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.

What a fantastic winery to visit! I found this cute winery today and had a wonderful time talking…read moreto Ken about his wines and tasting them. It's located down a gravelly path, with cute signs from their cat Nutter. There's an indoor tasting area and seating, as well as outdoor seating. I decided to do their 8 option tasting and really enjoyed learning about Virginia's wines and grapes, having recently moved here from the Pacific Northwest. Out of all of the wines I tasted, my favorites were the Duo (white viognier/chardonnay blend), the Founded 1734 (red blend), and the Vin Gris (merlot/cab franc blush). Bonus, you get to keep the cute glass after your tasting! This was a great place to visit, run by a super friendly couple, with many great wines. I will definitely be back!

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

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.

I had the pleasure of staying here a couple weekends ago - in a word, AWESOME! The views, food and…read moreaccommodations were spectacular. Those were surpassed only by the amazing staff. Will defintely return!

Beautiful dining experience. The food was outstanding and staff were friendly and knowledgeable. We…read morewill return to celebrate more special occasions.

Seventh stop on our wine tasting weekend: Saturday 4:15pm…read more My rating is 3.5 for this tasting room and winery. They have some of the oldest vines in the area and have won several awards for their wines. We especially enjoyed the Tannat blends.

Rainy, cool, afternoon with cabin fever, of course we were staying in a cabin. What better idea…read morethan to try some new wines? When we travel it's mandatory to talk to local people, what a great spot to do so, and such an interesting person behind the bar. We learned the vintner was French, and he cultivates French grapes for the wine. Loved the wines, and so did the friends we shared ours with!

I had a great time enjoying a glass of wine and reading my book with my best friend here on…read moreSaturday. I had been to this vineyard once years ago and remember really loving the tasting we got and the views. We came back for some wine and to explore the ruins. We really wanted to sit outside and were told they weren't doing outside service and that we had to go to the barn corner for outdoor seating. We bought a bottle of their tasty and refreshing Sauvignon Blanc. It was way too loud at the outdoor seating by their barn, so we tried to sit on their library patio. Turns out they were still serving on the patio. This was a bit of an upsetting miscommunication, but the server was sweet and told us we could stay, but had to sit further down. I didn't like feeling like we weren't allowed to be somewhere so this slightly marred the experience. However, once we settled in, I really enjoyed reading with a glass of wine and pretty views. Exploring the ruins after was pretty fun too. I wish they had a little more history on a plaque nearby. There was a sign that just said it was the governor's home that burned down on Christmas day. Ignoring the weird seating, we had a great vineyard afternoon here.

Wow southern hospitality at its best and fantastic wine with depth and flavor. The grounds were…read morestunning and the inside was exquisite. The chocolate merlot infused truffles were a perfect accompaniment to the cab franc. All of the staff was informative and went above and beyond to make sure you had the perfect experience. This beautiful winery will leave you in awe and sets the bar pretty high.

Visited on Wednesday August 12 ,…read more Excellent wines,awesome venue , and thoroughly enjoyed talking to John and Elizabeth. They were both extremely knowledgeable and friendly!

It was a hidden vineyard tucked away in the valley. We were driving for a while without seeing many…read morecars, so we were surprised when we arrived and found that the parking lot was almost full. They have a nice, open seating area with plenty of covered space. I highly recommend bringing your own snacks or food because there aren't many food options. This place is definitely pet-friendly, too. We saw many happy puppies running around and enjoying the day. As for the drinks, they offer standard flights, glasses, and bottles. We tried the XoXo, Gold Label, and a few of their red and white wines. Some of them had impressive flavors, although I think there is still room for improvement. The service was good, and the staff were friendly. However, my biggest issue and especially for the men, is that they only have one men's restroom. I honestly don't understand the concept. With so many visitors, they definitely need more restrooms for men. Otherwise, they might end up with some very unhappy customers! Overall, the atmosphere was relaxing, and it was nice to sit outside and enjoy the calm breeze. I would suggest turning the music down a little so people can enjoy some conversation. And, sorry to say, but the band wasn't exactly my favorite.

We booked this awesome tour so a friend and I could both enjoy as much wine as we wanted and not…read morehave to drive on our girls wine weekend! We were fortunate enough to have Steven--the owner--drive us in a luxurious Cadillac Escalade. He was personable, fun, chatty, and a great driver. We made four winery stops plus a cidery on our six-hour tour. He opened doors, walked us in to locations, got us offers at most locations, carried any bags (wine), and offered us cold water. He also was always nearly driving up immediately upon exit. Awesome service! We were disappointed by our picnic lunch provided by our inn and at the next winery Steven had ordered us a cheese and meat plate + got us a resort credit . Seriously awesome service! Would 100 percent book this company again and request Steven!

I can't recommend this company enough! We booked them for a bachelorette wine tour when we were…read morestaying in Etlan, VA. None of us were familiar with the area so we needed a lot of help planning our tour. Stephen and Jenny were friendly, responsive and knowledgable about area wineries and restaurants. They helped us design the itinerary for our wine tour and select a restaurant for dinner, and then made reservations at each stop on our behalf. It was easy to communicate with them via phone and email, and they kept me updated on the status of reservations and relayed key info throughout the process. All communications with both Stephen and Jenny were very professional and made me feel confident that I selected a great tour company. On the day of our tour, CVWTT did not disappoint! Our group of 14 reserved the 18-passenger limo bus for the day. The bus was clean and came stocked with glassware and bottled water. It also had an auxiliary chord so we could play our own music. Our driver Tina arrived promptly and was incredibly polite and professional. She kept us on track the entire day and gave us friendly reminders when we needed to start wrapping up a tasting so we could make our next appointment. She was also kind enough to get out at one stop and take some photos of us so that no one in our group had to be left out of group pictures. She really went above and beyond to make our experience great. I would definitely book with CVWTT again in the future!

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.

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.

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.

Stayed here for a nice weekend getaway to see family and hike. Sorely needed…read more This B&B is beautiful and welcoming. Pat and his wife are so kind and accommodating. The house has been redone and the decor inside is new and contemporary but still fits with the period of the older home. Rooms are beautiful, clean and well-kept and there was a Roku on the tv with wifi. The back door has a keypad lock so you can come and go as you please with ease and there was a welcome package with snacks, jam, and a handwritten welcome note. Location is great because, with ample parking in the back of the home, you can walk around the town to antique, explore and eat at one of a dozen or more restaurants. They don't do the traditional breakfast but had a small bar well-stocked with coffee, tea, bananas, fresh pastries, and juice and water. Enough for me! Usually I kind'a wanna go out and explore on my own anyway and the town has several nice places for brunch (Spoon and Spindle was my fav). Pat was great and communicative through email/text but wasn't hovering in the way some B&B owners are. There to greet me but then left me alone to enjoy the stay but was available for questions if I had any.... perfect! Would absolutely come back any time.

Our family stayed at the Holladay House to attend our sons wedding in Orange, VA. The Holladay…read moreHouse was perfect and we couldnt have been happier with our stay. Pat and Monica were excellent hosts. Every room was well decorated, well maintained, and clean. The common areas are beautiful and, once again, well maintained. Every morning the Keurig coffee maker was filled with water and ready, with cups, along with bottled water. Pat or Monica would check in periodically and were very responsive the few times we needed them. Finally, the Holladay House is located in downtown Orange. There are excellent restaurants and bars within walking distance. If you are staying in Orange, or close by, we highly recommend staying at the Holladay House.