Would love to give them 5 stars but honestly staff was a weird with us, will be back though for the…read moreBison steak alone though, it was soooooo good. 100% worth a second chance which we hope to go back this year (March 2025, last year was when we visited for first time!) The wine was delicious and the property is absolutely stunning both inside and out. Not sure if they were just having an off day or they thought we weren't gonna spend any $ there due to us having dogs/ not being dressed up at all but if it wasn't for the food/drinks/ aesthetics and we think was one of the managers coming to say hi to us I would have probably left less stars. - SpicyAivy

Truly cannot recommend Early Mountain enough! It is one of the most beautiful wineries I've…read morevisited- the tasting room reminds me of Crimson Lane or Barboursville- and definitely one of the more upscale options of the wide range of Virginia wineries. The wines are excellent and there are several tasting options you can choose- I believe there was a red flight, a white flight, and a "signature" option that had both. You also have the option to build your own flight, which I always love. The 2024 rosé is a standout, we picked up several bottles to bring home. We could not believe how good the food was- it was worth a trip in its own right! It's on the pricier side but it is clear why, the plates wouldn't be out of place at a fine dining restaurant. We also had the kindest server, Chelsie, who made our experience so special and memorable! She stopped by to chat several times, gave us great recommendations, and she could not have been nicer to me and my friends. We were lucky enough to attend our dear friends' wedding here and it was a spectacular wedding venue. The space is just beautiful and the catering was incredible- some of the best wedding food we've had by far. We liked it so much we came back to visit the tasting room the next day :) This is a perfect stop on the way to Charlottesville from the DMV and a gorgeous place to spend an afternoon.

We came here for our anniversary and we had an incredible experience! We were greeted by the…read morehostess, who knew it was our anniversary as we checked in. They had menus with our names and gave us some to take with us as a present! We ordered the Brussel Caesar salad, the filet mignon, and the bison. Everything was amazing! The server was extremely friendly and brought us chocolate ice cream as a surprise dessert with a happy anniversary printed chocolate. We would definitely be back!

My brother had his wedding weekend here and we all had a blast! Every aspect was beyond…read moreexpectations- the whole wedding party stayed the weekend at the Inn, and a memorable time was had by all. The on-site cottages in particular, were next level in comfort and luxury, which is to be expected at a luxury resort such as the Inn. Very glad I chose the Weaver's Cottage for myself and my date. Best shower ever, and the Japanese soaking tub was nice too. I have not even mentioned how incredible the food all weekend was; from rehearsal dinner, to dinner at the wedding reception, and brunch the next day. First place I recommend when a friend is venue touring for their upcoming wedding.

Wines are excellent, tasting room is great, and our bar tender was professional and very attentive…read more Love the location and will certainly be making another visit soon!

Rainy, cool, afternoon with cabin fever, of course we were staying in a cabin. What better idea…read morethan to try some new wines? When we travel it's mandatory to talk to local people, what a great spot to do so, and such an interesting person behind the bar. We learned the vintner was French, and he cultivates French grapes for the wine. Loved the wines, and so did the friends we shared ours with!

Wow southern hospitality at its best and fantastic wine with depth and flavor. The grounds were…read morestunning and the inside was exquisite. The chocolate merlot infused truffles were a perfect accompaniment to the cab franc. All of the staff was informative and went above and beyond to make sure you had the perfect experience. This beautiful winery will leave you in awe and sets the bar pretty high.

The service was amazing. I ended up buying a case and the lady behind the counter was very kind and…read morecarried it to the car for me. The people behind the bar for the tasting were very nice to talk to as well. The wines were great. I loved the Vermentino in particular but their Viognier is also one of the better ones I've had in Virginia. Their reds were decent nothing that blew my mind but all very nice. The tasting experience is well priced and I would definitely recommend. I ended up having a cheese board in the library which was well worth the cost. Overall one of my favorite wineries in Virginia

In my opinion, this place is unique in the sense that everyone, to include the owner, makes you…read morefeel like family. Every time I visit the area from out of town, I do my best to check out different Virginia wineries but am continuously drawn to DuCard. I'm not a wine connoisseur but I do raise my pinkie when raising a glass. I do my best to try as many as I can - red and white, when not having to drive, just to experience the different wines available. All have been delicious and I always walk out with a few bottles. The staff is incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, the ambiance is loose, open, inviting, and just a cool laid back vibe. There seems to be entertainment every time I've visited and nosh is available as well. Definitely put this place on your places to visit when in the area.

We love DuCard Wines. They always have a great variety of reds and whites. Their sparkling wines…read moreare fantastic. Dorthy"s slipper is a sparkling Norton. I love how they serve their flights. Each wine gets its own Riedel glass-no plastic cups or dumping wines from jars into one glass. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable. You can often find the owner on the property talking to customers. It's off the beaten path but so worth it. Views are spectacular. There's no better place to relax. It's dog and kid friendly. They have a fun assortment of music on the weekends.

We booked this awesome tour so a friend and I could both enjoy as much wine as we wanted and not…read morehave to drive on our girls wine weekend! We were fortunate enough to have Steven--the owner--drive us in a luxurious Cadillac Escalade. He was personable, fun, chatty, and a great driver. We made four winery stops plus a cidery on our six-hour tour. He opened doors, walked us in to locations, got us offers at most locations, carried any bags (wine), and offered us cold water. He also was always nearly driving up immediately upon exit. Awesome service! We were disappointed by our picnic lunch provided by our inn and at the next winery Steven had ordered us a cheese and meat plate + got us a resort credit . Seriously awesome service! Would 100 percent book this company again and request Steven!

I can't recommend this company enough! We booked them for a bachelorette wine tour when we were…read morestaying in Etlan, VA. None of us were familiar with the area so we needed a lot of help planning our tour. Stephen and Jenny were friendly, responsive and knowledgable about area wineries and restaurants. They helped us design the itinerary for our wine tour and select a restaurant for dinner, and then made reservations at each stop on our behalf. It was easy to communicate with them via phone and email, and they kept me updated on the status of reservations and relayed key info throughout the process. All communications with both Stephen and Jenny were very professional and made me feel confident that I selected a great tour company. On the day of our tour, CVWTT did not disappoint! Our group of 14 reserved the 18-passenger limo bus for the day. The bus was clean and came stocked with glassware and bottled water. It also had an auxiliary chord so we could play our own music. Our driver Tina arrived promptly and was incredibly polite and professional. She kept us on track the entire day and gave us friendly reminders when we needed to start wrapping up a tasting so we could make our next appointment. She was also kind enough to get out at one stop and take some photos of us so that no one in our group had to be left out of group pictures. She really went above and beyond to make our experience great. I would definitely book with CVWTT again in the future!

I loved this vineyard! My group brought my sister's puppy and they are so dog-friendly and…read moreaccommodating - the staff is awesome! The interior and exterior of the vineyard is absolutely adorable too!! Funky, classy, & unique interior, and beautiful views with lots of outdoor/patio seating. The wines were good, and the charcuterie board was absolutely delicious! I would return here again.

Friends recommended Merrie Mill, and we're so happy we listed to them! We have visited Merrie Mill…read moretwice in the last five months for wine and lunch. The atmosphere is fun and creative -- both inside and outside. You know you are in for a treat when you walk through the front door with its eclectic decor. They have seating both inside in what feels like someone's really cool living room as well as outside on their patio or on their lawn. You can order wine by the flight to sample their offerings, as well as by the glass and bottle. I recommend doing a flight to determine what you like, then order some bottles to share or take home. Their lunch menu includes salad, soup, and sandwiches -- all with a creative touch -- as well as a children's menu. They also have delicious cake by Cake Bloom and Nightingale ice cream sandwiches. Merrie Mill certainly isn't boring! The staff are knowledgeable and friendly. Definitely include Merrie Mill on your next winery tour.

This was our first visit and definitely won't be our last. We stumbled upon Southwest Mountain and…read moreleft wondering why we hadn't heard of it before. The food was a highlight... the ricotta and strawberry bruschetta was a lovely combination, and the pimento cheese dip had a nice little kick to it that we loved. Paired with good wine, a beautiful setting, and top notch service and you really can't ask for much more. Safe to say it's officially been added to our Charlottesville rotation. Can't wait to go back.

We've been members now for over a year. I highly recommend joining. I have only found four Vinyards…read morein the area that have good reds and Southwest Mountain has excellent reds. Greg, Sarah, and especially Tara take excellent care of us. I have back issues and only one table is comfortable enough for me to sit for awhile and they are kind enough to reserve it for us if we reach out far enough in advance. There is always plenty of seating and it's one of the few wineries with a beautiful building and nice interior also.