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Valhalla Vineyards

3.6 (47 reviews)
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Matthew F.

Out of a 4 day trip with multiple winery visits, this was hands-down my favorite of the trip. Great view, a focus on bold, well-aged reds, references to Wagner, AND prices didn't bust your wallet. It's like I died and went to heaven (Viking heaven, that is). 20 acres of vines, although I forgot to ask how many cases/year. Most wineries in Virginia serve red wines that are maybe 2 or 3 years old. Anything beyond that is usually considered a 'library' wine, safely tucked away for special events (and the price doubled). NOT HERE. Valhalla has a special extended tasting option which includes a number of older vintages, ranging from 2003 to 2008 for $10. Shhhhush.....don't tell them that they could have tripled this price and I'd have still done it. I did both the regular and 'reserve' tasting. Choosing wines from here was drafting a fantasy football roster with an unlimited number of picks. I tasted additional wines beyond these, but at some point I just stopped taking notes as my taste buds became overwhelmed with liquid goodness. 2008 Gotterdammerung: Red blend that was still fruity and a bit spicy. And it was only $22 (!!!). 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon: Extremely smooth. Sangiovese (didn't get there year): Light color but enough bite to keep me happy. 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon: Nice, although it was pretty obvious this was getting past its prime. 2008 Cornucopia (red blend): It was bold for my palate, although maybe not to the same standards as others on this list. Non-vintage (NV) Valkyrie: Red blend made with grapes from different years. Actually one of my favorites of the bunch. 2007 Valkyrie: Cab Sauv/Shiraz blend: My favorite; still bold after all these years. Only $28. Alicante Bouschet: A French hybrid still planted worldwide (including southern France). Not bad, but not quite as good as the rest of the lineup. I will definitely be back here; preferably as my first option of the day, with food pairings to go with everything. The only downside is I might not make it to any follow on activities.

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Michael M.

Beautiful views! Enjoyed our day there last Saturday! Sat outside enjoying the wine and the views were breathtaking.

Allison R.

Valhalla Vineyards is perfectly situated at the top of the mountain and offers absolutely gorgeous views of Roanoke. The vineyard looks like it is very well maintained and the ambiance inside and outside of the tasting room is upscale. Unfortunately, due to COVID restrictions, they are not doing tastings right now and you can only purchase wine by the glass. They allow you to bring your own snacks/food to enjoy with your wine, and have both indoor and outdoor seating overlooking the City. The reason I am giving Valhalla only 4 stars is because the wine they offer is limited primarily to dry reds. I personally love dry reds and the one I tried was great, but my significant other is not a wine lover like I am and prefers sweeter wines. They only had one dry white wine and one semi-sweet red and neither really struck his fancy. Definitely worth stopping by for the view of you like dry reds!

Free take-home glass with each tasting
Pam C.

Short drive from Roanoke, although drive carefully and slowly on this pretty winding road. Had a wine tasting with Lucy, who was knowledgeable about the wines and the history of the vineyard. If you love red wine, this is the place for you! Lovely, dry wines!

Stephanie J.

Cute winery that offers beautiful views!! Our party had the option to do a $6 or $10 wine tasting (both include a Valahalla logo wine glass) so we opted to choose our own 5 for $6 since the $10 one was a preselected flight. Once our tasting was complete we decided to share a pitcher of sangria for $25, this was their Syrah with punch and frozen fruit, and sit out on the patio to enjoy. Plus, we were able to do the tour to see the cave which I definitely recommend.

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Gina C.

This place is really beautiful! Quite the drive up the mountain. Be careful! The views are spectacular. They have an indoor and outdoor fireplace, tables outside and inside. No tastings during covid, unfortunately. The staff was incredibly knowledgeable and helpful, as I just moved from out of state and received some helpful tips! With that said, I gave it a 4 because I drink white wine and they only had one in stock. However, I did try a Cab and it was phenomenal.

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Teri H.

There are beautiful views and a variety of options for tastings. There are COVID -19 safety precautions in place for everyone's protection. They offer live music at various times.

View from the picnic benches outside of the tasting room.
Alex W.

Great experience! We stopping in for a quick tasting and glass and really enjoyed the wines. Donna behind the bar was friendly and knew a lot about the wines and vineyard. We enjoyed tasting Virginia wines from the last couple of decades! Also, the view was stunning.

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Leah G.

This vineyard is a long trek straight up Bent Mountain but the views alone make the trip worth it!! All of the grapes are harvested for their wines from their own vines. There are a couple different tasting options: you can try 6 young wines for $6 or try 7 mature wines for $10. Naturally, my wife and I did each one and shared with the other. Our favorites were the 2005 Valkyrie and the Alicante Bouschet. They let you keep your stemless tasting glass with their logo on it, which was the largest tasting glass I've seen (real wine glass size).

Michelle H.

By far one of my favorite wineries yet! We have been too close to 100 wineries and this one is at the top of our list! The view was amazing, the stone tasting room was gorgeous and the fact they specialize in red wines and they were all fabulous! Made it hard to choose which ones to buy!

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Beliveau Farm Winery

Beliveau Farm Winery

4.3(49 reviews)
13.7 mi
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Beliveau Estate Winery was a wonderful experience for a Saturday afternoon (post hike). Upon…read morearriving the employees were all kind, accommodating and compliant with all Covid standards. They made me and my group feel comfortable, safe and welcomed. The property itself is quaint and sweet. We strolled through their small lavender field, visited the gift shop and a few weekend vendors selling jewelry, soaps and other goods. Everyone was warm and friendly. The bar had a wide array of wines and organized the bottles (so reasonably priced or just $7 per glass) by red, white and dry to semi-sweet or sweet. Four of us split two bottles of the semi-sweet white wine. It was given to us in a bowl of ice with plastic cups. Everyone wore masks and they sold me one for $2 (masks required for everyone interacting at the bar or inside the gift shop establishment). The white win was just sweet enough and so refreshing on the warm late June afternoon. However, it was their specialty pizza that truly made the experience extra-ordinary. Their lavender specialty pizza was phenomenal. I was blown away by the lavender-infused pizza sauce. I've never had such a unique pizza and would return just for a slice of the artisanal masterpiece. It comes topped with greens, feta, grapes, bacon (which I omitted) and a lemon balsamic. The bread itself was light and the crust was seasoned and fresh tasting. I can't say enough about this pizza. Do me a favor and try it for yourself. All in all, this was the perfect treat (and reward) for an 8-mile round trip hike. Highly recommend!

Amazing view and lovely property! The wine was super great and staff was super helpful. Sweet…read moresurrender (?) was my favorite!

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Villa Appalaccia Winery - Sangiovese

Villa Appalaccia Winery

4.1(42 reviews)
34.2 mi
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Meh, pizza was terrible. No sauce at all, and just a few blobs of cheese. The dough was great…read morethough. The prices are a bit excessive for the service, but the ambiance was nice.

Wow! What a find. I was just passing through and decided to stop in for a tasting and I'm so glad I…read moredid. A little off the beaten path but the drive was gorgeous. Villa Appalaccia Winery is a self sufficient vineyard and bottling operation with a variety of Italian inspired wines. The grounds are breathtaking with mountainside views and Italian inspired architecture complete with a stone fired pizza gazebo. They had live music on the porch which was such a lovely perk. The staff was very welcoming, warm laid back and kind. Tastings are $15 and worth every penny to taste all 8 of their featured wines. All of the wines are dry, which I loved but they also had one dessert wine, a bubbly prosecco, and a rosé sangria. All the wines had unique and interesting noses and were clean and balanced, many vintages having won awards. The Sangiovese was my favorite. The winemaker also let me try a coveted sip of "The Buffalo" wine which is aged in bourbon barrels giving it a rich leggy, almost fortified texture and finish that is very unique on the palate. This is a must stop destination if you are so fortunate to be in the area of Floyd, you will not leave dissatisfied.

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Villa Appalaccia Winery - Burrata and Bread

Burrata and Bread

Villa Appalaccia Winery - Pizza bar

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Stave & Cork - Tinker Cliffs-a charcuterie board in panini form. Fig jam, prosciutto, salami & assorted cheeses.

Stave & Cork

4.6(14 reviews)
4.8 mi

Was back in Roanoke, evaluating some properties and decided to stop by to see if my prior…read moreexperience might be a fluke. The staff here are charming, knowledgeable, warm, and inviting. The wine and food iare superb, and despite how busy they were for a special event they treated everyone cordially and warmly. Clearly one of the best spots to stop at if you happen to be in Salem! And I actually discovered that they make good wine in Lubbock, Texas! Whoda known? Anyone who might be interested the winery in Lubbock is McPherson Winery!.

On a Sunday afternoon, we wandered in to Stave and Cork to find live music being played…read more The owner was quick to approach us and let us know how thing worked. One key. Was the wine tasting. There are three curated flights available: Virginia, US and International. As we were in the mood for a bottle to go with our food, she allowed us to try a couple to find the perfect pairing. We decided on a Italian white :) Added to the wine, we ordered a small charcuterie platter and the Sharp Top Panini. They thoughtfully split the panini and chips onto two plates for easy sharing. We truly enjoyed this unexpected gem on Main Street. As it is close to I81, I would also recommend it for travelers looking for a lovey place to take a break from the road. Along with the wine, we ordered the small charcuterie platter and Shar

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Open comfortable atmosphere

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Hummus plate

Stave & Cork - The Stave & Cork has two comfortable rooms for customers.

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The Stave & Cork has two comfortable rooms for customers.

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