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)

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.

Stopped by because a friend said it is one of her favorite wineries in the area. Really nice…read morebuilding with outdoor seating in front and a large tree covered deck in the back. Tasted the Chardonnay that was more fresh style with some nice honeysuckle flavors. Also had th"e L. Scott that is mostly Tannat with Merlot and Malbec. A very complex wine with some cassis and high tannic and some earthy flavors. Really a nice place to spend a little time tasting wines.

We previously visited this winery when it was Thatch Winery several years ago. I remembered…read moreenjoying the winery and the gorgeous, large deck out back. Unfortunately, this visit felt very different. Miscellaneous weird items seemed to clutter around in several areas. There were large areas that were unused and in the main area that was a little seating around a fireplace and some random tables scattered about. Nothing felt warm or inviting other than the staff member serving the tastings. It was our original plan to share a tasting and then sit and enjoy a some wine and a charcuterie, however, the feel of the venue was a huge deterrent and we left after sharing a tasting. Maybe in better weather, the feel is different with the outdoor area but we were really disappointed.

This is one of my very favorite winery's I have visited. You can tell it is locally owned and the…read morefamily actually works and takes pride in their land and their workers. The views are amazing and it was very relaxing. The apple wine was so good I had three glasses and took home a bottle.

Covid Visit: I was…read moreintrigued that this is Virginia's only certified-organic vineyard and winery. Tasting includes 6 wines (4 whites, 1 rose, 1 red) and sangria. 2019 Sparking White: dry 2018 Loving Cup White: dry blend and crisp 2019 Tellurian White: the description says oak aged, buttery and creamy but I only tasted a neutral flavor and none of those notes 2019 Cayuga White: semi-sweet, delicate and fruity - this was my favorite and got a bottle for $26 2019 Dudley Nose Rose: semi-dry and fruity 2019 Loving Cup Red: dry blend and silky Sangria: flavors were very muddled - I think it needed to be served colder The tasting was also served in cups and a tray made from sugarcane stalks and completely compostable. Two thumbs up for sustainability. Views were nice, super beautiful green grass and lots of outdoor seating on the patio and on the lawn. The only drawback was the staff wasn't very friendly.

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!

Jorge is fantastic! His is so passionate about his wine that it is delightful hearing him explain…read morethe wines, especially the port. His enthusiasm is contagious. I loved that he knew who all the customers are and is so happy to see everyone.

Covid Review: RESERVATIONS ONLY and open only Saturdays 11-6…read moreand Sundays 11-5. I was grateful that the vineyard was a short drive from the main road. WINE: $14 TASTING includes 1 oz pours and 1 logo glass to take with you. 2018 Brent Manor Seyval Blanc 2018 Petit Manseng 2018 Rose 2017 Touriga Nacional 2018 Vinho Tinto $12 DESSERT TASTING which included 4 ports that we selected to try: 2019 Vinho Abafado Branco (VA) - this is made from their Petit Manseng which had honey notes - we bought a bottle of this for $39 and we can't wait to try it - I could see myself buying a case of this alone! 2019 Vinho Abafado Rose (VA) had notes of strawberry 2019 Vinho Abafado Tinto (VA) we drank this with chocolate truffles which really enhanced the fruit Pachea Tawny (Portugal) had a strong alcohol finish which I didn't mind, I prefer aged boozy wines and ports SERVICE: A husband and wife team that was very knowledgeable about Portuguese wines and ports. I learned a lot about the history, processes and about their vineyard. I really enjoyed my time at this vineyard - only left a bit early because it was wicked humid out and a far drive home.

We wandered into white hall after stopping elsewhere and being disappointed with both the service…read moreand wine...and this was such a pleasant turn of our day! The ladies working were friendly and knowledgeable, we split a flight and did not taste a single bad wine. They said all (or almost all, my memory is a little fuzzy on that fact) of them are dry, and I loved that you could choose four of your liking. We tried the viognier, cab, petit Verdot and merlot - they were all so perfectly balanced and delicious. We sat by the fire and had a great time, it was so cozy. I can't wait to come back and enjoy the outdoor space.

It had been several years so I decided to revisit. At 50 acres it is one of the bigger vineyards in…read morethe area, although it sells most of its fruit (only 2000-ish cases/year). It also has one of the prettiest driveways I've seen so far! The wines tended towards very light, even for the reds. If you're not a tannin fan, you'll find a lot to like here. 16 Viognier: Floral and honey notes, honey on the palate 15 Estate Chardonnay: Grassy notes, not much oak 17 Le Gras Rose: Nice! Cherry-ish 15 Merlot: For some reason I got a tart finish, which is unusual for most merlots that I've tried 15 Cab Franc: Also nice; cherry-ish finish. 14 Tannat: Nice body, strong tannin.

Sixth stop on our wine tasting weekend: Saturday 1:25pm. I'm…read moreso glad we decided to try this new-ish winery. The grounds were gorgeous, and I could see myself spending a lot of time hearing nestled under the trees. The first thing we noticed is that instead of tasting at a long bar, we were invited to choose a table and be served by a member of staff. And, instead of a set tasting list, you can pick and choose what you want among the offerings to build your own (see photo). The Viognier was a stand out, very creamy and soft. I also enjoyed the red blends, especially the Springhouse Red. We will be back!

We shared a flight of wine for a tasting. To be honest the wines were not my favorite. I'm more…read moreof a bold Napa wine person. These wines were pretty subdued. It the setting was wonderful and the owners were really fun to chat with.