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!

Super hi end atmosphere. Very large tasting room elegantly decorated. Wine rated seven out of 1 to…read more10. Food was excellent, had French onion, soup and salad.

First and last visit for us. What a miserable Mothers Day experience. I emailed about reservations…read moreand received a response that they are taking reservations but I had to call. Then we called and they said no reservations but it would be no problem as they seat over 300 people. Arrived at 11.15, 1.25 hours in line before entering the building where you end up at the bar with 2 servers to get a drink and pay for the buffet. Then the buffet line was another 45 mins plus to enter the small room where the buffet was. No staff around to greet andx explain what was happening, just the owner walking around outside puffing on a cigar telling people where to go park. They were tremendously understaffed, not prepared and horrible customer service. There were so many people the walked out frustrated saying the same. Don't believe the fake positive google reviews they are leaving on their own today. Never again.

We took a little adventure to Kindred Pointe Winery because that 2023 Petit Verdot we tried at the…read moreShenandoah Cup was living rent-free in our minds -- and babyyyy, it delivered AGAIN! This was my second time and Nikki's first, and we pulled up READY for great wine, good vibes, and a cute little winery moment . From the second we walked in, the staff greeted us like we were long-lost cousins coming home for the holidays . We did a guided tasting at the bar -- six wines for around $15 (a STEAL, okay!?), and the fun began. Nikki's fave: Bourbon Barrel Chambourcin -- the star of her whole life that day 2019 Chambourcin Oaked Aged 36 months in new American oak... listen... this wine came in sweet on the nose, fruity on the tongue, and creamy on the finish. Light, playful, and honestly kinda flirty. Perfect with stuffing or honestly anything because she was drinking it like it was juice . My fave: 2018 Petit Manseng -- MY GIRL!! Light, dry, citrusy, pear-y, pineapple-y and giving "I'm that wine" energy. Complex but still smooth... basically the Beyoncé of the tasting. We even got to try some wines that weren't on the list, and let me tell you -- 90% of their wines were hitting. Like, not one flop in sight . But the BEST part? The vibe. The service. The "you're family here" energy. It literally felt like sipping wine at your cousin's cute countryside home you never knew they had . 10/10 recommend! Go, sip, laugh, vibe, repeat!

What a great way to start my birthday weekend! Andrew did an amazing job doing the tasting and…read moretelling us all about the different wines and history of the winery. Beautiful views especially in the snow. The wine and cider selections were really good and I appreciate the options.

My girlfriend and I were staying at a nearby Vrbo cabin located on North Mountain and after a day…read moreof antiquing decided to wind down. We found this adorable winery the day after Christmas and I'm glad we did. The property is absolutely beautiful and the inside was very cozy. The tasting room provided a 360 view of the property through large glass windows. We passed the time playing cards and games located on site. The staff was very friendly and accommodating making wonderful recommendations. I love their flights and how neat the design is. We even got a bottle of their holiday spice win to go. If you're in the area please give this place a try! You won't be disappointed.

What a great find! We took a chance when we saw the sign from the highway. Such a cute spot…read more Lots of wine to choose from. And some award winning wines! They give you a full rundown on all the wines. Fun decor and some trinkets you can buy. The wine was good. Nothing blew our socks off but it was tasty.

We spent a few days in Fauquier County region and were able to check out some new wineries as well…read moreas a few favorite. Crimson Lane was one of the new spots and is now a favorite. Off the beaten track and up on hilltop with beautiful views, this winery is AMAZING! Tastings are table side with knowledge staff guiding you. They offer both their own estate wines as well as an assortment from VA and around the world. Their wines were well balanced with layers of flavor, depth and long finish. My favorites were the Petite Verdot and Sauvignon Blanc It is best to make a reservation. They also have a food menu. We did the 2 estate tastings, several glasses and shared a burrata. I could have stayed all day! 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) My rating rationale +1 Service +1 Food~Taste/flavor/quality +1 Presentation +1 Atmosphere/vibe +1 Value

**I will preface this by the fact that for once in my life, I did not do my due diligence and…read moreresearch the wineries rules and regulations before coming. The review does not reflect the fact I did not get to try their wine, but rather the way I was treated when I attempted to plan a trip to visit the "right" way** We were driving past this spot on a nice Sunday, coming home from a family lunch, and thought why not stop in? I did not have a reservation because (as mentioned above) I wasn't aware of needing one and I wasnt sure when I would be able to stop in as I was just passing by (we live 1+ hour away). As we pulled into the long dirt road, the front gates have no clear sign that says 'By Appointment Only' - perhaps a good add before your clients drive up a steep unpaved road to just be turned away. None of the vines appeared to be in use so the drive up may be more beautiful one day when the grapes are on the vines. The parking lot is a bit cramped and full of fancy cars, giving us a taste of the type of clientele that would be inside. We came in and I inquired if I could do a wine tasting. The staff member told us we needed a reservation but that he would do his best to try to see if they had space - totally fine. My mistake again- I did not realize that this winery required reservations (no other winery I have been to in Charlottesville, Middleburg, or NOVA has done so) so my first assumption wasn't that I needed a reservation. Again, no sign at the front that says this and would have saved me time. The space was obviously gorgeous, the views spectacular and it felt very Napa and upscale. The staff member returned back and told us they couldn't accommodate us- ok, disappointing but ultimately is what it is. I asked the two staff members standing there how early they recommend making reservations, as we dont live in the area so I need to plan ahead. They told me it was hard to tell but that basically any time it's warm, it will be hard to get a reservation and that "Saturday visits are a pipe dream" and Sundays are "pretty impossible too". They then kindly told me "you could try to snag a reservation maybe a Thursday or Friday". Mind you, their hours are 12-5 on Thursday/Friday...I live an hour plus away, let alone with traffic. I guess my only options are to take off work to come visit as it seems there will be no chance for me to ever get a reservation for 2 on the weekends.... Needless to say, it felt like the staff really could care less for our future business and we politely left. The staff did not offer to help us book a future reservation or anything of that nature - just a snooty response that I probably shouldn't bother every attempting to return on a weekend. Hilarious enough, I decided to look up their website and low and behold - they had tasting reservations that same day at 3 PM (45 minutes after we first asked about a tasting) - no offer to us to wait or come back to return, just basically turned away. Cherry on top- they have tons of reservations open for future Saturdays and Sunday. If you don't want my business, you dont have to tell me twice. If I want to deal with pretentious folks, I'll fly to Napa and drink wine actually grown onsite.

I love love a great winery! I love also when you're able to make reservations on a Saturday and…read moredon't have to worry about super large crowds. This winery was beautiful easy drive and had some wonderful views as you slipped on your wine. The venue had live music the night my husband and I went, and we enjoyed the wine, the music and the views. There is also a small trail you can walk along and actually see the winery. We did enjoy this. Will definitely be back if we are ever in the area again.

Good wine and food. Beautiful river setting with Mountain views. Scary low water bridge to get…read morethere. Great fireplace in the winter time to sit by.

Wine, views and service are great. Price for quality is unmatched in Virginia. Love the small group…read morepolicy and the fact we can bring our dog. My wife favorite wine is the Sauvignon Blanc and mine is the St. Ruth but am really liking their Nebbiolo too.

After our hike in Shenandoah National Park, we stopped by Glen Manor for a glass of wine as it is…read morevery close to the trails. When having wine here you get to enjoy the same stunning views as hiking in the national park. The scenery is truly breathtaking. The service we encountered was exceptional. The staff members are true wine experts and treat you like royalty. The wine itself was fantastic. It's worth noting to bring your own snacks or lunch as they don't offer food on-site, but they do allow you to bring your own. With a spacious patio and outdoor area, you can sit back, unwind, and fully absorb the incredible mountain views. This will be a post-hike tradition for me from now on!

Representing V for 2020, V is for Valerie Hill Vineyard. My girlfriend at the time birthday…read moreoccurred during Covid in May 2020. She was itching to get out of town for the day for hike, etc. in the Winchester area. I was nice & agreeable to take off work to make this happen for her as her birthday kind of got derailed with Covid. She wanted to go to a winery, which I found this one. Staff was very nice, and they had a nice area outside with patio seating. We enjoyed our wine in a nice setting. I highly recommend this winery.

Visited for the weekend guided tasting which was excellent - you sample all of their wines! Really…read moreenjoyed all of the wines, and the host was super knowledgeable and very nice! Charcuterie board was also delicious, and you can explore the historic house (was an old field hospital built in 1807 from what we were told) and the grounds, which was super fun! Highly recommend!

This a vineyard owned by Michael Shaps who also makes their wine. They offer a few different…read moretastings to choose from. They have more bolder wines and we were able to take a couple bottles home. When we had arrived we were the only couple there and had great service.

Stopped here on the way home to PA. Nice young man served us a wine flight. We were the only…read morecustomers there on a Sunday afternoon. Wine was okay as they specialize in dry wines only and we prefer sweet wines. Nice experience anyway. Restroom was broken