a family friendly atmosphere. Also a great place to go for an anniversary or just to hang with friends. 5/5! read more

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I didn't find any wines that suited my palate, but the service was awesome. They were busy when I walked in, but someone sat us down and promised to get back to us as soon as there was room at the tasting bar...and he even gave us a small glass of mulled wine to tide us over. Byrd was bigger than I expected; 17 acres of vines, 3500 cases/year. Not 'big' but bigger than like 75% of other Virginia wineries. They had several fruit wines as well. They also had Syrah on the tasting menu, which was one of the few non-estate wines they provide (not counting the fruit wines). One unique thing about Byrd is they specialize in the Concord grape. Normally, this is a bad thing...but here...I was pleasantly surprised it wasn't bad at all. Good, even! I only briefly sampled the fruit wines (which aren't my thing), but both the fruit and grape wines were easy drinking. The Creekside Chardonnay was very bright & light. The Apple/Concord blend was like juice with a kick. The apple brandy had a LOT of kick to it. The only one that I outright disliked was the Cabernet Sauvignon, which had too many blackberry notes for me. read more

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Lovely winery. Byrd Cellars has a nice view of the surrounding countryside and was a tranquil visit on a Sunday afternoon. We were pleased with the two Chardonnays and the Merlot that we tried even though all three were on the sweeter side. I would definitely be interested in returning and trying some of their other wines. read more

A tasting that includes a glass for only $7 bucks? I'll take it!Jerry, the gentlemen assisting us in the tasting, was super knowledgeable and really took the time to talk to us about every single wine. He gave us plenty of time to sip each individual tasting and poured enough to get at least 3 to 4 sips out of each one. He informed us about the different foods that pair well with each wine. I had been here 1 time before this visit and I did not get this amazing level of service and quality of time during that visit. I dont know it you can ask for a specific person to guide you through your tasting, but I would definitely call ahead to request Jerry! I will say most of the wines on the tasting menu are fairly sweet in my opinion, but thankfully Jerry let me taste some wines not on the tasting menu. It wasn't included in the price but led me to buy their most expensive bottle, so thank you Jerry for stepping outside of the menu for me and thinking about what I might like. The Norton Reserve was the bottle I ended up taking home. If you like a smokey dry red, this is the wine for you! We ordered the snack plate for only $10! We had the option of 4 cheeses, turkey or salami, and peanuts almonds or pub mix. We chose the port wine spread and cheddar spread. It tasted like Kraft American Singles in spread form. It wasn't bad by any means but dont expect typical charcuterie board quality cheeses. I'd still eat it, but I'd probably like it more if it was real cheddar. read more

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I have not been to very many vineyards and this is not a super large place, but it is fantastic! There were four of us and we were out looking for a few places to visit as there are other vineyards and breweries in the area. We pulled up to this place about 20 minutes before they opened. We got out and were standing around on the side of the building just looking around. The lady working there came out and spoke with us and told us we could go up and sit on the porch and just hang out.. they would be open in a few minutes. She even brought out some white sangria while we were waiting... I don't even like Sangria and this stuff was awesome!! Once they were open, they invited us in for a tasting... but before that.. This place looks like someone's house so as long as you go up the driveway where the sign is... you are in the right place. The girl that did our tasting was very nice and explained all the different samples. We started with a basic white and ended up with a Merlot. I think we tried about 10 samples, plus the white sangria again plus a wine slushie.. they had two options a pina colada and a strawberry.. both were good but the Pina Colada was really good. We went there not expecting much and ended up with the four of us splitting a case of wine.. you can mix and match the wines to get the 12 bottles for a case. This is where the experience could have deteriorated. We, admittedly, did not check the case of wine before we left.. so when we got back to our hotel- I went to put a bottle of sangria in the fridge so we could have it poolside later in the day... The case was not what we had ordered. We called the winery and the owner Bruce answered. He was super nice and apologized about the mix up. We told him that were leaving Richmond to drive home the next day- we are about 2.5 hours away from the vineyard when at home. He said that they were closed on the day we were driving back, but if we would call him when we were about 20 min out- he would meet us there. He also retook our order over the phone to make sure he had it right. We called him the next morning and he met us there. There was some confusion on how we filled the sheet out.. but never the less, he made it right- no issues. This seems to be a family run place with very down to earth, good people If you are in the area.. definitely go.. It is a great find and try the White Sangria!!! read more

We had the loveliest visit to Byrd Cellars. The wine was so tasty-- try the Apple, so crisp and light. The White Cat was also a favorite. But the staff were so helpful and accommodating to us and our pup, offering water and treats and lots of head rubs. You'll never have a nicer or friendlier tasting experience. read more

Byrd Cellars is unpretentious, homey, and an all around fun afternoon! The staff gives personalized attention and, when we were there, the owner Cathy took outstanding care of us. The beautiful setting aside, Byrd Cellars allowed us to bring our dog Waldo in and relax in the air conditioned tasting room. They brought out a dog dish and special treats just for their newest 4 legged furry guest. We are Byrd Cellar converts! Truthfully, so many little details made out visit special on Memorial Day weekend. The owner, Cathy, had red, white, and blue chocolate to taste along with flag themed cocktail napkins and flowers. The hosts were all dressed in red, white and blue as well as each table proudly displaying US pride. Way to represent! This area is full of small production, family owned, boutique style wineries. Having visited several hundred of the almost 300 boutique wineries in the state of Virginia (as well as CA, WA OR and NY), Byrd Cellars is one of the most customer friendly. It is hidden deep off River Rd in Goochland on the James River. Three generations of the family work on the 8 acres of vineyards and the cozy winery. They grow over 9 varieties of American, European, and Hybrid grapes. The wines are not for everyone, but this is a family winery that is a labor of love and for that reason it is special. We had a fabulous time with Jerry and his wife Kathie who talked us through the production of Byrd Cellar's unique wines as well as area history. Enjoy a cheese pairing, an interesting bottle in their cozy tasting room, relax on the porch, sit by the fireplace, or relax in the Winemaker's Loft. Just make it a "to do" on your list. read more

The vineyard is separate from the winery. I believe the vineyard is a couple of miles away. The winery itself sits on a relatively wooded lot, but there is plenty of cleared space in the front and back with picnic tables to sit at and enjoy your wine/ snacks. Speaking of snacks, they do offer cheese & crackers and chips & salsa. The wine itself was a pleasant surprise. I usually prefer red wine, but lately, I've been on a white kick. And I absolutely do not like anything that's really sweet. With that said, every wine that I tasted was average to above average. I honestly couldn't say anything bad about anything that I tasted. Their Norton, Chardonnay, and Vidal blanc were out of this world! Service was great. Everyone there was very friendly. Almost to the point that I felt like I knew them for years. My only complaint is though there were plenty of tables and additional seating, the wine tasting area was a little on the small side. There were also some noticeable "loose ends" that made the decor feel a little dated. However, within the next few months, they will be moving into a new, larger location. It sounds like it will be pretty awesome. So I definitely look forward to checking out the new location so I can hopefully update my review to 5 stars. read more

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This place is great! We had Jerry for our tasting, I'm a white wine for sure. Omg the Apple, Meadowsweet and Muscat was Soo good. They don't rush you at all, Jerry answered all of our questions. Also if you do a tasting you get a free glass! Great atmosphere for sure, we sat upstairs with our fav glass of wine and got a snack plate too. If your looking for a great time with friends or family come here and get some wine! read more

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If you see Jerry say hello! He is very knowledgeable in wine and will help you find the right one for you. Great experience for a day away from the city. Highly recommend read more

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Pretty little place in Goochland; I enjoyed our experience here very much! My boyfriend & I came here one weekend, when we were still living in Richmond. I had never been to a winery and so I yelped around and found this one. Not disappointing! Of course, since the place is only open on the weekends, we arrived and it took a while to be helped. The woman who helped us though, was super friendly and knowledgeable. The place is nice - small but nice. Nice view in the back, and the tasting room itself is cute too. Fireplace, a bar area, and wine barrels turned into tables. We sat at one of those. I took pictures galore of course! The wine tasting was fun - getting a little buzz for the best price! I'm a sweet wine kinda gal, so those were my favorites. I don't remember how much we paid, as this visit was months ago, but I remember it wasn't expensive it at all! We even had the plate of cheese, meat, chocolate, and nuts, and I think that was only $5! We ended up leaving with 3 bottles of wine. Great experience for my first winery! :) read more

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Wonderful place! My favorite location yet. Such amazing wines to taste and win slushies as well. Choose from 1 of 4 style wine glasses as a souviner. Then go outside a d enjoy the beautiful scenery and relax in a chair and sip your glass of wine. Visit the acres of vineyards just up the road. I will be back, this is my favorite winery yet!!! read more

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Usually I have a hard time finding reds that I like at East Coast vineyards and particularly those in Virginia. But Byrd has EXCELLENT red wines, especially their cab. Combine that with friendly service in a beautiful setting and you've got a perfect winery. The spacious grounds also make it easy to social distance. read more

Nice atmosphere and great wine! I really enjoyed the white cat, Chardonnay, and the white wine sangria was the best sangria I have ever had. The wine slushies were great too. read more

Place was awesome. Sat and had nice bottle of rose wine sitting on a beautiful deck over looking the back yard. Several times they came out to our table and gave us different samples of wines. Found out it was our anniversary and gave us two glass to go. Highly recommend. read more

I love this winery. If it weren't for the signage, you'd think it was someone's home. The inside of the tasting room is done with exposed wood and plenty of windows to take in the pristine views. With the purchase of a wine tasting, you get to keep their wine glass. The Apple and Creekside Chardonnay were two of my favorites. If you're out their way, take the time to stop and enjoy a little piece of Virginia. read more

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I visited this winery on opening weekend. It's still getting it's footing, but it definitely seems like a cool place. Byrd Cellars is owned by three couples, each of which owns a vineyard near the tasting room. The couples combine their grapes and one of the husbands serves as chief winemaker. The tasting room is small but nice and new with a fireplace, cushy sofas, a few tables and chairs and a scenic patio with more places to relax. I can totally see hanging out inside with a glass or bottle by the fireplace during this fall and winter. Their first wine lineup includes two apple wines, a blend, a Norton aged in stainless steel and a norton aged in oak. One of the owners did my tasting and she was super friendly and knowledgeable. I'm not much of a fruit wine person, but I liked that they make their apple wines wine-style, not fruit-juice style so even the sweet one wasn't super sweet. Of the normal wines, the Norton aged in stainless steel was my favorite. I took a bottle of that and the blend home with me. I was also impressed with the affordable prices: each bottle was just $12. I'm definitely looking forward to returning to this winery as it gets more established and trying more Byrd Cellars creations! It's a great little drive from Richmond or stop on the way to more wineries in Charlottesville. The owner also told me they'll be planning lots of fun upcoming events, and wine festivals, which will be mentioned on their web site and Facebook page. Some of them will be held in the different vineyards and will have activities for kids along with wine. read more

Boo.... went today for third time. Not a good experience. Tasting was really rushed. Before we put down our glass the woman had the bottle of the next one ready to pour. We got through the 10 wines in less than 10 minutes. The pours were also really bad. Less than 1/4" of wine in each pour. Barely enough to taste the wines. Never seen so little wine provided at a tasting. In addition the wines tasted bad, no where near as good as what we tried in previous occasions. No body across the board and way too sweet. The saving grace was the sangria at the end. Unfortunately I won't be back. Shame because it is in a nice location. read more

Really enjoyed the great wine! Incredible service and very generous pours! I normally don't like Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc...White Cat changed my perspective! Great little winery with proximity to Richmond!! read more

These ladies were amazing. The hospitality was on point and the wine selection was unique. I 10/10 would recommend everyone to visit this winery. read more

One of the most memorable winery experiences we've had so far. The atmosphere is warm and inviting. This is a great local hole in the wall spot. Don't judge them by the appearance on the outside. We were pleasantly surprised when we walked in. The staff is very friendly. The wines are delicious! My fiancé and I arrived at 4 PM on Sunday and even though they close at 5 PM we did not feel rushed. Dot and Robert were very personable and their daughter Kaleigh is so smart! We will definitely be coming back soon! read more

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Another winner. Located directly off state route 6 between Richmond and Scottsville, on the banks of the James River, Byrd Cellars is more proof that Virginia can make some very impressive wine and keep the prices less than $20 a bottle. Not one bottle is over $20 here, and they have a terrific variety - three kinds of apple wine (very sweet to bone dry), two chardonnays, table whites, Norton, Merlot, Syrah, and even a Cab Sauv (one of the few Virginia wineries to grow Cab Sauv). And once again - all bottles less than $20! And if you buy three or more, they take $1 off each bottle. Their goal is simple: Help folks spread the word about Virginia wine at affordable prices. And the wines are good to excellent. The unoaked chardonnay and their Petit Verdot were my favorites. A Viognier (bone dry and excellent) is coming in 2012. The winemaker confessed several times as not being a fan of Viognier, but that didn't stop him from creating a fine one. The property offers seating on the banks of the James River--several picnic tables and Adirondack chairs. Good all season spot for sure. read more

We had a small family gathering here and were all pleased. The owners were very accommodating and pleasant, and the setting was quaint and lovely. In fact, it felt quite homey and welcoming, right down to the resident cat wandering outside. We sat on a balcony overlooking a pretty lawn and enjoyed the fresh air. Safety precautions, such as masks and social distancing marks on the floor, made us feel comfortable. We sampled various wines, which were refreshing and affordable. There was a nice range available with something to suit us all. I will definitely return! read more

Wonderful winery! This place feels like home. They are always extremely welcoming of myself, my mom, and my 3 young children (ages 7, 4, and 3 months). They have games and toys for the children, and I just can't go on enough about how much they go out of their way to make sure we are all happy and comfortable. We live an hour and 15 minutes away, but it is well worth the drive. The wines are amazing. Definitely wines for every taste- and wonderful apple wines- all at quite affordable costs! The owners are wonderful :) (also they have a wonderful wine club!) read more

Quaint little place. Service was very friendly & informative. Loved Barbara! View was nice. Not a fan of VA reds, but their Syrah was amazing. Pete's Red Blend was really good too. White Cat was a delicious white blend. read more

This is such a quaint little winery. The outside porch/view/seating leaves a little to be desired, but I can just imagine how cozy it would be inside by that huge fireplace, sipping on a nice glass of wine. All of the wine we tasted was great, and everyone was friendly. read more

Enjoyed the visit. Majority of wines were on sweeter side, but wouldn't use word "sweet." But for dryer red wines ( which are our fav), Byrd definitely has some good options too. The back porch is inviting; and the owners are so kind and caring about their guests and guests' experience. . Had a great Saturday afternoon here. read more

Impromptu visit to this tasting room, largely because of the unseasonably warm Sunday afternoon, resulted in an unexpected series of pleasures. We had tasted the wines at a festival but had never visited. Although busy on this sunny afternoon, the staff made everyone welcome and poured a strong selection of wines to suit any taste. We selected a smooth muscat to share with the specular view from a bluff overlooking the James. Well worth the trip. read more

We had the opportunity to taste their great wine recently at the Rassawek Vineyards Heritage Day Festival. The Apple Concord Wine is the best wine I have ever tasted. Their Apple wine is also delicious and works well in several of my recipes that call for white wine. I highly recommend that you give them a try! read more

I LOVE Byrd Cellars! We have been members for over 2 years and love to go enjoy a bottle of wine and the live music. Great energy and amazing wine that is very reasonable. Highly recommend Byrd any time of the year. When it is cool, the fire pits are warm, when it is hot, the wine is cool. read more

Wonderful gem tucked away off the beaten path. Wines are very good. The tasting room and surroundings are beautiful. The owners, who pour your wine, are very knowledgeable and friendly. A great experience well worth the trip!! read more

Poor wine. Poor customer service. They were so unorganized and precocious. It took15 minutes to pay for tasting. Skip it.

Wow, what a great little Family owned winery. Went to the wine pick up party on June 6, 2015. Had a live band and food vendor. Had. Free tasting, wine club members get free tastings plus 3 friends. Tried some great Apple wines and a strawberry Apple. I think there was 12 different wines for tasting. Had a great guy named Mark they was serving the wine inside. He was very very friendly and very funny. He loves his job. Met the owners Bruce and Cathy. read more

We love this winery and the people the own it,had a very nice time one Sunday afternoon here ...very cozy and inviting with a nice back porch area to hang out on..well worth our trip...look forward to going back...Bill Koons.....Winter solstice and meadow sweet are awesome! read more