Always drive by this winery and finally decided to stop on a Sunday afternoon - glad we did! The…read moreplace is beautiful with amazing views overlooking the vineyard with the mountains as a backdrop. The building is rather large but the tasting room area is confined to a smaller section in the back that makes it cozy and inviting with the back wall being all glass to take advantage of the view. The inside is nicely updated and clean. The wines are above average for the area. We really liked the Merlot and the Pinot Gris. They have quite a few options although many of them are by the bottle only. We did not try any of the food offerings because we brought our own food so can't comment on that. Overall it was a great experience and we will definitely be back!

If you are looking for a place with great atmosphere incredible staff and owners and beautiful…read moreviews you will not be disappointed. The wines were delicious and Susan are wine pro took exceptional care of us. Good Spirit will be are new favorite winery. Thank you James G.

We love visiting this winery so much we became members. They have a great selection of wines and…read morealso have a small food menu in case you are hungry. They have fun events and friendly service. The owner is very personable and will always wander and mingle with the guests. Small tasting room and a covered outdoor area to keep you in the shade in the summer months. The only ding is if they are crowded in the winter the indoor tasting room is small so you would have to hang out outside in the cold. They do offer a fire pit but if you're only staying for a glass of wine I rather not have a fire pit started up.

Last weekend our lovely coordinator added @868estate to our Galentine's tour while in Loudoun…read moreCounty and wow what a vibe! The winery tasting area was inviting and the staff was accommodating and nice! They offered flights, bottles, food, homemade goodies to include their truffles which we sampled (the dark chocolate raspberry and the white chocolate blueberry were our favs) and some of their flatbread which was yummy (4.3/5). My Sissy shared a bottle of their celebration sparkling wine which was pretty tasty with just enough sweetness (4.1/5). They offer separate quarters for larger parties as well. If in the area give them a try! #winewinewine #winery #cheers

Really enjoyed this winery!! Got a great education on the various wines, which were really…read moredelicious. We all bought a few bottles to take home. Would definitely go back if in the area.

This winery is such a VIBE. My daughter and I weren't sure if we'd already been here but when we…read morepulled into the parking lot, I knew we hadn't visited before . It's cozy and warm. We did a wine tasting and the sommelier was excellent and very well-informed. It was a nice day so we sat outside in the lawn chairs overlooking the creek. They also had bonfires available. I'll be back because I really enjoyed the ambience and their Vidal Blanc and Petit Manseng.

Super short version: Great winery with good service that is also not rowdy. Fantastic place to…read morego for a glass or three of quality wine in relative peace and quiet. Short version: Casanel, a small family owned winery, simply put our favorite winery bar none. Notable for their Cabernet Sauvereign (hard to grow in Virginia) and their Petit Verdots, all of their wines every year have been good to great. Service is good, pricing is fair and reasonable considering the market, and the atmosphere is welcoming and warm. They do allow dogs and food outside, but do enforce a no dog and no outside policy indoors, in part to ensure that there always is a place that is quieter for those who seek it. Long version: My wife and I judge wineries on three scales - quality of the wine, quality of the service, and other (which includes the views, value for price, food options, etc). Wine Quality - Casanel wine has been consistently good to great in spite of difficult years. Although they have had a change in wine makers, the samples we have tasted of the product that their new wine maker Adam has produced, I believe, will continue their reputation for quality. While many of these produced by Adam are not yet available for sale, they also have a strong library of wines that are well worth checking out and, we believe, value for money. That said, our pallet tends to lean toward the dry reds (PV, Cab Sauv, and others), but they also produce a Chardonnay that has gone through malolactic fermentation and lightly oaked, producing a flavorful wine that is not a butter bomb. They also produce a few other whites and reds that are also worth a visit, including Norton (both still and as a bubbly), a Carmenere (an all but lost burgundy grape), and Pinot Gris in several styles. In the warmer months, they also have several roses including last year an orange wine (based on a white wine made like a red). And that is about half of their offerings. If I had to say that they had a weakness in this category, it would be that they don't have that much to offer sweet wine drinkers, but they do have an option or two. Service - The Casanel winery team does all they can to create a warm, welcoming environment to their guests and, being that we are frequent visitors, they have become our winery home away from home. Notable is Theresa, the operations manager who with her team handles the front of the house. Victoria does a great job keeping interesting events going on. Nelson, the owner, is a character with great passion for the US - while you may not always agree with his views, you certainly will never question his love of what his hard work and the opportunities of this nation have granted him. Elliotte does a thousand jobs including helping with communications and the website. And one cannot go on without mentioning Anna - the general manager who quite literally is the glue that keeps everything going. Hers is a thankless job of putting out fires, dealing with difficult customers, and ensuring that her team (mentioned or not) have the resources to have all run smoothly. If Casanel had a weakness in this area, it would be that this is not a place for loud drunken parties nor a place for children and animals to run unrestrained or without supervision - but to us, that is a strength and not a weakness. Other - As noted above, this is a catchall category for us. Casanel's main tasting room was hand built by its owner, and the secondary tasting room is a historical structure. Both are lovely as are the grounds. While the wine is a bit pricey, the quality is there and therefore in our books represents a good value. Further, there are a number of efforts that occur behind the scenes that also contribute to the experience. Be it from the vineyard crew who manage to keep the vines healthy and attractive in spite of weather and pests thus allowing quality fruit to be had to the production staff ensuring that quality never fails, there is significant effort that goes into the bottle before it is labeled. In closing, when one considers the consistent quality and superior customer service this small winery provides, it certainly should be on your list of wineries to check out.

Very nice tasting room with extremely friendly staff. Make sure you enter from the main entrance…read moreon Canby- some GPS will take you to a side entrance to the working part of the farm. We were promptly greeted and very politely told of how many were ahead of us which was not an issue at all. We went for a self guided flight of the reds- the Bordeaux blend, Carmenere, Cab Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Norton. The Bordeaux, Cab Sauv were very good, and the Norton was almost like a port, which I really enjoy. The Petit Verdot was the weakest of the batch by far and one I would never touch again. On the other end was the Carmenere which was an excellent wine I would absolutely come back for. Its quite a pleasant winery with some very good wines to try.

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.

The vibe here is metal stars on the facade, leather jackets, and cowboy boots. (And a fun 70s…read moreplaylist) Combined with the deck over a greenfield and pond, it was a delight. The birds in the bordering trees added some great ambiance. Super fun!

Brought out-of-state friends to Purcellville, had a horrible experience at a nearby winery, so we…read moreleft and found The Barnes by total chance -- it's gem!!!! Wonderful, warm and super friendly staff, serene and peaceful, great atmosphere, great wine, and plenty of snacks to choose from. Had a fun and relaxing time here. Will definitely be back!

We stopped by here on one of the first cold days of fall to taste some wines, and it was amazing!…read moreThe vibes inside are great, large space and tastefully decorated. The outdoor patio is also very spacious with some covered seating and some tables out near the vines as well. We did a tasting (which was free with the purchase of 3 bottles) and enjoyed all the wines we tried. The wines are a bit pricy, but totally worth it after hearing about their sustainable methods and ingredients - they use as few ingredients as possible to make clean, good wines, and that quality really shows in the taste. I wish we lived closer so we could go back every weekend! The bartender was also super nice and knowledgeable about everything.

Lively and whimsical, Walsh Family Wines is an underrated Purcellville spot for some low key fun…read more We were there for the Merrymakers Market which brought a ton of unique local crafters, artists, and vintage clothing shops to the grounds but could not help but stay for a delicious glass of wine and wood oven fired pizza. The crowd was super friendly and the winetenders were helpful and kind. I felt like I got away even though I only traveled an hour away from my hometown.

Very dog friendly and fantastic wine! Was a perfect Saturday afternoon for our group of 4 with 2…read moredogs. The beer is solid, and there's live music too. Checked all the boxes for us. We will be back!

I had an excellent visit to 8 Chains today. I was their first customer arriving at 1230 shortly…read moreafter they opened. I was immediately greeted by the 2 staff working (Juliette and Kat) and given their menu. I showed them my Guide to Imbibe book and then we proceeded to have a conversation of other wineries nearby that I should visit. I opted for the flight board of 4 wines. The pours were great for sampling and I decided to add some salted caramel chocolate with it. The chocolates were yummy! They have plenty of seating indoors and out with a beautiful view of the winery as well. They also have a separate dog park area where dogs can play freely. They stamped my book but I didnt do the tasting, just got a flight so hopefully they honor it when I come back! I really enjoyed my first visit to 8 Chains and look forward to coming back.