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    Capstone Vineyards

    4.6 (28 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 5:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Rachel C.

    The wine was good--mostly done in the French style (e.g. not a lot of jammy/fruity wines). I had a great rosé and cab sav and cab franc. The sparkling white was also refreshing! The interior is cute, although it's unclear whether folks with mobility issues have access to an elevator or not. I do wish they had A/C or even a fan because it's HOT inside. I look forward to coming back in the fall to see the colors and sit on the deck. I don't have any pics of the wine or the menu, sorry!

    Heather C.

    We had a lovely time here on a late Friday afternoon. We did a tasting. The staff member was very friendly and helpful. She told us about the area and other wineries we may enjoy. She was great, even allowed me to just taste red wines. I enjoyed the wine here. The tasting room was cozy and warm. I would definitely come back.

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    Vee L.

    This Boutique winery is very laidback, as well as kid friendly. Our server was bubbly and welcoming. The menu is small but the wines are pretty delicious. I ordered the Roussanne since the rose is only for club members and I was not disappointed. My husband had the cab franc and his was pretty good too. If you're looking for a chill vibe with your child(ren), this is the place to go.

    Derrick G.

    Staff was amazing, we did not get to try the cheese and charcuterie board but the wine was great and the views were amazing. We will be coming back

    Kaya E.

    My friend and I randomly stumbled upon Capstone Vineyards after hiking a trail near by. We'd originally thought that we would go to Crimson Lane Vineyards however when we arrived we realized it was much fancier than we'd thought. We wanted more chill vibes where we could bring our own snacks. So we decided on going to the winery up the street and it was a beautiful surprise because we loved it. We did a tasting at their bar. The owner came outside and greeted us as we walked in. I thought it was a really nice touch. The entire property is really gorgeous with stunning views. Whether you sat outside or inside it was very cozy and felt like a second home for many locals. We were obsessed with their blend and Malbec (I think it was?) and both got bottles to take home. I enjoyed mine as soon as I met up with friends and I'm looking forward to my next visit so that I can restock. Wishing Capstone Vineyards and their team so much success. Thank you!

    The wine
    Cherlyn M.

    First time here at the winery. I was surprised that this was so tucked away on top of a mountain. The Mountain View's were worth the trip. This can be a lovely romantic day trip for two love birds. I felt welcomed by my wine expert, "Theresa". She was knowledgeable about the wine offerings and the grapes that are grown on the property. I bought a bottle Sauvignon Blanc to take home. The wine is light, tangy with a well balanced acidity. I tasted the champagne Chardonnay which was a bubbly. I wanted to buy that one too but I will be back. The prices were little steep. I tasted the Merlot which was also light with some body to it. The quality seemed worth it to me. My friend didn't think so when she went on a separate trip. The tasting room use to be a family home until a couple of years ago when it became a winery. It had a homey vibe. It was early in the day so they were not busy. The family use to grow the grapes for the wine but did not make the wine. This is a lovely place to pop into on a Saturday afternoon. Next time I will buy the bubbly Chardonnay. I am happy that this is available for walking tastings. I hear you have to have reservations for the other two close by wineries. I am happy to have discovered this place and actually stopped to check it out. You do have to walk up some steep steps.

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    Amanda T.

    Capstone Vineyard is so welcoming and their wines are a perfect display of their partnerships with other small businesses in the area. Came to Capstone on a Saturday afternoon wine tasting adventure with my husband and two friends. We started at Crimson Lane and then headed over to Capstone. These two vineyards both make great Virginia wine; I just think Capstone is more approachable and relatable to most people. Their tasting menu is straight forward, but also pretty diverse for a small and relatively new vineyard. I ordered a glass of merlot and my husband ordered a glass of Vintner's Blend, since those were the only two reds on the tasting menu. Our friends ordered the full tasting. Both reds were delicous. We ended up buying a bottle of each. We also shared a bottle of their cider with our friends and purchased a bottle to take home. We also thought the partnership with a local coffee roaster was cool, so we purchased a bag of beans too. The tasting room is small, but laid out well. They also have a nice second floor deck overlooking the mountains and fire pits on the ground level picnic area. The lady who guided our tasting was very nice and knowledgeable about the wines. We would come back. Thank you for a great experience!

    Roussaine at sunset
    Sharyn L.

    I checked out the website and saw that Capstone had a highly rated Sauvignon Blanc. Unfortunately, when we got here, they were running low on the Sauvignon Blanc and were only making it available to club members. Boo. I understand that this is a small boutique winery, but if you aren't serving one of your three white wines, you should really keep your website up to date. I don't like Chardonnay, and that was the grape is in most of the white and sparkling wines. I tasted two if the reds 2023 vintner's blend and Francis-the Francis was smooth and well balanced, but I'm just not a big red drinker anymore. We got the Roussaine, a grape I'm not familiar with. It was fine, but not particularly remarkable. Flavors of honeysuckle but not much complexity and overpriced for $45. They had good live music and a small porch area, which had nice views of the sunset. Dogs are allowed in the outside areas, which is always good for us.

    a house on a hill
    Eileen T.

    New winery with definite promise. We were able to speak with the new owner/wine maker and he has a lot of vision for this winery which was a hobby for a couple from DC. Renovations will be taking place and I'm looking forward to seeing the improvements. Right now, parking is not marked and it's very confusing to know where you go for a tasting. There was a huge flight of stairs so I'm hoping renovations include handicap accessibility. The wines were all very good. We tasted two whites and 4 reds, all were dry and very good, the reds were young but good. If you want ambiance wait until the renovations, if you want good wine go now. It's worth a visit.

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    Matthew F.

    Don't come here looking for your 'traditional' wine experience of music, food trucks and crowds. Come here to sample GREAT WINE. They are only open by appointment. Jim Law (the fantastic winemaker at nearby Linden Vineyard) is their mentor and winemaker. Given he's one of the best (many say THE BEST) winemaker in the state, I don't know how you could ask for a better person to work with. You are served by one of the two owners in a small tasting room. It's rare to have so much one-on-one time with a winery owner, so I appreciate that. I LOVED the Chardonnay, although all four wines I sampled were excellent. Visit here, then go to one of the neighboring vineyards! I'd love to visit here and Linden back-to-back sometime.

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    Top wine producer in Virginia. Thank you for raising the bar. Quality wine. Knowledgeable staff.

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    Theo was so kind and the wines were phenomenal! Excited to see the new changes he detailed to us. Can't wait to return!

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    Crimson Lane Vineyards - Side porch

    Crimson Lane Vineyards

    4.5(100 reviews)
    0.3 mi

    We spent a few days in Fauquier County region and were able to check out some new wineries as well…read moreas a few favorite. Crimson Lane was one of the new spots and is now a favorite. Off the beaten track and up on hilltop with beautiful views, this winery is AMAZING! Tastings are table side with knowledge staff guiding you. They offer both their own estate wines as well as an assortment from VA and around the world. Their wines were well balanced with layers of flavor, depth and long finish. My favorites were the Petite Verdot and Sauvignon Blanc It is best to make a reservation. They also have a food menu. We did the 2 estate tastings, several glasses and shared a burrata. I could have stayed all day! 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) My rating rationale +1 Service +1 Food~Taste/flavor/quality +1 Presentation +1 Atmosphere/vibe +1 Value

    **I will preface this by the fact that for once in my life, I did not do my due diligence and…read moreresearch the wineries rules and regulations before coming. The review does not reflect the fact I did not get to try their wine, but rather the way I was treated when I attempted to plan a trip to visit the "right" way** We were driving past this spot on a nice Sunday, coming home from a family lunch, and thought why not stop in? I did not have a reservation because (as mentioned above) I wasn't aware of needing one and I wasnt sure when I would be able to stop in as I was just passing by (we live 1+ hour away). As we pulled into the long dirt road, the front gates have no clear sign that says 'By Appointment Only' - perhaps a good add before your clients drive up a steep unpaved road to just be turned away. None of the vines appeared to be in use so the drive up may be more beautiful one day when the grapes are on the vines. The parking lot is a bit cramped and full of fancy cars, giving us a taste of the type of clientele that would be inside. We came in and I inquired if I could do a wine tasting. The staff member told us we needed a reservation but that he would do his best to try to see if they had space - totally fine. My mistake again- I did not realize that this winery required reservations (no other winery I have been to in Charlottesville, Middleburg, or NOVA has done so) so my first assumption wasn't that I needed a reservation. Again, no sign at the front that says this and would have saved me time. The space was obviously gorgeous, the views spectacular and it felt very Napa and upscale. The staff member returned back and told us they couldn't accommodate us- ok, disappointing but ultimately is what it is. I asked the two staff members standing there how early they recommend making reservations, as we dont live in the area so I need to plan ahead. They told me it was hard to tell but that basically any time it's warm, it will be hard to get a reservation and that "Saturday visits are a pipe dream" and Sundays are "pretty impossible too". They then kindly told me "you could try to snag a reservation maybe a Thursday or Friday". Mind you, their hours are 12-5 on Thursday/Friday...I live an hour plus away, let alone with traffic. I guess my only options are to take off work to come visit as it seems there will be no chance for me to ever get a reservation for 2 on the weekends.... Needless to say, it felt like the staff really could care less for our future business and we politely left. The staff did not offer to help us book a future reservation or anything of that nature - just a snooty response that I probably shouldn't bother every attempting to return on a weekend. Hilarious enough, I decided to look up their website and low and behold - they had tasting reservations that same day at 3 PM (45 minutes after we first asked about a tasting) - no offer to us to wait or come back to return, just basically turned away. Cherry on top- they have tons of reservations open for future Saturdays and Sunday. If you don't want my business, you dont have to tell me twice. If I want to deal with pretentious folks, I'll fly to Napa and drink wine actually grown onsite.

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    Naked Mountain Winery & Vineyards - Baked Brie

    Naked Mountain Winery & Vineyards

    3.8(176 reviews)
    3.9 mi
    $$

    This spot has a fun personality--lots of playful shirts and slogans that make you smile. They also…read moreoffer cider sangria, which was a nice surprise. The wine itself was just okay for me, but the tasting room was modern and had a pretty view, which made the experience enjoyable overall. We had a good time here, and while the wine wasn't a standout for me, the atmosphere and vibe definitely were.

    My mom and I decided to stop in here after spending the morning apple picking in the area. We…read moreresearched wineries in the area that were dog friendly and offered more to eat than just charcuterie items because we were pretty hungry and decided to make it our lunch. This was one of the few in the area that offered other menu items such as sandwiches, baked brie, hummus, brunch items, etc. I had my dog with me so this place is perfect because they are super dog friendly! My dog was even allowed to go inside the tasting room with me! When we first walked in we were greeted by two very lovely ladies (and a cat!). They were both super kind and friendly and made sure we felt welcome with my dog inside too. My mom and I didn't plan on staying long as this was our last stop of the day and we were pretty far out from my home so we skipped a tasting and ordered a glass of their spiced cider sangria, which we both loved! Then we ordered the baked brie, which was served with apple butter and crackers, as well as the caprese sandwich. Both were delicious! We sat outside on the deck where it was quiet and peaceful. Views were nice. If I am ever out in the area I'd go back!

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    DuCard Vineyards - Two flights of white, and one mixed flight

    DuCard Vineyards

    4.5(89 reviews)
    30.8 mi
    $$
    Eco-friendly
    Walk-ins welcome

    In my opinion, this place is unique in the sense that everyone, to include the owner, makes you…read morefeel like family. Every time I visit the area from out of town, I do my best to check out different Virginia wineries but am continuously drawn to DuCard. I'm not a wine connoisseur but I do raise my pinkie when raising a glass. I do my best to try as many as I can - red and white, when not having to drive, just to experience the different wines available. All have been delicious and I always walk out with a few bottles. The staff is incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, the ambiance is loose, open, inviting, and just a cool laid back vibe. There seems to be entertainment every time I've visited and nosh is available as well. Definitely put this place on your places to visit when in the area.

    My wife and I went there for a peaceful setting but wanted some privacy so we chose the deck by the…read morestream. Everything was going well until a host was "too accommodating ". He asked me where I was from and when I told him he said "I am sorry". Not cool at all. After that he asked if we liked red wine, we said no. He brought 2 glasses out anyway and insisted we try it. We finally gave in but we didn't like being pressured. We still don't like red wine. Then he asked if he could sit with us. We reluctantly agreed but instead of taking the empty chair he grabbed my wife's purse without asking and moved it to the other chair. What should have been a nice and semi private experience ended up being spent with a pushy host. Not contemplating going back.

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