My father grew up there(Oak Creat Farm) in the early 1900s. My grandmother and grandfather Bowie met and married there January 1, 1900. I have a photo of them standing on the front porch with their guests. My great grandfather Zirkle built it as a summer guest house, 1890's. They added a large wing on the west side that had a ballroom and about a dozen guest rooms. It was a happy place. Guests would take the train from D.C. to the train station (Claire's) in downtown Warrenton. From there the guests were picked up in a horse and buggy and taken to stay for a while in the cooler country air during the hot/humid D.C. summers. Thank you for keeping the festivities alive at Granite's Heights. Nancy Bowie Van Tine read more

Wonderful boutique winery with panache and great wines such as Barbers or Cabernet Franc. They have been double gold and in governors case. Luke Tony only produces estate wines off their vineyard. Nice setting by the pond for quiet time either furry friends and wine read more

We were in the area for our anniversary, and wanted to explore the area organically. When we drove by this winery, we were awestruck by the grounds that we decided impromptu to stop by! The winery is really gorgeous, with rolling hills and a beautiful, reflective lake. There is ample seating outside with plenty of social distancing (#COVID). We started our tasting indoors (also spaced out sufficiently) with all the windows open for ample circulation. I loved the tasting pour size, which allowed you to taste through the different offerings at the winery without having to commit to one particularly. The pours were in small plastic drinkware. We also got to meet the owner, who was super friendly and told us about her practice. We got a glass each of their sparkling rose and sat overlooking the lake for awhile. It was so relaxing and rejuvenating to be in lush greenery. We also got some wines to take home with us, which we will dive into on date nights! Highly recommend! read more

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Absolute perfection. Delightful folks, delicious wine, beautiful home and scenery. Great place to unwind! read more

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Smart People making good wine! Went here for an office wine tasting. Very nice tasting room, beautiful scenery, and unique high quality wines. I liked the petite manseng and barbelio the best. The petite manseng was mildly sweet and medium bodied. Different and good. The desert wine was also excellent. I think they called it the liquid starburst. Tasting and roaming are the activities here. Grapes are on site with more imported for the wineing No tasting of the grapes. Only 12 acres of planted vineyards on the over 100 acre farm with 2000 vines per acre Owners are professionals (Family Medicine, patent attorney, doing this full time along with professional their professional duties) and love talking wine. Very nice destination with lots of other wineries nearby. read more

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If you like to party hard as you gulp down your wine, this is NOT the place for you. It's quite and small, with lots of shade for those hot, bright summer days. read more

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Social distancing, no problem. The winery had adopted very good practices to accommodate the tastings and relaxing under their wonderfully large trees. We came here mid week and met someone from Richmond. Good wine, many medal winners and relaxation read more

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Kathy is a gem of a lady: knowledgeable and clearly passionate about the wines, she took me through the tasting of the featured wines. I even had the pleasure of meeting Toni, winemaker/owner and she is delightful and friendly. I can't wait to come back (with my husband this time), buy a bottle and sit by the pond. read more

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I've driven by Granite Heights Winery a number of times and never stopped in. Recently, I decided to visit. I was out and about by myself, it was Mother's Day and the winery was not that busy during the time I visited. The tasting room is set inside an old house. So I sat at a table and one of the owners, I believe her name was Toni, greeted and me and poured the wines and provided insight into their wines. The wine lineup: 2014 Petit Manseng 2014 Chardonnay Rose (no vintage - bottled 2016) 2009 End of the Road 2011 Evening Serenade 2010 Lomax Reserve All of the wines were drinkable. Nothing absolutely wowed me. But I enjoyed the Evening Serenade enough that I bought a bottle to take home. Nice quiet winery, several groups were sitting outside enjoying the weather and the view of the pond. Very nice people. Check out Granite Heights Winery! read more

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Venue: The inside venue isn't that great. As you enter, you walk to the left and they are having tastings on a few side tables. The acoustics in the room are pretty bad. There were about 10 people tasting in the room, and it was hard to hear our pourer. Our pourer was very knowledgeable of the wines, but it was hard to hear her. The venue itself seems to be a house that has been on the property for a while. Outside, there is a decent amount of seating. The seating in front of the house seems like the best, as you are overlooking a pond. Wine: The wine was pretty good. Nothing really stood out, but none of it was bad. We purchased a bottle of white wine and sat out by the tree. Overall: Worth a stop for a tasting, but wasn't one of our favorites. read more

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For such a small and new place, I was surprised how good they are! Granite Heights opened in 2012 but were making wines several years before going public. This allows them a nice library of older vintages on their 6 wine / $7 tasting menu, ranging from a 2009 (!) to a 2013. That age gives many of their reds a complexity I don't often find on your standard northern Virginia tasting roster. My tasting was done by Toni Kilyk, half of the husband/wife team who owns the place. Both are transplanted New Yorkers who basically let their hobby go wild. I really enjoyed the quaint setting; the tasting building is small and didn't have an actual tasting bar, so she served me while I was seated at one of the small tables. Wines that I tried: Whites: None were buttery or especially sweet. The 2012 Chardonnay didn't go thru malolactic fermentation (a good thing for me, since that helps avoid the buttery taste) and the 2013 Petit Manseng went thru only partial malolactic fermentation. The 2012 Petit Manseng was a little sweet, but mostly because it was citricy. Reds: A lot to love. The 2009 End of the Road was at its peak; she described it as a food wine, which I can see. The 2011 Humility was earthy and a little spicy. The 2011 Cab Franc I liked almost as much as the Humility, and wasn't as bold. Another thing I like is both the Cab Franc and Humility come in half-sized bottles. So for a wine drinker who doesn't like to finish off a full bottle quickly, this is a great option. This is a dog-friendly place. Toni explained she hates seeing people leave their dogs in the car, so she always sends them back for their four legged friend. Dogs aren't allowed inside, but she provides a tasting for dog-owners on the patio. While I was there, the other server was getting a water bowl for another couple's pooch. Her own dog is well-represented on the wine bottle art. While only a few wines are estate, that should change as the 10 acres of densely planted vines soon come to maturity. Definitely something to look forward to. read more

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The atmosphere was great, staff was so helpful and friendly. The cheese platter was delicious and the wine was very good. We even met the winery owners! A perfect day and look forward to returning! read more

Excellent little winery. We walked away with two bottles: Petit Manseng and a Chardonnay both were crisp and fruity with just a little bite. The winery has a small farmhouse which is used for a tasting room and the owner is also the winemaker. Even though it was crowded we had a good time and the owner spent a fair amount of his time explaining the wine, the year, and how the weather effects the wine. We highly suggest making the trip. read more

Granite Heights Winery - Tasty whites - Wineries Near Me - Warrenton, Virginia

We came here on there one day open in January. The tasting room itself is in a house. Not very cozy, but fine enough to taste some wine. The owners were very sweet. I believe we paid $7 for the tasting. I really enjoyed their white wines compared to the red, even though i'm a red wine drinker. We ended up ordering another glass of wine. Worth a stop if you are in the area read more

Perfect, safe afternoon spent in this beautiful location with a bottle of their cab franc wine. Socially distanced, masks, friendly people. Lovely spot! read more

Granite Heights Winery - Bottle of the vineyard's Cabernet Franc. - Wineries Near Me - Warrenton, Virginia

This is a very pretty vineyard with a nice assortment of wines. The tasting room is in an old farm house which was touched up/cleaned up but hasn't lost the charm. The floors looked to be original and beautiful. For a nominal price, they offer about 5 of their many wines for a tasting. The tasting room on the day we went was being managed by a very nice lady who engaged us in great conversation and was knowledgeable on the winery's offerings. They also have very nicely set up grounds and a pond with an assortment of tables and chairs throughout to sit and sip. Only suggestion I would have is to provide tastings of wines that customers are interested in rather than requiring them to buy a bottle. They do offer half bottles of some of their wines. read more

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Stopped in on a beautiful Saturday afternoon. Matt and Becky couldn't have been more welcoming; outstanding customer service. They conduct seated tastings, which is rare for tasting rooms. Tasted about 7 wines and thoroughly enjoyed all of them. Even though I rarely drink reds in the heat of summer, I couldn't resist their Barbera/Merlot blend in Barbelo. The nose alone will literally have your mouth watering. Nice views and seating outside of the large house that is the winery. Their charcuterie plate is extensive and baguette is heated. Yum! Another little gem I wish was closer to me.. read more

Toni and staff were lovely, the venue was absolutely stunning and relaxing...even though the weather was hot and humid. My friends our dogs and I had a wonderful time, wonderful wine and lovely hosts!! I will definitely be coming back read more

All that glitters is not gold. Can't recommend, the wine tasted average, nothing really stood out. Served in tiny plastic sample cups. Also no smoking on their entire premise, great way to relax your customers. Scenery is nice though. Dog friendly. If your looking for a more friendly option nearby, I recommend Molon. read more

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Just what I look for in a winery. Friendly staff delisous wine and a peaceful landscape. Highly recommend the cheese and meat platter.

My wife and I visited Granite Heights Winery during a trip to visit wineries in the Warrenton area. Granite Height is a very unassuming winery located in what looks to be someone's house. The tasting room was located near the entrance in a room that had looked to previously be a small library. We were greeted by one of the owners who was very friendly and very knowledgeable about the Granite Heights wines we would be tasting. Cost was $7 per person for 6 wines. The winery was not very busy and did not look like the kind of winery that typically has large crowds. I would definitely recommend it if you are interested in a more one-to-one intimate tasting experience. The wines were excellent. I was honestly surprised I had never heard of this winery. My favorite wines in the tasting were the red wines. The Cabernet Franc and Humility were excellent and I took home a bottle of each. The one feature of this winery that sets it apart from the other Virginia wineries is they offer some of their wines in 375 ml size. This is the perfect size to have with dinner on a weekday when you have work in the morning. I am absolutely going to come back to this winery. read more

WORTH THE TRIP!!!! If want to explore and avoid the more popular (and crowded) Purcellville area wineries then I strongly suggest a trip out to Warrenton. There are several wineries and the one I would suggest to make sure you stop at is....Granite Heights. We've been coming here for a few years. It's a cute place, more low key since they are less crowded. I almost hate to share this find...except they are really good people. This year we had a unique experience with the winemaker and his Petit Manseng. This is a white wine that can be sweet, fruit-forward or dry. And they know how to really work with this grape. We got to try a special 2011, 2012, 2013 and the new 2014 Petit Manseng line up. All at once so we could really experience how this grape can change. I've never done such a wonderful tasting!! To experience the same winemaker, same grapes done over a four year span. EXCELLENT. The cost wasn't that much and the tastings generous. This is a great place to come, get a bottle and enjoy the outdoors. read more

We genuinely enjoyed all the wines that they offered! And that is rare when we visit Virginia wineries. We bought 3 bottles - Chardonnay aged in stainless steel, End of the Road (Cab Franc and Cab Sauvignon blend) and their Cab Franc 1/2 bottle to enjoy on the property while the boys ran around. The property is beautiful and a great place for the kids and dog to enjoy too. Cheers! read more

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Another solid winner in the Warrenton area. The couple who owns this location is passionate about their business and their wine, and it shows the minute you walk in the door. We were lucky to have a tasting hosted by Luke Kilyk, co-owner and winemaker. A very informative and amusing tasting process. We love the 375 ml bottles and it's unfortunate that Virginia restaurants will not wise up to the appeal of these small (2 glasses per) bottles. The reds were the stars here, particularly their humility and End of the Road blends, and dry (extremely dry, the way I liked them) rosé. From the About Us section of their website: Owners, Luke and Toni Kilyk, bought the initial piece of what is now known as Granite Heights in 1997. The most recent expansions of the current farmland occurred in 2007. Luke is a full time Intellectual Property Law Attorney (patents, trademarks, copyrights) and Toni is a Family Practice Physician who works for the Fauquier Free Clinic (for those without the means to afford health insurance). Our other full time job is taking care of the Granite Heights farm and our dogs and cats. We love that Toni is involved in such a good cause. It made us happy to support their winery. Four stars, bordering five stars (the lack of fire pits in their outdoor area was a bit disappointing on this chilly fall day). read more

Small place, not over crowded. Their wine is fantastic. There wasn't anything I tried that I didn't enjoy. Their Rosé was bright, the Shadow white was beautiful and smooth, and their Reds were some of the best I've ever had. They use American Oak when most places use French Oak, what a difference. The prices are as good as their wine. Tastings are done seated which is nice. I can't wait to go back read more

Second stop on our wine tour and we really enjoyed this winery. The tasting room was a little small but we really loved their wines and the lady who did our tasting, Kathy was sweet and funny and provided a lot of entertainment. read more

Tasting fee: $7. Tasting size: not even enough wine in the far bottom of your glass to make your mouth wet- I have almost no idea of what their wine tastes like because of the eye-dropper sized portion we received Location- Very close to Molan Lave. Go there instead! Atmosphere- it felt like "drive though super speed" wine tasting and we were the ONLY ones there. We wanted to chat with the pourer, as we always do at wine tastings, but were rushed through it (at 1 in the afternoon, not closing time) We are local but will never go back. read more

Some of the best Chardonnay whine we have enjoyed in NOVA. This a small but a wonderful family run winery. We felt at home right away. We will return to enjoy their other wines. read more

First off, the other review didn't say a word about actually going to the winery! Which is a shame because it's lovely! Wonderful people... The owners were simply charming and could NOT have been kinder! It's been open 2 weeks and it was so well put together. They actually use an old home for the tasting. The ambience was great and now the wine.... They have some wonderful wines (try the Lomax Reserve... Closest to a super Tuscan that I have found in VA and the Chardonnay is made in steel and REALLY crisp and wonderful) and some even better that are yet to come... And the prices are extremely reasonable - for a wonderful boutique winery experience.... This is the place read more

I came here recently and really enjoyed the experience. This is a brand new winery; you can see new vines are being added. The thing I really enjoyed about this place is that there is no pretention. I was not asked to taste essence of berries, overtones chocolate, or anything other than the taste of the wine. The tasting room is small and intimate and you can get as much attention as you like. I was made to feel very welcome here. My favorite wine is the Lomax Reserve, followed closely by the lighter Evening Serenade. These are good, very drinkable wines. I for one look forward to returning. read more

Absolutely love this winery. My fiancé and I stopped by here after our hike to Old Rag Mountain on a Saturday afternoon. First off, the staff is warm and welcoming. Second-the tasting room is different in that you get to sit down at tables while you do your tasting! (Which we greatly appreciated rather than the usual standing up at a counter because we had just hiked nine miles.) We each did a tasting while seated at a table and it felt like we were at a home in a dining room-so comfortable and homey! The wine was GOOD. My favorite was their Chardonnay which is different than your normal Chardonnay in that it was a bit sweeter but not too sweet. Loved it. We got a bottle of that and preceded outside to where we sat by the pond. We loved that the chairs were JUST far away enough from the other sets of chairs so that you didn't have to listen to other people's conversations! It was just private enough. A wonderful Virginia winery indeed! read more

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The tasting area is crowded and the acoustics are really bad but a nice historic home. The woman doing our tasting was very nice and knowledgeable. A nice experience was ruined when the brother of the owner rudely asked the woman if we were done because he had another couple waiting. We had literally just finished our last taste, needed to pay etc. and the new couple had only been waiting a few moments. He didn't even acknowledge us doing this exchange which was in front of other customers. Any additional purchases were quickly decided against and we left. read more

Best winery I've been too!! I thoroughly enjoy it!!! I am will definitely be coming back!! The owners and the person serving me were incredible and I can't speak anymore positively about them!!! Definitely come here!! read more

The highlight of this vineyard was the friendly owners and family feel. Loved chatting with them! The property is beautiful and we enjoyed sitting by the magnolias and sipping a glass while the sun set. read more

Cute property, surprisingly sophisticated wines ! The reds AND whites are both complex & smooth. They rotate wines every month and the couple who runs the place is very kind. 7 bucks for 6 wines ! Do it ! Go there ! You'll be impressed. read more

If you are out in the area on a weekend, try to swing by this winery. Very nice people, and the wines are lovely. Also, go ahead and get the "pairing plate" - $5 and it's cheese, sausage & bread which goes great with the wines while you're tasting them. The tastings are $6, 5 wines and you get to keep the glass. The wines themselves run between $12-19 a bottle - very reasonable. I ended up coming home with three bottles. The reason that they need advance notice if you have more than 6 in your group is that the tasting room really only seats about 6 people. Definitely worth your time if you're doing a wine day. read more

I love Granite Heights. I have tasted a few of the reds, and agree with the other reviews that the Lomax Reserve is really fantastic (it is up there with my favorites). I have not tasted a bad wine from them yet. Personally, I like the atmosphere of this winery over the more pretentious wineries I've been too in California. I look forward to purchasing and drinking more of the Granite Heights wines. I've also tasted their jams and honeys, and they are unbelievable, but that may be due to me not having many farm fresh products before. My kids and I are enjoying the honey immensely right now. I think the owners are very welcoming and friendly. I will visit again, and they are doing what I wish I could do. Give it a go! read more

Super cute property! Very relaxing. Met the winemaker who was a lovely woman. Staff was very nice, tasting room was small but set up well. Tastings were $6. Wines were good but didn't stand out ahead of some other wines I've had. read more

First time visitors to this beautiful location with excellent wines. A special thanks to Tony who was most welcoming to this very nice vineyard. Great place to visit, enjoy some great wines and catch up with friends in a relaxing atmosphere. read more

We happened upon this beautiful place while out driving and pulled in as they were opening the gates ... and were warmly welcomed. The setting is beautiful and both Toni and her wine-maker husband took time to talk, explain their philosophy, and offer us some terrific wines. All wines were produced from their own vines and show great craftsmanship and the care they take. THIS is what Virginia wine making should be about. The only semi-disappointment came when we found out they rotate the reds throughout the year so we could only taste 3. Darn, now we'll have to come back LOL read more