We were driving from OBX to Baltimore and this came up as one of the places on the way back north…read more I was skeptical but so glad we stopped! First, amazing wines. They even had Nobiolo Rose made with Rkatseteli grape juice which is an amazing grape varietal from the Republic of Georgi. Second, the employees! Very knowledgeable and welcoming! Hello to Carolyn! I recommend to anyone passing by or looking for hidden gems!

Great wine, fantastic service. We did a tasting of 7 wines, all the wines were good. I'm more of…read morea dry red lover, so I was very happy that they had 3 dry reds. The Syrah was my favorite and the Tannat was my husband's favorite. The winery is small, with an outdated feel to the decor, but the wine is worth the visit. I know the atmosphere is important to some people. The wine is what is important to me and I gave them 5 starts for the excellent wine. You can bring outside food. They have tables large enough for 8 people. They have a nice covered porch with seating to enjoy the beautiful outdoors. The staff is very attentive to their customers and knowledgeable with the wines and processes used to make the wines.

Wife and I visited yesterday. I'm not a wine drinker but I know what I like. It was very handy to…read morehave descriptions of the wines written out so we could choose which ones to taste. I hate going to a winery and not enjoying half the wines because what they say they are, are nothing like how they taste. That is not the case here at all! Debbie also labeled our flight tray, so there was no confusion over which wine was which. As far as the atmosphere, it was early on a Saturday afternoon and there was only one other couple there when we arrived, but more folks came in while we were enjoying our wine. We sat outside and enjoyed a beautiful day, but there is indoor seating and it is very nice and clean. Debbie (owner) was very friendly and informative about the wines. We did not try the snacks as we had had a large breakfast, so I can't comment on those. We bought 4 bottles of wine, which I felt were reasonably priced $15-$25 with a discount for amount spent, which was unexpected but nice. We will definitely return.

I took a drive on a sunny weekend afternoon and ended up here. It looks like someone's home with a…read moresmall vineyard in the back yard. You enter through the gate and head inside to get your wine. The couple running this winery were very nice and helped me pick our four wines to try. I don't like oaky whites or tanniny reds, but was able to find four whites to try: 2024 Sunrise on the James, which was semi-sweet and tart from the blood orange; 2024 Island Time, semi-sweet with a tart pineapple flavor; 2021 Vidal Blanc, which I thought had a funny smell and taste; 2023 River Breeze, which was citrusy but also kind of watery. I sat outside and listened to a talented guitar on the covered patio. The service was top notch, and the owners were really friendly, but I personally didn't like any of the wines I tried.

This is a lovely winery. They have multiple seating areas, upstairs and downstairs. You can sit…read moreinside or outside. They also had downstairs rooms for tasting as well. The staff is fantastic, very friendly and engaging. There is a limited menu with availability based on events and whether.food trucks are onsite. The vineyard is lovely and the grounds seem extensive with a lot going on. They had a large variety of wines ranging from white, rose, red, sparkling and port. It's great to have a place like this available!

What a sweet diamond in the middle of a cornfield! Went there last night to meet friends for the…read morevery first time and it was above exceptional! The wines are so good and the atmosphere is so cozy. They had music last night and it was like being in Nashville! I highly recommend this. They have rooms to rent houses to rent and just gorgeous fields and landscape. They have a food truck on the weekends and it's just as a perfect place to meet up and to spend your next weekend. Cheers y'all.

We were visiting the area for work and someone mentioned this spot, so we swung by on a Friday…read moreafternoon/evening once we were done for the day. It's a gorgeous facility right on the winery with a huge porch and tables overlooking the vineyards. The views were really cool. The service was great, the bartender(?) who helped us was super informative and SO FUNNY. They obviously love their jobs behind the counter because they had awesome banter and made us giggle. They don't have food but they do have some small snack options. We ended up grabbing some cheese and crackers and it was a perfect pair. The wines themselves were all fantastic. I'm more of a dry wine person but they definitely had options for sweeter wines as well. They had a large wine list and truly something for everyone. It was such a cute little spot.

This is a beautiful winery. They grow their grapes on the property. The grapes are guarded by…read morerescued beagles. They always have something going on, music, dancing, food trucks etc. bring food if you like. sample the wines. Sit on the porch. Meet the guard dogs. Listen to music, dance. They like line dancing. This place is fun. Some of the best wine in the region. Sit on the porch and enjoy the scenery. The staff know the wines and can answer your questions. Check their schedule to see what's going on today.

Pros: Rick and Lori Gump (yes, like Forrest, but no…read morerelation, haha!) graciously welcomed us for a wine tasting right before a private party. Rick stayed and chatted with us the entire time--easily the kindest and most personable host we met on our trip. We left with a bottle of their fresh Autumn Apple Sangria and their Cabernet Sauvignon. The venue and property are fantastic, featuring a tasting room, ample space for parties and events, live music on Saturdays and some Sundays, food service, and a dog-friendly atmosphere. Simply put, they offer it all! Of the three wineries we visited during our three-day vacation, this was by far the best. If we're ever in the area again, we'll definitely stop back. Cons: None whatsoever!

Had an amazing time at the Backporch Vineyard. If you're ever in the area I definitely recommend…read morestopping in. The sangria was the best I've had and we bought several bottles of the Petit Verdot and Rose.

This was a large and lovely winery. It's a beautiful property with different buildings and spaces…read morefor wine, enjoying wine, listening to music or all sorts of events. The vinard is onsite and I believe they help other local wineries in the area to make wine. The employees were great, so friendly and knowledgeable. There was live music. They have some food on site and they have food trucks. The oyster food truck was wonderful. Can't wait to return.

Pros:This vineyard is a delight for history lovers--it was built in the early 1800s and has served…read moremany purposes over the years, including a boys' school, a Union troop garrison during the Civil War, Washington Academy, a courthouse, and even a dairy farm. The tasting room is spacious and comfortable, with tables and couches perfect for relaxing with friends. There's also a charming gift shop, along with a selection of cheeses and snacks available for purchase. Cons:I tried the five-red tasting for $12, but none of the wines were especially memorable. The pours were inconsistent, with some wines served as one sip, some two, and others three. The cheeses for purchase are pricey, with 4 oz costing $13. The most significant issue was the wine glasses--each sip had a strong odor reminiscent of dirty sponge water, indicating that their glass-cleaning process needs major improvement. Overall: A charming vineyard with rich history and a comfortable tasting space, but the wines didn't impress and snacks are pricey. Great for the atmosphere, less so for the tasting. Based on this experience, I rate this establishment a 2.5 out of 5.

This is a must stop in... A Winery and Vinyard... in a super cute country town, WORTH THE…read more TRIP!!!!!!

I love finding hidden gems like the Rivah Vineyards at the Grove. I was in the area exploring some…read moreof the other wineries (there are three others within 10-15 driving distance) and wanted to try Rivah Vineyards since it is the newest, having only been open since November 2019. NOTE: If using your phone's GPS, Google Maps or WAZE are slightly off. Once your GPS indicates, "you've arrived" drive another 2-3 minutes and you'll see the entrance on your right. Drive up the slight incline and the first building on your right is where the main tasting room is located. Likely as you get out of your car, the unofficial mascot Happy (young chocolate lab mix) will come running up. But no worries, since he's a friendly pup who probably will have a ball in his mouth and just wants to play catch. Oh yeah, this place is very dog friendly! The best part of Rivah Vineyards, is the proprietor, Bryce. He immediately greeted our party and his enthusiasm was evident. Bryce is a local farmer and grower, who has spent many years assisting other vineyards in the area with their operations. So after helping other people, he decided to set up his own winery...and his decision is our gain for Virginia's every expanding wine industry. Bryce is an encyclopedia of knowledge when it comes to Virginia wines and we probably spent more time talking to him about how the high clay content determines which grapes grow the best than, we spent actually spent drinking wines. If visiting and lucky enough to encounter Bryce, ask him about VA's terroir. Terroir in French literally means "soil" or "earth" and having a background as a farmer, allows Bryce to know what grapes can be grown for their estate varietals and which grapes are best grown in other parts of VA. For instance, while I really enjoy viognier white wines and at one time, this was designated as the "official grape of Va," Bryce actually explained to us that viognier grapes are rather inconsistent and don't really grow so well in VA's terroir. Honestly, too often when I go to wineries, the people I speak with during my tastings are either reading from a card describing the wines or don't really have a background on the product. Speaking with Bryce was like a "Master Class" on wine production. As for the wines themselves, really good for a small operation! I picked up these three bottles: YEOCOMICO WHITE: Blend of Vidal Blanc, Viognier, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnel, and an off dry Petit Manseng. Not too dry and not too sweet. Good balanced white wine which pairs well with poultry and seafood. ELEMENT: One of the better VA RED wines I've tasted in a long time. Aged in French and American oak, this blend of Petite Verdot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Chambourcin, and Tannat. slight notes of plum and pepper corns and black currents. Probably best with red meat, but honestly, I could also enjoy this with cheese and crusty bread. SWEET SUE: A blend of 95% Chambourcin and 5% Concord concentrate aged in stainless steel. Named after Bryce's grandmother, this Rosé speaks of the winery owner's grandmother, definitely a strong palate of red berries and fruit supported by a 4% residual sugar. I wouldn't call this a "dessert wine" since there's low sugars, but it has a nice finish without being sickly sweet. Rivah Vineyards does not have leather couches or dark hardwood tables with large stone fireplaces, typical of some of the more "high-end" tasting rooms found in other VA wineries. But don't let that discourage you from visiting. There is a deck out back with a nice view of the Yeocomico river, which should be great for enjoying a glass of wine when the weather warms up. If in the area visiting some of the larger established wineries, I also HIGHLY recommend stopping by Rivah Vineyards to sample some of their excellent wines. And during your visit, be sure to play a few rounds of catch with Happy.

Great wine, great people. We have been members for years…read moreand enjoyed the many events they sponsor. A great Northern Neck winery

A pretty setting in an old barn that uses old reclaimed items. This gives the venue a really cool…read morevibe. The server was friendly and informative. We brought snacks so we really enjoyed playing cards, sipping good wine and tasty snacks.

This place was such an enjoyable afternoon stop on the way back from West Point. The wines are all…read moredelicious and interesting, and the wine slush is the perfect treat for a warm day. The back deck that overlooks the river is such a gorgeous spot to enjoy the wines. Next time we will have to try the food! The owner and his wife were welcoming, with lots of background information on the making of the wines, and the interior is decked out with lots of Mattaponi historical items.

This place is incredible. The atmosphere is peaceful and surreal. It will make your soul feel alive…read moreWe tried their whole menu for the weekend. The bison chili was sweet and very tasty. The potato salad had peppers and spice that made it unique flavorful. The bison meat pies with dipping sauce will make you want to return just to have them. Our favorite was the bison burger, one was not enough, it tasted so good had to get another one The all natural organic slushy is so an amazing treat. Ginger is an informative, friendly , happy host. Last of all the landscaping of this place is perfection not a weed or blade out of place. Not one spec of dust anywhere If you are in the area this place is a must!