I have been to West Jefferson more times than I can count, but I have never been here until recently and I'm so sad that I haven't been here sooner. The sweetest people work here. The vibe is amazing! Beautiful scenery and amazing wine. But that sangria!! My fav. Bottle that up, please! Cannot wait to visit again! read more

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This is an amazing and beautiful place. They always have great local talent and bands performing while you drink wine and enjoy the scenery. You are able to bring your own food snacks and cheese trays. They do have food trucks on the property. Don't worry if the weather is not good as they have a nice indoors for you to sit and enjoy the company check out the photos. read more

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Gorgeous winery in West Jefferson NC. We sat outside on the lawn on a glorious Friday afternoon with a view of the rolling hills. We tasted a generous portion of 4 different tasty wines for like 15 bucks. Which was very generous considering the place alone was worth hundreds (it is that beautiful). I've been to many wineries in northwest NC and this is definitely one of the best. The inside is also lovely and the servers were very friendly and you could tell they loved their jobs. I highly recommend. read more

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Old Barn is a beautiful winery w delicious wines! I LOVE their outdoor space! They have lots of covered seating and tons of outdoor seating. I've always brought my pups here and they are super dog friendly. They do carry local Ashe county cheeses and a variety of crackers and meats so that you can create your own charcuterie board. read more

We visited Old Barn during Christmas season when picking out a Christmas tree! The farm was very busy as it doubles as a tree farm so beware of that if you are just looking for wine in November/December. The property is beautiful and the barn is very nice. As far as the experience they had a somewhat abridged experience to help with the large crowds during tree season. The staff were very friendly and they had a curated list of 7 wines you had the option of trying. The samples were free and the process was very efficient with the large crowds. As far as the wine I thought all of the products were all pretty good. I especially enjoyed Ray's red and their mulled wine they had made for the season. While I enjoyed the wines I found the 30+ price tag a bit more expensive than other wineries in the state and led me to purchase less than I may have otherwise. All in all a good experience and I would like to try again outside of Christmas. read more

Tucked away in the inconspicuous mountains was a hopeful spot I found on google. This place gets a gold star for their great ambiance! It was full of folks looking for great wine and a great time and that was possible because of the entertaining live music playing while we were there. Combine that with some breathtaking views, delicious apps to pair with your wine and boom you have a lovely day out or even a lovely date spot to enjoy a drink with your special someone. Now if you are a "Napa wine connoisseur" this place was more interesting in its selections but still has solid darker reds with jammy, cocoa-ey notes that will please perhaps even the more refined palates. And lastly, service was lovely, with quick attention and friendly smiles all around, we had a large order with plenty of last minute additions and they were always accommodating and pleasant to the last minute. Will definitely be coming back here soon! read more

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Live music, plenty of parking and seating. Quick service, but not at your table, you have to go to the bar where slushies, glasses, bottles and flights of wine are available. You can also purchase snacks such as yummy Ashe County Cheeses. A food truck was also available the weekend afternoon we were there. Really beautiful landscape and peaceful rural setting. Highly recommend! You can take a trolley from town. read more

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Ambiance is awesome. We came here on a Sunday afternoon. There was no live music or food truck but it's such a beautiful place to spend an afternoon in. Also the people working here are super nice and welcoming read more

Old Barn Winery - Entrance - Wineries Near Me - West Jefferson, North Carolina

We enjoyed a flight and some great music on a sunny afternoon. The service was great! They were able to customize a red wine flight. We enjoyed all of the red wines we tried. There is a food truck here is excellent! A must do activity on a nice Fall day in West Jefferson! read more

The best place you can visit while in west Jefferson. 1. Reservation: not required. Lots of tables inside and out. But on July 4th like days, you may want a reservation 2. Wine: 3.5 stars. They are not bad, just not the best in the world and it's okay. Their flower forward smelling wines are very pleasant and I liked their Riesling. 3. Peach mead: now this needs to be mentioned separately and it's amazing!!!!! Must try! 4. Food truck: it's good they have food options and some very fancy things like lobster roll, shrimp, steak etc 5. LIVE MUSIC!!! 6. Christmas tree farm next to it, this place is amazing! read more

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This is a beautiful winery with an incredible view. They have a parking lot outside, which is the only parking for a long distance. They had amazing live music, which was a very big plus. They also have a food truck with delicious options. read more

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I read another review that said this place was a Hallmark movie, waiting to happen, and that is exactly correct. I can't really improve on that. The wines are really good, the service was very friendly, and it's on a Christmas tree farm, therefore, the ambience is awesome. Had we not had to come home that day, we could've stayed there all day. I highly recommend this place. Next year, we will probably drive up there to have some wine and pick out a Christmas tree. read more

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We always love an afternoon at Old Barn Winery. It's super dog friendly, laid back, and beautiful. They typically have live music which is a plus. When we visited, the food truck was not open (a Sunday afternoon). read more

Old Barn Winery - Our dog in front of the entrance to Old Barn - Wineries Near Me - West Jefferson, North Carolina

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If you've ever driven up to West Jefferson to buy Christmas trees you'll recognize this bar and immediately because it used to be the old barn that Frosty's sold their wreaths and where you paid for your Christmas tree. Now the Christmas tree farm is still there but for the rest of the year they have amazingly refurbished this barn and now have a fantastic winery and venue that you can come to. We've been here a few times and usually in the summer they have food trucks but you are more than welcome to bring your own food and soft drinks and enjoy their wines. We've had their Cabernet and their current version of a Chardonnay and they are both really good. We also were lucky enough to be able to enjoy some music while we were there in the upstairs area. If you're ever in the West Jefferson area be sure to come over here grab a bottle of wine and sit down and listen to some music and just take a load off for a spell. read more

Old Barn Winery - Upstairs in the barn for wine and music - Wineries Near Me - West Jefferson, North Carolina

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The Old Barn Winery is a gem.. Recently opened, we decided to check it out on a beautiful sunny afternoon. The grounds are breathtaking. From the moment you enter you feel the friendly atmosphere. Everyone we met had a genuine smile on their face, ready to answer any questions about their wines. Our server Hannah was very professional and on point with her suggestions based on our personal preferences. I tried the dry rose which was delicious, I'm a Pinot Grigio gal , but decided to try this rose first and did not disappoint. My husband went for the Railroad Red - a delicious blend of Syrah and Merlot- this was also star quality. By the way the Pinot Grigio was excellent as well. Highly recommend this winery! I know that when we're in the area again it will be our definite must stop. read more

Old Barn Winery - New favorite winery when in NC. - Wineries Near Me - West Jefferson, North Carolina

After a little over a year in business, they are running a first-class experience here. I don't think the wines are necessarily going to run Napa out of business, but they are certainly drinkable and there's an interesting variety. What's really special here is the setting and the variety of seating options from which to experience it. The interior bar (where excellent servers keep the lines moving with grace and energy) has a nice wine cellar vibe on two levels. Outside, there are tables under a large patio pergola and bistro tables in the open air. Scattered about the expansive lawn are groupings of Adirondack chairs. This is all set in a little valley with hillsides surrounding it and Appalachian peaks visible beyond. I haven't seen it yet in the height of the fall season, but I definitely plan to! It's a lovely, relaxing place to while away an afternoon and the live music is a good addition. You can either sit up close for a concert experience, or at some distance and treat it as background. read more

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What a wonderful spot! The staff was super friendly and very helpful. The wines were spot on, must have been we left with a bunch of bottles. The views are awesome, we were lucky and caught it on a good day. If you find yourself in West Jefferson NC you should set aside a couple of hours to visit the Old Barn Winery. They are a little proud of their wines and they should be!! read more

Old Barn Winery - View from the parking lot. Spectacular! - Wineries Near Me - West Jefferson, North Carolina

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Came in with a large group and couldn't have had a better experience. It got even better when a sudden thunderstorm drove us inside and we were able to get to know the staff. Helpful and accommodating with my grandmother who has mobility issues, knowledgeable and eager to give recommendations to a couple in the group who don't know much about wine, and overall very friendly and welcoming. Our time here was one of the best parts of our entire family vacation. read more

Went for 4th of July with family. We got there just shortly after they opened and it was already packed!They had tables and chairs set up everywhere, but everything was already taken. A man working (we think may have been the owner) saw my family of 7 looking for somewhere to sit and he had a table and chairs brought out and set up for us under the tent, thank goodness because we had my young baby and my dad there who has skin cancer. The entire staff was amazing! We would definitely go back just because of how friendly the staff was!! read more

The bride and I took our two Irish Red and White Setters. We called the day before to inquire about dogs on leashes. It's a 90-minute drive to this place well up into the mountains. What a treat part of the route was to use the Blue Ridge Parkway! We arrived at 12:50 pm Saturday 07/23/2022. We got a parking spot right out front. Unloaded the dogs and found a table for four on the well-manicured lawn with an umbrella. The winery property rests in a valley with wonderful views of Christmas Tree Farmland and mountainous terrain. This winery is relatively new, and the tasting building reflects this. It's open, spacious, and highly appointed with post and beam construction elements. We purchased two flights, one white and one red. The first flight was white. There is no wait-staff service (at least on this visit anyway) The white wine flight featured a Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, a Viognier, and a Reisling. The pinot Grigio upfront was lightly floral. The taste upfront was crisp, with citrus and grass with a bit of mineral. The finish was very acidic and crisp. 2.5 of 5 for the style. The Sauvignon Blanc was a big improvement in terms of style and was very well balanced. A pleasing nose and a detectable difference from the front end to the back end. Pleasant and easy drinker. 3.5 of 5. The Viognier was very, very good. Not many here on the east coast would be familiar with this wine. Some folks out west call it the "red wine drinkers white wine. " It was a 4 of 5. Well balanced, one can taste the musty, earthy qualities of it right up front and finishes with a tinger of dried fruits and minerals. We liked it so much that we purchased some to take home. The last of the whites was a Riesling. If you are a fan of Chateau St. Michelle, this is for you. It's a sweet one with a nice balance between sweetness and acidity. 3.5 of 5 on the Riesling. The reds weren't as good as the whites, I'm afraid. We started with a Cab Franc. Very nice nose. Velvety mouth feel up front with notes of dried plumb and currant. The back end was a melange of peppercorns and maybe a subtle curry note. No, there is no curry in it. Of the reds in my opinion, this was the est by far. 4 of 5. It's worth it if you're a Cab Franc fan. Then two, I assume blends were offered. Rays Red and Railroad Red as they were branded. Nothing especially going on here other than the Railroad Red is dryer than the Rays Red, and both would be good choices as red table wines. 2.75 of 5. The Syrah was a touch disappointing. If this were a beer, I'd suspect it of being infected with a very small amount of diacetyl. The mouthfeel made for a fuzzy tongue. There was also a bit of a "plastic" taste from the bride's perspective. Generally, Syrah is a "thinner" grape and makes for a thinner presence overall. This held true here. The owner of the place, Mr. Sexton, visited the table twice. He explained they grow nothing here and "import" juice from all over. He also explained he is an amateur and knows next to nothing about the technical side of the wine-making process. To this end, he hired a young and upcoming UC Davis graduate. He convinced the young man to move from CA to NC. The view into the fermentation room revealed new stainless steel fermenters. Very clean room, too, as sanitation is so important in winemaking. We enjoyed the Old Barn and plan to make many trips back over time. The Viognier is clearly the standout and the Cab Franc a close second. There is something here for everyone, including soft drinks, a Chase County Cheese refrigerator case, and a food truck, and three piece band playing. It made for a relaxing, inviting, and enjoyable Saturday afternoon outing. The dogs liked being there too! read more

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A great selection of wine (red, white and rosé)! They also have incredible smelling candles, local cheeses and adorable clothes. Run by an incredibly sweet family! Be sure to stop by and plan to stay a while :) read more

Old Barn Winery - Gorgeous views and delicious wine! - Wineries Near Me - West Jefferson, North Carolina

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Our favorite NC winery. Great views, music, food truck options and wines! We were there in late fall and flowers were still in bloom and magnificent read more

Honestly loved this winery so much. The ambiance is so nice with views for days. The live music really brings people together and wines are good and very fresh. Try the flights so you can truly try different wines. read more

We came in late afternoon and enjoyed ourselves so much we came back the next day for the ambiance and live music. The staff was great in keeping the line moving and the nonalcohol options were good too. The beautiful property had gorgeous views no matter which way you turned. The music was really great quality too. We'll definitely be back! read more

Beautiful property and even better wine. We came here Labor Day weekend, and had such an enjoyable time, even with the holiday crowds. The venue is gorgeous, property is spacious and lots of room for kids to frolic. Rolling hill views, great wine. The only thing they could improve upon was having additional areas for people to order wine, or check out gift shop items. But this could have just been an issue from the holiday weekend crowd that was larger than usual. read more

A must stop for all wine lovers!! Dry and sweet wines available.what a venue. Gorgeous!!! read more

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I'm not really a wine person but I did enjoy the food trucks and ambiance. Very presentable location and efficient service, even if I was only drinking water. read more

Awesome, great atmosphere, friendly staff and as a mom this place had plenty of room for my little one to run around in and enjoy.

Beautiful winery, good wine and friendly staff that make you feel welcome! Recommend the Ray's Red. Will definitely be visiting with friends throughout the Fall. read more

Absolutely gorgeous venue with Christmas trees planted on the hills!! Owners are so kind!! Cozy couches to sit and taste various wines. Try the chocolate pairing, amazing we will definitely be back, my favorite winery I've ever been to. read more

Great place to listen to music and enjoy the setting. You can bring in your own food. Great selection of wine, food truck is yummy and this is pet/kid friendly! read more

The place is beautiful. They have live music and a good variety of wines to choose from. There is a food truck that has great food. Had a very relaxing day there. I highly recommend it. read more

Old Barn Winery is one of the many reasons I love living in this area. Gorgeous views, delicious wines and such warm and friendly staff. They have a huge space with both outdoor and indoor seating. Love the food truck, the wine flights and that it's dog friendly (outside). read more

Old Barn Winery is fantastic. The owners did a great job on this venue. beautiful views and ample seating in and outside. wine flights were very good with a admirable selection to choose from. We will be back! read more

Beautiful scenery We had the Red Flight, all four were delicious. I would love for this place to be our little secret. Only because it is precious. It won't be long before everyone knows about this place. It will be well deserved. read more

Great atmosphere for any size group. Lots of area to explore on the property and amazing variety of wines. Indoor and outdoor seating, love that I can bring my pet! This is my favorite new spot in Ashe County! read more

If you're looking for great wines paired with a beautiful view, check out Old Barn. Love the upstairs (comfortable leather couches), the live entertainment on weekends, and the super friendly service. Definitely a welcome addition for West Jefferson. read more

Beautiful views and great entertainment on the weekends. Owners are always seen walking around and talking to guests. Wish they would have entertainment later then 5 on weekends. read more

Enjoyed a birthday celebration. We took our snacks and water but ended up enjoying the food truck as well. This is a beautiful venue. We lucked out listening to an amazing band and had a great afternoon with wine and friends. read more