“What a terrific experience with Ann and the team at Valley Road. Engaging and personal - we also shared time with the exec team who happened to be onsite sharing the story of the vineyard team and their recent successes with their award winning wines… Big fan of the Torn Curtain.!.!.!Thanks for a wonderful experience - from your Indiana friends.!“
“Nice views and good scenery. The wine was good, the outdoor covered seating area was nice. Unfortunately there was a lot of dog hair on all of the outdoor seating which isn't a slight on the facility people just need to be more considerate.“
“Love that they cater towards smaller parties. With so many options in the area, not sure why large parties come expecting to be accommodated without reservations. A large party showed up just before I left and had a bad attitude about their policy. There were multiple signs while driving in stating the policy as well as on their website.Keep the small group vibe! Loved it!“
“We stayed at the Farmhouse at Veritas last November and enjoyed a four course wine paired dinner. Unfortunately there was a forest fire in Rockfish Gap with a resulting traffic jam that prevented us from attending "wine hour" prior to dinner. We visited the tasting room on 5 April 2025 and had the opportunity to enjoy more of this vineyard's offerings. This was the highlight of our weekend when it comes to the four vineyards visited.The tasting area here is a large two-story affair with plenty of outdoor seeting as well. We did not have a look at the food menu but did start to get hungry watching all of the food go by.Vesritas was awarded three gold medals in the 2024 Governor's cup and we enjoued them all. The two wines on the white side of the ledger are coming home with us to be enjoyed later. Highly recommended!“
“Today we had the privilege of visiting the King Family Vineyards and were able to immerse ourselves in the art of winemaking. In addition to an excellent tasting, we were given a first-hand explanation of how such a delicious wine is grown and how much work is involved. Many thanks to the King family and the whole team for the great experience! Highly recommended for anyone who values excellent wines and wants to enjoy them in a beautiful setting.“
“We visited Hill Top for one of the stops on my bachelorette weekend trip and this was definitely the best place we visited! They were SO friendly and treated us like family, let us meet the goats and dogs, and had the best wine and mead. We’re so glad we stopped here!“
“We came here for a outing where my friend got engaged and got our own private area where staff was excellent and we were able to escape the heat. Views are pretty but also it feels very private and homey here which is nice. We tried every single wine including the port- we were bigger fans of the red for sure but the rose was great. The cheese sticks and popcorn they offered were nice but we brought our own food in.“
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“We visited this property on Friday 5 April 2024. It's really out of the way if approaching from Afton but not so much if approaching from Charlottesville. We arrived from Afton and the last five miles were a one lane gravel road. If you remember that '70s movie Delivernace you could hear the Banjo playing.The first impression was that this is a low budget operation compared to places in Afton such as Pollak or Veritas. Don't let first impressions fool you. The money and the passion are in the wines here. If you enjoy fine wine in a non-pretentious environment then you should make the effort to find this vineyard. The server seemed far more widely travelled and knowledgeable than anyone else at the other vineyards we visited on this trip. Highly recommended,“
“Pollack was a very nice vineyard with good wine and a very nice view! It was very relaxing and the staff was so friendly and knowledgeable about their wine! You can bring your own food in if you like but they do have item available for purchase.“
“The entire Chiswell experience is one worth repeating over and over again. The scenery along the driveway alone is remarkable, but few local destinations can compare to Chiswell when it comes to mountain views from the tasting areas. The views from the main house are inspiring and can be taken in from a number of indoor or outdoor seating options. Their wines are delicious, and the tasting menu offers something for everyone. I’m a longtime local, and watched this beautiful house sit empty and unoccupied for many years. The new owners clearly took great care to preserve the historical integrity of the home as they reimagined the space to create this winery. I was so excited to get to walk inside for the first time, and Rose gives fantastic home tours! This is a really special place and has become my new #1 recommendation for anyone visiting the area.“
“We stopped in after seeing the advertisement for the Christmas Vacation evening event. What a fun time with delicious drinks! The decorations are so festive and the staff were great. I had the eggnog cocktail and the Santa one. Both were delicious and I loved to optionally to buy the glasses!!!“