Love love love! I can't say enough good things about this gorgeous venue. The people are great, the food & drinks are wonderful, & oh my goodness, it's so beautiful! read more

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I love hanging out at Hamlet. The location is very well done and the scenery is beautiful. The service is always impeccable and the food is always tasty. I recommend stopping by on Sundays or signing up for any special events they put on. read more

When we arrived around 2, the place was absolutely packed. We were seated at a table under the pergola and it was chilly and so noisy that my friend and I couldn't even hear each other due to all the chatter from all the guests. From what I could see there was at least one, maybe two birthday parties going on as well as a bridal shower. A picnic table out from under the overhang in the sun opened up so we moved there and it was much better. They had live music which was pretty good, although with all the noise you could barely hear him. We ordered and shared a red flight, white flight and a bunch of their spreads which came with croissant bread. Everything was delicious. My complaints are: being only open on Sundays which is inconvenient and also creates pandemonium on the one day you are open for a very limited 4 hour slot, no tastings, just flights (for true wine people this is a no no), limited seating and parking is in a field, also they were out of the baguette (they substituted the croissants which was better than the pita they said they were going to give us) and the barbecue brisket spread which was I found to be ridiculous; I mean you're open for only 4 hours one day of the week.... You need to plan better. A lot of negatives but their wine and food is still good enough for me to say that I would return. read more

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The winery is beautiful and tucked away. The vineyard views were stunning while tasting their flavorful wines. The staff made us feel welcome and the owner stopped by our table and asked how we were doing. It is a must place to visit. It is the perfect spot to unwind and enjoy wine and delicious food. You will forget you are in Bassett Virginia. read more

Our family reunion held a wine tasting dinner buffet and the weather was gorgeous for the patio. Service was top notch attentive but didn't suggest any nonalcoholic drinks that other guests enjoyed prior to our arrival. How the entrance and exit one hill wasn't scary not sure but I'll never go at night. read more

This place is a true hidden gem. The vineyard is opened on Sundays from 1-5. There is a small sign for it on Riverside Drive just by its gravel driveway. The place is beautiful. There's patio seating and a lovely rustic indoor space. Now, the wine is pretty solid. On my previous visit, I had the Old Virginia Red (smooth, easy drinking type) and the bread and spreads (bread is from Raising Sun Bakery--delicious). I called it my lunch that day. On a more recent visit, I was with friends and ordered the Petit Verdot. Dry, but didn't quite have the pepper notes as described. We also got sangria (with pomegranate juice), very good and a bit strong. They add blackberries in the sangria, which offered a nice touch. We also got bread and spreads and some chocolates, too. It's a nice atmosphere and wonderful space. Virginia, the owner, thought about all the details. I love the peanuts at the table, it's a nice local touch. Service is attentive and helpful. read more

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Had a private work event and Hamlet blew us, and the clients, away. Virginia was an absolute sweet heart and was happy to chat and share her story of the winery and how it evolved. The menu was seasonal and incredible. Tough to beat tomato pie and coconut cake, chased with some great wines. Purchased a few extra bottles to take home and I can't wait to crack them open and share. Cheers! read more

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I cannot say enough good things about Hamlet Vineyards! Recently, we were visiting our offices in Martinsville with a client. I was looking for something fun to do with them and I stumbled upon Hamlet Vineyards. I almost didn't pursue it because I noticed it was only open on Sundays, but after calling and speaking to Virginia, I learned that we could host a private event here during the week! Virginia was WONDERFUL throughout the whole planning process. Between coordinating with multiple people at my company to go through all that corporate red tape and working out all the little details of the catering menu with me, she was just so accommodating! The caterer for private events is done by Jim with Rising Sun Breads. They plan a new menu for every private event and the options were limitless! At some point, we also had someone with celiac planning to join us for this event, so she couldn't eat any food prepared on a surface that had touched gluten. Kind of problematic with a bread company catering. But Jim was very understanding and was planning to prepare this gluten free meal in a completely different facility! We did not end up needing this, but I was very impressed with how accommodating everyone was. Then came the day of our event. The venue is absolutely lovely and we couldn't have asked for better weather. We ended up bringing corn hole and ladder golf, since it was such a nice day. We all sipped wine, nibbling on our appetizers of prosciutto wrapped asparagus and avocado, tomato, and feta toast, playing yard games, with the sun setting over the vines and the white washed barn behind us. We couldn't have asked for a more picturesque day! The wine was all wonderful, but my favorite was the Eltham. And the appetizers were also amazing and very fitting for the spring weather. As the sun got low in the sky, we moved into the barn for dinner. This consisted of a watermelon and feta salad, marinated roasted airline chicken with lemon and rosemary, pasta primavera with seasonal vegetables, classic southern tomato pie, and fresh baked breads with butter. Everything was delicious and very fresh. Our dessert was coconut pound cake with blackberries and crème fraiche. It was completely decadent, with a crunchy outer edge, but soft and dense inside and not too sweet. The fresh berries and crème fraiche were a nice addition to round out the flavors. No one wanted to leave, but feeling completely satiated of good food and good wine, we all made our purchases of bottles to take home and made our way back to the hotel. Two weeks after our event, I am still hearing comments about its success! Everyone was happy, especially the client, and our local employees were shocked to find a hidden gem in their hometown. Between the planning stage, food, wine, location, and service, everything was absolutely perfect about Hamlet Vineyards. I'm sure we will be back for another private event with clients in the future! And I wouldn't be surprised if the local employees now frequent Hamlet Vineyards every Sunday, when they're open to the public! read more

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Great friendly staff knowledgeable about the wine, nice atmosphere for a Sunday afternoon pulled pork and wine. My wife and I had very enjoyable time. read more

Hamlet Vineyards is all around incredible! From their stunning interior design, peaceful farm, tasty pickings and GREAT wines! My partner is from Martinsville, VA and whenever we are back down visiting his family, we cannot stay away! read more

Hamlet Vineyards - a glass of red wine and a plate of chocolate covered cherries - Wineries Near Me - Bassett, Virginia

This is odd, this was hubby and my 2nd time here and things sure have changed a lot. We found them by accident when we went to visit hubbies parents. I'm not sure if they advertise, because the 1st. time we came, we were the only ones there. This time, it was very busy. It's the place to go, see and be seen! But we still like it!! read more

Hamlet Vineyards - Cindy was very helpful explaining the wines during our tasting - Wineries Near Me - Bassett, Virginia

We had a very nice afternoon. The baked spaghetti was excellent and we had a red flight and a white flight, both were very good. They have some very nice and affordable wines both red and white read more

Omg! This was the cutest place. I cannot believe I forgot to leave a review. Get the charcuterie board (maybe even 2 if you have a group). We loved every single dip! This is a must do if you are in the area. I hope this place stays around for a long time! read more

Stopped by for Sunday lunch and wine tasting. Both the wines and flat bread pizzas were great. We really liked being able to sample the wines plus make new friends. Recommend everyone go there sundays. Rob and Betsy read more

I visited the vineyard on 10-13-13. It was an absolute pleasure. My partner and I were able to taste 4 wines this day. All of which were amazing.... We purchased 4 bottles that day, 2 Pinot and 2 Petit Verdot. The atmosphere was charming and the owner Virginia and Burgess "Butch" were phenomenal hosts! Kevin and I will not only be purchasing more of their amazing wines but we look forward to visiting the vineyard again ro see the growth. We wish you all the best. read more

Hamlet Vineyards - Wineries Near Me - Bassett, Virginia

Hubby and I went to Hamlet Vineyards on Jan.5, 2020. We enjoyed it very much. It was a bit crowded but there were seats if you didn't mind sharing a table. We didn't mind, the ladies we sat with were awesome! Virginia said we were a lively table. We kept each other laughing the whole time. I liked that you get your tasting at the table instead of at the bar. Will visit again. read more

At first we were taken aback, not going to lie. We felt like we were ignored. People walked past us several times and never said a word. We thought maybe because we had our child with us. We gave it five minutes, and we were so glad we did. We realized that it was two women serving everyone and it was just simply that, insanely busy. The outdoor area was PACKED. We did a tasting and we honestly didn't have one we didn't like our favs were the bottled blonde, the pinot gris, rose (and I dont even normally care for rose!) and the i believe it was magnolia red (the first one in the reds we tried.) We got a bottle of the pinot gris because it had a slightly buttery Chardonnay resemblance. It was perfect. We sat on some nearby couches and chatted with a couple that we met from Danbury. Our daughter played catch for at least an hour with their adorable little winery pup. It ended up being a perfect day. I will say, the owners mother is an absolute delight. She was just the sweetest little thing in the whole world to talk to. We will definitely be back. read more