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Hark Vineyards

4.6 (24 reviews)
Closed 12:00 pm - 6:00 PM
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Live music and covered outdoor seating  *also, dogs are welcome
Heather M.

Eleventh stop of our wine tasting weekend - Saturday 6pm. We've been to Hark a number of times and noticed that they are renovating on this trip. They are building a huge tasting room on the edge of the green space. I'm excited to see what it looks like. They are currently offering tastings, glasses, and bottles out of a converted trailer behind their winemaking warehouse. We were greeted by live music and a good truck when we arrived. See photo for the current wine tasting options. All of the reds were stellar. Hark continues to make quality wines, and they now have a female winemaker. We will be back again and again!

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Jordan V.

Scenery of this vineyard is nice, and they have a good outdoor set up that is dog friendly (if it's not too hot). It's a very nice place, but small while they are doing renovations. I only gave it 4/5 because the wine that we sampled (both reds and whites for the month) were just okay. None of them stuck out. Service was also fine! Definitely a nice place to relax and unwind though!

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Chandler D.

Came here for the first time back in December of 2021 after a meet up at another winery. I have to say the wines here are amazing! They have a decent size property where you can be distanced from others if you'd like. They also have fire pits that are absolutely wonderful! The staff here is also top-notch! Also feel free to bring your dogs here as they are a dog friendly winery!

Matthew F.

I had the pleasure of visiting here on their opening weekend. The tasting room isn't ready yet, so they are serving from the production area. Hark is relatively big operation - at least by comparison with their neighbors. The owners definitely invested in the infrastructure, so they have a lot of space for production. I even got a quick tour of the place after my tasting. The wines are above par, which I attribute to a combination of a really good growing site and their partnership with a local winemaker who's been in the business for a while. They serve not only Hark-branded wine, but also wines from their winemaker's private label. You'll likely have to wait a few years for the full tasting room to be open, but don't let that dissuade you. They are part of a wine trail with several excellent neighbors, and Hark is a great addition.

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Stephanie H.

Although the tasting room at Hark has been open less than a year, it instantly zoomed to the top five of my favorite wineries in VA. I've been a fan of Jake Busching's wine since discovering his F8 and Cab Franc at a local Cville restaurant a couple of years ago. Having him as the winemaker at a local vineyard is a dream come true for all of us! The owners and the staff at Hark are all fabulous and very helpful. It sucks that we're in the middle of a pandemic while the weather has been beautiful. It's been perfect for winery days. At least they're offering shipping until the tasting room can safely open again. I'm not sure how things will be when we're able to venture back out in the world, but on my previous visits to Hark, there were two different tasting options available. It was perfect for sharing with my partner since we wanted to try everything. We were also able to just pop in for a glass or bottle and hang out (which we fully took advantage of on a couple of visits). I'm really glad I was able to experience several visits before the lockdown. All photos were taken before the health crisis.

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Kevin W.

One of my most favoritus' vineyards!! Talk about quality - Jake B. is killing it at Hark with flavorful and well crafted wines. I have followed this winemaker since tasting the F8 & Cabernet Franc at a restaurant in Cville and I have been hooked ever since. Hark is maintained by a warm, knowledgeable and unpretentious staff. Sabrina & Paxton (plus others) gave us a rundown of the wines being served and schooled us on the background of Hark. Also they are cool as heck. The interior and exterior of the building is clean and well maintained. Seating available inside and out. My advice try the F8 and the 2015 Cabernet Franc plus whatever else you can get your hands on.

House and reserve tasting
Claudette P.

Really good vibes! Lots of spaces for seating and absolutely gorgeous views! They had house and reserve tasting all so very good! Lots of selection and very friendly staff. We were able to bring our own food, which was a plus!

A wonderful first visit to Hark Vineyards. The staff were so friendly and knowledgeable about the wines. They even brought us a fire pit all the way out where we were sitting. The most Covid cautious winery we have been to yet. Will definitely return! Oh, and the wine is delicious!

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We just stopped by this place for a quick wine tasting and were really impressed. The scenery is beautiful and we sat right among the vineyards overlooking the hills. They had outdoor sales and serving and staff were wearing masks to accommodate, which I really appreciated, it felt very safe. Staff were helpful and very friendly. Did the Reserve tasting, enjoyed them all but particularly the reds. Bought a bottle of the 2016 F8 red which we're excited about! Would definitely return.

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Excellent wine, very comfortable new (June 2025) tasting room, wonderful mountain views, and good service.

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Great music, great staff, large areas to sit and for children to play. We loved our time spent here! We will be back!

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. My advice try the F8 and the 2015 Cabernet Franc plus whatever else you can get your hands on.

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Brix & Columns Vineyards - White flight

Brix & Columns Vineyards

4.5(91 reviews)
13.2 mi
$$

In the area for a relaxing Virginia mountain vacation, Yelp led us to Brix & Columns for a wine…read moreexperience. We were specifically searching for a dog-friendly place we could bring the pups, and not only do they welcome the well-behaved fur babies but have one of their own too! Built with Jeffersonian architecture, the property is modern yet attractive and feels like you're visiting a historic property. There is a large event space, a spacious tasting room, and ample outdoor seating which is mostly shaded to enjoy even on a hot sunny day. My wife and I both enjoyed flights of wine and followed them with a glass of our favorites. The flights are served nicely and every pour is in its own glass, no reusing or cheap plastic cups here. Service was great with very nice staff. It was a peaceful outdoor experience and we really enjoyed just sitting and relaxing. I would absolutely come back!

Great little winery that we stayed at through Harvest Host. They had a beautiful facility. Not only…read morewas it great for a stay, the inside would have made for a great wedding reception location. We were there on a Friday night and they had a nice musician playing some very chill music. The vineyard and its surroundings were super peaceful and made for a great evening. We had food delivered from a local restaurant that was recommended to us and had a nice picnic down at a little secluded area they set up.

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Montifalco Vineyard

Montifalco Vineyard

4.3(36 reviews)
6.4 mi

I write this as I sit with my husband next to me and and our precious dog at our feet while nice,…read moresoft, relaxing music is playing in the background and i couldn't think of another word to explain what I was feeling. Then I remembered what I was looking for, thinking of the last vineyard we visited, not pretentious. The smell of the earth mixed in with what farmland smells like is intoxicating. The service by the extremely friendly, next door neighbor like female that tended to us was the best. We came in about 30 minutes before the place closed and felt so bad for not being aware of that and instead of making it well known that they were about to close she welcomed us in as if we had the whole afternoon ahead of us. We only had a glass of wine each due to us coming in so late but the wine we had was so good we are taking a bottle with us. There have been very few places that have made me feel as at home as this place has. Though, not only at home but made me feel transported to a place where time stands still and you get to just take a breath in and forget about all the stresses of every day life while enjoying a good glass of wine. Needless to say we shall be back.

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.

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Montifalco Vineyard - They have geese! Unfortunately we enjoyed annoying the geese more than we enjoyed drinking the wines.

They have geese! Unfortunately we enjoyed annoying the geese more than we enjoyed drinking the wines.

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Early Mountain Vineyards - World-class wine and culinary experiences.

Early Mountain Vineyards

4.2(259 reviews)
16.1 mi
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Truly cannot recommend Early Mountain enough! It is one of the most beautiful wineries I've…read morevisited- the tasting room reminds me of Crimson Lane or Barboursville- and definitely one of the more upscale options of the wide range of Virginia wineries. The wines are excellent and there are several tasting options you can choose- I believe there was a red flight, a white flight, and a "signature" option that had both. You also have the option to build your own flight, which I always love. The 2024 rosé is a standout, we picked up several bottles to bring home. We could not believe how good the food was- it was worth a trip in its own right! It's on the pricier side but it is clear why, the plates wouldn't be out of place at a fine dining restaurant. We also had the kindest server, Chelsie, who made our experience so special and memorable! She stopped by to chat several times, gave us great recommendations, and she could not have been nicer to me and my friends. We were lucky enough to attend our dear friends' wedding here and it was a spectacular wedding venue. The space is just beautiful and the catering was incredible- some of the best wedding food we've had by far. We liked it so much we came back to visit the tasting room the next day :) This is a perfect stop on the way to Charlottesville from the DMV and a gorgeous place to spend an afternoon.

Would love to give them 5 stars but honestly staff was a weird with us, will be back though for the…read moreBison steak alone though, it was soooooo good. 100% worth a second chance which we hope to go back this year (March 2025, last year was when we visited for first time!) The wine was delicious and the property is absolutely stunning both inside and out. Not sure if they were just having an off day or they thought we weren't gonna spend any $ there due to us having dogs/ not being dressed up at all but if it wasn't for the food/drinks/ aesthetics and we think was one of the managers coming to say hi to us I would have probably left less stars. - SpicyAivy

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Early Mountain Vineyards - Restaurant and tasting room

Restaurant and tasting room

Early Mountain Vineyards - Seasonal hyper-local menus.

Seasonal hyper-local menus.

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Eastwood Farm and Winery - Inside

Eastwood Farm and Winery

4.5(100 reviews)
17.4 mi
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We really enjoyed our wine, blueberry cider, and food at Eastwood! Plus, the staff are friendly…read moreand want to ensure you have a great experience. We enjoyed the Gold Medal Tasting. This assortment had two whites and two reds--all of which earned gold medals at competitions. For lunch, we shared the grilled cheese with apple slices and the Eastwood salad, which included apples, blue cheese, nuts, and mixed greens. All were delightful. The tasting room has a warm vibe of a country gathering place with tables, a bar, and a stage. They also have outside seating. Their fermentation room has a glass wall that looks into the tasting room so you can see the tanks. Eastwood is located not far from Monticello and other wineries in the area. I recommend it as a definite stop on any wine outing.

A friend and I stopped here on a recent trip to Charlottesville. I was surprised by the number of…read morefamilies with children, as this is not something I'm accustomed to from living in Washington state for many years. We walked inside and found a great space that included a bar, ample seating, and a stage, where a singer was getting ready to perform. I decided on the White Reserve Tasting, and was able to swap out the oaky chardonnay for the Woodland White blend. My friend and I got a table outside as the weather was nice. We enjoyed our wine and people (and dog) watching. My favorites were the 2024 Viognier and the Woodland White. The 2024 Petit Manseng was good, but a bit tart, and the Artist White blend was too dry for my liking. This is a great winery that you should visit when in the area, that's both kid and dog friendly.

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Eastwood Farm and Winery - "Virginia classics" wine flight

"Virginia classics" wine flight

Eastwood Farm and Winery - Sweet wine flight. Outdoor heated area featured in the background.

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The Barn At 678 - Tasting room seating

The Barn At 678

4.7(15 reviews)
15.5 mi

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 !

What a great place to enjoy some wine, beer or cider. I stopped by yesterday and was greeted by…read moresome very nice women who explained how their tastings work. You can choose how many wines you'd like to taste for different prices. They took the time to tell me about their wines and give advice on which ones I might enjoy based on my taste. Their wines were a bit dryer than my liking but weren't bad. The best part was enjoying my wine on a comfy couch on the porch, which overlooked some of the vineyard. It's a welcoming place and I'd definitely stop in again when I'm in the area

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The Barn At 678
The Barn At 678
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Merrie Mill Farm & Vineyard

Merrie Mill Farm & Vineyard

4.3(81 reviews)
18.1 mi

Ready for a splash of whimsy? Merrie Mill is indeed merry! Plenty of parking leading up to the…read morelarge and spacious grounds and tasting room. There's a cool barn with a merry-go-round outside and you'll find even more delightful and fanciful decor as you walk in the door! From floating seals, and zebra heads and giraffe statues, this colorful wonderland will have your imagination flowing! Every detail from the blue bar to the light fixtures, to the bicycle water cart, to the gorgeous wallpapers, pretty mirrors, animal leg sinks in the restroom, balloons and even the tile - every single piece was carefully crafted and arranged to spark your attention!! It's one of my favorite wineries in Virginia! The outdoor seating is not only roomy, but the views are spectacular! Pet friendly, for your furry friends! We became immersed in the festive vibe and ordered a flight of wines and a charcuterie board! The food was fabulous and beautifully presented! Heavenly! The wines were refreshing , and we particularly liked the rosé, the Cabernet Franc and the Petit Verdot. Don't miss this fun fun fun and fantastical winery! A fabulous time awaits!

Friends recommended Merrie Mill, and we're so happy we listed to them! We have visited Merrie Mill…read moretwice in the last five months for wine and lunch. The atmosphere is fun and creative -- both inside and outside. You know you are in for a treat when you walk through the front door with its eclectic decor. They have seating both inside in what feels like someone's really cool living room as well as outside on their patio or on their lawn. You can order wine by the flight to sample their offerings, as well as by the glass and bottle. I recommend doing a flight to determine what you like, then order some bottles to share or take home. Their lunch menu includes salad, soup, and sandwiches -- all with a creative touch -- as well as a children's menu. They also have delicious cake by Cake Bloom and Nightingale ice cream sandwiches. Merrie Mill certainly isn't boring! The staff are knowledgeable and friendly. Definitely include Merrie Mill on your next winery tour.

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Merrie Mill Farm & Vineyard
Merrie Mill Farm & Vineyard
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