My friends and I came here on a Saturday afternoon, and it wasn't too busy. Really cute winery with…read moreindoor and outdoor seating options. They're dog friendly too and have water bowls for the fur babies! We sat outside because it was so nice out. There's seating on their deck area that's outdoors but there's also tables down by the pond which is nice. I did the 2023 vino white wine which was delicious, it's more of a sweet wine which I prefer. My friend did the chardonnay which she said was good. The ladies serving us were very nice as well. Would definitely come back! Also lots of parking options

Best aspect about this winery... the ambiance!!! Sooo relaxing. My friends and I were here during…read morethe dead of winter and still found the ambiance/view wonderful, so I can only imagine during the other seasons. Service was fine - there was 1 person there, however it was slow so that seemed to be enough and they did what we needed. Wine itself - one of my friends did not like her wine, which is fine. Most of us did like ours, although also acknowledged that there have been better wines at nearby winery. It may have been the freshness/crispness of the wines, though again I want to acknowledge winter conditions might affect how the wine was stored, served, or experienced etc etc.

In the area for a relaxing Virginia mountain vacation, Yelp led us to Brix & Columns for a wine…read moreexperience. We were specifically searching for a dog-friendly place we could bring the pups, and not only do they welcome the well-behaved fur babies but have one of their own too! Built with Jeffersonian architecture, the property is modern yet attractive and feels like you're visiting a historic property. There is a large event space, a spacious tasting room, and ample outdoor seating which is mostly shaded to enjoy even on a hot sunny day. My wife and I both enjoyed flights of wine and followed them with a glass of our favorites. The flights are served nicely and every pour is in its own glass, no reusing or cheap plastic cups here. Service was great with very nice staff. It was a peaceful outdoor experience and we really enjoyed just sitting and relaxing. I would absolutely come back!

Great little winery that we stayed at through Harvest Host. They had a beautiful facility. Not only…read morewas it great for a stay, the inside would have made for a great wedding reception location. We were there on a Friday night and they had a nice musician playing some very chill music. The vineyard and its surroundings were super peaceful and made for a great evening. We had food delivered from a local restaurant that was recommended to us and had a nice picnic down at a little secluded area they set up.

Absolutely gorgeous view and architecture! I loved the wine there and the bottles are very…read morereasonably priced.

View was phenomenal. Wines were 2*. There was also an apple cider and that one was really good. I…read morewould go back for the cider and amazing views, not for the wine

First of all, the 2-3 miles leading to the winery is up the mountain on a primitive road. It's def…read morepart of thr experience, but plz be prepared. If you're someone who is scared of country roads or heights, might not be your jam. The property is absolutely stunning. The views!! The wine was delicious and they did offer a charcuterie board with variations. They also offer pizza on weekends, I believe. It's a huge lodge, seating inside outside patio with upstairs and downstairs options. Everyone was super friendly and it had a locals only vibe, felt Tucker away and private. But you get there and there's people there, so it's a known gem in Dyke, VA. A must see if you're in the area!

Our favorite winery by far! Great selection of both reds and whites and the tasting room and…read moregrounds are spectacular. The owners and staff are wonderful and friendly. It is well worth the narrow access road experience.

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!

Would love to give them 5 stars but honestly staff was a weird with us, will be back though for the…read moreBison steak alone though, it was soooooo good. 100% worth a second chance which we hope to go back this year (March 2025, last year was when we visited for first time!) The wine was delicious and the property is absolutely stunning both inside and out. Not sure if they were just having an off day or they thought we weren't gonna spend any $ there due to us having dogs/ not being dressed up at all but if it wasn't for the food/drinks/ aesthetics and we think was one of the managers coming to say hi to us I would have probably left less stars. - SpicyAivy

Truly cannot recommend Early Mountain enough! It is one of the most beautiful wineries I've…read morevisited- the tasting room reminds me of Crimson Lane or Barboursville- and definitely one of the more upscale options of the wide range of Virginia wineries. The wines are excellent and there are several tasting options you can choose- I believe there was a red flight, a white flight, and a "signature" option that had both. You also have the option to build your own flight, which I always love. The 2024 rosé is a standout, we picked up several bottles to bring home. We could not believe how good the food was- it was worth a trip in its own right! It's on the pricier side but it is clear why, the plates wouldn't be out of place at a fine dining restaurant. We also had the kindest server, Chelsie, who made our experience so special and memorable! She stopped by to chat several times, gave us great recommendations, and she could not have been nicer to me and my friends. We were lucky enough to attend our dear friends' wedding here and it was a spectacular wedding venue. The space is just beautiful and the catering was incredible- some of the best wedding food we've had by far. We liked it so much we came back to visit the tasting room the next day :) This is a perfect stop on the way to Charlottesville from the DMV and a gorgeous place to spend an afternoon.

We really enjoyed our wine, blueberry cider, and food at Eastwood! Plus, the staff are friendly…read moreand want to ensure you have a great experience. We enjoyed the Gold Medal Tasting. This assortment had two whites and two reds--all of which earned gold medals at competitions. For lunch, we shared the grilled cheese with apple slices and the Eastwood salad, which included apples, blue cheese, nuts, and mixed greens. All were delightful. The tasting room has a warm vibe of a country gathering place with tables, a bar, and a stage. They also have outside seating. Their fermentation room has a glass wall that looks into the tasting room so you can see the tanks. Eastwood is located not far from Monticello and other wineries in the area. I recommend it as a definite stop on any wine outing.

A friend and I stopped here on a recent trip to Charlottesville. I was surprised by the number of…read morefamilies with children, as this is not something I'm accustomed to from living in Washington state for many years. We walked inside and found a great space that included a bar, ample seating, and a stage, where a singer was getting ready to perform. I decided on the White Reserve Tasting, and was able to swap out the oaky chardonnay for the Woodland White blend. My friend and I got a table outside as the weather was nice. We enjoyed our wine and people (and dog) watching. My favorites were the 2024 Viognier and the Woodland White. The 2024 Petit Manseng was good, but a bit tart, and the Artist White blend was too dry for my liking. This is a great winery that you should visit when in the area, that's both kid and dog friendly.

beautiful place! very friendly staff and drinks are tasty! Paula was a blast! Everyone was…read moreextremely friendly, talkative and hilarious lol enjoyed every second of it!

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!

Fourteenth stop of our wine tasting weekend - Sunday 2:30pm…read more Rating - 3.5. We've been to Grace Estate a couple of times over the past ten years. They make decent wine in a beautiful tasting room, overlooking picturesque grounds. We learned today that a new winemaker started during the pandemic; he employs a "spontaneous fermentation" process that is more natural and uses fewer sulfites. As someone who sometimes experiences headaches from sulfites, I appreciate this. We chose the red flight (see photo). They also offer a white flight, five wines for $16. The Petit Verdot (part of the tasting) and Cab Franc (extra taste) were standouts. The hubs also really liked the Beril, a blend of mostly Tannat. It's a worthwhile stop on your wine tasting adventure.

Awesome place to bring kids! They have games and even some small toys inside, but today the…read morehighlight for my children was feeding the goats. Ideal for parents who want to enjoy a glass of wine while their kids have space to frolic freely.

Everyone was so amazing to our family! We had some needy family members that were making special…read morerequests and instead of telling us no or sending us away they were so nice and accommodating! I will return very soon and recommend a visit to everyone! :-)

I loved this vineyard! My group brought my sister's puppy and they are so dog-friendly and…read moreaccommodating - the staff is awesome! The interior and exterior of the vineyard is absolutely adorable too!! Funky, classy, & unique interior, and beautiful views with lots of outdoor/patio seating. The wines were good, and the charcuterie board was absolutely delicious! I would return here again.