This place has casual cozy vibes and can be good for a friend catch-up or a date. I sat at the bar…read moreand everyone was really chill. Service was great-- the staff was friendly and knowledgeable. I had the featured wine flight, then split a bottle of champagne with my friend. We also had the happy hour meatballs and pimento cheese dip. Both were really tasty. I look forward to making this place a bigger part of my rotation!

(2 out of 5 stars)…read more This is a difficult review to write because the Sonoma Cellar used to be one of my favorite spots in Old Town Alexandria. I was aware the ownership had changed some time ago, but this was my first opportunity to return and see how things had kind of evolved. The good news is that they are pet friendly, which allowed us to bring our puppy, Chewie. Unfortunately, the rest of the experience was disappointing. The service was painfully, excruciatingly slow. The staff members were polite though, and genuinely trying to help, but they simply appeared unprepared. When we asked for recommendations or information related to the wines, we received very little guidance. One gentleman eventually admitted that he was just filling in and didn't really know the wines at all. Understandable, but not the experience I was going for. The water bottle for the table served to us was room temperature, which felt odd, especially on a hot day while sitting outdoors. The wine tasting was a major disappointment compared to what Sonoma Cellar used to offer, and the overall wine selection appeared to me at least, noticeably smaller than I remembered. I was also disappointed to discover that Sonoma Cellar has adopted the increasingly common practice of adding a 3% credit card surcharge. I didn't notice any clear disclosure beforehand, and these types of fees always leave a bad impression. I know I'm a bit picky with those, but still. The establishment was likely dealing with staffing issues on the day we visited, but the overall experience felt like a shadow of what this place used to be. What used to be one of my favorite wine stops in Old Town has clearly diminished in both service and selection. We left disappointed and, sadly, don't expect to return. Chewie agreed.

I like the rebranding/renaming, I can't say that I was a frequent visitor prior, but I adore the…read morelocation and the small cozy feel to it. Stopped by for coffee on a rainy Sunday, early risers and just wanted somewhere walkable, low vibe to ease into the day. Coffee was fresh, conversations at neighboring tables were great, and local focused, maybe I've been missing out. My only gripe is that they use disposable cups for every order, and even though we dined in, I still had a paper cup to throw away which doesn't seem like the best impact environmentally, or even for their bottom line!

Stopped by on my way home for a coffee while I did some end of day paperwork. Coffee is good…read more Staff (Tyler) friendly and super helpful!

Fabulous go- to for authentic Virginian Ethiopian recipe Tej! This mead is a wonderful blend is…read morefamily recipe, carefully crafted in our own Virginia! I was given top notch service from the fantastic/ knowledgeable hostess and provided much- needed wisdom between the differences of the 4 recipes. The most authentic remains cold and fresh poured into bottles or glasses. The other blends are kept at room temperature. Since these will be consumed at a party, I will update my review. I am convinces that I will love any of these honey wines! Update- the wines were popular at the party! I cannot wait to sit out on the beautiful patio with a slight breeze to enjoy a tasting and perhaps will bring take-out Ethiopian cuisine with it! +- parking shared up front + hospitality + plenty of seats + high quality products + clean room and patio

The wines were excellent. The charcuterie board was delicious. We each had a flight of their local…read morewines. The service was interesting. I think the young lady we had on Valentine's Day was not a normal server. She was not knowledgeable about the products and she seemed a little perturbed that we had never been there and needed information. The interior layout was comfortable and the seating was nice.

Great location for a winery. You can get your wine and cheese board and relax by the water. The…read morewhite wine was so refreshing.

Such a wonderful and romantic spot to spend an afternoon. Came here on a Friday with my girlfriend…read moreafter spending a night in Annapolis. The property is beautiful and is worth the visit alone. We each had a flight of white wines, and enjoyed the Summer Breeze so much that we got a bottle to drink right there and a second to bring home with us. The man working was incredibly kind and accommodating towards my girlfriend who was on crutches at the time. We live a few hours away but would love to come back, especially on a Sunday when they do raw and grilled oysters.

We came here for the first time for our Anniversary. I had this place on my Yelp list to try and…read moreonce we had to rearrange our plans I decided we would come here to explore this black owned business. I had never been to this location and to my surprise this place is located inside of an establishment that has multiple specialty shops. The decor alone expressed love and care along with meeting one of the owners. She came across as warm, inviting and willing to share parts of journey in the wine space. We had great conversations with the staff about wine pairing, where the grapes are harvested so much more. The staff were so knowledgeable. Now, most of wines are dry as I am a sweet kinda girly. I was able to find a wine that fits my tastebuds. We ordered a charcuterie and flatbed pepperoni pizza. It was a great way to celebrate our Anniversary for lunch date before putting up the kids. Will most definitely return.

Overall: small wine bar inside of Savage Mill, delicious wine, flights available, kind service,…read moreexcellent and fun ambiance, good music, they display and sell local art and locally made goods, single stall inclusive restrooms It's taken me longer to get here than I would have liked because they don't have very extensive hours. They close pretty early for a wine bar. My friend and I went on a Sunday afternoon and had an absolutely lovely time. I love that they offer flights ($35 for 3). I tried most of the wines and really enjoyed them all, but serenity was my favorite. I loved how they incorporated goods and art from local business owners and artists. They had a small food menu with dessert flights, snacks, and charcuterie. We really enjoyed the playlist and the variety of places to sit. It was pretty empty while we were there.

I have been coming here like forever.. They were a small…read moretasting place to now a huge building with tours, tastings and amazing restaurant next door and an excellent store that go with it. 1. Reservation: Necessary! 2. Tasting is fun and doesn't come with food obviously, so eat before! 3. Store: great choices to get gifts. 4. Distillery tour: if you are into it.. sure. 5. Service: excellent! All in all, my favorite place.

After many trips to the DMV, we decided to do a little exploring during our latest visit. After a…read morehalf an hour Lyft ride, we found our way to the Murlarkey Distillery in Manassas. Once on the compound, it was difficult to miss; large glass doors and walls with the humongous crest on the front of the building. We decided to do a walk in tasting and were lucky enough to have Jonathon be our guide to all the outstanding spirits made at the distillery. Jonathon was extremely knowledgeable about the distillery's history, products, and merch. Jonathon's passion for the distillery was continually on display, and he kept the spirits light with his unique brand of humor. Be mindful that the tasting room was packed, so I also recommend making a reservation to ensure you can enjoy the experience. The options for the tasting were the clear or amber flight options. The clear choices being some of the steeped fruit and tea liquors, served with mixers for their signature cocktails. These drinks were what the distillery was most known for. The ambers were their more recent whiskey offerings, consisting of differing ageing and steeping techniques, to create their very different spirit flavors and textures. Jonathon was able to give us the history of each spirit, as well as provide mixing options, if they were a little strong for the palette. The ambers were all unique and each provided a little something for you to think over and you tasted your way through the Murlarkey display. We really enjoyed the tasting, the whiskey, the ambience, and especially Jonathon, who made the experience totally worthwhile. We grabbed a couple bottles, some of their great Bootlegger Boys merch, and made our way to their cocktail bar, Proof to taste some more of their signature cocktails. If you're in the area and looking for a fun way to spend a couple hours, look no further than the Murlarkey Distillery. Hope to see you soon.

This is my favorite spot in La Cosecha. It has ample bar seating or you can take your order to the…read moreother seating inside the food hall or onto the patio. Their wine selection is exceptional and it's super fun to try new wines from countries across Latin America. They also offer a small food selection, or I have also ordered food from the Mexican place next door. I've also been a member of the wine club and it's also a great way to both support a local business and try new and interesting wines. Staff is super friendly and knowledgeable and will help you find your perfect pour. Usually, it is an energetic feel because it is in the middle of a food hall, but sometimes if it is salsa night, it can get pretty crowded and loud so plan accordingly. Great spot for a date, catch up with friends, or a solo wine.

Look, they're fine if you don't get the sangria. The sangria is an abomination. ABOMINATION.read more

This is a great food and drink experience. The space is an open warehouse decorated in lounge chic,…read morea nice mix of sophisticated and industrial. The have a small but enjoyable wine list and a larger vermu cocktail list. We had a delightful rose, a jamón serrano sandwich with both savory and sweet elements, and stuffed eggplant appetizer, which was kind of like an eggplant bruschetta. This is a very fun place for a drink, a bite, and some mingling at the bar.

It was my first time going to The Wine Collective. We went when it was cold outside (like 18…read moredegrees), so it was a bit chilly inside...BUT they have heaters above, you just need to sit near one of them. We had a cocktail (Burnt Flamingo) and it was delicious!! I generally like sweet drinks, and my fiancé also likes sweet drinks but not as sweet. This was perfection! Sweet but not too sweet and just right in flavor. I hadn't had Vermouth before, so it was great to try that. However, what stole the show was the Jamon Serrano sandwich! WOWWW!!! As my fiancé said, "this is the best sandwich I've had in Baltimore!"" And pretty much every day since then, she's been thinking about that sandwich and when we get to eat that deliciousness again. Highly recommend!

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.

We attended the 4th of July tour and had a wonderful time! The owners, Jameson and Lindsey were…read morevery personable and friendly and made the trip relaxing and enjoyable. We went to 3 wineries: Dry Mill, Zephaniah, and Willowcroft. All were great and different in their own rights. My favorite of the day was Zephaniah where we actually got to tour the vineyards and see the grounds. The trip was well organized and everything flowed smoothly. We never felt rushed and had adequate time at each winery. We were each provided with a 6 bottle tote bag which made purchasing bottles much easier. Lunch was also provided and included sandwiches, fruit, potato salad, and dessert as well as water and soft drinks. We would definitely sign up with Virginia Wine Tours for another event! It was a fun way to explore the Virginia wineries and at a great price!

From the owner: Virginia is one of the fastest and most popular wine locations in the world, with quality rivaling…read morethat of the west coast and even Europe. Virginia Wine Tours offers many ways to experience these great wines. With two tour layouts and more than ten routes for each, you have the opportunity to visit over 30 wineries with some truly wonderful people.