The wines were excellent. Our wine host, Mahlon, was quite knowledgeable and personable. It's in a…read morebeautiful location. They were dog friendly too. Our dog was welcomed inside or out.

The staff were the loveliest people, and so passionate about their wines. They also do generous…read morepours for the wine tasting, which is much appreciated! I am primarily a dry wine drinker. During my wine tasting at Rockbridge Vineyard, I sought out the driest wines they offered, but even the dry wines were too sweet for my palate. If you like sweet wine, you will love this wine! Nevertheless, I did take home a bottle of Jeremiah's, which is their wine that's made with concord grapes. It's definitely a sweet wine. I shared it with some people who love the sweets, so I didn't drink as much. Along with wine tasting, they offer wine slushies and little appetizers to purchase, like locally made cheeses, salami, crackers, chips and popcorn. This is not a restaurant, so you won't find a meal. But you can also bring your own food, if you like. During the summer months, they have food trucks on select days.

This place was one of my favorite stops when visiting the Lexington area. Ecco Adesso Vineyards is…read morefamily-friendly and dog-friendly place to enjoy a picnic and some wine surrounded by the Blue Ridge and Appalachian Mountains. Along with wine tastings, Ecco Adesso offers their 350 acre farm as a place to explore the vineyards, hiking trails, meadows, orchards, waterfalls and creeks that are on the grounds. I got a wine flight, which included four 2-ounce pours. There are four flights to choose from, and I chose the Old World/New World flight, which had two Chardonnays and two Cabernet Francs. I'm not a Chardonnay person at all, but I'm 100% a Cab Franc person. It turns out, I really loved the Chardonnay! Who'd-a known. That's the great thing about doing a flight: You can try something new and maybe discover something about yourself along the way. I enjoyed my wine flight on the big porch outside of the winery. The porch overlooks the beautiful grape vineyards, and it's a picturesque sight to behold for sure. The porch has big rocking chairs, so you can sit and sip and rock and stare at the scenery. I found that the people who work here were incredibly friendly and helpful. At one point, I wanted to try a little taste of a different wine that wasn't on my flight, and they didn't even blink and just gave me a pour. So nice!

Sunday Funday was an exciting adventure as we embarked on a road trip to Fairfield, VA to visit…read moreEcco Adesso Vineyards. The drive may have been long, but it was absolutely worth it. The vineyard reminded me of a charming château, with its picturesque surroundings and elegant atmosphere. It was a truly unforgettable experience that left me feeling inspired and rejuvenated. I was warmly welcomed by Brian and a lovely young lady (I apologize for forgetting your name). They were both delightful and made me feel right at home. Brian even took me on a tour of the cellar and eagerly answered all of my questions! They offered four different types of wine flights for tasting. One from Williamsburg Vineyard, one from Sassaia Vineyards (from Italy, as they are close friends), an old world vs new world flight, and one from Ecco Adesso. I decided to go with the flight from the winery. My favorites were the 2022 Petit Manseng and the 2022 new world Chardonnay. I highly recommend making the drive to the vineyard as it does not disappoint with its wines, beautiful scenery, sheep, and overall serenity. Don't forget to pack a picnic!

Visited on Labor Day which were very thankful they were open as they normally aren't open on…read moreMondays. They do allow dogs on the property. My husband I both ordered flights so that we could try a little of everything. Cute little place with some nice views! Wines were good and picked up a couple bottles to go!

Beautiful views, great service, amazing wine. What else could you ask for? Small and relaxed vibe…read moreto have a glass of wine and some snacks.

Let's start off by saying that I've always believed the best adventures and experiences happen off…read morethe beaten path and I'm for Ankida Ridge Vineyards that definitely rings true. From the moment you walk in the service is impeccable, we were greeted by Melinda and she was very kind and explained to us the different options for tasting or for just having a glass/bottle. My girlfriend and I went with on tasting of a flight of 5 and a cheese board and let's just say Pinot Noir in VA is a hit! The board paired very nicely and the wine itself was a hit on every level. As for the view I mean look at this photo it is absolutely stunning, the perfect place to spend the afternoon and soak up the nature with a glass or two of wine;)

Good wine and Port. Great views and fun people. Usually live music on weekends. One of our favorite…read moreplaces.

Despite warnings that GPS might not work we had no problem finding this winery next to the Lutheran…read morechurch. Our hosts Mary Beth and Matt greeted and welcomed us and Mary Beth did a wonderful wine tasting with all of their wines. I thought it was very reasonable at $10. We were really surprised by the variety and flavors of the various wines. The tasting room is intimate and cozy. Afterwards we took a walk up the hill to see the vineyard and enjoy the views and the fall colors. We will be back! It is worth the drive!

Lovely staff and great tasting wine! If you walk up to the vineyard area, the views are stunning!…read moreDefinitely worth a trip while in the Staunton/Waynesboro area.

Amazing wines, especially given how small & out of the way they are. 5 stars because they…read morespecialize in (really good) Cabernet Sauvignons, which are a rarity in Virginia. 3 acres of vines and under 1000 cases/year. The owners greeted me as I walked up. Obviously they don't get a lot of visitors so call in advance. The vineyard is very well placed, so they can grow grapes that you don't normally see elsewhere. What I tried: Gruner Veltiner: German grape you don't see often. Nice citrus notes; I almost bought a bottle but got distracted by... 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon: 90% cab sav with some tannat. Overall medium tannin although the Tannat gave it some bite at the end. 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon: 100%, very nice body & complexity. I'll drink this in another year or two. "Livia" red blend: Primarily refosco w/ Cab Franc. I almost bought a bottle, but settled for a bottle of the last two. But I did enjoy a glass.

The wine was delicious. The owners were very kind and welcoming. I love the location. Highly…read morerecommend even though it is a small vineyard, the wine is so good.

How have I never reviewed Hill Top when I have been going for 8 years?!?…read more I love this place. The servers are knowledge and friendly, and their wines and meads are so unique and well made. You can do a tasting of 8 of their wines and meads for $5, which is a great option if you have never been before. Hill Top is unique because it makes wines out of fruit, so you'll have wine here that you will never had anywhere else. I love their sweet melon wine, hunter's moon mead, and dragon's blood mead, among many others. Hill Top also has a great outdoor seating area where you can watch the goats and working dogs around the farm, with great views.

Hill Top is a fan fave for me!…read more I wish they'd attend Norfolk VA wine festival again, I miss them so much. My husband and I visited on the Labor Day weekend. I have to always put Hill Top on my list when I am in the area. I ended up leaving with 12 bottles of wine and a jar of the wild flower honey. I wish they'd attend Norfolk VA wine festival again, I miss them so much! Emily "The traveling nurse", ended up assisting us during our time there. She was very welcoming, upfront and honest with her recommendations for our 2 flights that we selected. We chose from meads and berry wines as well. Emily didn't steer us wrong at all. After ordering we sat outside and enjoyed the breeze. Both flights came with oyster crackers and chocolate covered almonds. The Lavender and Persimmons was my fave selection. However, I couldn't pass up an opportunity to snag some bottles of Madison to go. The goats on site were too cute as well! I wish they'd attend Norfolk VA wine festival again, I miss them so much!

We went to Veritas for lunch and wine tastings. Both were good…read more We sat outside on their veranda and enjoyed the view with our food and wine. It was lovely. For lunch, we had the Apple Brie and Turkey sandwich. That was such a good combination. We also had the Arugula and apples salad. It also was good. The main tasting costs $20. They also offer an option to customize your wine tasting for $30. Both provide four wines. We customized and had the Sauvignon Blanc, the Viognier, the Rose, and the Petit Verdot. All were good, and it was fun tasting such an eclectic mix of wines. The staff are kind and professional. Our server gave us a little history on the vineyard, which we really appreciated. There's no pressure to buy bottles of the wine.

Veritas is a quaint and beautiful winery! The views are stunning, especially in the Fall. The…read moreparking lots are toward the front of the entrance, and a small walk to the indoor entrance. There is a cozy indoor open space for seating, with some fireside seating, couches, and high top tables of four. There is a big wrap around patio also with outdoor seating with a closer proximity to the amazing views. The food options here are nice, nothing too far from meats and cheeses, but I'm okay keeping it elevated with the main thing the main thing. Their wines are mostly dry, but good especially with foods. On this particular visit my friend and I had already had lunch, so opted to share a bottle and a cheese plate. It was perfectly portioned to share and enjoy a nice friend date with scenic views. I enjoy Veritas and it's a great stop for an hour or so to wine down and relax!

Wine and charcuterie? Count me in. That was enough to get me in the door, but the lovely bar tender…read morekept me seated. She was so sweet and friendly and loved our sweet boy, Bear. The wine was great, the flight was such a great time because we got to sample such an array of delicious wines that ran the spectrum from dry red to sweet whites. This is definitely a must visit if you're in Hot Springs!

The tasting room must be relatively new, as I had not noticed it before our recent trip to Hot…read moreSprings. It is a very attractive space with ample room for tasting and for sitting and relaxing. The hostess was very welcoming, and was more than happy to pour samples of their wines. I ended up buying the Viognier and the Cab Franc, which we had with dinner that night. Both were very tasty, and I will definitely be back next time I am there.

Popped in here on a rainy Sunday and had the beautiful barn all to ourselves. Our wine tender was…read morekind and friendly, checking on our group often. The property is beautiful and they have adorable dogs. They are definitely set up well to host events, but are great for a stop in. Would recommend when you're in the area.

The owners were friendly, polite and respectful. The view was breathtaking. We did not have food…read morebut the wine flights were great and we bought a souvenir glass!!!