We visited on President's Day early in the day and had THE BEST experience with Marlene who is very knowledgeable about wines and a wonderful person to be representing Pearmund's wines. We ABSOLUTELY recommend Pearmund for the wines, the hospitality, the location......everything was terrific. We enjoyed the atmosphere - wood burning fireplace was burning outside, we brought some cheese/crackers (they have food for sale also); the 4 of us enjoyed a bottle of wine after our tasting. Go and visit! read more

Came hear based on a friend's reccomendation for great white wines. They were not kidding! The property is gorgeous you could be here all day long sipping wine. My favorite from this place has got to be the Celebration. It really does taste like a refreshing summer party in your mouth. Definitely one of my favorites. The tasting room has a back room that looks like you could rent out for a private party. Too bad its a bit of a hike for me from Annapolis. Will have to add this to the list of Virginia wineries to visit again! read more

As it turns out, Pearmund and La Grange are sister vineyards, but I think Pearmund has La Grange beat. First, marginally better wines. Unfortunately, their Viogner, not so great. But not terrible. Also, I think their prices are slightly better, and the tasting room staff is much more knowledgeable about the wines. Unfortunately, the wine I would recommend, the 2011 Petit Manseng, has reached its peak and needs to be drunk in the next few weeks. But if you're going between now and then, get it. The bottles are on sale for $10, WHAT?! Second time I went, I had the 2009 Celebration. Really good, and actually tastes more like a Viogner than their actual Viogner. My friend liked the Malbec. Finally, $21 for a late-harvest wine is pretty killer, so points for that. Best part of Pearmund is the atmosphere - Big space indoors that is somehow simultaneously intimate but forces you to be social with other groups. Outside seating is cool, with a few fire pits. Also, the room that houses their barrels is really cute - Each barrel comes with the name and a quote from the donor, which is just adorable. Last two things: Classes look fun, and the nuts they sell are amazing. read more

I thought the winery was nice. Very down to earth layout with nice places to sit inside and out. Even the girl we got for our tasting was fabulous(and it was just her first day), very polite and informative. The white wine was pretty good. We bought a bottle of the Petite Manseng, a kind that I had not had before. Very tasty. I was not a fan of the reds, though I am partial to whites. My husband liked the Collaboration, probably the best of the reds in my opinions. Just too much in terms of tannins. read more

Excellent winery! I enjoyed every wine on the tasting sheet and beyond that experienced wonderful customer service. Michael was outstanding and very thorough with his wine descriptions! Like we were speaking to the winemaker himself. The Viognier was my absolute favorite! Friendly staff, very memorable visit! Will certainly be returning with friends! read more

Pearmund cellar is a very beautiful winery. It's far enough to get away from all the city noise, yet close enough to not have to sit in a car for 2+ hours. The vineyard itself is very appealing and has cute sitting area outside by the vineyard. I went on a Sunday, and it had just the right amount of people. It was not too packed and not too empty. The only reason why i'm giving this place a 3-star is because I wish they had a dessert wine tasting option and also the fact that when my boyfriend and I approached the wine bar, it took a while to get acknowledged from a wine steward. When we finally were acknowledged (after standing there for like 10 min) we had a very pleasant and knowledgeable wine steward who made it worth the wait. Her name was Sue and she was very kind! So I highly recommend you go to her when visiting this winery! read more

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This place is lovely! I did a tasting, then took a glass outside to enjoy with a book! I loved all of the reds, not so much the whites. The Cab Franc was to DIE for! I bought several bottles. read more

One of the best wineries, if not the best, in Virginia. We have been fans for years and I think they get better every year. They only use Virginia grapes (many not grown on the property however) and their Petit Verdot, Rose, viognier, and cab franc are great. We enjoy the petit manseng and Black Ops blend as well. They are fun to visit, and we joined their wine club last year and can't recommend it enough. read more

I really loved it here! This winery is a bit smaller inside than many in the area, but they have a cool barrel room you can tour and taste and a few tables inside to sit at. The outside area is perfect, though. Fire pit, couches, chairs, tables, you feel right at home. And how can you not mention the winery PUP, only the sweetest senior dog hanging out and laying down wherever he feels like..best part for sure. I will be here a lot over the summer, that's for sure! read more

Been coming for years, a wine club member for the last two. Probably have spent thousands there over the years. Was very saddened though to get rudely turned away today due to a new "no-family"policy. Didn't have much choice but to cancel my membership. Pearmund was always such a special place for us, just gutted that we aren't welcome there anymore. read more

Came with coworkers and we had a great time. Our group took the tour (we only) and there was no rush. The lady also had her glass of Chardonnay and was enjoying a cool Fall day outside. We could tell her pleasure in explaining about the property and their work. Following the tour we uad the tasting and Miguel was very attentive. We just enjoyed ourselves, the wine and our silly jokes. read more

Sad that they gave in to the wine crowd that doesn't have kids. We previously enjoyed going there with the kids since they were so kid friendly. read more

Perfect stop if you are looking for a vineyard that is located not to far out of town, with great outdoor seating, and delicious wine. The crowds can get big here, so if you are coming during peak hours on a Saturday come with your patience. However, it is wel worth the wieght. They have a nice variety of wines that are very well developed in body and flavor. My favorite was their old vine chardonnay. It has a great subtle favor of butter which I like in a chardonnay. I highly recommend staying awhile, sitting outside and enjoy a glass of wine with some meats and cheese. Staff was very nice and are able to successful handle the large crowds at the tasting bar whilr stilll giving you the individual attention. Will definitely be returning to this vineyard many times to come. read more

Beautiful set-up! Easy to get to and a very relaxing venue. Liked all of the wines on the tasting menu. As far as Virginia Vineyards go, it's up there with the best. Tug is totally adorable as well! If your doing a Virginia vineyard tour, definitely stop by! read more

We stumbled upon this place after looking for homes in the area. We are so happy we stopped in. The drive in is beautiful and it is such a relaxing and gorgeous atmosphere. I read on the reviews there is a no children policy on the weekends (which we COMPLETELY understand) and I'm not sure if that applies to during the week.. If it does, I would like to say thank you to the staff/owner for not pointing that out and making us feel uncomfortable since we brought our toddler with us. We came in for a wine tasting and walked out members of their wine club! They have such a wide variety for wines, something for everyone! We are excited to be a part of the club and look forward to tasting more wines! Thank you for a great experience! read more

Although it claims to be "kid friendly," the staff was horribly rude and condescending because we had children with us. We set up outside and came in for a quick tasting to pick out a glass of wine to enjoy while our children played. Unfortunately, one of our children became unexpectedly sick to her stomach as a result of being car sick. We apologized profusely, tried to help clean up and make sure our child was okay. While checking on our child, we overheard one of the waitstaff complaining about our child. As we tried to pay for our tasting, we were told that kids are only welcome if they are "under control". Anyone who has children knows that a child getting sick unexpectedly is not something parents can control. We will not be returning to this winery after the horribly rude treatment and if you have children with you we recommend you stop somewhere else. Very disappointing. read more

If you're comparing it to wineries in the area, it's fairly good. I'll be back the next time I taste in NoVA. Last time I went, I came away with the 2011 Petit Manseng which had refreshing fruits and yet was dry. It's hard to make a good dry white in Virginia's climate. A plus is Pearmund's proximity to the DC metro area. read more

Besides amazing scenery, this winery has a wine for everyone. I was so impressed with the distinctive differences in each wine. As part of the tasting we got to taste 11 wines which is pretty unheard of as some wineries only give you a taste of 6-9 wines. Each one was unique where as some other wineries we have been to have wines that seem to all blend together and taste similar. We bought 6 bottles and got a 10% discount! So happy we took the time to visit Pearmund!! We will definitely be going back!! read more

Pearmund Cellars - Wineries Near Me - Broad Run, Virginia

Incredibly friendly and knowledgeable staff, delicious wine, and one of the BEST WINE DOGS EVER (Tug). But in all honesty, come here for a fantastic time either solo, with your significant other, or with friends & family. Choose Pearmund Cellars for your next winery experience! read more

This tasting room is busy for a reason! The white wines, esp. the viognier, were quite good, and the property has pretty views, a large patio and food options. The winery dog is super sweet too. The only thing they can improve is their service. I was impressed by how many people the three servers were handling but I did feel as though I was in a factory line and she was often confused about who should get which wine next. The set up of paying at a separate counter was also a little awkward. But I'll be back as the wines are wonderful and I'm sure things are much better on a less busy day. We enjoyed our visit! read more

Friendly staff, solid tasting, good wines. They had several lighter reds that were still flavorful enough to drink, but not too heavy for a hot summer day. The only grapes grown on the property are the ones they use for the Chardonnay, but all of their grapes are Virginia sourced. The wines are also reasonably priced, especially for good reds. We used to be members at this vineyard, but then they sent out an email saying children are no longer welcome on the premises on weekends. For people with (well-behaved) kids, this was a definite buzzkill. read more

I have heard a lot of hype about Pearmund but WOW did it exceed all of my expectations!! We were greeted by the winery Goldie, Tug, and met with lovely hospitality from the staff. Michael was a fabulous host during our tasting - so knowledgeable and enthusiastic! The wines themselves were delicious - I am not a huge white wine fan but I enjoyed their Vidal Blanc and Chardonnay both quite a bit. My favorite by far though was the Ameritage Reserve! Smooth and romantic, jammy and smoky - totally worth the splurge. Outside we enjoyed a relaxing picnic lunch on the patio overlooking the vines and a few local hummingbirds that were sampling the flowers nearby! Out of all the VA wineries I have been to, this is definitely a contender for the best. read more

Probably the only winery (out of about 12 we've been to in the area) that we truly enjoyed all the wine at! We got very lucky as we came on a weekend where it seemed like everyone was staying home, and on a beautiful Saturday afternoon there were only about 3 families outside, with a few small groups doing tastings inside. The firepit was tended to, the views of the valley are great, the service was fantastic, and the wine was excellent. Tried Viognier (crispy, light), BlackOps of course (what you would expect from Bordeaux) and Ameritage (softer than BlackOps). We will be back! read more

Boyfriend and I went on July 2 for the BBQ and it was fantastic. Large crowd so the tasting took a little longer but it was perfectly fine, great staff that made sure our experience there was amazing. We found a spot under the trees and enjoyed a perfect bottle of wine. read more

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Chris Pearmund is so well known for his entrepreneurial enterprises and his excellent wines that one might expect his winery, Pearmund Cellars, to be a flashy testament to his success. But no, no faux chateaux or ego castles here--just a focus on the basics: a large, bright tasting room with a bar big enough to accommodate the legions of devotees and an attractive porch for sitting. (There is an interesting bit of whimsy in the adjacent barrel room, overseen by a variety of formerly warm-blooded creatures.) The road in passes by Chardonnay vines that are close enough to touch. The grapes on those vines are the only ones grown by Pearmund; other in-state wineries provide the rest needed for Pearmund's other dozen styles of wine, including an excellent Malbec and Ameritage (Bordeaux-style blend), and an interesting sherry-style wine called Vin de Sol (so named because it spends three years in the sun on the winery's roof). The Chardonnay vines are among the oldest in the state, planted in 1976.Wines are a reasonable $19 to $29, and the winery is open till 8 on Fridays. Pearmund is also a partner in the nearby Winery at La Grange, and founded the make-your-own Vint Hill Craft Winery. Private parties and weddings, pets and kids welcome, group tours, picnics, bus/RV parking. Cheers! Nancy & Rick VaWineInMyPocket.com read more

This IS absolutely a kid friendly winery! Our toddler LOVES it there. The winery provides toys for the kids to play with. The staff is SO FRIENDLY and are awesome with kids. And the winery dog, Tug, is SO SWEET and really amazing with kids too. We go there EVERY weekend. The owner, Chris, always goes out of his way to make sure we're having a good time. My husband and I have been to MANY wineries in Northern Virginia, and Pearmund is by far the BEST winery we've ever been to. Their wine selection is fabulous and the place is well kept and serene. We love it so much that we've owned a barrel for a few years now. So, to the lady who said kids are not welcome there: there are always a lot of kids there and they always appear to be happy and having a great time. If you didn't have a great time with your kids there, it might not be a problem with the winery. read more

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This place is adorable and their wine is incredible! Made this a stop on a wine tour and I'm so glad we did!!

My boyfriend and I love Peamrund Cellars. The staff is always super friendly, welcoming, and knowledgeable. We had Donna our tasting and she was fantastic. Anytime we do a wine tasting day in Virginia we ALWAYS start off with Pearmund--great atmosphere and AMAZING wine. Vidal Blanc and the Black Ops are a must try!! read more

Great experience and amazing wine! One of the best wineries I've been to! We really prefer reds but even their whites were good (their reds were fantastic) read more

Delicious wines, a beautiful vineyard. Tug is too adorable. Will definitely be back. Knowledgeable staff

I have been to this winery twice and both times encountered rudeness and mixed information. The more recent and definitely LAST visit was with a group. I called ahead for a reservation and to understand the requirements. On the phone I was told they weren't accepting reservations but I could come in with my group of 8. When we arrived on our tour, I was told we should have made an appointment -- when I tried to explain to the lady that I did in fact call ahead she got rude with me. She insisted that the group of 8 pay immediately and in advance of the tastings. When I requested that we pay in 4 groups of two (as we were 4 couples) she wanted the whole group to pay immediately. Then proceeded to try to tell me to make an appointment next time. I informed her that while they couldn't get it together all the OTHER wineries were able to schedule appointments and Pearmund would be in the only winery with the problem. This was our first stop with first time visitors to a winery. I was embarrassed and upset by how we were treated. Will never go there again!!! read more

I wanted to like this place because I'd heard such great things, but I had a terrible experience. It was super busy when my friend and I got there, so we waited for a tasting. That was fine, but once we got to the tasting counter, we were ignored for quite a while. When someone finally got us glasses for our tasting and the tasting notes sheet, we then had to wait another few minutes for someone to actually do our tasting. The woman doing the tasting didn't try to engage us in conversation, or make us feel like we were welcome there. She poured the wines, said a few words about them, and walked away. Their wines were ok. I enjoyed the late-harvest Traminette, and most of the reds were smooth, but to be honest, after the lackluster customer service, I didn't want to purchase any wines. read more

Had a great time at Pearmund Cellars last weekend. Awesome wine tasting, then we purchased a couple of bottles and some cheese, crackers and bread and hung out. Perfect afternoon. :) read more

I just left this winery. By far the worst experience I have had at a winery. The customer service was horrible! Went for a tasting because I am a local and thought having another winery close would be great.... I ended up leaving and not finishing the tasting. Our wine rep left us sitting there for 15 minutes or more at a time and ended up not showing up again. If we didn't ask another rep to help us, we would have been left standing there for god knows how long!!! I will most certainly pass this around to all that live locally!!! read more

I just moved here from CA and had friends come out to visit. Since we are self-proclaimed winos, I decided to map out a few vineyards and do some tasting. We went on a Tuesday, which we found out half the wineries in NOVA are closed on Tuesdays unless by appointment, thus limiting our choices. Our last stop of the day was Pearmund...and we definitely saved the best for last! The tasting host was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. Their Cabernet Franc is the best wine I have had on the east coast thus far. We each bought several bottles! But there were several wines that really caught our attention. I would really recommend red-wine lovers to explore this winery. I am not a white-wine drinker, but my friends are and really liked their Reisling. I am glad we went on a Tuesday or we may not have made it to this vineyard! read more

Wonderful tasting table staff! Helpful and great teachers - always love learning more each time I visit a winery. Partial to their Ameritage, and loved the Riesling as well. One issue, though understandable (but still not appropriate to share such thoughts with customers): the lengthy complaints by the girl at the register where we paid for our tastings and bought a bottle of wine to go. She went on and on about customers "hanging out" when the staff is "just tired and want to go home" etc. Understandable complaint, but not professional to share with patrons (and kind of discouraging toward those who'd consider returning). It's a winery/vineyard! Let's be more upbeat and happy to be there! read more

This winery has gone from being family friendly a few years ago to being completely obnoxious and anti- children. We used to enjoy going there because it was fairly close to DC, had good wine, and plenty of space to roam and play with children. I had not been in a while, and was appalled today when I went with my friend and two children. The kids ran once into the barrel room, which formerly was fine to play in. I went in immediately after them and took them out because there was a wine tasting event. It didn't seem to upset anyone too much, but a bearded gnome-like guy followed me out and told me in a very snotty manner that the kids had to be with me. We proceeded outside and the kids ran back into sit at the table to play with their iPads, and he again came out and told me he was going to have to ask me to leave because my children had bothered "several guests." He proceeded to lecture me about how Pearmund was an adult establishment and that we were ruining the experience for others. I'm the first to say that children should be under control and should not be screaming and disrespectful. However, gnome guy felt it appropriate to lecture my children -- who had previously been able to toddle around and basically enjoy free reign as long as they were respectful and we had our eye on them. When my friend asked to speak to a manager, the long and short of it was: There are new owners who are entirely focused on maximizing profits from singles and empty nesters. This is not the family-friendly, laid back and fun establishment we'd enjoyed in the past, and we won't be returning. I advise families with kids to patronize more family friendly wineries, including The Winery at La Grange, The Barns at Hamilton Station, Fabbiolli, Fox Meadow, and Barrel Oak. read more

The wines here are decent. The tasting room is modest. There is a really nice porch next to the vines for enjoying a picnic lunch with a bottle of wine. During our tasting we heard much more about Chris Pearmund than I preferred. Honestly, I'd enjoy a presentation about the wines instead of hearing about the owner's Mazarati. read more

Enjoyed the tasting, beautiful location and good wines. Never been a Riesling drinker but the off-dry was great and the Chard was very nice as well. read more

I'm from California and this was our first stop. I was very impressed with there white wine. Virginia itself impressed me with there white wines and they can compete with top competitors. I believe our server was named Diane but could be wrong and she did a wonderful job of explaining the wine to us. She also served us many wines to compare the Yeats which was a great experience. We tried two different years of the chardonnay and one was smooth and light, while the other one was crisp and hint of oak. They also had a wine that tasted like cotton candy without it being to sweet. I bought the 1991 sparking wine and it was amazing. I will definitely be back whenever I am in town. read more