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    Burnley Vineyards

    3.5 (55 reviews)
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    Matthew F.

    Really more of a 3.5 stars. Pretty decent wines and great hospitality. Very reasonably priced as well. Nothing overly complex but hit the mark when they needed to. Co-owner Dawn was my server. Burnley has 32 acres of grapes, and nearly all of their wines were estate. They are one of the older vineyards in the area, a throwback from an era when wineries were small family owned businesses as opposed to event centers. Their tasting room isn't as fancy as others, but that's OK. The menu had 15 (!) tasting options, ranging from dry to sweet; I did a partial tasting focused on the dry. All their reds trended light to medium bodied. Rather than go down the roster of everything, I'll focus on a handful that I especially enjoyed. The 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon was soft and fruity. The Norton was slap-in-your-face bold. The Barberra - a grape I rarely see - had nice soft plumb notes. But the favorite was the peach wine, which I had a glass of. I wouldn't mind going back.

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    Cody Y.

    Hidden among the dozens of wineries outside of Charlottesville is this gem, with its rustic interior and unique variety of tasty wines. My girlfriend and I were attracted to this place by a Living Social deal ($12 for two wine glasses and a cheese plate for two), otherwise we might have missed it. It's off the beaten path a bit and the interior is small with a log cabin feel. It consists of the tasting area and gift shop, a spacious seating area, and a small patio. You can tell it's family-run, and they have two very friendly dogs that mostly lay around on the floor. The tasting costs $3 (you can keep the glass for an additional $3), and you can sample 14 different wines. We were served by an older lady that was friendly, though she didn't give us the usual spiel about each wine (I guess she figured we could read it ourselves on the page). We were given the option of skipping around, which we did a little bit, but I'd recommend starting at the top and just working your way through the flavors. We skipped the Chardonnay and went down the list through the whites, reds, and dessert wines. By the time we wanted to go back to the Chardonnay, our tastes were pretty much altered. Some of the notable wines include: 1. Dog Gone Red - a sweet semi-dry red named after one of the dogs (see the picture below). This was my favorite of the wines, and it only cost $12. 2. Barberra - A dry, medium body wine aged in an oak barrel. 3. Peach Fuzz - A very sweet dessert wine blended with peach juice. 4. Aurora - A sweet red with a blend of chocolate and raspberries. Big hit with the ladies in the group. 5. Spicy Rivanna - This wine has a bunch of flavors in it (cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, etc.) and they recommend serving it warm. This would be a great winter wine and tastes like a hot toddy or boilo. Some negatives - the exterior and interior is old and it shows. The chairs, tables, and patio looks like they haven't been updated since the 1980s. Your tasting experience may also vary - I would try to get with the younger lady or the middle-aged gentleman if you want someone more chatty. As wine novices, we shouldn't be left to skip around the tasting list, as wine flavors build upon each other, and we were allowed to make that mistake here. Overall though, I plan on coming back, and I'm glad they ran a Living Social deal that got my attention to their winery in the first place. It's not flashy like the other larger wineries in the area, but the wine is good and they offer some interesting experimental flavors I haven't seen before. If you want a change-of-pace from the bigger-name wineries, check out Burnley for a more intimate experience.

    Dawn was awesome! Go Hokies!

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    Seems like a time capsule from 1987 here. Vinyard doesn't look vigorous or productive. Wines are mostly blends. A little tired.

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    We were greeted with a smile upon arrival. Pat was great. She laughed with us and took her time introducing the wines. Awesome experience.

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    Dawn was so welcoming, Alice (they're dog) was so cute, and the wine was delicious and inexpensive.

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    Reynard Florence Vineyard

    Reynard Florence Vineyard

    4.4(68 reviews)
    2.2 mi
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    Fantastic, intimate winery experience off of 29. The family started this winery a few years ago and…read morelive a few steps away from the vineyard. Most are estate grown grapes and delicious. I noticed the whites have a honey note and the reds are well balanced. Michael walked us through a guided tasting of all 8 wines - and we learned a ton! There's seating inside and outside for small groups only. Feel free to bring your own snacks

    This is a hidden gem. Located off 29 in the Barboursville area…read moreRealtively small winery and tasting room though definately NOT small on flavor or quality Michael helped us in the tasting room with a guided flight of 5 whites and 4 reds. He was personable and knowledgeable about the wines and winery. We really enjoyed the wines and bought several to bring home! The wines had good structure, nice body and strong finish. Indoor and outdoor seating. Flights -both guided or self guided, glasses and bottles What we tasted: *VIOGNIER 2023: 100% stainless steel fermentation. Bright, fresh, crisp, refreshing. Oysters, shellfish, picnics, summer afternoons. *CHARDONNAY: Neutral oak fermented and aged. Flavors of apple and pear. Silky mouth feel. Roasted chicken, fish, scallops. *TI-REY RosÉ 2021: Estate reserve blend of cabernet franc-and merlot. Ripe strawberries and red raspberries. Picnics, around the pool or on the deck. *BLANC DE BLANc 2021 -Sparkling Méthode Champenoise. 100% chardonnay. Dry, crisp and refreshing *PETIT VErDOT 2019-Deep color, concentrated dark fruit flavor with spice, earthiness, and oak. Their boldest red. *MERLOT 2023: Dark color, rich, ripe fruit. An approachable merlot with added robustness. Roasts, cheeses, and stews. Governor's Cup Gold 2025. *RECHERCHÉ 2021: Recherché means "much sought after" in French. B|end of petit verdot, merlot, and cabernet franc. Governor's Cup Gold 2024. PETIT VErDOT 2019: Deep color, concentrated dark fruit flavor with spice, earthiness, and oak. **Note wine descriptions are from the winery's tasting notes -not my own My rating rationale for beer, wine, or spirits: +1 Service +1 Atmosphere/Vibe +1 Taste/Quality (Flavor, aroma, and overall quality of the beverage) +1 Presentation (Glassware, garnishes, and visual appeal of the drinks) +1 Selection/Variety (Range of beer, wine, or spirit options and uniqueness of offerings)

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    The Barn At 678

    4.5(16 reviews)
    2.6 mi

    Great wine and VERY generous charcuterie box. We spent an afternoon sitting on their porch sampling…read moretheir wine. Loved the Reserve Red! Very personable staff! Great, relaxing afternoon!

    We were made to feel unwelcome by the owner! The first thing we did wrong was bring water bottles…read morefor our 2yr old and 4 yr old. What!? The second thing we did wrong was move the furniture back about 12 inches to make space , we were asked not to move it... we had a group of 9 and needed more space. We did not pick the furniture up and move it to a different area, we had chosen a space to the side and out of other patrons way, but that was not acceptable. The third thing we did wrong was bring water onto their property. They allow NO OUTSIDE BEVERAGES, even on a 90 degree day and did not have is easily accessible IF they provided it themselves. We offered to let her look in our cooler (nevermind the fact we already had 4 coolers of food and water we had been consuming for an hour), that wasn't good enough. She even turned her back on me in the middle of the conversation. That was enough for us. We packed up and left. In discussing it amongst ourselves afterwards, we all agreed it was her approach and attitude that was so offensive, not her message. If she had calmly sat down with us and let us know their stance we would have been more accepting. Her actual words :"my winery, my rules". I give them one star because the wine is actually good. But I refuse to support someone who is rude and unwelcoming!

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