We were running a bit early for our hotel check-in and decided to find a winery. And, wow, did we…read morefind a great one! We were greeted by Steve, who shared info about the tasting and invited us to head to the fireplace and he would bring in our tasting flight. Because we do this a lot, we opted for a tasting flight of white, and one of red. This gives us an opportunity to taste small amounts and then decide what we might like more of. Frankly, we were surprised! The whites were not sweet - and we particularly liked the cuyoga white (sp?) so well that we enjoyed a bottle of it along with bread and oil. We enjoyed the reds a well, but just not as much as the white! Melissa kept the fire tended, it was a very nice experience to end our day of traveling.

Awesome people , great variety of wines. Entertainment is great and food is always good..read more

Hi Mr. Chuck, It is…read moreChris and Air. We missed you for this Holidays. We tried to stop by as usual but good to hear you had a day off for holidays. Happy New year to you and your family! For all folks, We highly recommended Charis winery. The owner is so very knowledgeable and all his times and his devotion that he put into this place make this cute spot even valuable. We love all his wines. We look forward to seeing you again soon. Cheers!

Had a great time. We had the sweeter flight. Real good but my fav was a strawberry wine that I…read morewould have bought but it was not fully mature and ready for sale. We will come back here. One of the nicest things we did out this way. The owner is very nice and well informed about not only his wine but the entire area.

We had such a great experience at Reitano Vineyards! Amber and Jeremy took wonderful care of us and…read moremade us feel so welcome throughout our visit. The quesadilla and margarita pizza were delicious, and we loved the 2024 Sparkling Cider, Old Fashioned, 2024 Pinot Grigio, and Mango Slushie. We also had such a great time enjoying the Souled Out Band live! Great food, great drinks, live music, and wonderful service made for such a fun evening. Reitano Vineyards is truly a treasure in Front Royal, and we are already looking forward to coming back!

We were greeted by the owner when we walked in, we were directed to the bar where you order your…read morefood and drink. There was karaoke inside this evening so we took advantage of the beautiful weather and ate outside with a gorgeous view of the vineyard and surrounded by the mountains. I ordered wings and the Seafood duo - Salmon and scallops. There was a wonderful delicate crust on both the salmon and the scallops, the flavors were spot on, the scallops melted in my mouth. The saffron rice and vegetables were a nice side and made the plate look nice. The wings are okay, not super crunchy but good. The buffalo sauce has a different flavor to it with a nice heat on the back end. The blue cheese dressing is almost gorgonzola in flavor. Strong but good. She ordered the Southern Salad. She sent it back. The salad as specified in the menu states that it is "tossed" in the dressing. She prefers the dressing on the side so they quickly replaced it for her and she was very happy, two thumbs up. If the salad is tossed in dressing it is to soggy to take home. The blue cheese dressing is strong and overpowered the wonderful salad before swapping it out. You get a buzzer to let you know when your food is ready so the appetizers are served at the same time as the main course. The only downfall I noted. A waiter does carry the food out so you are not carrying a large tray out. Yes, it's a winery but we had soda water. We don't drink.

Very good wines, and great stories to go with. Havest Hosted here. Excellent location and…read morehospitality.

We have driven by a few times and decided to stop in. Small…read moreand unassuming space, very unique varietals. The owner was very personable and had great stories on each of the wines , names and label art. All stainless fermentaion, very fruit forward. The tastings are either 5 or 10 small pours, that you pick from their wine list. They use small plastic thimble like cups for tasting, which was enough to get the flavor. Tasting room had an assortment of gifts. Dog friendly My rating rationale for beer, wine, or spirits: +1 Service +1 Atmosphere/Vibe +.5 Taste/Quality (Flavor, aroma, and overall quality of the beverage) +.5 Presentation (Glassware, garnishes, and visual appeal of the drinks) +1 Selection/Variety (Range of beer, wine, or spirit options and uniqueness of offerings)

Finally made it to Crimson Vineyards today after 3 weeks of trying because if the…read more rain First everyone spoke as soon as we entered the Winery. The view of the mountains is breathtaking. The wines are delicious The icing on cake was our server Crystal so knowledge, friendly & so sweet. We will be back with friends. Also, I loved that the manager Ken came around to check on our service. Crimson Vineyards you're amazing. We wil definitely be back!

It was a nice wine-tasting location with no kids and not too crowded. The time limit helped keep…read morethe atmosphere relaxed. The staff were friendly, and the prices were reasonable. It feels like a little getaway from the city, while still being close enough for a day trip. It's also not far from I-66, which makes it very convenient to get to. I really enjoyed the red wines, and the wine flight was right up my alley. The service could be a little slow when they get busy, but the outdoor seating was perfect for a group of four. Reservations are highly recommended. The only issue I noticed was that some guests were wearing very revealing outfits while taking selfies and photos, presumably for IG or something elese. I personally felt that this took away from the otherwise peaceful and relaxing atmosphere. Maybe they should have some type of dress code.

I have family that lives 30 minutes away so anytime we visit we always stop by the winery. This has…read morebecome one of my favorite wineries. The vineyard is gorgeous and the wine is incredible. My favorite is their petit verdot. The wine is a bit pricey but the quality is unmatched. They had live music when we recently visited. I've never purchased any food but I've brought my own.

After hearing and reading the reviews of this place I had high expectations...my hunbun surprised…read moreme with a Saturday reservation here. Once I learned where we were going I was sooooooo excited!! Anyhoo- about an hour and a half away- we ventured here on a sunny Saturday afternoon. I really don't like going out on Valentine's Day. Everything's usually overpriced and restaurants are crazy busy...I honestly prefer just to stay at home but my hunnie had other plans for us hahaha! Despite the snow that's still lingering, turned out to be a perfect day for a winery adventure. Beautiful scenic views of the mountains, a playlist of Teena Marie, Sade and auntie Nita was definitely giving amazing vibes...the company of my Superman...just a perfect day! We had a reservation which is recommended. Our reservation was in the heated tent, outside area where they had live entertainment and he was pretty good! Sang a variety of selections. What I didn't like was there was no wait staff. I guess EARLY Mountain spoiled me! Hahaaaa!! I was expecting the same kind of experience here- but nonetheless we had to place our orders at the bar & pretty much wait on ourselves lol Typically-I was told they offered cheese and fruit plates- but today they didn't....:/( They did have a selection of cheese, crackers, olives if you wanted to create a board of your own... They also have a cigar area and offered cigars if that's your jam... Also noted in some areas they allow for you to bring your pets... On to the flights- wanted to try a few before deciding on a bottle so I went with the dry white option and my boo thang opted for the sweet options. The flights include a selection of 3 wines for $22...I was ok with just my 3 and my love actually enjoyed the port dessert wine which was the third tasting on his flight so I purchased a bottle for him. Appreciated the pizza Big Cork offered. We shared a pizza and ordered some fries from the food truck that was on the grounds. Would I venture back here NOPE! But I'm glad I can finally check this one off my list. Happy Valentine's Day!

This winery is very cozy, comfortable and the man who helped us choose our wines was the sweetest…read more He gave us a great suggestion on a place to eat and other ideas on what to do for our few hours we spent there. Paintings from local artists adorn the walls and the Riesling is delicious! I highly recommend this winery!

Service was great! The wait staff is very friendly and happy to serve. There were some impromptu…read moremusicians playing in the outside area that were really nice to listen to while dining. Can't believe this place isn't even listed in the recommended places!

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)

We really enjoyed our visit to this winery. There was a ton of seating both upstairs outside and…read moreinside, which made it feel really relaxed and not overcrowded. The family that owns the winery was very friendly and welcoming. We decided to get glasses instead of doing a tasting since tastings were $25 and glasses were around $15 each. We liked the wine we tried enough to bring a bottle home with us. Since they grow all of their own grapes, the wine selection was a little limited, but everything felt very local and personal. We were hoping to grab a small snack while there, but they didn't have any food available. Most wineries at least have crackers or cheese, so that was a little disappointing.

100% estate wine. From the moment we walked in, the personalized attention from Bill was amazing…read more A fun stop!

I'm actually giving one more star because I don't want to knock their business but this place just…read morewasn't it for me. I don't like sweet wines at all which is an East Coast thing and the whites were like drinking dessert which a lot of people like. I think asking $20 for the very small pours It's a little overpriced. The flagship read at the end of the tasting was nice, but not quite nice enough to buy a bottle or have a glass of because I think it too was overpriced. I would give good marks for the staff being very courteous, but this place just wasn't my jam.

Service, views, wine, and the available snacks are all great at this winery. Would happily return!read more

TLDR: Well executed wines in a picturesque atmosphere. Come for the Cab Franc and dry rose…read more Vibe: 5/5. Nestled on the top of a hill overlooking the grape hedgerows, Star in the Valley's tasting room is the perfect place to kick back and enjoy a glass or 2. Ample seating for all group sizes, we came on a Saturday afternoon and had no problem grabbing a table. Service: 5/5. The staff operating the tasting room we're great! Very helpful in offering recommendations and giving us a brief background story of the vineyard. Wine: 5/5. I have always held mixed feelings for Virginia wine, however Star in the Valley's offerings were decent. We opted to do 2 wine flights which allowed us to try their entire wine portfolio. Highlights from the tasting we're the Cab Franc, Chardonel and the dry rose. All in all, fun wines and an even better atmosphere!