We had such a wonderful time at Arterra. The owner has her artwork displayed for purchase, and her…read morepieces are truly beautiful, such a unique touch that adds to the atmosphere. We all did a tasting and really enjoyed the relaxed, warm vibe of the space. It felt welcoming, unhurried, and perfectly suited for savoring good wine with friends. This is the kind of place where you can slow down, appreciate the art, and enjoy the wine in a cozy, inviting setting. They have a lot of options where you can select the wines that you would like to try. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a memorable and peaceful winery experience

Love this winery nestled in a beautiful wooded spot in Delaplane…read moreGreat wines, unique varietals and focused on sustainability. They also have beautiful ceramic and metal artworks Indoor and outdoor seating Everything is table service Flights, wine by the glass and bottle They have 2 vineyards They ate working on their organic certification They also offer some wines made using ancient methods which were awesome! Mandy was our primary server and she was AMAZING! My rating rationale for beer, wine, or spirits: +1 Service +1 Atmosphere/Vibe +1 Taste/Quality (Flavor, aroma, and overall quality of the beverage) +1 Presentation (Glassware, garnishes, and visual appeal of the drinks) +1 Selection/Variety (Range of beer, wine, or spirit options and uniqueness of offerings)

Lovely venue. Clean and spacious. However, staff did greet us but we're not really friendly or…read moreinteractive with us. We all did a flight, but no one talked about the wine or explained it. Never not had that before. They don't have any sweet like I remembered from before, but I did find one off the chilled wine flight - Butterfly Blanc. I give it 4 stars only because of unfriendliness of staff.

Feels like Napa In California Great reds at reasonable…read moreprice Sitting outside the view is so beautiful Hayden took care of educating us about their wines I now have a few favorite Reds Barrel Select Norton, Viognier Reserve, and Lockley Reserve They even make their own pizzas Chrysalis is worth the drive for wine and a picnic.0

Our visit to Château O'Brien late last November was nothing short of delightful. After calling…read moreahead to arrange a tasting, we were warmly welcomed and treated to a wonderful selection of Howard's wines -- each expressive and beautifully crafted. We especially loved his award-winning Tannat -- bold, smooth, and full of character. We enjoyed the experience so much that we had a box shipped back to our home in California. Opening a bottle of the 2020 Arinarnoa this past weekend brought us right back to that afternoon -- exceptional winemaking and genuine hospitality.

While I have been drinking this wine for more than a decade (my brother lives nearby), this was my…read morefirst opportunity to visit. Everyone was so friendly and warm and welcoming- the atmosphere has an amazing rustic charm to it. The views are breathtaking. I hope to come back in the warmer months to appreciate the outside. And the wine? Amazing. Make sure you try the Northpoint red.

Visited during Georgetown graduation weekend and unfortunately had a very disappointing experience…read more We initially came as a small group for wine tasting and were surprised by how disengaged the staff seemed. Simple questions about the wines were met with "I don't know, ask someone else," which took away from the experience. Later, family and friends joined us, bringing the group to around 14 people. Everyone continued purchasing wine, drinks, and food throughout the visit, but the manager told us we needed to move outside despite many open tables being available. We offered to split into smaller groups, but the situation quickly became confrontational and included threats to remove us from the property. Had there been policies for larger groups or additional fees, we would have completely understood if they had been communicated upfront. Instead, the interaction felt unnecessarily hostile and unwelcoming. Beautiful property, but unfortunately the hospitality did not match the setting.

We visited this winery after traveling nearly 45-50 miles from a Georgetown MBA graduation…read morecelebration, hoping for a relaxing and enjoyable wine tasting experience. Unfortunately, it turned into one of the most disappointing winery visits I've ever had. What started as a small group of four gradually grew as friends and family who were already wine tasting in the area stopped by to say hello and join us. Once management expressed concern about the group size, we immediately offered to separate into smaller groups and fully complied when asked to move outside. Despite this, the manager, Don, repeatedly threatened to remove us from the property and later doubled down on those comments when I spoke with him privately away from the group. What made the situation especially frustrating was that the property and indoor seating areas were largely empty at the time. We had already purchased multiple bottles of wine, people in our group were continuing to buy food and drinks, and there were several open tables available. The interaction felt unnecessarily hostile and disproportionate to the situation. Even more confusing, during my private conversation with Don, he mentioned there was a higher-priced option available for larger groups -- but this was never offered to us beforehand. Had that been communicated respectfully, we could have made an informed decision. Instead, the approach was confrontational from the start. Unfortunately, the poor experience extended beyond the seating issue. Early in the visit, when we asked staff basic questions about the wines and the property, the responses were dismissive and uninformed. One employee repeatedly told us "I don't know" when we asked about the wines, the grapes grown on-site, and even what was being served in the frozen wine machine. Part of the joy of visiting wineries, for me, is learning about the wines and engaging with staff who are passionate about the experience, and that hospitality was completely absent here. There are many wonderful wineries in the area that make guests feel welcomed and valued. Sadly, this was not one of them. We left feeling embarrassed, unwelcome, and disappointed after what should have been a celebratory afternoon.

This is a solid 4 stars BUT only if you are already knowledgeable about wine in general and a fan…read moreof high quality Virginia wines. In other words, this isn't a group event at a big winery with lower priced non-estate wine options type of place. Lost Mountain Vineyards used to be called RdV. In June 2024, RDV was acquired by Eutopia Estates which is owned by the Bouygues family of France. For now they are Bordeaux-style blends focused on Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. They have some white grape vines but they are not ready to produce wine yet. They tasting experience/tour lasts about 1.5 hours. You tour the front of the vineyard, the barrel cave and bottling facilities. Then you taste their three top red blends paired with ham, cheese, peanuts and biscuits. All the food comes from Virginia farms and producers. Both the wine and the food are excellent. As was the service for the tour. Details on the wines here https://lostmountainvineyards.com/wines/. Tour reservations via Tock. The one major downside is the price point. Over $300 for the tour and tasting for my wife and I. We recently visited Daou in Paso Robles and had more food and wine at a lower price. Also the price points on the wine are not tied to market norms. The Lost Mountain is $225 per bottle and the Rendezvous $110. This is considerably more than some of the best Virginia wines. For example, Linden's 2021 Hardscrabble Red is $68, The Barboursville Octagon 2021 is $75 and Glen Manor's 2022 Hodder Hill is $65. And at Total Wine one can purchase dozens of Bordeaux wines with 95 and up ratings for less than $100. We had a great time and enjoyed some high quality food and wines. But due to the price point relative to other great vineyards we will not likely be back.

We wanted to stay cool for the 4th of July so decided to try our luck outside the city at Lost…read moreMountain, and it turned out to be a really lovely way to spend the holiday. The tour/tasting is the most expensive one we've ever done (at $120 a person for 5 wines & a charcuterie board) but for the space and quality of the wines, it didn't feel like a waste. The property and underground caves were stunning, the staff was extremely knowledgeable and friendly, and the overall atmosphere was very relaxed. We paid for a small group tour, but no one else signed up for our time slot, so we ended up having a totally private experience, which was a nice surprise. Take note, they only produce red wines, so if you're looking for whites or sweeter wines, this might mot be the best place for you.

This is a very sweet vineyard with spectacular views. It's great for small groups and has outside…read moreand indoor seating. The live musician was AMAZING and the sauv blanc was dry and nice. The food truck was fantastic!! (Reviewed separately) Worth a stop :)

Black-Owned and phenomenal! Being new to the area and…read morehearing about how renowned the wineries in Virginia are, I was on a mission to visit one before the summer ended. Once I found out Delaplane Cellars was Black-Owned, it was a no-brainer. This winery is impeccable! The views of the vineyards, fields, mountains, and the cellar itself as you drive up are breathtaking. Making a reservation was a breeze, as was the check-in process. As I was waiting for my college friend and her husband to arrive, I was able to taste a couple of reds before I went outside to our table. The live music inside added a nice touch to the venue, and the inside has such an elegant look and feel, with comfortable seating and windows to take in the sights. There are multiple levels where you can sit outside, and we were on the top. Again, breathtaking views of the fields. The first wine I tried was the Adjacency. One of the smoothest wines I've ever had. The same could be said about the Rusticity. Both hit just the right notes with each sip. When my friends arrived, we caught up and put in food orders and a bottle of the Adjacency. We ordered the Virginia Sampler charcuterie board, fresh-baked baguettes, and the pepperoni flatbread. All of which hit the mark for our hunger and pairing with the wines. The Cabernet Franc was uniquely tasty, with a subtle bite to it. The rest of our time, we ordered a bottle of the Viognier and Rose. One huge plus and takeaway is that none of the wines we tried were overly sweet, even the Viognier with its white peach, melon, and jasmine flavors. The rose was our last bottle before we departed. If you want a luxurious winery experience with amazing staff and even better wines and views, Delaplane Cellars is your place!

If you want an excellent experience of a country wine pairing you can't find one any better than…read morethe on histed by Effigingham winery and Papas Fox Catering The staff of Silvia, Jason, and Lori and certainly the Emcee of John is totally an exceptional experience you won't forget. Hats off to a truly superb and unforgettable experience . Thank you Kaz and Shannon

The staff is incredible. The wines are amazing. Highly recommend. Worth a visit…read more The staff is incredible. The wines are amazing. Highly recommend. Worth a visit.

Best Winery Ever! Boxwood (and its entire staff) helped me with my surprise proposal, and it…read morecouldn't have been more perfect. Very responsive and helped me plan the whole thing! We started out with a tasting in the cave room (highly recommend!!!) where we had some great wine and a delicious charcuterie board waiting for us. Then the general manager, Erin, came and told us to go check out the vines, which is where I popped the question! It is such a beautiful location and the pictures turned out amazing. I would recommend this place to anyone! Great wine, great location, and even better people!

I've been to a lot of wineries, and like I said, no exaggeration, this is the best experience I've…read moreever had. The fact that their Library Tasting experience is just 1 of 6 experiences they offer is insane (amazing). You can even customize your experience to mix and match. I prefer sweeter wine and was a little nervous learning they didn't have any, but when I tell you every wine I tried was perfect, I really didn't need a sweet wine. A lot of the time, when you hear 'dry' you assume a wine might not be smooth or but their wines are smooth, balanced, and excellent quality. I tried wine that had fruit forward profiles, like their Crémant 2024, Sauvignon Blanc 2020, and Rosé 2020. The food was also so good! Like I said, I would have taken seconds if that was allowed . Also, the communication prior and service was excellent. Erin (the GM) and Hannah were so awesome and knowledgeable. It's also nice to know you can fine their wine locally at King Street Oyster Bar and a few other spots. Perfect for celebrations or just wanting to get together. I was trying to figure out how they knew it was my birthday recently but I forgot I casually mentioned it while talking to the GM as I was trying to figure out a date that would be great to come. But seriously 10/10, highly recommend it!