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.

One review is simply not enough space to talk about how amazing Virago, their products, and their…read morestaff are!!!! We first fell in love with Virago because of their products, which is ultimately what prompted us to reach out about hosting an event in their space. After having the pleasure of not only enjoying their tasting room but also hosting our event there, we now have an entirely new appreciation for what makes Virago so special. First and foremost, a HUGE shoutout to the incredible people who made our experience so memorable- Vicki, Mike, Barry, Floyd, and everyone else we interacted with were so welcoming, friendly, and genuinely enjoyable to talk to. And Cade and Miles behind the bar absolutely knocked it out of the park. They provided some of the best hospitality we could have asked for while also making some seriously delicious drinks to complement the experience. We were even lucky enough to get a tour and hear more about the history of the facility, the people behind Virago, and the mission that drives what they do. We were completely blown away. It was one of those experiences that makes you realize there is so much more behind a great product than what you see on the shelf. Working with the Virago team from start to finish was an absolute pleasure. Everyone went above and beyond to make sure our event was handled perfectly, and it showed. Every one of our guests left happy, impressed, and in great spirits. We already had plenty of love for Virago's products before this experience, but now we have an even greater appreciation for the people behind them. We will absolutely be repeat customers, and judging by the reactions of everyone we brought with us, Virago gained quite a few new customers that day as well! Thank you to the entire Virago team for making such an important occasion for us even more special. We couldn't have asked for a better experience, and we truly can't say enough good things about you all.

Nice cozy bar for a date night or solo drink. Service and flavors were great. Wish they had food as…read morewell though

On the way down from Northern VA to VA Beach, I decided to stop at Jolene's. Even though it was a…read morevery hot and humid day and the inside AC was working well, we ventured outside for the view of the lake and the calmness it brings. Their wine flight was great, and with many options, one can enjoy. On a previous visit, I recall there was some live music. The staff is kind and ready to help. I can see this spot being a regular stop for any trips down that area.

Came here for a girls wine tasting. Jolene Family Winery is located in Kent County, VA, about a 40…read moreminute drive from Richmond. The winery is situated by a river. There was parking available, but if you come late, you may have difficulty finding a spot. We entered the building and proceeded to the counter to check out what they offered. The staff were pleasant and patient in explaining the various wines and other beverages they offered. The ambiance was chill, as we had visited on a Saturday which also included a food truck onsite and live music. We settled on the nine-sample tasting which was only $20, a great deal in our opinion. It consisted of 3 whites, 1 rose, 4 reds, and one tasting at the end that we could choose the flavor: raspberry or peach; some chose raspberry some peach. There was plenty of seating inside and outside. There was an outdoor covering, in the event of inclement weather, which also housed a fire hearth, good for a fire roaring chilly night of wine tasting. There were also outside open seating with tables. We also noted that folks were bringing their own chairs, which was a good move given that the crowd grew the longer we were there. Our tasting was nice: we were given a metal tray that held our tastings with a paper under that identified each wine and also given a paper with a description of the notes of each wine. It was mix of dry and sweet red and white blends, which was good. We all had a favorite with one clear winner: the last peach wine of the tasting! You could also purchase wine by the glass, bottle, or to go, in addition to wine slushes. They also had snacks such as cheese, crackers, dried meats, perfect for making your own charcuterie board to nibble on with your wine. There were also folks who brought their own snacks. The food truck on site was Cousin's Main Lobster specializing in all things lobster. They had the traditional lobster roll, lobster grilled cheese, lobster quesadilla , lobster tacos, lobster bisque, etc. We ordered the traditional lobster roll with mayo (they also had one with garlic butter and one with Parmesan), lobster quesadilla, lobster tacos, and shrimp tacos. The food was ok, nothing stood out overall. The seafood was fresh and did lack seasoning, but overall, good. The winery also had local artisan items for sale such as jewelry, t-shirts, wine glasses, throw pillows, etc. We also saw that this was a family and dog-friendly winery as there were plenty of both there. The winery overlooked a lake, which was picture perfect. There was a duo playing music under an outside pavilion stage. All in all, a great afternoon sipping wine with friends and family.

I enjoyed the tasting cellar much more than the vibe upstairs at Charley's. The folks working were…read morekind and welcoming, and they answered some questions I had ahead of ordering a wine flight. Since I was planning to share with my mom, I went for the sweet wine flight despite personally preferring semi-dry wines more. I think that was my mistake, as my mom ended up not wanting to drink much, and the sweet wines are SWEET. Like syrupy-sweet. Not just like a nice moscato-sweet. It was like drinking straight sugar. And the price was steep at $37 after tip. We sat on their patio, which is underneath Charley's patio, and were treated to serene river views. A local artist played some music too. Cool vibe, I just ordered the wrong thing.

Grey place, had so much fun!!! The atmosphere, the views, food and drinks are on point.read more

Before I begin let me start off by saying that this review is based solely upon my personal…read moreexperiences and my personal experiences alone, so without further delay let's begin!. We were invited and decided to join our birthday celebration friends here. This restaurant is very nice and the food was great. Our service was great and the food options were plentiful. I will say I had to take off a star because the upstairs dining area was quite warm,the table was small,and the chairs were not very comfortable!. Other than that I would definitely recommend and return here!.

Phenomenal experience stopping in here a couple of weeks back. We had a rough start checking in a…read morethe Westin with rude and terrible staff, so brought our luggage here and tried to reset our weekend. Absolutely worked. Cookie gave us a genuine southern hospitality start, was lovely, held out luggage, hit us set up for a wine tasting and held a table out back for us. Completely turned the weekend around. Megan took care of us for our tasting and was super knowledgable about the wine, but also friendly and hilarious. Our meal was great, our servers were friendly and helpful with our choices. If we were locals we'd be back every weekend. Not because of the restaurant, but rather the team we interacted with. Thank you for turning our weekend around and getting us back on track.

Cute! Great wine. Very friendly staff. Would definitely recommend and will come again!read more

I stopped by on a weekend afternoon to try some wine. The…read moreman who helped me first asked what I liked and didn't like, then proceeded to give me several wines to taste. I didn't like any of the samples I tried, so he gave me a few more options, including a frozen slushy that tasted like pine and finally a way too sweet sangria. He tried his best and was very helpful, but I just was not a fan of anything I tried. I've been to a number of wineries in VA, and while I haven't always liked everything I've tried, this was the first winery where I did not like anything.

Cute hidden vineyard. Great wine, slushies and food. Highly recommend their fries! Perfect…read morecompliment

The rehearsal dinner we hosted here on Friday, June 26th was wonderful and everything we hoped for!…read moreWe wanted a relaxed, chill environment with good drinks and food and that is exactly what we got! The planning ahead of time was on point, and the owner was so very helpful and accommodating to our needs! We got a lot of compliments from our guests! We can't thank Barbara and team at Everleigh Vineyards & Brewing Company enough!

We spent a Sunday afternoon, from about 1-3pm, at Everleigh Vineyards…read more We were greeted and served by two very friendly women behind the bar. Both helpful with tips on what to order from their beer and wine options based off what we told them of our tastes. The grounds and building were very well kept. We chose to sit outside so our kids could run around (6 kids between us and our friend's family). They tried to light a fire for us, but that was the one downfall: all the fuel was wet from recent rain I think, so the fire never really took and we just had smoke for a while and no warmth or flames to enjoy watching. But they tried! We enjoyed all the wines we sampled, and went home with one bottle. All that I tried were dry, well-bodied and smooth. My husband only found the beer so-so, so next time we go he'll probably stick to the wines that he also enjoyed from tasting my flight. The soft pretzels are huge, delicious and delivered hot and fresh. The cheese sauce for dipping them was really tasty and much better than most cheese sauce offered for soft pretzels elsewhere. The staff was very courteous, offering us blankets as it was chilly outside and they saw the fire wasn't thriving. We are only 25 minutes from them, and we'll definitely go back; we were very happy with our visit!

The deli makes delicious sandwiches and milkshakes!…read moreEverything they sell is good! Everyone is usually smiling and always very polite.

Work brought me to the area for a once-in-a-lifetime visit, and a local recommended this as the…read moreperfect spot for a quick lunch before I headed out of town. What a great recommendation! I enjoyed a fantastic two-meat--ham and ham!--Swiss sandwich with all the fixings and Yoder Sauce, along with a canned drink, a bag of chips, and a well-deserved slice of lemon chess pie--all for less than $12. Everything was delicious! This place is truly a gem. Since I was flying in and out of Richmond, I couldn't stock up on all the other interesting goodies I spotted on the shelves. Maybe someday I'll make the drive back and come prepared! Thank you, ladies, for the wonderful hospitality and a fantastic, affordable, high-value lunch. You made my brief visit especially memorable!