After a fantastic weekend getaway at the nearby Getaway House, we popped by Early Mountain Vineyards with the doggo to check out this winery. Actually prior to driving out to our getaway, we picked up some meats at a butcher shop and selected an Early Mountain Vineyards Chardonnay. We liked it, so we thought it would be great to check out the winery and some other wines. The staff were very friendly and set up a table for us and our dog on their patio, and they even brought over a water bowl for him. After perusing the wine and food menu, we settled on their rosé and a halloumi salad to start. The halloumi salad was divine. Halloumi, heirloom tomatoes, and peaches sat on a bed of arugula and basil salad, alongside toasted sourdough. The rosé was a nice complement to the salad dish. Early Mountain's 2017 Rosé has strawberry and white tea notes on the nose with a nice long finish on the palate. Afterwards, we decided to share the ricotta gnocchi and a bottle of the Eluvium 2014 (76% Merlot, 19% Petit Verdot, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon). The ricotta gnocchi was lovely with roasted heirloom tomatoes, bacon lardons, crispy garlic, and parmesan. The wine paired very well with this dish! The Eluvium 2014 is a very easy summer red that has cherry notes. This winery has so many accolades. They were awarded five gold medals in the 2018 Virginia Governor's Cup, as well as a Governor Case's spot with their Eluvium 2015. The Eluvium 2014 we had at the winery was one of those five gold medals. Fantastic wines, knowledgeable staff, and beautiful grounds. What more can you ask for in a winery? read more

Early Mountain Vineyards - Beautiful winery! - Wineries Near Me - Madison, Virginia

See all

On the way back from Charlottesville and DC, my wife and I relied on Yelp for a good winery. Early Mountain Vineyard is just off the highway so we decided to stop here for a quick tasting. Despite a 4 star rating on Yelp, we were super disappointed. It's $10 per tasting, which is decent in the DC area. However, the staff were the least friendly I've ever met at a winery. The guy doing our tasting was super cold and didn't interact or give us any history behind the wine. He would literally pour the wine and tell us the name and then frown and walk away. It was so bizarre! The wine itself wasn't good. The standout was the Rose, but even that wasn't the best. Two things that were positive: The space is beautiful and looks the most like a Napa Valley winery. That's probably why people gave it good reviews on Yelp. They also give you a free wine glass, which was nice! Despite that, I still give it 2 stars on Yelp. read more

See all

Beautiful and elegant winery and area at this vineyard. Nice wines and delicious food in a lovely setting.

Always have a great time at early mountain. The wine is amazing and reasonably priced. The food is incredible. We really enjoyed the lobster and it was generous for the price. The baguette is always a must and we love the salted whipped butter. The service was okay nothing special read more

Early Mountain Vineyards - Whole baguette, chilled lobster, burrata - Wineries Near Me - Madison, Virginia

If you only visit one winery in Virginia, Early Mountain should be the one. My first visit was sometime around 2015; I remember being extremely impressed. It was the first wine club I ever joined. Because of distance and my job at the time, I ended up leaving the wine club the following year and didn't get a chance to visit again until this summer (good ol' 2020). Can I just say, "WOW" ... Yes, I was impressed way back when, but they've continued to grow and improve way beyond anything I could have imagined. Before this last visit, I tried a few of the newer wine vintages at restaurants and from friends. They stand up to some of the best wines I've had. Their rose is a solid winner every season and now they have a pet-nat that I legit have dreams about. It's amazing af. Their tannat is probably my favorite tannat EVER. The red blends are marvelous - I honestly just can't rave enough about the quality of the wine. And it seems to only get better year after year.  If you didn't already know, they were voted number one tasting room in the entire US a few years ago. Most certainly well deserved. The tasting room itself is stunning and it doesn't stop there. The grounds are beautiful; the views expansive; the patio elegant - yet comfy & cozy; all spaces are sparkling clean, which is appreciated now more than ever. Since I'm in the general area much more frequently now, I went in with the intention of rejoining the wine club, which my partner decided to do this time. Now I get all the perks of membership with someone else's credit card - LMAO.  I haven't even gotten started on the food. Holy moly, y'all!!! How often do you visit a winery for top-notch eats? If you're scratching your head trying to come up with an answer, I get it. Most wineries either don't serve food or they have pre-packaged picnic-style items available. The ones that do serve hot food probably don't have an Executive Chef that once worked at The Inn at Little Washington. Sheesh. I'll post pictures of what we enjoyed on our last visit, but I wish y'all could SMELL and taste everything. When those chicken skewers were still yards away from our table, we were already drooling from the incredible aromas that were wafting towards our table. The steak tacos were so overloaded with juicy, tender meat - I'm pretty sure they put an entire steak in that one order of tacos. Summertime means peaches; after devouring our first round of the peaches & burrata, we went back for a second plate. Even the olives are better than any olives you've ever had. My dude likes olives, but he doesn't go crazy over 'em like I do - he totally did with these! We were so dazzled by the food that I've been stalking their menu every few days since our last visit. They recently released a new summer menu and added a ton of delicious sounding fare. I'll need at least two visits this month to make it through all the new yums I need to try.  Pro Tip: make a reservation! Their hours are different during Covid and because they're doing such a fabulous job all around, they stay busy. This is a great thing, as we need the businesses we love to make it through the pandemic. Please remember to be respectful of the rules when you venture out. It's a privilege for us to be able to go out during these uncertain times. For those that don't want to follow the rules or can't be respectful, home is where you should stay. The staff is veritably putting their life and safety on the line just so we can go out and have a good time. Tip well, folks - they deserve it!! BTW, I touched on the cleanliness above, but for those that may be apprehensive about venturing out during Covid, they are doing a phenomenal job with sanitizing, keeping everything organized and making sure guests feel comfortable. The staff are wearing masks 100% of the time and they are wearing them properly, which doesn't seem to be the case everywhere. There was literally someone sanitizing the restrooms every single time I went. They also have hand sanitizer and tissues outside of the door so you can take extra precautions not touching doors and also cleaning your hands again once you exit. This definitely felt way safer and much more comfortable than visiting the grocery store. read more

See all

Food expensive and not worth it wine was good but service was very rude. Views were just ok read more

We visited this vineyard for lunch. We had read that they had a spring menu starting today. We also went there because it is dog friendly. When we arrived we were escorted to the patio area. The waitress brought us water and menus. However the menu that we were given wasn't the same as the spring menu that we saw on line. When we asked about the menu, we were told that the new spring menu was being served at the picnic tables and if we wanted to have that food we would have to move. We were also told that we had to order our food and drink from the bar located near the picnic tables on the grass below. When we moved, we learned that if we wanted water, we would have to pay $5. We ordered the the Chicken Caprese Melt along with a glass of sparkling wine. The sandwich was accompanied with a small bag of Rt 11 potato chips. The bill came to $51 for a sandwich and a glass of wine. The bread of the sandwich was greasy from the grill, and the chicken was dry. Hardly worth the price of $22. They charged $16 for a glass of sparkling which was not that great either. It was a lovely spring day and the scenery was nice. The dogs got to drink the $5 water. They were happy. read more

See all

The food is amazing! I love the views & the staff.... Small town charm mixed with a big city menu! read more

Came here with a group of 5. Had lunch reservations for our on the patio and was seated promptly. The servers and each person we came in contact with were very courteous. The food was very good but i would say that some of the servings were tiny. I had the fig and arugula salad which was delicious....just small. The artichoke pâté was also tasty but we had to ask for additional crackers which was fine and they accommodated. The wine was nice. We did a flight at our table and also had a bottle of the rosé. Live music outside in he patio was a nice bonus. read more

See all

This is a review for lunch. I would like to give this winery 5 stars as the scenery and the restaurant are stunning. The charcuterie was nice and the french bread served with it is excellent. However, the small plates which were offered for the luncheon selections, were not satisfactory and the size was minimal. That being said, had the appetizers been tasty I would have given a better star rating. We ordered all four plates. They were all okay, but not worth the price. Had we not ordered the charcuterie we would not have been satisfied at all. They did offer two entrees which would be a little too heavy for lunch. An offering of soup, or a salad or a sandwich would have been perfect. We also ordered the wine samples and did like the Rose and the Viognier. I would like to add that the photos shown on other reviews are old photos. They no longer serve the items in their reviews. This must be a new, pandemic menu which needs a little help. I would retun for wine and cheese but not for lunch. read more

"Impressive" once again is the key adjective, both for wine and overall experience. Great food as well. I love how it still has a cozy vibe to it despite its size. If you don't want the standard $8 tasting, you can select from different wine flights that shows of some of "the best" VA wines they can find. Kudos to them for promoting VA as a wine destination. I recognized many of their selections, and totally concur their picks really are among "the best"! This time around the Merlot was gone, but I still got to try the 2012 Eluvium Merlot-heavy blend. Also liked the slightly peppery 2013 Foothills, another Merlot blend. For whites, I really liked the 2013 Block 11 Petit Manseng. But perhaps best of all, I liked getting a military discount on my tasting! read more

See all

Where to begin? This winery is stunning. Stopped in along the way to Charlottesville, per a friend's recommendation. Nothing about this winery was a disappointment. Every single wine just about blew me away. From the staff, the wines, the view, the facility, the "on-sight" restaurant, the food, the activities offered, all the way down to their wine glasses, was impressive. I enjoyed my time there so much that I not only joined their wine club, but stopped in again 2 days later on the way back home from Charlottesville. With it being over an hour away, of course I had to purchase some wines and even a few of their glasses to go; they'll definitely get extensive usage. Our pourers, Stephanie was welcoming and thorough on Friday and Kaitlyn was awesome and helpful on Sunday. If you are so lucky to visit this gem, do yourself a favor and order their grilled cheese, yes, grilled cheese sandwich. Their newly added Cuban sandwich is delish as well. Everything is reasonably priced and worth it. They had live music on the back patio, which faces a scenic mountain view. It was just a tad too steamy out that day to enjoy. Looking forward to enjoying my new membership with this gem that I'd somehow never heard of! They are kid and dog-friendly and is a great venue for a wedding, as well. read more

See all

On a super freezing cold day, we decided to cut our hiking day short and hop over to Early Mountain Vineyards for a warm afternoon filled with wine and fun. We arrived around 3, and the place was jammed! The tasting bar was full, but we managed to find 2 spots on the end and work our way through the $12 tasting menu. The wines included in the tasting were; the Vidal or 'Young Wine', 2016 Chardonnay, 2015 Foothills, 2014 Eluvium, 2014 Novum, and 2014 Brut Sparkling. I have to admit, we pounded these back pretty quick, as we were eying up a table to order some food and a flight. The staff behind the tasting bar was super friendly and helpful - the commentary on the wines was pretty funny too! After our tasting, we lucked out and managed to grab a cozy corner table and settle in together to look at the menus. Since this was our 'afternoon' activity, we decided to share a flight since there was to be more drinking ahead of us that evening. Based on the tasting, we decided we liked the White Wines best, and ordered the Cool & Crisp Flight. This flight included the following whites: (Early Mountain Vineyards) 'Young Wine' Vidal 2016, (Chatham Vineyards) Chardonnay 2016, (Jefferson Vineyards) Viognier 2016, and the (Michael Shaps Wineworks) Petit Manseng 2015. My favorite was the Young Wine to be honest! Because whenever drinking, I believe we should be eating #safety, we ordered a plate to share. We had been eyeing up the Tagliatelle (pork & veal Bolognese, tomato, nut meg, onion, and cream), but unfortunately they were all out. We ordered instead, the Burrata small plate - it was served with peperonata, Calabrian chili, and delicious semolina bread. It was heavenly! SO delicious, that my mouth just filled with saliva as I type this! The cheese was slightly warm and dripping with olive oil, YUM. This place was super cozy, comfortable, and intimate - despite the bright floor-to-ceiling windows, high ceilings, and open concept. For seating, there's a mix of couches, high-top tables, corner seats and booths, as well as floating tables around the space. There's a giant 2-sided fireplace in the middle of the room as well! When we were there, there was live music playing which added an extra fun element. The views were dazzling, the food was incredible, and the wine was yummy! A definite stop if you're in the area! Lastly, it's important to pay attention to operating hours. They stop serving wine at 4:30 (c'mon Virginia - you can do better than that!), but did a last-call of sorts so that everyone could place a final order if they wanted. There was a wedding going on this evening too, which was fun to peek and see the other side of the vineyard all dolled up. read more

See all

While roughly 30 minutes outside of Charlottesville, this kitchen has consistently produced dishes and flavors that compete with any highly-rated restaurants in the Charlottesville metro area. Olives and almonds are a classic pairing with EM wines, and the crispy brussels is one of the more memorable bites I've had in years. The views are gorgeous and the setting makes for a restful afternoon with friends or a romantic date spot. The staff are always friendly and professional. Consider joining their wine club if you live in the area and can take advantage of the perks from visiting the winery regularly. read more

Great location, loved the overall vibe, wine was tasty, loved the outdoor dog friendly space. Will definitely return and enjoy the inside:) brought bottle of 2019 home and much enjoyed! read more

This place was fantastic! The food was phenomenal and the wine flight was great as well. The views are stunning and our waitress was very sweet. Will definitely be back! read more

Early Mountain Vineyards - Charcuterie Board - Wineries Near Me - Madison, Virginia

We really did not plan on coming here but our first option did not have availability until later in the day so we decided to come for brunch and we are so glad we did. Out of our entire trip this was the nicest place and experience. We loved the inside of the restaurant but the views outside are breathtaking. I wish I had stayed longer. Our "first option" turned out to be a little bit of a disappointment so I am so glad we had this brunch to start off our day! My only complaint is the selection of desserts. It is very limited and I wish there were more/better choices. All in all it was a success. read more

Early Mountain Vineyards - Beautiful indoor area - Wineries Near Me - Madison, Virginia

See all

Early Mountain did not disappoint: the service, the tasting room, the outside patio views, the food and of course the amazing WINE! I made reservations for a Sunday afternoon with 2 friends. We had fast, attentive service and were seated right away and given suggestions from the menu. We each ordered a wine flight and shared a full baguette and charcuterie board. I would HIGHLY recommend visiting Early Mountain Vineyard. I will definitely return reserve a table in the tasting room-- it is truly beautiful! read more

See all

First impression driving up to the property was beautiful grounds and the tasting room is breath of fresh air mid century with a rustic modern contemporary feel . Neddy was the tasting room server she was great ! She got busy and definitely handled herself well ! I will be back for another tasting. They also rent out a cottage on the grounds . Very big tasting room great for parties and family gatherings. They also have private rooms for events. Check out the premium wine tasting you will definitely enjoy it! Only $20 for nice size pours! They offer food as well small menu. read more

This is such a gorgeous place! We have been to so many wineries in Virginia and this certainly ranks amongst the top spots for good Virginia wine. I had originally come across the vineyard when we were looking for a wedding venue, but found something that had a nearby hotel and would be more convenient for our fully out-of-town wedding guests. This location is simply stunning, from the outdoor relaxed picnic seating to the beautiful porches, to the well decorated and beautiful tasting room. I would definitely recommend to others looking for a stunning wedding venue. During our visit, we brought our dog so we sat outside in the picnic area and enjoyed pimento cheese and a bottle of Pet Nat on a very hot day-- it was perfect! We also brought home a bottle of their Brut and their pur Chardonnay. If we lived closer, you could bet that we would be frequenting this spot! read more

We came to Early Mountain on a recommendation. First, the good. 1. Beautiful location and facilities 2. The wine was absolutely delicious 3. Great service. The bad (reason to remove 2 stars): We came here for lunch and a glass of wine on our way to Charlottesville from DC. The website didn't have a full menu available, so we just risked it. The entrees were just so overpriced we've been talking about it all weekend and had to leave a review. I had the polenta. It was delicious--but for $22 I expected more than 3 little slices of pan fried polenta (maybe a half cup total) with 3 tablespoons of (granted, delicious) sauce. The portion was very "tapas" when I was paying twice that for an entree. My husband had the pork. It was mediocre--over cooked and dry. It was well-seasoned and the salsa on it was good. But for $36, we expected more than 3.5 ounces of overcooked pork tenderloin--we expected something pretty stellar. Maybe we wouldn't have felt so strongly if we hadn't been so hungry. It was a late lunch. In the end we were really glad we also go the $8 baguette to fill us up a bit more (and the baguette was solid--I'd order it again!). But our bill was $130 for the food mentioned, one glass of rose and one tasting flight. I'd go back, but I definitely wouldn't order the food. read more

We went to this amazing place to celebrate our friend's birthday at the end of January and we got a really good experience, customer service was out standing, the wine was exquisite and the place was very welcome and nice. Definitely we are coming back soon!!! read more

Fantastic views and the design and structure of the place was enchanting. Wood fireplace inside and excellent service brought our afternoon of charcuterie and wine craving our next visit. read more

This was a first... do a wine tasting and really like all the wines! Stopped here just because we saw the sign. Best decision of the day. Early Mountain has a beautiful facility with a restaurant. And they have indoor and outdoor event space. One a windy Friday the main crowd was 6 women having a Mommy and Me wine and play date. Julia did the tasting and was fantastic. Really knew the wines and was super fun to talk with. They also do flights of wine here that include wines from other local vineyards. read more

Early Mountain Vineyards - Surprises all around. - Wineries Near Me - Madison, Virginia

See all

We made a special trip to the winery and we so glad we did! The wine, the food, the service, and the views were all excellent and combined made for a perfect date-day. Highly recommend the winery and we will certainly be going back! read more

Update We went there again yesterday. Was not disappointed. The food was as good as I had expected. The wait staff very friendly. read more

Came here for my wife's birthday. Was absolutely impressed with every aspect and cannot wait to go back. We both ordered a wine flight and a cheese board to start off the meal. The wines were fantastic and offered wines strictly from EM or from other wineries in Va. The meals were wonderful and the dessert followed suite. Busy place, but the acoustics and high ceilings make it so other conversations around you are lost. There was also live music, 1 gentleman and his guitar, to add to the atmosphere. We came in winter, but looks like the area out back would be great for summer nights and to bring your dog. So glad we found this place to escape the DC hustle on the weekends. read more

Early Mountain Vineyards - Berry cobbler - Wineries Near Me - Madison, Virginia

We got married here almost 5 years ago and the experience was magical. We came back this weekend to spend a night in the guest cottage and visit the tasting room and were once again not disappointed. The tasting room is large but warm/inviting. The wines are delicious and modestly priced. The food is excellent - a lot of vineyards overlook the importance of quality food but EMV does not. The wine club is a great way to get discounts and enjoy free tastings. Despite living over 1.5 hours away we keep gravitating back here and it never ceases to leave us feeling so happy. read more

See all

Fantastic property, friendly folks, beautiful vistas, and good wine. Geez, how could this place not rate? Entering Early Mountain, we were wowed by a vast, vaulted room, made warm and inviting by the additional of plenty of exposed wood and a great fireplace. Replete with tables and cozy niches for lounging, we were beckoned inside by the expansive bar on the left. We approached the smiling server, who gave us a menu of our wine options, explaining each in detail. Opting for the red berry wine flight, we were told to grab a seat, it would be delivered to us. Nice! Looking around, we decided to head toward the all-glass rear of the building, selecting our seats at a taller hammered metal table. The wine was delivered--in a neat iron contraption resembling a cattle brand--and dutifully explained. After toasting and sipping, we made our way into the little cafe/store, where we sampled some of their offerings and ordered a couple small plates: a soft pretzel with house-made sweet mustard, and a soft goat cheese from their varied selection. Both were fresh and delicious, the cheese served with crackers and dried fruit. Our first visit was made even more enjoyable by the wonderful string trio playing by the corner of the room. There's live entertainment three(?) nights a week and various other events they showcase on their site.. We enjoyed our time here so much so that we brought family by the next day. And yep, they liked it too ;) This is a great renaissance for a vineyard that was apparently mismanaged and failing. The upgrades and updates were well planned and expensively executed; the details are wonderful. From the iPad tab that follows you everywhere (just give your name), to the live music; indoor/outdoor seating to inviting seating niches, Jean and Steve Case did it right. If you're in the area, make it a point to stop in. I think anyone would be impressed! read more

Early Mountain Vineyards - String trio over red wine "flight" - Wineries Near Me - Madison, Virginia

Score 3.0: This is a beautiful place for major life event. It's a huge place. One of the most fascinating things about this Winery is that they represent and offer multiple wines from different Virginia vineyards. They've got the wine tasting down to a mechanized system that actually takes away from the experience a true wine buff usually looks for - having a conversation with the sommelier or server, speaking directly to the owner or family, getting some history of the winery, area and/or the wine. Check out their special events. We experienced some worthy Virginia wines, but overall were not impressed with their own offerings. They're worth checking out at least once in your wine searching throughout Virginia. read more

See all

We stopped by before leaving to go home after a family weekend in Charlottesville. We got there a little after they opened. Two of us did wine tastings. The rest of the fam had a bit too much to drink over the weekend and the def missed out. :) LOVED the girl who did our wine tasting. I don't remember her but name but wish I did! She's the one whose house was broken into. Clearly we liked her because we found that out about her in our conversation. She was doing another wine tasting while our was going on too, but she never once made us seem rushed. She didn't seem rushed herself at some points we forgot she was even helping another group because she was so good to ours! We didn't have time to stay and eat before hitting the road, but next time we will. read more

The Early Mountain wines are solid. Their tasting room menu is unapproachable. They used to have starters including pimento cheese and mains including a delicious thick pork chop. Now, it's ribeye tartare $20 and ramp tartine $15. Mains include a bison steak and rockfish with wild mushrooms and bok choy which essentially mean sitting in a broth for $30. A small dish of seasoned almonds is $7. Order bottles of wine online and skip the their tasting room - not worth it and completely pretentious menu. read more

We drove 25 minutes out of our way to come for a tasting, after checking the website to make sure they were open. We arrived at 4:30 to find a sign that said the tasting room was open til 5, yet when we went inside we were told that, due to a wedding, they couldn't give us a tasting. We were told we could buy a glass or a bottle, which obviously doesn't help when you can't taste the wine first. The tasting room was not busy, and we were the only ones at the counter, and yet somehow they couldn't help us. I told them we might consider glasses or a bottle if they would discount it for our inconvenience, and for putting incorrect information on their website, but no luck. Guess we won't be back, since they only care about their VIP guests and not us peons who drive in to taste their wine and maybe buy a few bottles. read more

Early Mountain Vineyards - Time of arrival: 4:30pm. Note the sign. And yet they claimed they were unable to do a tasting for us due to a wedding. Won't be back. - Wineries Near Me - Madison, Virginia

So, my last review was a one-star review... that's because we had come several times on the weekend and a few other times on Fridays and it was always just crazy-packed, which is NOT a good quality of a VA vineyard. This, the most recent visit was with friends who are members and we came on a Friday, during the workday. We got amazing customer service, we were able to actually get a nice table and we enjoyed nearly every wine they had to offer! The food (just finger foods) we ordered were all very tasty and nicely plated! Overall, we enjoyed this visit and I would luv to give them more than 3 stars, but until we're able to get in here without elbowing our way through crowds on a more consistent basis, I simply can't. But, we WILL BE BACK! read more

Early Mountain Vineyards - Rose - Wineries Near Me - Madison, Virginia

Probably the nicest wine facilities I have ever seen, or at least the biggest. Oh, and the wines weren't bad either. Early Mountain is a short 30 minute drive from Charlottesville just a mile off Route 29. Driving up to this place, it emerges suddenly among the rolling farm fields of rural Virginia. It looks like a mansion or a mega church. Walking inside, you can tell a lot of money went into building this place - very new, expansive facility with a restaurant, large patio, and a on-grounds picnic area. I immediately regretted not eating here, as the food all looked delicious (and not terribly expensive). The view from the porch is mostly obscured by a small hill with grape vines growing on it. The wine tasting was a bit higher than what I've typically seen - $8 for a tasting of six wines. That being said, the all of the wines were very good, especially the whites (my favorites were the Pinot Gris and especially the Chardonnay, that was crisp but a little creamy). If you're a red drinker you may be a little disappointed, although I found them to still be perfectly adequate (the 2012 Foothills was the best). Overall, you'll be impressed by the building and the white wines, and it's a pretty awesome experience. It does lack the personality of other wineries I've been to, but the quality of the facilities and the good (if overpriced) wine tasting make up for it. read more

Early Mountain Vineyards - Wine tasting list. - Wineries Near Me - Madison, Virginia

See all

Beautiful, amazing location and ambiance, with very tasty wines. The flights and the snacks were great -- hummus was very tasty. The service was quick and efficient and they grudgingly accommodated a request to sit in an area with couches instead of a table. We felt the staff members were going through their paces. We received very little information about our flights and answers to questions lacked details. Lively location with a cold shoulder. read more

Came here at end of day of wine tasting. Did two of the flights off the menu and a meat cheese combo not on the menu. Liked able to try wines from other wineries. Both the meats and cheeses were great. Menu include a number of sandwiches. The wine flights came in these cool custom metal pieces. Had a nice deck out back that could bring your dog on if walked around the buildings. Wines were a bit more than others as the basic chard was 30 and the oaky one 38. Place has a huge event space for weddings and other things. Will return to start my day to the lunch items. read more

See all

Amazing! This place looks like a California vineyard. Beautiful setting. Oh and their wines? Really amazing! Their Cabernet Franc is one of the best in VA. All the wines we tasted were great. They also have delicious olives and a very tasty bread. If you are in the area put this place on your list of stops. read more

This winery is absolutely breathtaking. It reminds me of some of the wineries in the Finger Lakes, but better, obviously since it's right here in VA. :) Their handshake red and petit manseng were my personal favorites wines. With 4 different flights, I imagine there is something for everyone though. They even offer a few selections of other local wineries, which I think is charming. The staff was absolutely wonderful. The store has lots of goodies and I loved the emphasis on local wares and food. I'm looking forward to going back, I just signed up for their email listing and can't wait to attend some of their special events their website mentions. read more

AN ABSOLUTE MUST! If you only go to one winery in this region, go here! Breathtaking grounds and tasting room, friendly service, great food, and -of course- fantastic wines! They not only sample their own wines but also other local wines. As I gushed over their 2012 Chardonnay, the server was gracious enough to bring out a free glass of another winery's Chardonnay that he thought I would enjoy. And as if that wasn't enough already, there was incredible acoustic guitar to serenade the tasting. No better way to spend an afternoon. read more

Early Mountain Vineyards - Flight of Early Mountain wines. The Chardonnay is absolutely one of the best I have ever had! - Wineries Near Me - Madison, Virginia

See all