Our wine tasting and tour at Chateau Morrisette was such a wonderful experience this weekend! The winery is beautiful, the wines were fantastic, and we really enjoyed learning about the history and winemaking process. A special shout-out to our tour guide, Ryan. He was knowledgeable, friendly, funny, and made the entire tour enjoyable. You could tell he genuinely enjoys what he does, and he did a great job making everyone feel welcome and involved. We had a fantastic time and would definitely recommend the tour and tasting at Chateau Morrisette. And if you get Ryan as your guide, you're in for an extra-special experience! Cheers! read more

The four of us arrived around 11:45 am, for a 12 noon reservation. We were the only people there other than the staff. We were seated outside and had nice views. When we left around 1:15 pm, only five other customers were there. The food was horrible, not one person in our group liked their food! I ordered a salad ($26) and chose to add steak as my protein. When my order came, it was totally wrong! It was a well done steak (ordered medium rare) with side of broccolini and fries. I ate one bite of the tough steak ($40) and decided not to eat anymore. I did eat the sides and found them to be average. When asked if I'd like a box to put my leftovers in, I declined. Others in the group ordered shrimp and grits, salmon, and chicken. The shrimp and grits were very runny, the chicken dish was too spicy and the salmon was undercooked. Needless to say, looking at their most current Health sanitation ratings for 2024 was an 80, and 2025 shows an 85. The buildings and grounds showed signs of neglect as well. read more

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This was an amazing experience from food, service, views, and atmosphere! My husband and I went for our anniversary and so glad we did!! Robert was our waiter who was excellent and very knowledgeable about the food and wine menu. We were very impressed by the menu options. The food was perfectly prepared with nice size portions. I had the stuffed chicken which was awesome; so much so it practically melted in my mouth! My husband had the beef brisket plate that had homemade greens with cheese and jalapeno macaroni!!! I haven't had greens that good in years! And on top of this it was reasonably priced. You can't go wrong here! A perfect place for a romantic lunch or dinner to a great place for a group/family gathering. I have now changed my favorite restaurant from Green Valley Grille at O'Henry in Gso. to Chateau Morrisette. Thank you Chateau Morrisette for an unbeatable experience! read more

Always a great experience. Beautiful place, professionally operated, resting high in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. Large selection of their own wines. Food is fantastic! read more

The white table wine, Sweet Laurel, is truly terrible in my opinion in both it's taste and smell. I purchased a bottle and was very thankful I only bought one. None would have been much better! An acquired taste for this wine would be an understatement! I'm not a fan AT ALL of the grape they use. Not buying their wine again! read more

Amazing experience! Love that they are super dog friendly and the dog treat tasting bar was so fun! Lots of seating outside with beautiful views and a nice area inside with things to buy and tasting area. Staff was upbeat and helpful. Lots of wines to try! My favorite here was the Cabernet. We also got a nice cheese tray to compliment the wines. Will definitely be back when in the area! read more

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We visited Chateau Morrisette to celebrate my nephew's graduation from Roanoke College. We had a light lunch at the restaurant before going to the winery for a wine tasting. The food was excellent. I had wonderful crab cakes. The Charcuterie board was amazing for the four of us. I totally enjoyed their Cabernet Sauvignon 2017. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The setting in the Blue Ridge Mountains was beautiful. The feel was very Italian. I would love to go back. read more

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My husband and I went on Saturday (6/8), being my first time I had high expectations due to the fact that I was told this place was a great place to have wine. I surely was not disappointed, everything from the service to the overall ambiance was fabulous. With breathtaking views to the two very friendly dogs (Barnabus and I can't remember the other dog's name) was a lovely touch. We tried a few types of wines and we narrowed down to the Red Mountain Laurel which was divine. Overall, I would highly recommend visiting Chateau Morrisette whenever in the Floyd area. I would definitely be coming back. read more

Chateau Morrisette Winery - Sweet Mountain Laurel and Red Mountain Laurel Cheese Plate - Wineries Near Me - Floyd, Virginia

Had an absolutely amazing time visiting this winery. Tasted all the wines we wanted at no cost and Madison was a great host and a pleasure to talk with. We ended up purchasing nearly a a case of wine and had lunch at the restaurant which was also just as amazing. Top to bottom, this winery is a must if you're in the area read more

Chateau Morrisette Winery - Wineries Near Me - Floyd, Virginia

No service to speak of. We waited around for approximately an hour waiting for one of the two employees to even acknowledge us in the Tasting Room. They appeared to be only interested in attending to the small groups of four that they were serving, no attempts to multi-task at all and welcome our group of four to the room. When one group had finished and left, the elderly gentleman was visibly and blatantly upset that he had to care of us. Never felt so unwelcome in a business before, let alone a winery. We left to visit Villa Appalachia, which was wonderful. read more

Off the parkway with incredible views. Nice patio area with live music sometimes. Today there was and this guy was incredible! Matt Johnson @mattjsings. Tried the red and white flights. I liked the archival red. Pretty tasty. For the whites I liked the Chardonnay. A nice place to chill. read more

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We had an incredible day! If you go to the tasting room look for Mr. Ray his knowledge and sense of humor is like no other! Thank you Melissa for taking a moment for the tour my parents, my husband and I enjoyed. The host was so warm and accommodating to everything we needed. We did not get to meet the Chef to thank him, we will next time. Our dinner was exquisite.... we sat inside and loved our server Eli with his warm and helpful attitude. What a beautiful way to celebrate Mother's Day. We enjoyed hearing the band while waiting to be seated on the back deck. Everyone was so genuinely friendly we highly recommend it for you and your family to experience. read more

Best winery in Virginia! All the wines are great and there is one for every taste prefernce. Staff and family are great also WMcnary read more

Been going for years... so glad they reopened the restaurant! Everything I've had has been delicious. The winery is stunning & what is better than wine & dogs?! read more

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As a former practicing chef and a graduate from the culinary institute of America for over 50 years in the in the industry .My experience was one of the best culinary experiences I have had in many years. read more

We stopped in here in early November to enjoy some wine and a beautiful view. We were not disappointed. They're taking COVID precautions, so you can't do flights. But, you can buy bottles and enjoy them on the deck, weather permitting. Weather permitted on our visit day, so we did. We tried two wines and enjoyed them both. Also bought some of their cider to take home. read more

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Beautiful winery! We happened upon it while traveling from Charlotte to Bedford, and loved our time there. Complimentary tasting led by the fantastic Mr. Ray- wonderful stories and great tasting wines. We purchased several bottles and then wandered over to the restaurant for a so--so steak dinner with a view. I look forward to sharing this place with friends in the future. Loved meeting the winery pups too! read more

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Complimentary wine tasting and beautiful ambiance for a girls day or romantic getaway for the afternoon read more

Chateau Morrisette Winery - Restaurant view is amazing!! Food is delicious! - Wineries Near Me - Floyd, Virginia

Melissa I was not confused. The incident and information I have posted in my review are factual as my husband will also attest. You were upset with your son and threw him "under the bus" for charging what the wine was worth. read more

Me and my boyfriend are new to drinking wine so right when we walked in we felt a little out of place but the staff were very quick to make us feel comfortable and guide us so that we weren't aimlessly wandering around. It is a family owned winery so one by one we met everyone while they were all teaching us different things about wine. Every single staff member that you meet is very passionate about what they do and it shows. They really take their time figuring out what you specifically like and they really don't disappoint with the recommendations! This place is also pet friendly! So while you're walking around enjoying the castle like building, you are also surrounded by a bunch of cute furry friends. Pictures don't do it justice, but trust me when I tell you that you will feel like you are in a fairytale when you come to this place. The staff really do an amazing job of making everyone feel welcome and definitely add a very happy and bright atmosphere that makes you want to frolic in a field. Definitely going to have to make the visit back one day. read more

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We did a wine tour late this summer around the Blue Ridge Parkway. Everyone told us Floyd was a must see little town - quaint, hippy and unique! The day we visited, the winery was packed! They had live music out on their patio, several options for drinks and snacks -- apparently in the area it's quite the to-do sort of place. If I lived nearby, I'd probably pull up a chair every weekend and enjoy the gorgeous view! We opted to do the entire tasting inside, including the cider tasting which was an extra add on. This wasn't the first time I'd tried the wines from the vineyard (they are often at the Virginia wine festivals around the state), but I appreciated having access to some of the rarer vintages and varietals. Unfortunately, as a wine lover, I wasn't thrilled with the selections at all. A lot of their fare is too sweet for my taste. Most of my party seemed to like the Chardonnay, but I didn't care for it at all. The only one I ended up picking up a bottle of was the Red Dog, mostly because it had a little spice on it that I thought would be nice with a meat and cheese plate. I actually ended up spending more money on additional extras - their homemade jam, the upscale Greek olive oil, and the ciders (those were totally worth the tasting and were absolutely delicious -- I adored the Cherry Ginger and my hubby loved the Chai version). There are all kinds of cool gift ideas available as well. Overall, it was a nice experience for the day -- the ambiance and setting are definitely higher than the 3 stars here, but the wines were just alright for me. So, I settled on that. If you're more of a sweet wine drinker, you'd probably dig this place a lot. read more

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Wow. Glad you're open but that's where my satisfaction stops. Honestly one cash register on a beautiful Saturday afternoon. You left customers awaiting for over an hour. Packed closely together in a line. They have moved the sales to the non functioning restaurant, but do not provide space for social distancing or enough employees. Worst system ever! Overflowing trash cans, certainly no sanitizing between customers or between parties sitting on chairs at tables they provide. Risky, but once you travel all the way there whose going to leave? While it wasn't very chilled, to end on a positive note--cider is back! read more

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Beautiful winery just off the Blue Ridge Parkway near Floyd VA. It's in a gorgeous setting surrounded by beautiful trees. I was lucky to come here in the fall so the trees were turning beautiful colors of red and orange. It was a gorgeous weekend day so it was crowded. The lines were long for tastings so we decided to sit outside and order some wine. I'm so glad we did. There is plenty of seating outside with lots of room for little ones to run. There was a female singer with a beautiful voice singing and entertained us for a couple of hours with familiar tunes. She was so good, I think she should try out for "The Voice" Seriously that good! The wine was just ok. I give it a 3. But everything else is so nice, including the staff, I rounded up to 4. They have several sweet wines which is not my style. The cost of a glass of wine is over priced too. They should lower the price especially since it's served in a plastic cup. I did enjoy the preserves/jams they make with the wines. I loved that you could also try them on crackers before you buy. The place is clean, restrooms are nice and clean, and the landscaping outdoors is beautiful. I would definitely come back and spend an afternoon here if I get back to this area. Give it a try!!! read more

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Ambiance being at a Chateau in Virginia was incredible. We were greeted immediately by both humans and this fur baby! Wine was nice and the service was wonderful. Great experience! read more

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Nice winery in beautiful location. Wines are well made and reasonably priced. Worth a visit and don't forget the restaurant which is truly amazing! read more

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Nice place with a visit - especially if you're in a group. I think they draw most of their business from weddings and similar events, plus they sell a lot of wine out of state. I really wish I could give them 3.5 stars, because while I wasn't a big fan of many of the wines, the location was magnificent. Morrisette is right off the Blue Ridge Parkway; you literally can't get there otherwise. The visa is gorgeous, and the owners adroitly took advantage of the location to make the winery into a big event center - complete with a full service restaurant (closed Mondays and Tuesdays). The service was good too; my server washed my glass with wine when changing from reds to whites, which I typically see only at more upscale wineries. This is also one of the biggest wineries in Virgina; 70,000 cases/year (!!!!), although they grow only a tiny portion of their grapes on site (too cold for most varietals). Most are sourced locally, but they also get grapes from out of state (Tennessee is right down the road). They do have 30 acres of Concord and Niagara, which I think they use for the blends. So why the 3 stars? Well...the wines weren't my style. They tended to be easy drinking, but I can't say many stood out. Also, the price point for the several I did like was higher than I would have expected. I did enjoy the 14 Chardonnay Reserve (made in French Oak) but at $41 I couldn't justify a bottle. The Cherry wine was also nice (I'm a sucker for those). But more famous labels like their "Black Dog" tended to be on the sweet side, which isn't my thing. I'd certainly recommend this place if you're a dog lover, or out with a group of novice wine drinkers. I can almost guarantee they'll be impressed. read more

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The service, ambiance and views were amazing!! Great location- just off Blue Ridge Pkwy for easy access. I've been here 2x for the music and relaxation! Great Job!! read more

Updating my original review to reflect that the restaurant has been closed since Covid so you will need to bring a picnic if you want to eat here. I hope that it will re-open soon. I last visited in Sept 2022 and they were doing wine tastings a bit differently as well due to a limited supply of wine glasses. They usually have a nice selection of wine-related items and apparel but this time even that was limited. Hopefully all will be resolved soon and this is still one of my favorite stops when I am in the area! read more

It's a beautiful place but the wine is the worst. I cannot understand people drinking it. I was there one time with a friend that knows a lot about wine making, he helps out as a hobby in a winery in Northern Illinois. We ask the people there where their vineyard is located and they said they do not grow their own grapes. They buy grape juice and doctor it. They said at their elevation they cannot grow grapes. They obviously never heard of Germany, Italy and Austria. It's BS. They also add artificial flavoring to their wine. It's literally no better than Boone's Farm or Ripple. It's fake and you can taste it. I have heard that they could not sell a bottle until somebody had the idea of putting a picture of a dog on the bottle. If you think this wine is good you are clueless about how wine should taste. Not every wine should be sweet but that is how they get people that do not know wines to drink this swill. read more

This was by far a neat winery! Really enjoyed the drive to get here, scenery was awesome. The building and decor are top notch and unique. Large tasting room, plenty of shop souvenirs, plenty of wines to purchase and try. We also enjoyed the tour of the wine making facilities. Favorite wines were the BlackBerry & Cherry. Neat experience!! Highly recommend if you love wineries!! read more

Impeccable service, awesome ambience, we had a blast. We will definitely be back. I'm read more

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We were doing some hiking and traveling in VA recently, and were looking up wineries that were in our path. After reading that they were dog friendly (we were traveling with the pup) and saw that we might like some of their wines, we decided to check them out. It was packed when we walked in, but we walked right up for a tasting with two other couples. They started off with the dry wines and finished with sweets. Surprisingly, we liked a lot of their wines. We ended up buying four of their wines - which will tell your our favorites. *Sweet Mountain Laurel (white) (my husband preferred the red mountain laurel, but I liked the white better so that is what we went with:)) Both mountain laurel's reminded us of the NC muscadine wines that we are used to drinking. *Cherry Wine - I was a little disappointed in this one, it was good, but I was hoping for it to be a little bit better. I think I just did not like all the spices in it, just give me a fruity cherry wine. My husband loved it though. *Sweet Mountain Apple - this one was my favorite of the day. Did not taste like wine, but it was spot on with the apple taste. *Heritage - their port style wine. It was fabulous, and great value for a port! Disappointments for me: *The cherry wine since I was looking most forward to that one *The blackberry wine - we have had a lot better blackberry wines. *Sangria - this was awful If we are in the area, we will be back. read more

I have a home in Floyd and have visited this winery several times. I have had the worst service of any winery I have ever visited. They do not have crackers or anything to cleanse the palate. One time, I took company to wine taste and they requested crackers. The man doing our tasting shamed them, acting as if they knew nothing about wine. I have been to fine wineries around the globe and they have all offered a palate cleanser. That's kind of beside the point though, there is no excuse for making a guest feel shamed for wanting a palate cleanser. Heck, I was embaressed that I had taken my guest there! Way to go Chateau. I should have made that my last visit but there isn't much to do or show guest. I once took my mom when she was in town and we were the only people there. Despite this, no one could be bothered to help us in a timely fashion and they had no food to offer for purchase with wine that day. This week, I emailed asking about handicap access for an out of state guest. No one even bothered to reply. I wrote on Sunday night, it's now the following Saturday and my guest leaves in the morning. This is a 2nd rate winery with bad wine that serious wine drinkers won't care for anyway. I, nor any of my guest, will be back. It's more for wine cooler drinkers. read more

I love this place, and I'm honestly not sure why anyone would rate it less than a 5. The folks working here are always SO friendly and helpful. I prefer dry wines which typically are a little harder to come by at southern vineyards but they do not disappoint here! They have something for everyone- including a great cider! I love their Vidal blanc- if you like New Zealabd Sauv Blancs (thanks covid for the shortage) it's a great local substitute. The facility is huge, plenty of choices for seating, and honestly so beautiful. read more

How dare you. I understand ABC rules with the wineries that no outside alcohol allowed. That is quite understandable. But you included "NO OUTSIDE FOOD?", for Sunday Sounds. This is not ABC Alcohol rules but you included it in the same statement. That is going to far. We will not ever come back. You are the only winery that forces your customers to buy YOUR food trays. That's going to far folks. First you had raised your prices and now this. We will tell everyone your new rules. And tell them your not worth the trip. read more

We stopped in to do a winetasting and have a nice glass of wine and enjoy the views, at 4:15 PM , Thursday, October 27. We were excited to be there for our first time. Not being familiar with the set up, we walked in and there were three employees hosting two people each in a winetasting at the bar area. We walked up and stood at the bar, No one acknowledging us. I moved down to one of the other employees and stood at the bar still no one acknowledged us. We were not greeted, Or told that someone would be with us shortly. It was only as we were walking out my pocketbook brushed a couple of the bottles of wine and they fell over not breaking of course, that someone said don't worry about it. That was our only acknowledgment. We were very disappointed and the sad part is I'm sure we won't go back! read more

Super friendly place. We've was good and the staff were very accommodating. Not pretentious like some wineries tend to be. Also extremely affordable! Would definitely return read more

Excellent venue. Good wine. Awesome people. We got a bottle of Cab Franc and we're sitting outside when the folks sitting next to us came and offered us some grapes. Can't get better folks than that! read more

Chateau Morrisette Winery - Cab Franc (nice) plus free grapes compliment of the folks next to us - Wineries Near Me - Floyd, Virginia

Had a lovely visit on a recent weekend. Beautiful venue. The live music and the red wine flight were great. Particularly enjoyed Archival and the Cabernet Sauvignon. Ordered the Chambourcin and Petit Verdot to try at home. Will definitely visit again! read more

OMG it's beautiful. Old school in a Gorgeous location. Friendly, gracious staff. Pet the dog!