I loved this vineyard! My group brought my sister's puppy and they are so dog-friendly and…read moreaccommodating - the staff is awesome! The interior and exterior of the vineyard is absolutely adorable too!! Funky, classy, & unique interior, and beautiful views with lots of outdoor/patio seating. The wines were good, and the charcuterie board was absolutely delicious! I would return here again.

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.

Wonderful experience here. Everyone was so kind and knowledgeable. We did the cocktail class, and…read morethey start you off with the base spirit before slowly adding ingredients so you can really see what goes into different cocktails and how the flavors evolve. The class felt fun and intimate, and the cocktails were excellent. Would 100% recommend.

I was last here almost 9 years ago. Oh boy, how different it is!…read more I came expecting a relatively small scale operation. So you can imagine my surprise when I saw a huge building with their branding. The interior is spacious, with multiple tables for tastings, each with its own bartender. There are far more options to taste than you can try in one sitting, but your server will help you narrow it down to 4. I liked to loved everything I had. They even had some weird options that I was tempted to try but I went for a more traditional flight (although I definitely want to return for the coffee whisky). The only option I wasn't in love with was the smokehouse, but that's just a personal preference. After my tasting I learned they were doing some kind of slushys as well, so I got one of those. I thought it was a very fun, informative experience. I'll also have to try the "Proof" kitchen as well.

This was our first visit and definitely won't be our last. We stumbled upon Southwest Mountain and…read moreleft wondering why we hadn't heard of it before. The food was a highlight... the ricotta and strawberry bruschetta was a lovely combination, and the pimento cheese dip had a nice little kick to it that we loved. Paired with good wine, a beautiful setting, and top notch service and you really can't ask for much more. Safe to say it's officially been added to our Charlottesville rotation. Can't wait to go back.

We've been members now for over a year. I highly recommend joining. I have only found four Vinyards…read morein the area that have good reds and Southwest Mountain has excellent reds. Greg, Sarah, and especially Tara take excellent care of us. I have back issues and only one table is comfortable enough for me to sit for awhile and they are kind enough to reserve it for us if we reach out far enough in advance. There is always plenty of seating and it's one of the few wineries with a beautiful building and nice interior also.

In the fall, Carter's Mountain is packed with folks buying pumpkins, apple cider, apple cider…read moredonuts, cider, and wine. On a quiet week day in the spring, we were able to enjoy the steep drive up the mountain and the views that greeted us without lots of people and cars coming and going. You can still buy the cider, donuts, ice cream, and more. You also can relax and shop their very cute country store, which sells locally made jams, syrups, mixes, and other foods. They also have lovely dish towels and many other such gift items. We recommend going both in the fall to be part of the festivities as well as in the spring and summer.

Delightful! Amazing views! The cider donuts are worth the drive up the mountain! The gift shop is…read morefull of unique treasures, we can always find cool gifts here. Highly recommended a visit!

Incredible views at this beautiful winery. The staff were friendly but everything felt very…read more"corporate" and was probably noticed more because we came from a nearby winery that had a more comfortable vibe. We enjoyed the wines and the views but didn't enjoy the overall feel of the tasting room. It seems like the bulk of their income may come from events rather than tastings and that is probably why it felt that way.

We found this place on a few online lists of recommended places to visit. The view/atmosphere was…read morenice, and the 2 beers we tried were good. The food was a big disappointment. We looked at the menu beforehand and were excited to try the artichoke/asparagus pizza. It was horrible, from the overly smoky flavor to the floppy, seemingly undercooked but somehow burnt middle. For $25?! The pepperoni pizza was the most palatable, although it was also floppy and really greasy. The French fries were really good, and I'd recommend those. The charcuterie board had some problems (including moldy grapes and a hair in the pickles ). Despite it being uncrowded while we were there, service was not good. This place has a lot of potential, hopefully they use any negative feedback and improve.

Every road needs a winery and I'm so glad I found this hidden gem. The winery is the perfect place…read moreto grab a flight and relax. I love that they have events that support the community, I stopped in while they were having jello wrestling. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable and made the tasting experience customizable. I could grad a bottle and stay all day!

We had a wonderful time visiting Common Wealth Crush. Ask for Kylie- she is a wealth of information…read moreabout all the wines! They make wine there that has their own label and they also have a program to bring in area wine makers to use their facility to make wine. It's a casual spot with a bar as well as sort of a living room style. We are always looking for great unique white wines- check out The Illuminaqua!!

Recently visited here for a girls weekend. We had about 13…read morein our party. The grounds were beautiful. I can only imagine what they look like in the spring and summer. The wine tasting was nice. With large parties you are given a flight to try. No need to stand in the tasting room. I liked several of the flavors. After the tasting we took a walk around the grounds taking in all the animals. Because it was winter, we didn't spend a lot of time in the lavender fields. We did however visit the lavender shop. I purchased a lavender honey spot and some delightful lemon crunch lavender ice cream. Overall staff were friendly. I would recommend this business for anyone in the area or visiting massanutten.

Stopped past while on a recent birthday trip to Massanutten. And this place is really beautiful…read more White Oak is a family-owned lavender farm that is located in Shenandoah Valley. You really get to enjoy an immersive, interactive experience on the farm. There is something for everyone, from interactive gardens and live animals. The best for a cute little DIY wine tasting. You can bring your own charcuterie platters, which is what we did to go along with our tastings. They have tasting room called the Purple Wolf Vineyard where you can purchase your portable tastings, wine, beer and slushy flights . I would definitely return again, great place to host a cute birthday event, with your friends. They also have a really nice gift shop as well.

Grey place, had so much fun!!! The atmosphere, the views, food and drinks are on point.read more

I enjoyed the tasting cellar much more than the vibe upstairs at Charley's. The folks working were…read morekind and welcoming, and they answered some questions I had ahead of ordering a wine flight. Since I was planning to share with my mom, I went for the sweet wine flight despite personally preferring semi-dry wines more. I think that was my mistake, as my mom ended up not wanting to drink much, and the sweet wines are SWEET. Like syrupy-sweet. Not just like a nice moscato-sweet. It was like drinking straight sugar. And the price was steep at $37 after tip. We sat on their patio, which is underneath Charley's patio, and were treated to serene river views. A local artist played some music too. Cool vibe, I just ordered the wrong thing.