LOVE THIS PLACE!!! This winery was on our way back home so we stopped off for a drink and a nosh...so cute!! The sangria was amazing, the charcuterie board was wonderful and the bread...wow! And bonus, they have a kitty!!! Staff was wonderful, very friendly and the vibe was chill...perfect for a winery!!! read more

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This spot has a fun personality--lots of playful shirts and slogans that make you smile. They also offer cider sangria, which was a nice surprise. The wine itself was just okay for me, but the tasting room was modern and had a pretty view, which made the experience enjoyable overall. We had a good time here, and while the wine wasn't a standout for me, the atmosphere and vibe definitely were. read more

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My mom and I decided to stop in here after spending the morning apple picking in the area. We researched wineries in the area that were dog friendly and offered more to eat than just charcuterie items because we were pretty hungry and decided to make it our lunch. This was one of the few in the area that offered other menu items such as sandwiches, baked brie, hummus, brunch items, etc. I had my dog with me so this place is perfect because they are super dog friendly! My dog was even allowed to go inside the tasting room with me! When we first walked in we were greeted by two very lovely ladies (and a cat!). They were both super kind and friendly and made sure we felt welcome with my dog inside too. My mom and I didn't plan on staying long as this was our last stop of the day and we were pretty far out from my home so we skipped a tasting and ordered a glass of their spiced cider sangria, which we both loved! Then we ordered the baked brie, which was served with apple butter and crackers, as well as the caprese sandwich. Both were delicious! We sat outside on the deck where it was quiet and peaceful. Views were nice. If I am ever out in the area I'd go back! read more

Naked Mountain Winery & Vineyards - Wineries Near Me - Markham, Virginia

By far my one of my favorite wineries in the state of Virginia! Staff is amazing and so are the wines! During the winter months December-March they make lasagna but reservations are a MUST! Cozy ambiance. Usually have music playing on the weekends and a fire going. read more

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Starting a series of old places I went to by month. I determined the last year of each month where I didn't have a review written of a place I've been. For January, I had to go back to 2016. It was January 2016 when I went to Naked Mountain Winery. It was with a 20-50's Wine Lovers Meetup group, which no longer exists, on Saturday, January 30, 2016, for wine & lasagna deal they were doing to get more Winter business. I lived in Arlington at this time, but I was willing to make the long trek out to Markham, VA about 56 miles away. There was a woman who I lived in Rosslyn, Arlington, who asked for a ride. I was just shy of 32, and she had recently graduated from college so low 20's. She was kind of flirty and decent conversation driving out there and back with her, but she mentioned that she had a boyfriend. Of course, it was story of my life at that point in my life! As for the experience, it's a little bit of a drive once getting off 66 and go up this narrow dirt driveway up the hill to get there. It's nice view of the hills in the snow as the great Blizzard 2016 happened exactly 1 week earlier. The lasagna was outstanding as was the wine pairings in this cabin setting with plenty of seats for dining in. The price was very good at that time, I think like $20 for both the lasagna & wine, which got people in the door. I'm sure 9+ years later if they still offer the lasagna/wine, it'd be more expensive I'm sure. I remembered it was so good, I went with a friend 3 weeks later to take advantage of the deal and great lasagna/wine again! read more

Naked Mountain Winery & Vineyards - 1 week after Blizzard 2016 on Saturday, January 30, 2016 - Wineries Near Me - Markham, Virginia

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Lovely sandwich's, cheese trays have a variety of cheeses to pair with different wines! The port wine! WOW! And the polite quick service was wonderful!!!! Nice quiet! read more

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It's a little out of the way but set in a beautiful place and worth the trip. We decided to go because it was described as dog friendly and we thought we could take our dog on the deck. We were actually able to take him inside to sleep under the table as we ate. They even put up the winery cat while we were there. The staff were very friendly and helpful and seemed to enjoy being there. The food was also very good. We had the "Happy Camper" sandwich, a charcuterie board, and baked brie. All were pretty good. The place is a bit pricey but not ridiculous. We would certainly visit again. read more

Naked Mountain Winery & Vineyards - Baked Brie - Wineries Near Me - Markham, Virginia

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Really enjoyed the whites. Not the reds as much. Nice ambience and good service. Nice place to visit on a Saturday afternoon. read more

Naked Mountain Winery & Vineyards - Outside - Wineries Near Me - Markham, Virginia

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I am checking in from my review years ago to say that I still love the wines at Naked and between me and my spouse have been wine club members for a few years! They really do the best reds in the area. read more

Naked Mountain Winery & Vineyards - The barrel room - Wineries Near Me - Markham, Virginia

Stopped by here to enjoy a quick bite and flight. This is way off the beaten path but a cute little spot to stop by on the way back to DC. Had the mixed flight and it was decent. I had a glass of the sweetest white but can't remember the name. I also enjoyed a Turkey sandwich :) Checked in on Yelp and got 15% off my total check. Alex - the manager made sure I received it :) read more

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A beautiful cozy and serene place. my sister had her 15th year anniversary party here and it was amazing. The staff was so sweet and professional and the food was delicious. They serve food like cheese, crackers, grapes sandwiches Panini's and the best part of everything was the wine. I mostly drank the sangria, but I did end up taking a few bottles home. Wonderful experience and my sister has a membership so if you're close to this area, it's definitely something to look into !!! read more

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We three (husband, dog, and me) had a lovely saturday afternoon outing to Naked Mountain. My husband was a bit more negative than me. He didn't love the live musician, he thought the outdoor patio needed more shade, and he thought our wine tasted more like a Chardonnay than an albarino. I loved that dogs are allowed in the tasting room, the fact that there was live music at all, and I enjoyed the albarino, though I thought it mellowed (im a good way) after it had been open for a bit. I also tried a rose but thought it was a little too sweet (strawberry notes were quite strong!) I also tasted the seyval blanc but thought it was a bit bland. So I would come back but it might be a challenge to convince my husband, unless it was a super cold/hot day when we need to be inside. read more

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Beautiful ambiance. Great place to just sit & take in the views. Great wines. Had "mock"tail strawberry daiquiri with lemonade. Delicious!! Definitely recommended & will be returning. read more

CHECK-IN ON YELP for 15% off. WINE: Self-Guided Flight was $10 for 7 samples. Favorites: 2019 Chardonnay/Riesling $28 was an amazing combination which was crisp with a sweet finish. Soar V Non-vintage 'solera' style port $38 tasted like bourbon soaked cherries. It reminded me of the Luxardo brandied cherries you use in an Old Fashioned. Worst wine: 2019 Unoaked Chardonnay tasted like straight vinegar I winced and then spit. FOOD: I would not recommend ordering any of the food items and would bring your own food instead. Focaccia $8 which came out cold and was a very small loaf. I asked for it to be toasted and it was microwaved but that was better than cold focaccia. Aged White Cheddar (3oz) $6.50 was sharp with a crumbly salty texture, pretty solid. Salami (2 oz) $6 was sliced, spicy cured meat, just ok. Extra Virgin Olive Oil & Balsamic Vinegar (2oz) was a large portion in containers, we ended up taking it with us so we wouldn't waste any. "Base Weight" Panini $12 Black forest ham, salami, prosciutto, provolone, and mayo *very thin small sandwich which was pressed regular bread on a panini press, extremely poor value for $12. AMBIANCE: There was live music on the deck but it was very loud and most of the tables were occupied or reserved so we opted to sit inside which had a log cabin feel. The vineyard itself was not very pretty or appealing but I did enjoy the bottle of port that we purchased. I would come back if I was in the area and was in a port wine mood. read more

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Good wine and atmosphere We had the cheese plate and the red and white flight Cheers ! read more

Naked Mountain Winery & Vineyards - Vineyard - Wineries Near Me - Markham, Virginia

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Wines somewhat acidic. Staff not incredibly friendly, but we did arrive towards the end of a Sunday. We each ( 3 of us) ordered the $10 mixed flight. No other choices available. The grounds were very beautiful, with tables spaced out (in consideration of covid) well and picnic chairs, 2 at a time, going up the hill. Bathrooms were not clean and had no toilet paper. Again it was towards the end of a Sunday. All in all, the three stars here are for the grounds alone. read more

Naked Mountain Winery & Vineyards - $10 mixed flight. No other choices available - Wineries Near Me - Markham, Virginia

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This was our first time here and we truly enjoyed ourselves. The one con about this place is the driveway to the winery. There's a very, very steep hill around a blind curve which was a little challenging to navigate. The wines were excellent, service was friendly and attentive (but not overbearing), and the food was yummy as well. This winery has a full kitchen with many options to choose from. Newly added is a brunch menu and mimosas. The overall layout of the space gives a log cabin-type feel with a sunroom with plenty of space to accommodate guests. Their tasting, glass, flights, and bottle prices were very reasonable. It's also child and dog friendly. We will certainly be back soon! read more

Visited Naked Mountain this Memorial Day weekend. We stopped on our way looking to have a good time and soak in some mountain views. Our experience was terrible from the get go. The young man who was bartending was racist and homophobic. He was really mean to us two Indian - American queer women. It felt like he did not want to serve us. I haven't felt that way at any other wineries I have visited in this area. The young woman working with him was nice and friendly though. We ordered a pitcher of their Strawberry Rosé sangria. It was very syrupy, devoid of any fruit or flavor. It felt like they mixed a lot of syrup and water with some wine. It was way too sweet. We sat outside as we had a dog with us. Naked mountain was very noisy too. A person was on a large mower right by us. It was so loud that we could barely hear each other. We left this place feeling frustrated, humiliated, and unsatisfied. We will never come back to this place again. read more

Lovely place to spend a lazy weekend afternoon. The outdoor seating area is dog friendly and the two bottles of white we ordered were delicious! read more

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Drink Naked? Don't mind if we do!!! My girls and I decided to hit Naked Mountain on a sweltering hot summer day and needless to say we were not disappointed. From the moment we walked up until the very second we left everyone was present, helpful and very friendly!! The wonderful young lady who did our tasting was delightful!! She took her time and explained each wine in detail as we made our way through the list wines. The standout in the bunch was the Chardonnay Riesling and Skinny Dipper which I was pleasantly surprised as over the years my palette leans towards reds over whites, but these two are winners hands down!! Raptor Red caught my attention and gave me the feels out of the reds we tasted. One thing to note, they rinse of the glass as you transition from whites to reds was actually a dollop of Skinny Dipper which is not only genius but gives you that unassuming reminder as to why it is one to consider. Not to mention, the tasting pours are generous as well. We decided on a bottle of the Chardonnay Riesling which paired well with the picnic basket my girlfriend packed for us to devour. Yes, Naked Mountain lets you bring in outside food (insert a round of applause) which is a huge plus in my opinion. It is also an invitation to stay and "sip" a little longer too. They also have some light bites for purchase as well but with BYOB (Bring Your Own Basket) you are not restricted to only what they have to offer. Plenty of indoor, air conditioned seating as well as outdoor seating and generous grass space so on a not so hot day that is waiting for you to pull out your blanket and submerge yourself in the ambiance and amazing views surrounding you. The interior is decorated with all the winery feels so you cannot help but sip and be merry!! A rustic fireplace, a wine bottle chandelier as well as a wall decorated with all their awards and medals. I noticed there is a restroom outside as well as the one right near the from entrance. While outside on the deck, if you position yourself just right on the deck, you can still get that gram worthy picture with the lovely vineyard in the backdrop. If you are looking for a winery to chill the day away at, a visit to Naked Mountain Winery is a must!! read more

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We had a wonderful time here for my mother in laws 80th birthday. We rented the sun room for 3 hours and brought our own catered food from Wegmans. It was such a nice space and accommodated our party of 30 people. The Naked Mountain staff was awesome - friendly and accommodating. Wine was delicious. read more

For COVID, this winery has pre-set tasting flights for red, white, or a mix. They use small plastic cups as shown in the photo. The pours were the smallest of any of the wineries I've been to in the area. The inside of the winery was set up with socially distanced tables, but it also had quite a few bugs (alive and dead) hanging out on all of the window sills around the room and next to the tables, which was a little gross. I think I would be nervous to order food from here, but the wine was decent! read more

Naked Mountain Winery & Vineyards - Red wine flight - Wineries Near Me - Markham, Virginia

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The whole crew at naked mountain are fantastic! They're a big reason we're still members! Their wine list never disappoints. Bring everyone you know to drink naked! read more

Naked Mountain Winery & Vineyards - The vines at Naked! - Wineries Near Me - Markham, Virginia

Stopped in for a pit stop during the daytime on our road trip. Very beautiful setting with lots of picnic tables in the yard. Enjoyed the wine tasting very much. I only tried the turkey sandwich, which was plain and a bit overpriced for what it was, but still satisfying. read more

We really enjoyed our stop at Naked Mountain Winery a few weekends ago! We ordered the mixed taster with reds and whites which included some really unique flavors. Thy had good covid safety procedures in place and it was very easy to enjoy ourselves outside and socially distanced in the beautiful hills of Virginia! Perfect fall 2020 activity. read more

Naked Mountain Winery & Vineyards - Naked Mountain Winery main building - Wineries Near Me - Markham, Virginia

What a great place in the country hillside. We (myself, wife, and dog) enjoyed delicious wine inside a beautiful tasting room with helpful staff who gave our puppy lots of love. (Updated to add picture.) read more

Naked Mountain Winery & Vineyards - Sadie loved the well appointed seating area where mom and dad enjoyed their wine. - Wineries Near Me - Markham, Virginia

Friendly staff. Live music starting in the mid afternoon. Large outdoor deck. Very good Chardonnay. Snacks, cheeses and panini available. Dog friendly! Tinkerbell approved. read more

Naked Mountain Winery & Vineyards - Tinkerbell - Wineries Near Me - Markham, Virginia

For 25 years I have been enjoying Naked Mountain wines. In particular, their Chardonnay. Service is spectacular. Snacks are good. Wines are typical of Virginia. You either appreciate the terroir or you don't. The current set up is a real improvement over the old barn. Still, I loved the early days. Buy a shirt, Drink Naked. Be h read more

What a delightful place to spend the day! This winery is nestled in the mountains and a relatively short drive from the city (although if you ask anyone who lives in the city, anywhere that Metro doesn't reach is a whole 'nother world away, but I digress). The views are stunning, the wines are delightful, and the company, even more so. My boyfriend and I came to do a wine tasting and right away we were chatted up by a delightful older couple from Virginia. They were telling us about the different events the winery has throughout the year as well as recommended some of their favorite wines to us. The white wines were ok, but I was hoping for wines that were a bit on the fruity side. Instead many of them were either dry or sweet. I was hoping for something with notes of tart apple or juicy peach. While I did not gravitate towards their selection of whites, I was a fan of one of their red blends (I cannot remember the name at the moment. The bartender called it "a red with training wheels"). Such a delightful bouquet. Like stepping into a cabin in the woods. I hardly wanted to drink it because I was too busy enjoying the aroma. However, the flavor belied the aroma entirely. It smelled much more oak-y than it actually tasted, and it was delightfully light on the palate. My boyfriend gravitated to the lush, juicy Cabernet Franc, another selection that I really enjoyed. We decided to enjoy a bottle of the Cabernet Franc on the balcony, as the barrel room was full. About halfway through out first glasses, a woman comes out on the balcony to inform us that she is celebrating her birthday and invited us to join her and partake the in refreshments. We did so and met a lot of wonderful people. There was live acoustic guitar music and a most congenial atmosphere. Not pretentious or "snooty" at all. The couple from the wine tasting invited us to sit with them and we shared a few bottles of wine and some delightful conversation. It was a fantastic afternoon. The winery sells all kinds of novelties: from cork refrigerator magnets, to crackers and chocolate bars, to t-shirts, to decorative items and even candles poured into their own wine bottles. A nice way to take a piece of 'the mountain' home with you. If there was one thing that I would improve, it would be the food selection. They offer nibbles and small bites (think charcuterie plates, and hummus with pita slices), but it is best to either eat before you come, or bring your own goodies. This is a fantastic place to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city for a while and enjoy some fresh air, good wine, and great company. read more

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We took a drive heading to Skyline drive and discovered the Naked Mountain Winery. Service was excellent, my husband had the veggie lasagna. It was fantastic. I had wine tasting & the cheese tray. My only complaint would be use a different cracker to serve with the cheese. I did purchase a few bottles of wine to take home. The one I picked was a bit pricey but had a wonderful taste. The fire was burning & it was snowing which made it extra special. read more

I discovered Naked Mountain Winery years ago as I was returning home from a day fly fishing in Shenandoah National Park. I'd seen it listed on the Virginia Wine Guide site and wondered about it. So I took a short detour to check it out and am I ever glad I did! The star attraction at Naked Mountain is it's Chardonnay. They make an absolutely delicious, crisp, oakey, Chard, that has won a number of awards. It's been a consistently good performer over the years - which can be a difficult feat to achieve given the many climatic variables that affect grape production and grape attributes on a year-to-year basis. The Winery sits up on a mountain amongst rows of grapes all around. The main building with the tasting room has a comfortable country rustic feel to it. The room is finished in a raw finish with exposed wood everywhere, and tables and chairs to match. During the cool and cold months, a fireplace adds to the ambiance with a good fire on the hearth burning merrily - the smell of fireplace smoke with a good Chardonnay is hard to beat! While Naked Mountain specializes in Chardonnay - they have some other wines as well: a Chardonnay-Riesling, a Riesling, a Merlot, a Petit Merlot, and a Rose. You can taste the wines, purchase your favorites, and they have other items for sale: Naked Mountain logoed clothing, and other odds and ends. My favorite is a black t-shirt with the label of the winery on the front accompanied by large lettering that states: "Drink Naked!" One time while visiting the winery many years ago - we noted an old overweight man with a video camera shooting video footage of a young attractive woman who was topless and standing out amongst the rows of grapes. We learned later on that later in the day he shot footage of her naked. There was a small crowd of folks up in the tasting room all gathered at the corner window overlooking the vineyard - all straining to see if they could catch a glimpse of the soft-porn activities occurring outside. No one seemed to know who they were. I guess it is called Naked Mountain for a reason! The winery also hosts Winemaker's Dinners - formal dinners where each course is accompanied by a specific wine. I've not yet had the opportunity to enjoy one of these events, but it is on my to do list! EDIT: What follows is a recap of my most recent visit to Naked Mountain. Last stop on the "Yelp Virginia Winery Excursion." It was late in the day when we arrived - about 3:30 pm or so. It was gray, cold, and raw out. Rain was starting to come down in a fine mist. So we got out of the car and scampered into the warmth. There was quite a crowd of folks inside when we arrived. There was a group of women there celebrating one of their birthdays - looked like a girls birthday party only. Lots of other folks eating and drinking over in the front of the fireplace, and lots of folks at the tasting bar as well. The place was all decorated up for the Holidays. They had a Christmas Tree up and decorated with ornaments and Christmas lights, with a model train (N scale I believe) set up and going round and round the tree. We had four or five wines to try here as well. The first two were the 2003 and 2004 Chardonnays. Naked Mountain is well known for its dry, oaky, Chardonnays. We then tried a couple of reds, including their 2004 Merlot and the Raptor Red. The last wine was a sweet after dinner wine - a 2006 blend - 89% Chardonnay, 11% Riesling. It was quite tasty! Maybe it was just because it was late in the day and this was the last winery - but their Chardonnays did not seem as good as they usually are. I will have to crack open a bottle and report back later. I ended up buying six bottles of wine - one bottle of the 2003 Chard, two bottles of the 2004, one bottle of the 2004 Merlot, one bottle of the Raptor Red, and one bottle of the Chard/Riesling mix. The two reds I will let sit for a few years in the wine rack to allow them to reach their full potential. After I was done, I ordered a bottle of Dominion Root Beer, I needed something sweet, cold, and crisp (and hydrating after all that wine!) read more

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Honestly the worst winery I've ever been to. Not nice in terms of views or ambiance, food is terrible and extremely overpriced and ordered the apple cider sangria and let's just say after 1/2 a glass we've decided to abandon the pitcher. Tastes like medicine/cheap wine. Poor presentation of food and paid $85 for 3 pre-maid sandwiches (comes with 0 chips, pickles, garnish, etc) on a small, plastic plate and then a pathetic presentation of pimento cheese and Trader Joe's crackers. I would highly recommend going somewhere else. read more

Naked Mountain Winery & Vineyards - Wineries Near Me - Markham, Virginia

Hands down the best winery I've been to and I've gone to many winery's in the east and west coast. Randy, the owner, made the experience so personal for us. We were a group of 26 people, and him and his team did an amazing job with our private tour. We tasted some amazing wines, had some cheese and crackers, had a tour of the vineyard, and some amazing dinner. Moreover, Randy and his team (Mary and Joe) are very knowledgeable when it comes to wine. Oh and you have to ask him to try the special bubbly wine he has-- be warned this wine is so good, you won't stop drinking it! Randy has dedicated so much time in expanding this winery. You can tell his hard work has paid off because the scenery is beautiful and the decor is perfect. Ps: their wines can be found at total wine and Costco-- so you can get your wine fix even when you're away! Definitely try this winery out! read more

Naked Mountain Winery & Vineyards - They were able to accommodate our large group for a private tour and tasting - Wineries Near Me - Markham, Virginia

Nice place that stands out even though it's in the middle of a cluster of other wineries. The tasting room isn't over the top like others, but is still nice (if a bit tucked away) and has a wonderful patio. The only bad part is the long narrow driveway. At 5000 cases a year, they aren't as tiny as some neighbors but are by no means big. $10 tasting fee for 8 wines (although I did get a 9th 'bonus' wine too). Laura did my tasting, and was super friendly; I think she recognized me from a previous visit. While I was there, the tasting room manager also came over to chat a bit as well. I haven't tried it myself, but I've heard good things about the lasagna lunches you can order in advance on certain weekends. The wines weren't as young as I'm accustomed to; while several places are pushing out 2014 reds, their reds had a 2011 and 2012 on the menu. Good for them! Whites: The Viognier blend was OK, while the chardonnay was buttery. But the Petit Manseng had a nice honeysuckle finish to it. Reds: The 2012 Cab Franc had a tinny bit of jam and some pepper to it. The 2011 Petit Verdot blend was not 'in your face' strong, but did have a noticeable body. The 2013 Bordeaux style Raptor Red was OK. While not my style, I did think the "Stop For The Red Light" red was very fruity but still bold. The Catamount Run Red was Pinot Noir with 10% Merlot; too light bodied for me. They also had a port-style with a chocolate palate, which is unusual. But it wasn't for me; I like my ports strong and this didn't cut it. Sadly enough they didn't 2012 Aerie Red, which I opened for Christmas and was a big hit. It might be for members only, but it's worth asking about their future Malbec and Tannat. They'd been bottled but weren't ready yet. If the Tannat hits the tasting room, I'm totally there. Regardless, I'd put this on the short-list of Markham or Delaplane wineries. read more

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Beautiful location. We spent a few hours in one of the pavilions after grabbing some wine and snacks from the main building. The scenery is really pretty. The staff is friendly and everyone respected the social distancing rules. read more

Went to the lasagne lunch special they have going on with some friends. Wine and lasagne were ok but service was baaaad! Asked for extra bread 3x it never came, asked for extra water, was told to refill it outside the bathroom.....ok... ordered a brownie and waited forever only to find out they weren't serving them. Big kicker was when I had to hack out a piece of plastic from the lasagne that unravelled into a large wrapper. I brought it up to hostess in a knapkin and thaT was the end of that- no one came to check on the table or anything- lol awesome! Also the petite verdot was less than appealing since had a very thick milky sediment that was not labeled as such. Will not be returning read more

The atmosphere is warm and the people there are very nice and friendly. The wines are great and have a variety of dry and semi sweet. I have been a member for several years now. Very happy with the service I receive when I visit which is several times a month. read more

We enjoyed our Sunday afternoon here but I was disappointed by the service. The tasting wine was poured into plastic dipping sauce cups. We get only one glass and we were supposed to pour wine from the dipping sauce cup to this glass to drink. That mixed up the flavor from one wine to another. Not good. Their food order took forever! Sandwiches took more 30 mins to arrive. Even hummus & chips (nothing to cook) took 20 mins! The outdoor patio and field were beautiful to hang out. read more

I came to Naked Mountain on a Thursday afternoon with my boyfriend and dog, and we had a lovely time! As of now, 11/10/2017, they are still under construction, but with their expansive grounds, beautiful scenery, and delicious wines, it's easy to still have a wonderful time. The day we went was a bit rainy, and given that it was the middle of the day on a Thursday, we basically had the place to ourselves, which was pretty cool. We tried a few different wines in the tasting room, and then we bought a bottle of Raptor Red to have outside. We took it out to one of the covered gazebos to a picnic table. and enjoyed our wine alongside the spread of meats and cheeses that we brought with us. There is also a beautiful deck area with heaters, and fire pits outside in the lawn. We will surely be back on a non-rainy day to enjoy these parts of the winery with our wine as well! read more

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Don't fix it if it's not broken!! However, I guess when you're an aggressive company that only cares about your bottom line, you'll do anything no matter what the sacrifice is. For many years I have frequented this winery and at one point was even a member. I must say at one point I truly enjoyed it. Unfortunately, things have changed dramatically-And I don't mean in a good way. I guess we should start with the customer service. After visiting Naked mountain after a few years, I received by far the worst customer service ever. The person who helped me has literally no knowledge about the wines or the vineyard. However, with it being the middle of a pandemic, I have benefit of doubt that training just wasn't up to par. That's until the employee started talking about the wine club. The aggressiveness reminded me of a used car salesman. I was basically told that, it was stupid to do anything here without joining the wine club. I was extremely hesitant and I wish I would've listen to my gut. As I stated earlier, I used to be a wine club member and I couldn't understand why I left. After rejoining the wine club, and having our flights poured, I immediately noticed a couple of red flags. The first one was the dirty and wine stained tasting glasses. It's almost as if the glassware was being recycled immediately rather than washed. Obviously, this is not only disgusting but a public health risk during the pandemic. I bought this to the employees attention who basically said that's how our glasses are. Now maybe the average person would fall for this but as a wine professional, I'm very aware of service standards. He hesitantly poured the tastings from one set of glasses wine to another which smelled of mildew and clearly not one glass has seen a polishing cloth. At this time we're already pissed off and we just want to leave. Knowing that the employee didn't care about our safety nor cleanliness, I went to my car and grabbed a couple of glasses out so we could attempt to enjoy this flight. Little did I know that I would be in for a secondary surprise. What I would call by far the worst wines that I've ever had in the state of Virginia. Normally, when reviewing wines I would have to do a tasting sheet/note for every wine-this will not be necessary for this winery. Every single one of their wines we tasted (10 different wines ) was flawed, had the most unpleasant nose, reds lacked any type of body and the levels of acidity are beyond this world. These are by far the most unbalanced wines that I've have in the last 2 years. In full disclosure, I understood that Virginia doesn't have the best climate for growing wines but let's be real here, all of your wines are unbalanced?! So after spatting our ever single wine -mind you that I always travel with a very novice wine taster who couldn't even stomach the sweet wines, we went back in to return the glasses. All of a sudden the employee became knowledgeable about wines-after signing up for the wine club. As he was talking in depth about wines to someone else. The employee glanced over at us with this look of shock -as if he had known he had been caught giving unfair service. He asked how the wines were and I told him my opinion and asked if the winemaker had changed. His answer was , " well, because of COVID-19, it's a team effort when it comes to the wine making now. The why maker, the management and the owners are all involved with a hands on approach to the wines now" . I guess this explains the extremely poor production of wines and customer service. Too many hands in the pot is NEVER a good thing! This statement also shows that there's a serious lack of respect for the winemaker! To top everything off, I was told well, "it's not like you're stuck with the wines for ever-it's only a 3 month commitment" I stated to him I rather just pay the cancellation fee- for the wine club that I literally just rejoined now so I don't have to deal with it and was told, no, you have to wait 30days before you can cancel- which was never expressed to me. Long story short-horrible customer service, bad wine, poor sanitation and deceptive practices. There's no reason to go to a winery like this when they're so many amazing wineries less that a couple miles away. Feedback to winery: 1)train your staff accordingly. 2) Let the wine maker do his/her thing. 3) no ones health should be sacrificed for someone's laziness 4) at least try to find a resolution for your members or guest. It'll go a long way and avoid people feeling the need to write reviews such as this one. I would never go here again nor would I recommend this winery to any of my clients. read more