I had a great time enjoying a glass of wine and reading my book with my best friend here on…read moreSaturday. I had been to this vineyard once years ago and remember really loving the tasting we got and the views. We came back for some wine and to explore the ruins. We really wanted to sit outside and were told they weren't doing outside service and that we had to go to the barn corner for outdoor seating. We bought a bottle of their tasty and refreshing Sauvignon Blanc. It was way too loud at the outdoor seating by their barn, so we tried to sit on their library patio. Turns out they were still serving on the patio. This was a bit of an upsetting miscommunication, but the server was sweet and told us we could stay, but had to sit further down. I didn't like feeling like we weren't allowed to be somewhere so this slightly marred the experience. However, once we settled in, I really enjoyed reading with a glass of wine and pretty views. Exploring the ruins after was pretty fun too. I wish they had a little more history on a plaque nearby. There was a sign that just said it was the governor's home that burned down on Christmas day. Ignoring the weird seating, we had a great vineyard afternoon here.

Wow southern hospitality at its best and fantastic wine with depth and flavor. The grounds were…read morestunning and the inside was exquisite. The chocolate merlot infused truffles were a perfect accompaniment to the cab franc. All of the staff was informative and went above and beyond to make sure you had the perfect experience. This beautiful winery will leave you in awe and sets the bar pretty high.

We were doing a Charlottesville trip with our pups in the middle of summer. We knew Keswick was dog…read morefriendly but hesitated coming because we didn't want our pups overheating outside. Keswick let the pups come inside the tasting room to enjoy the cooler, which was such a blessing - thank you so much for allowing our dogs to enjoy the summer day inside with us!

On a fall beautiful fall day, 15 of us visited Keswick Vineyards to try their wines…read more Keswick offers red and white dry wines, as well as slushees in their class-enclosed tasting room. The windows overlook the property, which interest also includes a mom-golf course for visitors to enjoy. They allow you to bring your own food, as they have a small selection of food offerings. We tried their flatbread, and it was very good. I tried the white wines, and they were very good, with the exception of the Sav Blanc, which wasn't on the menu, but was available. You ordered at the bar, and the servers were fast and friendly. You can enjoy you wine at several tables outside too. It's a nice location.

Five Oaks just opened; they are so new they don't even have a tasting room! I did my tasting with…read morethe owner sitting on porch chairs outside. 10 acres under vine, all hybrid (and as far as I can tell, 100% estate). The wines were mostly off-dry, all easy drinking. Being 100% hybrid sets them aside from other vineyards; if you're not a Chambourcin fan, this may not be your place. They also have Vidal Blank and Cayuga. Maybe the most unusual aspect of my tasting were the Chambourcin flights; 4 different vintages, with 4 distinct tasting profiles. My favorite was the 2012, which had some Cab Franc. They also had a blush wine. Not my thing, but another guest was ga-ga over it, so there's definitely a fan base for it!

Passed the winery and decided to stop. The owner was delightful and we really enjoyed the wine…read more This winery is revamping the vines and just finishing out the building. A fun stop - we will look forward to coming back to see the improvements.

Wonderful, kind, unique! This vineyard highlights the grapes and wines that are authentic to this…read moreregion. A family owned and operated, you can taste how much they care. The ambience could use improvement but the wine is fabulous.

Absolutely amazing wine and friendly staff! This is one of the original wineries in Virginia and it…read moreshows. Each wine is a masterpiece on its own and deserves a seat at the table.

Great intro then they leave you alone to enjoy the wines. Top of the line red was very good.read more

We tried this place out this past Saturday. The weather was awesome that day. We stopped in just…read moreafter 11am. Too early to drink, but we checked out the place. Very very cool vibe. We briefly chatted with the staff and said we would come back later. We came back after 1pm the same day. My wife got a flight of four wines. I got a glass of Meritage. We sat out front near a fire pit. It was so nice just sitting there, letting the sun warm your face. It got crowded as we "people watched". They had live music @ 2pm but we didn't stay for that. One of the owners chatted with us for a bit. She was very nice. The staff inside were also very kind and helpful. They young lady from Ohio who served us was super helpful and we would like to say thank you to her for great service! The wine was excellent. We bought three bottles of the 2019 Meritage. Very good. We will be back !

Fantastic, intimate winery experience off of 29. The family started this winery a few years ago and…read morelive a few steps away from the vineyard. Most are estate grown grapes and delicious. I noticed the whites have a honey note and the reds are well balanced. Michael walked us through a guided tasting of all 8 wines - and we learned a ton! There's seating inside and outside for small groups only. Feel free to bring your own snacks

This is a hidden gem. Located off 29 in the Barboursville area…read moreRealtively small winery and tasting room though definately NOT small on flavor or quality Michael helped us in the tasting room with a guided flight of 5 whites and 4 reds. He was personable and knowledgeable about the wines and winery. We really enjoyed the wines and bought several to bring home! The wines had good structure, nice body and strong finish. Indoor and outdoor seating. Flights -both guided or self guided, glasses and bottles What we tasted: *VIOGNIER 2023: 100% stainless steel fermentation. Bright, fresh, crisp, refreshing. Oysters, shellfish, picnics, summer afternoons. *CHARDONNAY: Neutral oak fermented and aged. Flavors of apple and pear. Silky mouth feel. Roasted chicken, fish, scallops. *TI-REY RosÉ 2021: Estate reserve blend of cabernet franc-and merlot. Ripe strawberries and red raspberries. Picnics, around the pool or on the deck. *BLANC DE BLANc 2021 -Sparkling Méthode Champenoise. 100% chardonnay. Dry, crisp and refreshing *PETIT VErDOT 2019-Deep color, concentrated dark fruit flavor with spice, earthiness, and oak. Their boldest red. *MERLOT 2023: Dark color, rich, ripe fruit. An approachable merlot with added robustness. Roasts, cheeses, and stews. Governor's Cup Gold 2025. *RECHERCHÉ 2021: Recherché means "much sought after" in French. B|end of petit verdot, merlot, and cabernet franc. Governor's Cup Gold 2024. PETIT VErDOT 2019: Deep color, concentrated dark fruit flavor with spice, earthiness, and oak. **Note wine descriptions are from the winery's tasting notes -not my own 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)

Buyer beware - the other reviews on here are not written by serious wine drinkers. How do I know?…read moreMy group came to Montifalco yesterday and was excited to try some great wines. With so many positive reviews, how could we go wrong? They set us up in the cutest little private cottage and we're so sweet. Unfortunately that's where the charm begins and ends. We got five different wines to try. The bubbly was good but the rest were awful. No one in our group of ten found them even remotely drinkable. The one red was so acidic, my friend was up until 4:00am with an upset stomach from the acid burn. It's incredibly disappointing how bad the wines are given how cute the space is and how friendly the staff is. We went back to our Airbnb and opened our own bottles afterwards to cleanse our palattes.

Writing this while still sitting here as the experience has been absolutely fantastic…read more Came on a Monday after having Montifalco recommended for YEARS from other winery/industry folk. I'm sad it took me this long to get out here but enabled us to come on a day when only one other party was enjoying their outside area! A rare, beautiful 80 degree sunny day in July, nice music and a nice breeze make for a perfect wine sipping environment! The employees were both so incredibly nice and welcoming. We split their featured flight and there was not a single wine I didn't enjoy! Will be leaving here with a bottle or two and probably be returning very soon!

We had a really nice experience in the tasting room today. We paid for the tasting of six but ended…read moreup trying 14 different wines. The pourer was very accommodating, asking what we usually like to drink. Sure, it's not as fancy of a tasting experience as other places, but the service more than made up for the casual presentation. We left with 3 bottles (5% discount for bottle sales of 3-11 bottles, 10% for mixed cases, or 15% for single bottle cases) Petit Verdot, Tannat, and Stonecastle red. We usually love the Rkatsiteli, but this vintage fell a bit flat for me.

This place is beautiful! You drive up a long driveway past the vineyards and towards a castle! Lots…read moreof opportunities for great photos here! The server we had was a doll! I think we name was Jennifer, I hope I'm remembering it right but she was so friendly and even showed us around the beautiful building when we asked about it . We didn't try any food but we each got a wine flight all everything we tasted was delicious!

My friend took me to this cute cidery when I was visiting Charlottesville in July…read more We parked in the grass lot and grabbed our drinks inside and went outside. The inside wasn't very decorated, and didn't have that many seats. It seemed a bit bare. I wanted to get the frozen drink, but they said they had run out. Outside had a few more seats, but our stay was cut short by some bees that were very interested in my drink, purse, and my friend's face. I might have to give it another try but it was just an average experience for me.

I've never been here when the weather was nice enough to let us enjoy the full setting, which is…read morethe only reason its getting docked a star. There is very limited seating in the indoor wine bar--two small tables is just about it. If they don't have a wedding or other event, the large barn-like event space is open with seating, but its cool and drafty so if you're hiding from the weather it is not ideal. They have a very small food menu and offer a rotating menu of cider flights and cocktails. Generally, ciders are quite dry, not at all like angry orchard or redd's (for comparison). The cocktails are fun and creative. I loved having the option for a hot drink in late December. At some point, I'd love to be able to come when the weather is beautiful and can take advantage of their outdoor wine bar, fire pits, and view. Ample parking, though as you follow the road up to the winery, you move from gravel to packed dirt. Parking can get quite muddy as it is just grass/dirt, and there can be some deep tracks left from cars in previous weather. Definitely not a reason to skip this place, but something that we noticed as we were coming/going since we were in a very small car.