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    Chateau O'Brien at Northpoint

    3.1 (167 reviews)
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    Kerri C.

    We stopped by Chateau O Brien on a beautiful Saturday afternoon. We called on the way there to give them a heads up we were coming in a group of six, and when we arrived we were met with a smile as they showed us the table that they had kindly put a reserved sign on. After we put the food we brought on the table, we went off to do the red tasting. We really liked the wine and ended up purchasing a mixed case (which included their petite manseng- I'm normally a red wine drinker but that is the perfect summer wine). We'll definitely return!

    Entry ceiling, wow!
    Eileen T.

    We were greeted warmly as soon as we walked in the door and the ambiance inside was just as welcoming. They were just beginning a special cellar tasting with the wine maker but we did not have tickets as we were just driving by and decided to stop in so we were the only ones in the tasting room and got one on one service with Dave who was great. After determining the types of wines we like, he customized our tasting for us so we were able to try some of the whites and reds. The wines were pretty good, they have a tannat which was good and unusual for the area. We ended up buying a bottle of the Cabernet Franc which was young but tasty and a box of chocolates to take home. We met the owner briefly after his cellar event and he was very kind and personable. I applaud him for keeping his winery 21 and over only. Personally I'm tired of going to wineries with children and dogs running around all over the place. The last thing I want to hear while sipping a great wine is a kid screaming. After our tasting, before getting back on the road, we drank some bottled water while enjoying the views from their Adirondack chairs outside. A great experience.

    View of the vineyard
    C S.

    Hidden gem Love the wine, pourers, building and the view! A must see and enjoy wine experience Cheers

    Keisha L.

    How appropriate that my 600th review is of one of my favorite places to visit, a winery!!!!! Leslie is the best!!! She made our visit and our tasting worth our time!!! She was a pure joy. She was engaging, energetic and full of good vibes!!! The winery sits kinda nestled up on a slight hill overlooking some amazing views. The drive in is breathtaking as you enter through the large wooden gate and are immediately greeted with a sea of lovely vineyards that just grab you at first sight. The stairway to the vineyard is beautiful!! If you look close enough you can see grapes growing on the vines. Too cute and the perfect backdrop for a picture (insert photo snap sound here). After you are done fawning over the copper door and make your way inside, its a lovely sight. The tasting room is not huge but it certainly is welcoming none the less. They do offer two different types of tastings and have separate rooms for each, yet only one room was open today but they did not hinder out visit. Leslie immediately greeted us, explained the tastings and then proceed to help up our group of five along with the couple that came in right before us. She was wonderful at explaining the wines, how they are made and what to look for or taste for as we enjoyed each pour. Not much of a fruity wine person, the Apple wines are fantastic!!! We were lucky to get a taste of the Apple wine that was transitioning out as well as the one that was transitioning in. It was interesting to learn the apples they use to make the wine are harvested from the nearby apple orchard. The Rose` we had was interesting but not in a bad way. It is on of those you need to taste for yourself to fully understand what I mean, you would know it the minute you taste it! The best part of the tasting, which is more work for the staff but provides you will an enjoyable experience, they change the glasses after each tasting so you get a clean glass for a clean tasting each time. First time this has happened at a tasting I have been too, yet it made me appreciate the tasting even more and there is no cross pollination between the wines. On a hot day, they have plenty of covered patio seating that was surprisingly cool as well as some indoor seating. Outdoor seating is an option as well.

    Alaura E.

    The service, wine, and food was absolutely delicious. The patio and inside deck was gorgeous. I love the views from both with the mountains in the background. Since it's currently fall the picture were to die for! I love a great background, peaceful surroundings, and great outdoor decor. They have a tasting for all kind of wine drinkers. If you like sweet, dry white, and a special cellar for the red wine drinkers. The tasting averaged from 8 to 15 dollars. Totally worth it and the employees were super knowledgeable of everything. They also had great specials on the bottles of wines

    Matthew F.

    Chateau O'Brien elicits very strong views, mostly centered on their prices & rules. That's because O'Brien provides an 'adult' wine-centric experience that is increasingly rare, which throws off people who are accustomed to the more event-centric wineries nearby. Put it this way; if VA wineries were restaurants, many would be considered laid back mom & pop joints or pubs. Some would be very nice 3 or 4 star facilities. But Chateau O'Brien sets out to give a 5 star wine experience which few can achieve. They have 45 acres of vines, some on the property but most just down the road, making their wine 100% estate, On special occasions you might get music, but the lack of kids, dogs, or large groups provides a certain serenity. This is advertised on their website & signs coming in, so the 1 star reviews from parents/dog owners/limos who don't do their homework prior to visiting (and being told they can't do a tasting) are unfair. Owner Howard O'Brien caters to those who wish to do without such distractions for a few hours, and I'm grateful for it. The way they conduct tastings is unusual; on weekends the tastings for whites (including roses and maybe an apple wine or lighter red) and reds are done in separate tasting bars (and charged separately). While the typically bone-dry whites are good, it's not what they are known for. Chateau O'Brien is unabashedly a place for those who love well aged, bolder reds, especially my all time favorite grape (and a rarity in Virginia) - Tannat. O'Brien's Tannat wines are a big reason I rate them so highly, but not the only reason. Howard ages his reds for 24 months in new French oak, which gives them a very smooth quality. He also gives them a lot of cellar time, to the point where his 'standard' menu has wines from 2011 when most places are serving 2014s barely out of bottleshock. THAT'S why you're paying $15 a tasting! What I tried: 2011 Cab Franc; remarkably smooth, and one of a handful of Francs that doesn't have the signature peppery texture I find in other VA wineries. Bought a bottle. 2011 Petit Verdot: complex, bold but not overly so. Like the Franc, I suspect its long aging time has smoothed out the tannins to make it what it is today. 2011 Tannat Reserve: OK I'm biased here; I absolutely love this grape, so I can't give you an unbiased description. I seriously think they have the best Tannat in the state, period. 2011 Vintner's Blend: Because this is Tannat heavy, see above. Late Harvest Tannat: Not on the tasting menu, but I bought a glass. There's a reason I bought a case of this a few years ago, and it's long, long gone. During my latest trip I also did a special flight of aged Tannat wines, which included a few 'bonus' wines including an excellent Cab Sav, Malbec, and a rose blended with - you guessed it - Tannat! To those who complain about the prices, my wallet feels your pain. Bottle prices ranged from low 30s to high 50s or even 60s, and that's without rarer bottles from the cellar he brings out for special events. That said, you get what you pay for. And if you don't believe it's worth it, that's OK; Howard consistently sells his limited production to those who do!

    View from the deck
    Katie S.

    I love Chateau O'Brien. I love it so much so that I spent my 30th birthday here, I will order their Vintner's Reserve at the Capital Grille every time we go there, and will tell anyone who wants a different VA winery experience (and wants to listen to me-of course) to go here. The tasting room sits over the train tracks, up off the hill with a breath taking view of the Virginia country side. Walking into the front door you will be greeted quickly and asked which types of wines you prefer, then led to the appropriate tasting area. I'm more of a red drinker for the most part, but I like their whites as well. This is actually one of the few VA wineries I can say I like all of their wines. I have had both tastings several times, and they even put together a special group tasting for my birthday when my husband called ahead of time. It was quite lovely! Also note worthy, even though I wouldn't necessarily drink it by the glass, I love to cook with their apple wine! Actually it was Mrs. O'Brien who told me about putting a little apple wine in the crockpot with pork and I have made this several times now. Yummy! Another thing that makes for a fantastic experience is the venue itself-it is just beautiful! It is also very peaceful. Fair warning: this is not the type of place you go to get rowdy. This is a place to relax and enjoy the view, the company and the wine. Their patio is the perfect place to enjoy a bottle of whatever suits your fancy and some quiet time with friends, family (21 and up) or your significant other. As others have mentioned, there are several wines (my favorite is among them) that are more expensive than other Virginia wineries. But you know what? I'm willing to pay for such great wine! Lastly, I have enjoyed listening to Mr. O'Brien talk about his business and his craft. We were lucky enough to have him do the group tasting on my birthday and I think it's obvious he is very passionate about what he does. I always enjoy getting to meet the person behind the products I love. So I think it's cool that he still does tastings when he is there and will give such a detailed account of what goes into his wine. Chateau O'Brien was, is, and will probably always be my favorite VA winery.

    Entrance to the winery.
    Neal E.

    **3.5 stars** Went out today and visited a couple of wineries that I've never had the chance to check out. First stop on the tour was Chateau O'Brien - what is interesting about the name is that it's Irish! The approach to the winery is somewhat steep, must be very exciting in the winter time! The architecture of the place is - well it's hard to put a finger on it - somewhat eclectic with a Medieval European flavor to parts of it - combined with something more of a "Modern Mediterranean" feel - there is a heavy emphasis on copper - lots of copper! In fact, when we went to push open the front door, I got the distinct feeling that we were entering a medieval Keep! check out the photos I posted with the review to see many of the copper elements. Our wine pourer was Wayne - who is also a Chef for the winery when they host events. We tasted five wines: Northpoint White, Virginia Chardonnay, Northpoint Red, Buddy's Bistro Red, and their Virginia Apple Wine. All of the wines are good - but the ones that resonated with me were the Northpoint Red and the Virginia Apple Wine - I ended up buying a bottle of each. There is lots of room to hang out and enjoy a bottle of wine afterwards and some food - either inside - or outside on the deck. Definitely worth your time to check out!

    Pumpkin, wine, and a view
    Rachel M.

    I was kind of disappointed with Chateau O'Brien. They have two different tasting rooms with different wine offerings. When we went they were understaffed so only one tasting room was open - the one with all reds. I'm not a big fan of reds so we opted not to do the tasting. I bought a glass of one of the whites and it was just ok. They had a really nice outdoor sitting area and a decent amount of food options. They make an apple wine with (I think!) apples that come from the orchard that's right next door. It was a convenient winery to get to after a nice day of apple picking.

    Mary Kate E.

    I really enjoyed my visit here. It is beautiful with a sweeping skyline of mountains with seating front row center for you to enjoy you spectacular views, especially with the autumn leaves being in so many different hues. I tried both the red and white of the classic tastings. The gentleman who served me was well advised of the wines and was super nice! He commutes on the weekends from Fairfax to partake in his line of part time work because he has such a love for wine and is a good friend of the owner of Chateau O'Brien. The bottle I purchased was well worth the buy. I enjoyed it over a course of a few dinners and I can say it tastes delicious both with red and white meat despite being a white wine. Prices are reasonable and the food is good. Worth coming here and visiting with friends any time of year!

    Great views
    Mac O.

    This has to be one of the prettiest-situated, most eye-pleasing and sophisticated-looking wineries in Virginia. The building itself, the tasting rooms, and the deck are quite beautiful. You can tell a lot of thought went into creating a luxurious experience here at this young winery just recently added to the VA wine scene. The wines -- Chateau O'Brien specializes in reds, but does offer a few whites -- are, for the most part, very nice. There are two tastings, Classic ($5) and Cellar ($10). We did both. The Classic included '08 Northpoint White, '06 Virginia Chardonnay, '07 Buddy's Bistro Red, '07 Padlock Red, '07 Northpoint Rose, and '07 Virginia Apple Wine. Not usually a fan of Chardonnay or sweet wines, I liked both here. CO's Chardonnay is fermented in already-used oak barrels, which means that up-front oakiness is mellower. And the VA Apple Wine is made from five varieties of apples from neighboring Northpoint Orchard and tastes like a dry, crisp, cider-infused white. We liked the Bistro Red and bought a bottle to bring home. Our tasting guide, Rich, was consummately professional and pleasant, and made us feel right-at-ease. The Cellar tasting was a different story. Led by Howard O'Brien in the flesh, we found ourselves a bit off-put by his self-importance. He went on and on at rapid-fire speed about his world travels, his awards, his multiple residences, how he prefers "the right kind of people" to patronize his establishment (which became clear meant rich people willing to buy multiple cases of his $69 bottles), how he'll only put his wines on the wine lists at five star restaurants, the fact that he doesn't lower himself to sell wines in retail stores...when I went to the website later, however, I found a list of retail shops where you can pick up a bottle of O'Brien wine. So I don't know if he's changed his policy and not the website, or what... Yes, the man certainly knows his stuff inside and out and is passionate about his craft; but his incessant talking got in the way of us enjoying the tasting and meant it took quite a long time to get through. We sampled some wonderful reds, though: '06 Northpoint Red, '06 Northpoint Red Cellar Collection, '06 Limited Reserve Tannat, and '07 Late Harvest Tannat. I was impressed by the Tannats. I don't know if I'd be tempted back, tho. Especially considering I've now got a list of O'Brien wine retailers in my hot little hands!

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    Spectacular views, great wine, and peaceful atmosphere: everything I love about a a winery.

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    Crimson Lane Vineyards

    4.5(100 reviews)
    3.8 mi

    We spent a few days in Fauquier County region and were able to check out some new wineries as well…read moreas a few favorite. Crimson Lane was one of the new spots and is now a favorite. Off the beaten track and up on hilltop with beautiful views, this winery is AMAZING! Tastings are table side with knowledge staff guiding you. They offer both their own estate wines as well as an assortment from VA and around the world. Their wines were well balanced with layers of flavor, depth and long finish. My favorites were the Petite Verdot and Sauvignon Blanc It is best to make a reservation. They also have a food menu. We did the 2 estate tastings, several glasses and shared a burrata. I could have stayed all day! My rating rationale for beer, wine, or spirits: +1 Service +1 Atmosphere/Vibe +1 Taste/Quality (Flavor, aroma, and overall quality of the beverage) +1 Presentation (Glassware, garnishes, and visual appeal of the drinks) +1 Selection/Variety (Range of beer, wine, or spirit options and uniqueness of offerings) My rating rationale +1 Service +1 Food~Taste/flavor/quality +1 Presentation +1 Atmosphere/vibe +1 Value

    **I will preface this by the fact that for once in my life, I did not do my due diligence and…read moreresearch the wineries rules and regulations before coming. The review does not reflect the fact I did not get to try their wine, but rather the way I was treated when I attempted to plan a trip to visit the "right" way** We were driving past this spot on a nice Sunday, coming home from a family lunch, and thought why not stop in? I did not have a reservation because (as mentioned above) I wasn't aware of needing one and I wasnt sure when I would be able to stop in as I was just passing by (we live 1+ hour away). As we pulled into the long dirt road, the front gates have no clear sign that says 'By Appointment Only' - perhaps a good add before your clients drive up a steep unpaved road to just be turned away. None of the vines appeared to be in use so the drive up may be more beautiful one day when the grapes are on the vines. The parking lot is a bit cramped and full of fancy cars, giving us a taste of the type of clientele that would be inside. We came in and I inquired if I could do a wine tasting. The staff member told us we needed a reservation but that he would do his best to try to see if they had space - totally fine. My mistake again- I did not realize that this winery required reservations (no other winery I have been to in Charlottesville, Middleburg, or NOVA has done so) so my first assumption wasn't that I needed a reservation. Again, no sign at the front that says this and would have saved me time. The space was obviously gorgeous, the views spectacular and it felt very Napa and upscale. The staff member returned back and told us they couldn't accommodate us- ok, disappointing but ultimately is what it is. I asked the two staff members standing there how early they recommend making reservations, as we dont live in the area so I need to plan ahead. They told me it was hard to tell but that basically any time it's warm, it will be hard to get a reservation and that "Saturday visits are a pipe dream" and Sundays are "pretty impossible too". They then kindly told me "you could try to snag a reservation maybe a Thursday or Friday". Mind you, their hours are 12-5 on Thursday/Friday...I live an hour plus away, let alone with traffic. I guess my only options are to take off work to come visit as it seems there will be no chance for me to ever get a reservation for 2 on the weekends.... Needless to say, it felt like the staff really could care less for our future business and we politely left. The staff did not offer to help us book a future reservation or anything of that nature - just a snooty response that I probably shouldn't bother every attempting to return on a weekend. Hilarious enough, I decided to look up their website and low and behold - they had tasting reservations that same day at 3 PM (45 minutes after we first asked about a tasting) - no offer to us to wait or come back to return, just basically turned away. Cherry on top- they have tons of reservations open for future Saturdays and Sunday. If you don't want my business, you dont have to tell me twice. If I want to deal with pretentious folks, I'll fly to Napa and drink wine actually grown onsite.

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    Capstone Vineyards

    4.6(27 reviews)
    4.1 mi

    Capstone Vineyards is a small family-owned vineyard and tasting room located on the slopes of Blue…read moreMountain. Friendly staff Interesting wines Beautiful views Comfortable tasting room What we tasted: notes directly from vineyards tasting menu. 2025 Sparkling Rosé: 100% Merlot, fermented and aged 5 months in steel Made sparkling with bulk CO2 Nose: orange blossom, strawberry, papaya Mouth: grapefruit, cantaloupe pomearanate 2024 C2 93% Chardonnay, 7% Chenin Blanc Aged 10 months in neutral French oak, made sparkling using the Charmat Method Nose: green melon, orange sherbet, candied almonds Mouth: marzipan, lemon drop, hibiscus 2025 Sparkling Chardonnay 100% Chardonnay. Fermented and aged 10 months in neutral French oak 30 months on the yeast. Champagne Method Nose: pear compote, shortbread, meringue Mouth: lemon curd, apple tart, Turkish apricot 2025 Sparkling Cider Made in the Acadian style, typified by bright acidity, crisp, clear, dry and sparkling Harrison, Arkansas Black, Black Twig, Goldrush and Winesap, Fermented and aged in tank, made sparkling with bulk Co2 Nose: green melon, hibiscus, cantelope Mouth: candied lemon peel, chamomile, sweet tarts 2025 Sauvignon Blanc 100% Sauvignon Blanc 70% fermented in tank, 30% fermented in neutral French oak Nose: croissant, honeycomb, cara cara orange, Mouth: lemon balm, nectarine, verbena tea 2024 Merlot 100% Merlot, aged 14 months in French oak (23% new oak, 77% neutral, Nose: anise, black cherry, balsam Mouth: blackberry, cola, candied strawberry 2024 Cabernet Franc 100% Cabernet Franc, aged 14 months in French oak (33% new oak, 67% neutral" Nose: nutmeg, lavender, black plum Mouth: tootsie roll, plum, leather Note we had to climb a steep stairway to tasting room. Im not sure if there is an ADA entrance My rating rationale for beer, wine, or spirits: +1 Service +1 Atmosphere/Vibe +1 Taste/Quality (Flavor, aroma, and overall quality of the beverage) +1 Presentation (Glassware, garnishes, and visual appeal of the drinks) +1 Selection/Variety (Range of beer, wine, or spirit options and uniqueness of offerings)

    While visiting Crimson Lane Vineyards, we also stopped here. The tasting room was busy, with only…read moretwo staff members working, which resulted in inconsistent service. Although the staff were friendly and helpful, their divided attention noticeably impacted the overall experience. The venue offers attractive hilltop views; however, the tasting room itself is small and felt cramped even at half capacity. The wines were solid--slightly better than those at the neighboring vineyard--which aligns with the winemaker's established background and experience. The winery is family-friendly and allows children. Service was pleasant, and pricing was more reasonable than nearby options. I would consider returning with friends, bringing a picnic, and spending a relaxed afternoon outdoors while enjoying a few bottles.

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    Lost Mountain Vineyards

    Lost Mountain Vineyards

    4.0(74 reviews)
    4.7 mi
    $$$

    This is a solid 4 stars BUT only if you are already knowledgeable about wine in general and a fan…read moreof high quality Virginia wines. In other words, this isn't a group event at a big winery with lower priced non-estate wine options type of place. Lost Mountain Vineyards used to be called RdV. In June 2024, RDV was acquired by Eutopia Estates which is owned by the Bouygues family of France. For now they are Bordeaux-style blends focused on Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. They have some white grape vines but they are not ready to produce wine yet. They tasting experience/tour lasts about 1.5 hours. You tour the front of the vineyard, the barrel cave and bottling facilities. Then you taste their three top red blends paired with ham, cheese, peanuts and biscuits. All the food comes from Virginia farms and producers. Both the wine and the food are excellent. As was the service for the tour. Details on the wines here https://lostmountainvineyards.com/wines/. Tour reservations via Tock. The one major downside is the price point. Over $300 for the tour and tasting for my wife and I. We recently visited Daou in Paso Robles and had more food and wine at a lower price. Also the price points on the wine are not tied to market norms. The Lost Mountain is $225 per bottle and the Rendezvous $110. This is considerably more than some of the best Virginia wines. For example, Linden's 2021 Hardscrabble Red is $68, The Barboursville Octagon 2021 is $75 and Glen Manor's 2022 Hodder Hill is $65. And at Total Wine one can purchase dozens of Bordeaux wines with 95 and up ratings for less than $100. We had a great time and enjoyed some high quality food and wines. But due to the price point relative to other great vineyards we will not likely be back.

    Good experience. Not worth it…read more The bottom line is $240 for a tour and 5 (3oz) pours with food is tipping the line of outrageous. Service was great, venue was good but absolutely outrageously priced for not much more value (if anymore) than a winery 5 minutes away. The wine is good but if you want a bottle it's $130. No joke $130 bottle of wine that isn't blowing you away. RDV (now lost mountain) is trying to promote an image that isn't there or consistent with their product or surrounding area.

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    Arterra Wines

    4.4(86 reviews)
    4.4 mi
    $$

    We had such a wonderful time at Arterra. The owner has her artwork displayed for purchase, and her…read morepieces are truly beautiful, such a unique touch that adds to the atmosphere. We all did a tasting and really enjoyed the relaxed, warm vibe of the space. It felt welcoming, unhurried, and perfectly suited for savoring good wine with friends. This is the kind of place where you can slow down, appreciate the art, and enjoy the wine in a cozy, inviting setting. They have a lot of options where you can select the wines that you would like to try. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a memorable and peaceful winery experience

    Love this winery nestled in a beautiful wooded spot in Delaplane…read moreGreat wines, unique varietals and focused on sustainability. They also have beautiful ceramic and metal artworks Indoor and outdoor seating Everything is table service Flights, wine by the glass and bottle They have 2 vineyards They ate working on their organic certification They also offer some wines made using ancient methods which were awesome! Mandy was our primary server and she was AMAZING! My rating rationale for beer, wine, or spirits: +1 Service +1 Atmosphere/Vibe +1 Taste/Quality (Flavor, aroma, and overall quality of the beverage) +1 Presentation (Glassware, garnishes, and visual appeal of the drinks) +1 Selection/Variety (Range of beer, wine, or spirit options and uniqueness of offerings)

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    Arterra Wines - View of the tasting room from the outdoor tables.

    View of the tasting room from the outdoor tables.

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    Arterra Wines

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    Barrel Oak Winery & Brewery

    3.9(691 reviews)
    5.2 mi
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    We visited the winery on Valentine's Day, which fell on a Saturday this year. We had made a…read morereservation in advance and arrived a bit early, but were seated right away. Tables are reserved for 2.5 hours, so I assume the party before us didn't use their full time. We ordered an appetizer and a bottle of wine. The brie cake was delicious--even for someone who doesn't usually like goat cheese (it was layered in)--but unfortunately, no one in our group enjoyed the cheesecake. The winery is both dog- and kid-friendly. All the parents we encountered kept their children supervised, which is a winery rule and one I really appreciate now that we have kids ourselves. Most of the dogs were also very well behaved, though one was repeatedly growling at passing dogs, which was off-putting. While the winery can't control every patron, we choose to leave our dog at home when she's not in a social mood, and it would be nice if all dog owners did the same.

    We came to celebrate my mom's birthday, and for our first visit, it was beautiful. They had a cute…read morefarmers market with small local shops. The live singer wasn't really my style, but others seemed to enjoy it. We did a wine flight, and our wine server (Nick) was super knowledgeable and helped us find what we liked. I even bought my mom a bottle to take home. It was a bit confusing at first, but the lady at the front was so kind and explained everything. There was plenty of seating, and we hung out upstairs in the lounge with a great view. The only thing I didn't love was the food--we got a charcuterie board, and I'm not sure I'd get it again. But overall the experience was still wonderful. Everyone was very nice, and we'll definitely be back! Also there's a cute kitty that lives on the property she's super friendly and sweet

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    Barrel Oak Winery & Brewery - Signature Wine Flight

    Signature Wine Flight

    Barrel Oak Winery & Brewery - View from the parking lot

    View from the parking lot

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