Sexy Bougie Winos Take on 53rd Vineyard!…read more We finally made it to 53rd Vineyard in Louisa, Virginia, and the experience was absolutely mind-blowing! From the moment we arrived, Chelsea, Dave, and Tony warmly welcomed us. A special thank you to Tony for helping me plan our tasting and patiently answering my hundred emails! Now, let's talk about the WINES! The ladies loved every single one. Even those who usually prefer reds fell in love with the whites, and we were pleasantly surprised by Chelsea's stainless-steel Chardonnay. Even I, not usually a rosé fan, fell in love with hers. That tells you everything! With delicious charcuterie and a guided tasting, the afternoon was exceptional. You can taste the love, passion, and craftsmanship in every bottle. 53rd Vineyard made us feel right at home, and the ladies left with bottles to remember the experience. And guess what? They're already asking me to plan another trip! Ladies, let me unpack first! Thank you, 53rd Vineyard, for the incredible hospitality, unforgettable wines, and beautiful Sunday afternoon. We can't wait to return! If you haven't visited 53rd Vineyard yet, put it on your list. Your palate will thank you!

We adore this place. It's the perfect distance from Richmond. The venue is adorable. My favorite…read morepart is the staff. Every time we make the trek out to Fifty-third winery the staff are so sweet. When they are busy they are quick to help get you your next bottle. When they aren't busy it's so fun to hear about their enthusiasm for the wine, the process and their varieties. We've met multiple employees and always have a great experience. They always make me laugh. They are attentive and well informed. We finally, after two years of coming here every few months, joined as members. My boss actually is a member too, which is so fun to meet up as families. There are multiple seating options. The patio/balcony is my favorite. The tables in the lawn are perfect if you want more space. And there is plenty of room for your picnic blankets or your own chairs. I love that they have the grape vines too. So many wineries in and around Richmond are missing that vibe. 10/10 Will recommend.

The rehearsal dinner we hosted here on Friday, June 26th was wonderful and everything we hoped for!…read moreWe wanted a relaxed, chill environment with good drinks and food and that is exactly what we got! The planning ahead of time was on point, and the owner was so very helpful and accommodating to our needs! We got a lot of compliments from our guests! We can't thank Barbara and team at Everleigh Vineyards & Brewing Company enough!

We spent a Sunday afternoon, from about 1-3pm, at Everleigh Vineyards…read more We were greeted and served by two very friendly women behind the bar. Both helpful with tips on what to order from their beer and wine options based off what we told them of our tastes. The grounds and building were very well kept. We chose to sit outside so our kids could run around (6 kids between us and our friend's family). They tried to light a fire for us, but that was the one downfall: all the fuel was wet from recent rain I think, so the fire never really took and we just had smoke for a while and no warmth or flames to enjoy watching. But they tried! We enjoyed all the wines we sampled, and went home with one bottle. All that I tried were dry, well-bodied and smooth. My husband only found the beer so-so, so next time we go he'll probably stick to the wines that he also enjoyed from tasting my flight. The soft pretzels are huge, delicious and delivered hot and fresh. The cheese sauce for dipping them was really tasty and much better than most cheese sauce offered for soft pretzels elsewhere. The staff was very courteous, offering us blankets as it was chilly outside and they saw the fire wasn't thriving. We are only 25 minutes from them, and we'll definitely go back; we were very happy with our visit!

3 stars mostly because of the friendliness of the owner, who came out to open the tasting room for…read moreme. They have good variety, and with 12 acres of grapes they are growing a lot of fruit. The prices are VERY reasonable (most were under $20) and they have a lot of fruit wines (strawberry, cherry, peach to name a few). Well, for under $20 you get what you expect. I wouldn't cellar these wines, but for porch sipping, they do the trick. I recommending calling ahead. They don't seem to get a lot of foot traffic, so the owner is equally likely to be working the fields.

We were in the area yesterday and looked for wineries nearby. Noticed this one but it didn't have a…read morewebsite,which was a little weird. Should've gone with my gut on that! The entrance to the winery was grand and beautiful as well as the drive up to the tasting room. But...it was locked up tight (despite the OPEN sign and internet saying open) with not a soul on sight. Then my hubby says, "Where are the grapevines?". Then I got home and ready the YELP reviews...Ok...sorry we will not be back...

We love this place. Wines are good. The staff is always nice. Emily and Kenny are the owners and…read morewill spend time when they can to answer questions and share stories. There is tons of outdoor space. The indoor area is smaller, but cute. We love doing the puzzle in the puzzle room. Bring your own snacks and take time to unwind.

We came for the cookie and wine pairing. Driving up, the signs greeting us were fun and very…read morereminiscent of the old BurmaShave signs. They had us smiling before we walked in the door. The tasting room is small when entering and the room we sat in was very tiny but cozy and felt like an old English cottage but they also had another room that was pretty full that day. The wines were good as well as the cookies which were made by a bakery in Orange called Mary's Mountain Cookies. Being cat people, my friend and I especially loved visiting with the winery cat who was making himself at home in one of the chairs. After the self guided tasting and pairing, we did go to the bar to taste a couple of their other wines that weren't a part of the flight and we were then able to interact with the owners a bit which is always my favorite part of visiting a winery. This was a fun visit. We'll be back.

It is a great place & I love down in Fredericksburg,Va. It is a peaceful place & pretty quiet there…read moreIt's a few acres but it is worth it.

An oasis in the middle of Unionville, VA is the first black woman owned winery in the state of…read moreVirginia. True to its namesake, the winery specializes on wines that are on the sweeter side. There are currently six wines in rotation and the prices range from $25-$30 per bottle. My favorite wine was the TYPO.

We stayed one night at Prospect Hill in Louisa, Va to celebrate our 69th wedding anniversary. The…read moreowners were very accommodating and the food was outstanding. We would like to return sometime and highly recommend it. George and Joann O.

When we arrived we were greeted with warm smiles, chocolate chip cookies, and a perfect pup's…read morehello. The bed and breakfast is historical, charming, and decorated exquisitely. Our hosts did everything include printing nearby wineries on our way home to ensure we had the perfect experience. Our room was beautiful, spotless, and had a great reading nook. My favorite part was sitting on the porch at night watching the fire flies dance in the backyard and the beautiful birds flying around in the day. The pool was the perfect size to enjoy a great fresh swim in the mountain air. Our breakfast was a scrumptious three course meal cooked to perfection ton that kept us full all day. This is the perfect romantic getaway.

It was amazing. There's board games, uno, stuff to do in groups. The cider flight was amazing. The…read moredragon fruit and Berry-Bel were my favorite flavors and they know how to make chicken nachos. The staff was cool.

Fun place, Id like to come back when it's warmer. Cider was great and they have a bunch of choices…read more I went on a Sunday and it was slow, but they say it's busier as summer comes. If you're in the area check it out.

Great wine, food and atmosphere! What a wonderful start to our Charlottesville/Keswick weekend :)read more

Friends recommended Merrie Mill, and we're so happy we listed to them! We have visited Merrie Mill…read moretwice in the last five months for wine and lunch. The atmosphere is fun and creative -- both inside and outside. You know you are in for a treat when you walk through the front door with its eclectic decor. They have seating both inside in what feels like someone's really cool living room as well as outside on their patio or on their lawn. You can order wine by the flight to sample their offerings, as well as by the glass and bottle. I recommend doing a flight to determine what you like, then order some bottles to share or take home. Their lunch menu includes salad, soup, and sandwiches -- all with a creative touch -- as well as a children's menu. They also have delicious cake by Cake Bloom and Nightingale ice cream sandwiches. Merrie Mill certainly isn't boring! The staff are knowledgeable and friendly. Definitely include Merrie Mill on your next winery tour.

We had the absolute best experience here! Mimi was so knowledgeable, social, and kind to us! We got…read moreto spend time with all the animals, the horses were beautiful, and the winery was amazing! We will definitely be back & recommend booking with her, we wish we did the longer trip!! 10/10 experience and guide.

Great experience! Mimi and Lilly were awesome. The horses and ride are amazing. The mountain…read moreviews were lovely. This is a must do!

Truly cannot recommend Early Mountain enough! It is one of the most beautiful wineries I've…read morevisited- the tasting room reminds me of Crimson Lane or Barboursville- and definitely one of the more upscale options of the wide range of Virginia wineries. The wines are excellent and there are several tasting options you can choose- I believe there was a red flight, a white flight, and a "signature" option that had both. You also have the option to build your own flight, which I always love. The 2024 rosé is a standout, we picked up several bottles to bring home. We could not believe how good the food was- it was worth a trip in its own right! It's on the pricier side but it is clear why, the plates wouldn't be out of place at a fine dining restaurant. We also had the kindest server, Chelsie, who made our experience so special and memorable! She stopped by to chat several times, gave us great recommendations, and she could not have been nicer to me and my friends. We were lucky enough to attend our dear friends' wedding here and it was a spectacular wedding venue. The space is just beautiful and the catering was incredible- some of the best wedding food we've had by far. We liked it so much we came back to visit the tasting room the next day :) This is a perfect stop on the way to Charlottesville from the DMV and a gorgeous place to spend an afternoon.

Would love to give them 5 stars but honestly staff was a weird with us, will be back though for the…read moreBison steak alone though, it was soooooo good. 100% worth a second chance which we hope to go back this year (March 2025, last year was when we visited for first time!) The wine was delicious and the property is absolutely stunning both inside and out. Not sure if they were just having an off day or they thought we weren't gonna spend any $ there due to us having dogs/ not being dressed up at all but if it wasn't for the food/drinks/ aesthetics and we think was one of the managers coming to say hi to us I would have probably left less stars. - SpicyAivy