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    New Kent Winery

    3.2 (195 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Ryan B.

    Review for New Kent Winery - Where Vines Meet Vibes We popped into New Kent Winery one sunny afternoon while cruising down to Virginia Beach -- because what's a road trip without a little wine country detour, am I right? This place? Massive. Immaculate. It's giving modern farmhouse chic meets Napa-lite. Think soaring ceilings, airy spaces, and a patio that overlooks the vineyards like it was built for sipping and Instagramming. If your aesthetic is "refined with a hint of rosé," you'll be right at home. They've got a monster wine list -- obviously -- but plot twist: they also brew their own beer(Talleysville Brewery). So, if you're rolling in with someone who's more hops than grapes, they're covered too. The food menu is small but mighty -- just enough to keep your buzz from turning into a dizzy spell. We ordered the spinach dip with tortilla chips (creamy, garlicky, devourable) and paired it with a flight of four beers: * Cerveza con Limón y Sal - A crisp Mexican lager with zesty citrus vibes. Summer in a glass. * Old Church Vienna Lager - Malty, slightly sweet, with a bit of a bitter bite. A polite handshake of a beer. * Double Cut IPA (Galaxy & El Dorado) - Hoppy, punchy, and packing that metallic aftertaste my wife adores (I'm still working on liking it). * Black Knight Stout - A dark and brooding Irish stout with Bugle Call coffee. Basically, an espresso martini's beer cousin who rides a motorcycle. Service? Smooth, friendly, and on top of it. No complaints there. Overall, New Kent is the kind of place that makes you say, "Wait, why don't we stop here more often?" Whether you're in it for the views, the vibes, or a good pour, it delivers.

    Kristina J.

    Stopped by New Kent Winery for an after hours beginners Salsa Class/event with Salsa Connection. The class was amazing, fun and perfect for beginners! We were able to learn some basic Salsa moves from our talented instructors followed by two hours of a social where we could use our newly learned moves dancing with others. New Kent Winery served as a stunning backdrop for the class with beautiful greenery and a gorgeous stone "dance floor". I indulged in one of their beer offerings and ordered some BBQ sliders off their food menu. The sliders were a decent food option but left a bit more to be desired considering the venue. The food ordering process was interesting for a winery. To order food, you place your order at the bar, receive a ticket and then pick it up at an estimated time from the food pick up window. I wish there was a buzzer or a way to have food delivered to your seat as it was awkward removing myself from conversations to check if my meal was ready. The covered stone desk was lovely but with these summer heats on the rise, some outdoor fans would be a welcome addition. Overall, I am excited to return for their next salsa night and to enjoy the beautiful views and vibes. I would definitely recommend checking out one of their events in the future.

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    Shilisa D.

    Very beautiful scenery! The website stated daily tastings for $16, but Christine our server stated that is only on the weekends. Service was okay, will patronize again because of the scenery.

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    Nikki J.

    Still a fan of new Kent winery. Salsa night still happens and it's so fun! The space itself is quaint - cute barrel room downstairs, nice and spacious upstairs, and a wonderful patio & outdoor space. The food menu seems to have expanded. I recently got pork sliders & samosas. Both good! Of course, it's not going to be something out of a specialty restaurant but it was still yummy & filling. And the wines & beers are quite good as well. Different palates to choose from.

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    Michaela V.

    One of our old favorites and though we haven't been here in over 5 years it does not disappoint. The beautiful deck. The amazing staff and the GREAT wine.

    Sweet Virginia
    Connie T.

    A great place to catch up with some friends on a nice day. There's plenty of seating (mainly outdoor) and parking. It's kind of run like a fast casual place where you order at the bar and bring your drinks to a self-selected table. You get a ticket for your food and pick it up at the window. They don't have any buzzers though so you just have to check around the time estimate they provided. Their menu is mainly light bites and can be hit or miss. We've gotten cold food a few times, which could be due to the system I described above. I'm not a huge wine drinker and I like fruity and sweeter drinks so I've found the Sweet Virginia wine to be up my alley. It's a pretty small bottle and can easily be consumed by one person.

    Baked Brie
    Lauren T.

    A wonderful winery and brewery with variety and selection in a casual yet sophisticated atmosphere. The staff will let you live your best life while you drink and don't run interference. The facilities and grounds are clean. Our flights were amazing. We also had the baked Brie, which was absolutely delicious! 10 out of 10 recommended and will 100% return.

    Tasting menu
    Jamar U.

    I've always been drawn to the the white Merlot and I believe is a must-try if you've never had it! You have to buy a tasting ticket (I KNOW, it's not how it used to be, but stop complaining and just adjust to the social climate ) where you could just walk up before. Not a huge issue for me but I can see where ppl don't prefer it. Tasting was great and ended up getting a the reserve Chardonnay (very great overall white wine - not sweet) and some double barrel-merlot or something - we were already feeling gOoD so I don't remember lol. WINE: my favorite was the Norton - just a great full body red wine with dark-berry & bourbon notes. Just a quintessential piece in one's wine-snob collection. Didn't try the food but I've hear mostly good things. You'll regret not trying this place out.

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    Amanda E.

    We stopped here on our way to Williamsburg. It's right off of 64. Super easy and convenient for a stop. They have wines and beers they make them all in house. We were greatly by a friendly lady who knew the background of the winery which was nice. I like to learn about wineries history. The grounds are beautiful with luscious vines. We enjoyed the wines here and definitely would come back. We did buy two bottles of the sweet wine, sweet Virginia. It's very tasty!!

    Wine flight
    Amanda E.

    Even though it's quite a drive out from where I live in Virginia Beach, my friends and I love coming here. The wines are tasty, especially when you can get a flight to try. The sommeliers are friendly and knowledgeable about the wines. The food is pretty good here too. We generally get the spinach and artichoke dip. It's a cute little winery that is off the beaten path. If you like wines, you should stop here. Ask to try the white merlot (yes, you read that correctly).

    Ron C.

    I'm surprised to see a winery with such a low rating as most are between 4-5 stars. I stopped by here yesterday and enjoyed the experience. I had a 4 wine flight and a DIPA as they have both beer and wine here. I thought the wine was ok. I'm not a huge fan of VA wine as I'm used to CA, WA, and international wines which I just find better as a whole. That's not saying I don't like some VA wines, but I'm generally not a fan. They also have a solid food menu here but I didn't eat anything. They have a lot of outdoor seating options and I enjoyed sitting outside looking at the vines and just relaxing. The people working here were great and attentive and there was plenty of available parking. I'd definitely return.

    Pretzels, charcuterie and artichoke dip.
    Jahmelia B.

    Admittedly I am slowly becoming obsessed with wineries I've been checking out different local vineyards over the past few months.New Kent offers a small array of food options to go along with there wine and beer selection's. They have a covered patio that's heated during the winter months and plenty of places to relax on the grounds when it's warmer. The staff is friendly and the facilities are really clean. The food was hit or miss. Picture finger/ shareable foods. We opted for a Greek charcuterie board, potatoes that were diced and topped with bacon and jalapeños. We also ordered the artichoke cheese dip. The cheese dip was delicious and the charcuterie board was fresh!! The cucumbers were nice and crisp I loved it. The potatoes were a little under cooked and lacked in flavor. We ordered so much stuff that we needed to go boxes unfortunately they didn't have any on hand so we had to put or food in freezer bags, that was weird. Overall I enjoyed my trip and look forward to returning.

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    As a local, I had high hopes for this winery. Turns out it's not a very welcoming place. I didn't enjoy the wine and service is sub par.

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    Great wine. People are fun. We moved to New Kent and enjoyed the wine so much we moved here. Happy ever since.

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    How stupid is this - New Kent doesn't do wine flights anymore. Beer flights in wine glasses, but no wine flights.

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    Great wine, good food, and amazing staff. Sat on the back patio, which had a relaxing vibe.

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    Ask the Community - New Kent Winery

    What would be optimal for seating? The front porch or back porch? I heard some comments about too much sun.

    Back porch is awesome!! Highly recommend sitting there.

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    Review Highlights - New Kent Winery

    Two chardonnays, a vidal blanc, white Merlot, Merlot, and a red blend, along with the Sweet Virginia.

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    This was by far one of my favorite spots I hit while I was in Virginia recently and I hope to make…read moreit back soon! We were hoping to find a vineyard and found Spring Run on one of our searches. We were unable to reach anyone by telephone at first but it was already kind of late in the day so we just drove over there and unfortunately for us, we happened to go when it was closed. We called while we were in the parking lot and the super friendly owner answered and apologized that she was closed that day but talked us into visiting them the next day. We almost didn't make it the next day but we managed it and I'm so happy that we did! The owners are super friendly and explained the history of the vineyard and it was so beautiful and peaceful to just sit there and enjoy some wine and cheese and talk to the owners. We did wine flights and my favorite was their blackberry wine which we both ended up taking bottles of home with us. I thought the blackberry wine would be too sweet as I'm not a fan of sweet wine but it was more fruity than sweet and had the perfect taste. We also tried the Goot Essa Cheese and Rip Rap crackers and I can honestly say that it was some of the best cheese I had ever tasted! It's a 3 year sharp cheddar and it went perfectly with our wine flights! We also ended up taking a couple souvenir shirts with us as a memory to our awesome experience. I have family in Virginia and will definitely be making time to visit this vineyard again when I make it back!

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    4.5
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    My first-ever winery visit was to Summer Wind Winery, and it was everything I hoped it would be…read more I've always wanted to do something like this, and when my relatives came to town looking for something chill but vibey, my Uncle Daryl found the perfect spot. Even the ride there set the tone it was scenic & peaceful, and full of wide-open fields that felt like a refreshing change. It was the kind of drive that makes you slow down and just enjoy the moment. Once we arrived, the winery itself was stunning bold, beautiful. The wine selection was impressive, and I loved getting to explore different flavors. I figured out which wines I enjoy most, which ones aren't for me, and felt like I had a truly immersive first-time tasting experience. The staff at Summer Wind were amazing knowledgeable, friendly, and patient in answering my questions. Although I didn't get to order food this time, I saw plates coming out of the kitchen that looked absolutely delicious, so that's definitely on my list for next visit. I enjoyed myself so much that I'd love to make this a yearly tradition around this time of year. Summer Wind Winery gave me not just great wine, but a great memory, and I'll absolutely be back.

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    4.1
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    Upper Shirley Vineyards is a beautiful space! I came here with a group to celebrate our friends who…read moregot engaged that day. It was a beautiful sunshiny day! We wanted to sit outside, but if you want to do self-service, you have to sit beyond the patio. There wasn't a lot of shaded seating left so we decided to go by the river with some blankets for more shade (we were a group of eight). We ordered both of their roses. I really enjoyed their bubbly rose. We also go the truffle fries and charcuterie board to share. We enjoyed munching on those. They have women and mens restrooms indoors. There is a lot of free parking out front. There are indoor seats available, but I believe inside and the patio are only for full service. If you want something a bit closer to the city, this is a pretty spot.

    Well this was a second visit here with the first time last fall (September 2024). Today (July…read more2025) we found out that in our opinion this place is consistent. Each visit we brought out of town visiting guess for lunch and flight tasting. Let first talk about the meals. This time I decided on a burger and chips. It was a nice size meal and perfectly cooked. The wifey had the Turkey Bacon Ranch Panini with chips. She liked it and it also was a very filling meal. My guest has the Southwest Cobb Salad and she really liked it and the portion was huge. She ended up taking about 1/2 home for a late dinner. The Truffle Fries appetizer was outstanding and also a very large portion. The both ladies did have wine flights and both found a wine that they really enjoyed. As for service: our young lady was very nice and took decent care of us. She checked on us a couple times during our nearly 2 hour stay. As for the location: We love it. The view on a sunny day of the water/grounds from the patio deck is wonderful. Although on both times of my visits we have eaten outside but the inside is really nice and cool inside on hot day like today was. One last thing - reservations. We made a request for the outside patio and we got exactly what we wanted. We are also glad we made reservations because we would not have been outside without them today. The inside although a nice crowd - wasn't full. There were tables. But with all this said I highly suggest reservations. So go and enjoy your visit at USV.

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