Came in with a group with a reservation on a Saturday. Was sat quickly. The place started getting more busy around 12:30. Lady that helped us explained their most popular/specialty wines in detail. Clearly very knowledgeable about the business and region. Got the classic wine flight. Definitely some of the best wine I have had in the region. The Chardonnay was great even though I am not a huge Chardonnay drinker! I would definitely recommend getting the classic flight. Only thing was the paying process was a bit rushed as the place was filling up and she wanted to get all of us in the group paid. read more

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What an amazing place to visit. More importantly this place is a hidden gem that doesn't try to be loud about it. The key is both the environment that is just chill combined with the amazing wines. I'm a big fan of low-key (maybe it's my age) but I'm all about being able to have high quality and relaxed. We found this place on a complete whim (saw a vineyard and decided to just turn in and see what's up) and are happy we did. We're so happy about the visit that we're coming back up soon and intend to make this a staple of the visit. Hands-down, if you're a wine person, you must visit. Food Taste: n/a - good snacks though Overall Service: 5 Value of service to cost: 5 Facility: 5 Ambiance: Small place but the decor is very simple, rustic, and meets the feel of what we were looking for in a vineyard. Repeat customer: yes Dog Friendly: yes read more

Valley Road Vineyards is a laid back and chill place to enjoy good wine with your friends. They have tables in their tasting room as well as outside. They also have a few cozy set-ups with Adirondack chairs in a circle. We enjoyed the white flight, and we liked all of the wines. The staff are ready to help and make you feel at home. read more

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Came on a Tuesday and had the place to ourselves! Wine was decent, light reds, rose, and sparkling options. We sat outside and got pummeled my mosquitos!! Definitely bring your bug spray if you plan to sit outside. read more

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I recently visited Valley Road Vineyards in Afton, and they are clearly at the top of their game. They just took home the 2026 Virginia Governor's Cup for their 2023 Cabernet Franc Reserve, and after one glass, it's easy to see why. This wine is a standout. It opens with these incredibly lovely violet notes on the nose that transition into a spicy, well-structured palate. The finish is fantastic--long, smooth, and refined. It's exactly what you want from a premium Virginia Cab Franc: elegant but with enough depth to keep things interesting. The barn-style tasting room is lovely, providing a great rustic atmosphere, and they have excellent outdoor seating to enjoy when the weather is nice. The setting at the Gateway to Nelson 151 is as great as ever, but the quality coming out of the cellar right now is what makes this a mandatory stop. If you can get your hands on a bottle of the Reserve, do it before the post-Cup crowd clears them out. read more

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Amazing experience here! We ended up coming due to Hazy Winery being closed and it ended up being the perfect experience! They have both inside and outside seatings, plenty of view and an unrestricted view of the beautiful mountains! The service was amazing, we ended up staying until after closing (not realizing) and the workers were very polite and even stated we were welcome to continue drinking our wine while they close up the outside area. read more

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Stopped in Valley Road this past Sunday after a hike with my boyfriend. When we got there a live band was playing on the side patio so we ordered our flights and went back out to catch some tunes. We shared a white and red flight to do the "full experience." Most were very tasty! I usually am not a fan of Chardonnay but ended up getting a glass after we finished the tasting. Then my guy surprised me with a glass of sparking rosé that we shared as well. It was so nice to sit outside in the sun and enjoy a beautiful day and a good glass of wine. Will definitely be back soon! read more

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I have been a fan of this winery since it opened, and was finally able to give it a (relatively) post-Covid visit. First off, the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. They pointed us towards both a classic flight and spring flight, and though there was some overlap in the selections we didn't mind as we were sharing. The wine here is definitely more geared towards sweet wine fans, they even have a sweet flight! Even as a dry wine lover though, these were sweet wines I could really appreciate. They also made for an AMAZING frose -- frozen rose for the unfamiliar. It was delicious and I think even had real blended strawberries! Perfect for our trip on one of the first hot days of Spring. Though there isn't food here they sell small snacks that are really great, we packed our own cheeses and enjoyed snacking on those in the outdoor picnic area. This winery is also home to one of the most beautiful views, a tough competition among wineries in the area. The valley overlooks a small pond, the grass and trees are so green, and the great red barn venue is just amazing and so neat. They physical space is perfect for any type of event, we saw a bridal shower while we were there! This is a great spot, you have to make sure its on your winery list. And for anyone looking to host a big event, take a visit out here soon! read more

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Nice quaint winery! We came in and loved their rose along with their slushee. The staff was accommodating and the whole place was cute and clean with nice AC. Their food was decent, we loved the dill dip and pizza did its job but was just OK. read more

The wines are fantastic. The people were great. They took their time explaining their wines to us and their main flight of reds, rose, and whites hit the spot. We took three bottles home with us. The building itself was very cozy. It's right off of Nelson 151. You just gotta try this winery. We will be back. read more

Excellent service. Lived the wine. Even bought a couple. Kids even loved being there. Great service and atmosphere

Great winery to visit on a rainy day! Valley Road has a nice view of the some mountains that can be glimpsed from many of their outdoor tables. This winery boasts an expansive set of covered outdoor seating which allows patrons to sip wine outside while being protected from precipitation and from the hot Virginia sun. We found the wine to be comparable to other wineries in the region. From now on, I think Valley Road Vineyards will be our winery of choice in the area when it is raining outside. read more

We were on a bachelorette bus. Some of us still had seltzer's in hand as we came off the bus. We were told at the entrance that we couldn't have them. We all happily obliged and apologized to the lady at the front for our mistake and threw them out in front of her. We absolutely didn't mean to do this and it was an oversight on our part. AFTER ordering $136 of wine, the owner comes to our table demands to see in our cooler, reprimands us for jeopardizing his abc license, and then asks us what's in our tumblers (WATER) because it's 89 degrees out and there's not servers. We again, happily obliged in bringing our cooler - which housed all of our food but also had some of the seltzer's left at the bottom - back to the bus. You could tell from our table that we weren't drinking anything but waiting on our wine. We understood and apologized for bringing drinks in but he executed it so wrong. He came 15 minutes after we arrived to accuse/question us. On our way to return the cooler, a lady asked if everything was ok, we said no, that man could have been nicer. She informed us that he was the owner. I guess he heard the conversation and stormed over and started arguing with us in front of all the customers. Told us that we should know the liquor license laws and said we should leave. We said ok, can you refund us? He said absolutely not and then walked away from us. Listen, as an owner of a business, if you are upset and want customers to leave - then be prepared to refund them their money for drinks that have not been served. We would have happily left had you refunded our money. Make sure you don't come here if you're on a bachelorette weekend - or if you do make sure someone in the group checks your drinks on the bus! Oversights and apologies are not welcome here. read more

Nice vineyard and cool tasting room. Very friendly staff. Good place to chill out and taste some great wine

This place I had driven by many of times and never stopped it always looked closed to be for some. When we came this past weekend we were greeted with a warm welcoming for the two ladies behind the bar. They were very knowledgeable about the wines and helping choose which flight to pick. They even had mulled wine. I have never had or heard of it before. I took my flight and sat next to the fire with my pup and enjoy the cool day next to a warm fire. And the staff were good about checking quite frequently on the fire and adding more wood. They saw I had a dog and brought him a treat which he enjoyed. There was so much space for people all over the ground to hang out. Highly recommend!!!! read more

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Cute little winery on the way to Charlottesville! Stopped there briefly before New Year's weekend. The place is very dog friendly. There seems to be numerous buildings that people can rent for events. The wine was ok. Not much was offered for food pairings but they sell local cheese and snacks in the store. read more

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Really nice winery and dog friendly. We sat closer to the house on the property. They had bistro lights and a fire pit, just wish they had turned the fire pit on. The wine was good, they offered flights. I really enjoyed their rose the most! read more

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An adorable tasting room which is situated right off the road in the heart of the Blue Mountain Valley. The staff really went above and beyond in regard to making us feel invited in for a tasting, and the wines were incredibly affordable. The vibe is very relaxed and casual, and there is a lot of outdoor seating for when the weather cooperates. Definitely recommend if you want a very relaxed, low-key wine tasting environment with spectacular views! read more

Valley Road Vineyards - Wineries Near Me - Afton, Virginia

This is a beautiful place just off the main road with a wide variety of wines. They have something for every palette. Outdoor and indoor seating is available. If you have a large group make a reservation. read more

We first visited Valley Road back in 2018 and they were relatively new, but it was a pretty enjoyable experience. Fast forward to our second time here this past weekend - they have grown so much! We split the rose flight and the classic flight. I love that they have so many options, and I liked all but one of their wines. They have plenty of indoor/outdoor seating, both in the sun and covered. They're dog friendly as well. Overall, a great experience and I love how convenient it is to come here. read more

Beautiful scenery, even on a rainy day. Friendly staff, tried the white flight. The Viogner was my personal favorite, but all very good! Quick and conveniently located. read more

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The lady at the entrance was very sweet and informative but the guy explained the wines wasn't as friendly. It was our first time so we had a few questions but it felt rushed. But the owners were AMAZING!!!!!! read more

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Five stars based in excellent prices, service, and wine. Their winemaker is from King vineyards, but the owners are retirees who decided to have a hobby. I have to say; when I retire, this is the gig I want! The grapes are local but they are growing 4 acres of vines on the slope behind the tasting room (which is actually a refurbished plant nursery). While they only have 2,000 cases/year now, they want to at least double that. What I tried: Viognier: Honeysuckle nose, little sweet, oaky undertone Distano: White blend with Viognier, Petit Manseng, and a little Chardonnay. Floral nose Pinot Gris: Very citrusy, which I liked but not everyone in my group did. Sparkling Viognier: I'm not a sparkling drinker but my friends liked it and suggested it with oysters. Rose: Made with Merlot, dry light strawberry notes Merlot: Great earthy nose!!! Medium bodied, long finish light cherry notes. Favorite of the bunch. Petit Verdot: chocolatey, which is unusual for PVs. Lighter and smoother than other PVs as well. read more

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Absolutely incredible winery, the best staff and a larger selection than some nearby places. The view is intoxicating, grab a glass and stay awhile. read more

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Beautiful tasting room, really friendly staff, and the best wines in the area. Very affordable too! I am a red wine lover but I was impressed with the quality of the whites as well. Really chill vibe for a fun wine tasting. read more

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Honestly some of the worst wine my entire group has ever had. Definitely the worst in the cville area and we've been to a ton in the area over the years. Ambience is fine here and it's kind of cute but the wine is AWFUL! Every single one we tried was disgusting. Stick to the best in this area and go to Barboursville instead. read more

Top notch customer service! Alex and Barbara along with Barbara's husband were lovely to speak with. Sitting on the comfy red Adirondack chairs... Chatting with sweet girlfriends. Such a special day. The bubbly rose and viognier were divine. Chardonnay was a hidden gem!!! Thank you all for the tour of the winery and event area... I'm in love!! read more

Great first winery experience when I went on St. Patrick's Day weekend. Got a bottle of wine and had a good time. You can bring small foods such as crackers and cheese. They also had a food truck outside. read more

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Ok wines: some good, some eh, some yum. The cashier who poured our wines didn't just that ... poured wine, no info, no interaction... Skip this one read more

We do not recommend this location as a wedding venue. The CEO/owner is not user friendly, and he is arrogant to the point of being rude. Although we did not incur any damages to the property, we only received 45% of our deposit back. The reason cited in an email 6 weeks later is that we did not make our agreed upon departure time of 9:30 pm. To our understanding, we had to vacate the premises by 10:00 pm, which meant we had to say goodbye to guests and ensure all guests were off the premises as well as break down and remove all personal items, including decorations, food, bar, and DJ. We unfortunately did not vacate until 10:30 pm, as this was a large wedding of over 140 people. In his email 6 weeks later and NOT that night, the owner actually accused us of continuing to drink and party, which was absolutely not the case. Everyone was working diligently to clear the place, and we loaded 6 vehicles to ensure we had everything. Furthermore, in the MAD RUSH to pack up and clear out everything, our daughter's wedding earrings were thrown in the trash. Lastly, his email stated that, since we received a 10% military discount, it was basically a wash because the cost of an extra hour was $500. This was a very convenient bait and switch. The CEO's email reply to our inquiry about the deposit was condescending and very passive aggressive. We recommend spending the extra money and finding a location where the owner is more flexible and understanding. He took what was a beautiful day and minimized it. read more

We happened to drive by this cute little place, it's a big red barn next to the side off the road. The staff was knowledgeable and super friendly. The wine was spectacular and 106 Street Food Truck served up an amazing meal. So very glad the original restaurant we planned to go to had no parking spots. You won't be sorry stopping by here for wine, music and a great atmosphere!! read more

3/5 August 2019. We stopped here as part of a attempt to visit many if not most of the wineries in the area. The Ambiance was cool in the staff was great. The wind was in line with the others in the area. It wasn't bad just not great and with so much competition it didn't stand out. I did appreciate the more relaxed and less stuffy atmosphere then some of the competitors. It did feel a little more expensive than some of the others in the region. It's worth a stop if you're looking for a more relaxed place than some of the other options in the area. read more

This place is a gem! With so many wonderful vineyards in Charlottesville, I think that it's sometimes hard to stand out, but this one does. Alongside the beautiful Mountain Views, there is a beautiful lake tucked away that's visible from the outdoor seating. The wine is good and they are taking obvious cleaning measures during COVID. read more

This is my favorite winery in the Afton area. Its a cute little welcoming spot with friendly and accommodating staff. I truly liked (if not LOVED) every wine we tried there. I believe we tried them all. I joined the wine club and I seriously had trouble picking just 4 wines. My preference is red but I enjoyed the white here as well. It is worth your time to stop here for a "flight" tasting. read more

What a great, new winery in Nelson County, right on Rt151! As we were driving on Rt151, headed to another local winery, we saw the banner for this one and decided to give it a try. The tasting room is BEAUTIFUL! Mostly all repurposed materials is what it's built of. The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable too! They have a nice selection of wines that they've worked to make with another, very good local winemaker. Since they're new and still growing their own vineyard, most of their grapes come from other local vineyards. We enjoyed their reds and whites alike! If you decide to stay, sip & sip, they offer a nice selection of local cheeses, as well as other packages treats and a warm baguette too! We look forward to returning next time we're in the area! read more

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Happening upon Valley Road Vineyards on a hot day was a lovely surprise! As it's a relatively new winery (opened in 2015), they're still getting established, but I enjoyed their wines quite a bit and am looking forward to seeing where they go from here. The service was wonderful--our pourer was new, but it sounded like she enjoyed being there and talking about each of the wines. (She also gave us very generous pours, which is always a plus!) Because they're so new, the majority of their grapes are grown off-site, but our pourer let us know that they've been growing their own grapes in earnest for future winemaking potential. Atmosphere-wise, the tasting room was more homey and down-to-earth, which made the experience feel more approachable. I believe they're planning on making a patio off their secondary building, which will be great since most of the views are blocked by the tasting room from the current terrace. In terms of wine, I was impressed with what they've done in such a short time! I got to try their 2015 Viognier (complex, floral and a little woody), 2015 Chardonnay (mostly steel-aged, light), their 2015 white blend Destano (so easy to drink, just a hint of sweetness but well-balanced with acidity), Fete Sparkling Viognier (festive!), 2015 dry Rose (the only one that fell a little flat for me), 2014 Merlot (very mellow red, a little earthy and a little fruity), 2015 "Torn Curtain" (half Cab Sauv half Chambourcin; very earthy), and 2014 Meritage (well-rounded). My friend took a glass of the sparkling Viognier and I took a glass of the Destano outside to enjoy the weather. It is a very pretty place, and I'm looking forward to seeing the views from their planned upper-level patio! Will be back to see what they have to offer in the future! read more

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Wine slushies! So good. The Mountain Glen was my favorite. Nice efficient set up spaces out and minimal wait for drinks

Amazing tasting room with patina metal roofing tiles as their bar topped with soap stone countertops. Only in business for less than two years, but this "retirement project" for five couples is producing dry whites and a fantastic blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Chambourcin called "Torn Curtain", an homage to an owner's description of their label art. read more

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Great wine! Loved the meritage. James was informative and attentive. Thanks for a great time! read more

We loved this stop during our day of wine tasting. The owner was very friendly and diligent about being safe during Covid-19. We got their frosè and it was INCREDIBLE. We plan to stop another day just to have it again! read more