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.

The service was amazing. I ended up buying a case and the lady behind the counter was very kind and…read morecarried it to the car for me. The people behind the bar for the tasting were very nice to talk to as well. The wines were great. I loved the Vermentino in particular but their Viognier is also one of the better ones I've had in Virginia. Their reds were decent nothing that blew my mind but all very nice. The tasting experience is well priced and I would definitely recommend. I ended up having a cheese board in the library which was well worth the cost. Overall one of my favorite wineries in Virginia

This property is so beautiful! Tons of indoor and outdoor seating, beautiful views, and even a dog…read morepark! Prices are reasonable and the staff was friendly We wanted to try out a charcuterie board, but unfortunately they sold out that day. Wines were good, just nothing spectacular for me. I would return again!

On a fall beautiful fall day, 15 of us visited Keswick Vineyards to try their wines…read more Keswick offers red and white dry wines, as well as slushees in their class-enclosed tasting room. The windows overlook the property, which interest also includes a mom-golf course for visitors to enjoy. They allow you to bring your own food, as they have a small selection of food offerings. We tried their flatbread, and it was very good. I tried the white wines, and they were very good, with the exception of the Sav Blanc, which wasn't on the menu, but was available. You ordered at the bar, and the servers were fast and friendly. You can enjoy you wine at several tables outside too. It's a nice location.

Five Oaks just opened; they are so new they don't even have a tasting room! I did my tasting with…read morethe owner sitting on porch chairs outside. 10 acres under vine, all hybrid (and as far as I can tell, 100% estate). The wines were mostly off-dry, all easy drinking. Being 100% hybrid sets them aside from other vineyards; if you're not a Chambourcin fan, this may not be your place. They also have Vidal Blank and Cayuga. Maybe the most unusual aspect of my tasting were the Chambourcin flights; 4 different vintages, with 4 distinct tasting profiles. My favorite was the 2012, which had some Cab Franc. They also had a blush wine. Not my thing, but another guest was ga-ga over it, so there's definitely a fan base for it!

Passed the winery and decided to stop. The owner was delightful and we really enjoyed the wine…read more This winery is revamping the vines and just finishing out the building. A fun stop - we will look forward to coming back to see the improvements.

Wonderful, kind, unique! This vineyard highlights the grapes and wines that are authentic to this…read moreregion. A family owned and operated, you can taste how much they care. The ambience could use improvement but the wine is fabulous.

Absolutely amazing wine and friendly staff! This is one of the original wineries in Virginia and it…read moreshows. Each wine is a masterpiece on its own and deserves a seat at the table.

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!

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)

Buyer beware - the other reviews on here are not written by serious wine drinkers. How do I know?…read moreMy group came to Montifalco yesterday and was excited to try some great wines. With so many positive reviews, how could we go wrong? They set us up in the cutest little private cottage and we're so sweet. Unfortunately that's where the charm begins and ends. We got five different wines to try. The bubbly was good but the rest were awful. No one in our group of ten found them even remotely drinkable. The one red was so acidic, my friend was up until 4:00am with an upset stomach from the acid burn. It's incredibly disappointing how bad the wines are given how cute the space is and how friendly the staff is. We went back to our Airbnb and opened our own bottles afterwards to cleanse our palattes.

Writing this while still sitting here as the experience has been absolutely fantastic…read more Came on a Monday after having Montifalco recommended for YEARS from other winery/industry folk. I'm sad it took me this long to get out here but enabled us to come on a day when only one other party was enjoying their outside area! A rare, beautiful 80 degree sunny day in July, nice music and a nice breeze make for a perfect wine sipping environment! The employees were both so incredibly nice and welcoming. We split their featured flight and there was not a single wine I didn't enjoy! Will be leaving here with a bottle or two and probably be returning very soon!

If you would like to visit a great vineyard and not feel like you are a number, then this is your…read moreplace! Very friendly and knowledgable. Service is great! A lot of wine places try rush you and don't make recommendations. Hortons makes you feel like a part of the family and try to find out what your likes are and make recommendations. Wines we love are the PORTS, Red and White chocolates, Bone Orchard, Niagra, Pear and Late Harvest. You can't go wrong!!! Strawberry wine and White Chocolate make a great cocktail! They will also do wine tastings at your home and they made it a true experience for your guest which left a great impression with everyone! We loved it better than some of the other wineries in the area!!!!!

We had a really nice experience in the tasting room today. We paid for the tasting of six but ended…read moreup trying 14 different wines. The pourer was very accommodating, asking what we usually like to drink. Sure, it's not as fancy of a tasting experience as other places, but the service more than made up for the casual presentation. We left with 3 bottles (5% discount for bottle sales of 3-11 bottles, 10% for mixed cases, or 15% for single bottle cases) Petit Verdot, Tannat, and Stonecastle red. We usually love the Rkatsiteli, but this vintage fell a bit flat for me.

My friend took me to this cute cidery when I was visiting Charlottesville in July…read more We parked in the grass lot and grabbed our drinks inside and went outside. The inside wasn't very decorated, and didn't have that many seats. It seemed a bit bare. I wanted to get the frozen drink, but they said they had run out. Outside had a few more seats, but our stay was cut short by some bees that were very interested in my drink, purse, and my friend's face. I might have to give it another try but it was just an average experience for me.

I've never been here when the weather was nice enough to let us enjoy the full setting, which is…read morethe only reason its getting docked a star. There is very limited seating in the indoor wine bar--two small tables is just about it. If they don't have a wedding or other event, the large barn-like event space is open with seating, but its cool and drafty so if you're hiding from the weather it is not ideal. They have a very small food menu and offer a rotating menu of cider flights and cocktails. Generally, ciders are quite dry, not at all like angry orchard or redd's (for comparison). The cocktails are fun and creative. I loved having the option for a hot drink in late December. At some point, I'd love to be able to come when the weather is beautiful and can take advantage of their outdoor wine bar, fire pits, and view. Ample parking, though as you follow the road up to the winery, you move from gravel to packed dirt. Parking can get quite muddy as it is just grass/dirt, and there can be some deep tracks left from cars in previous weather. Definitely not a reason to skip this place, but something that we noticed as we were coming/going since we were in a very small car.