7 Best Wineries near Earlysville

“I was very excited for Thursday nights and promoting this tiny Vinyard, here's the skinny...call ahead if there are 6 or more of you because you will be questioned, try to have a light heart because you will be called childish if you disagree and do you really want to spend $30 on subpar bottles of wine? Go to Wegmans and sit at the top of Target... I promise you, it's a better sunset. I chose to talk to Andrea about her curt introduction that made everyone feel as if we had done something wrong and unwelcome. Not only did she tell me I was wrong, she went onto claim to be the owner and said several people find her to be kind and welcoming and that my comments were heard but childish and irrelevant. We spent more than $400 before I said something to Andrea. She was ill-mennered, disrespectful, disappointing, discourteous and rude. I would reconsider before you choose "close and convenient." I was very excited to visit Chisholm vineyard for my 51st birthday. A place we have been coming to for celebrations for several years, even when it was Adventure Farms. Close to home and though the wine isn't out of the ordinary, it was a nice, quaint venue. My girlfriend reached out to several of my friends to come together for the sangria sunset on Thursday July 20th 2023, 4pm - 9pm. Upon arrival, there were 6 of us setting up at 5pm., (a couple hours later, 9), soon to be approached by the soon to be know as "owner," Andrea. Andrea came out to ask how many people would be joining us and informed us that it is not okay to just show up without a reservation. That we cannot have pinatas or confetti, mind you, Im here celebrating 51. (ie, I assure you, no piñatas or confetti) we were informed that more than 10 to 12 people had to have a reservations on Fridays (she mentioned that this is not okay at other Vinyards on Friday evenings, remember it is Thursday), and when asked at 7pm, 2 hours after we were approached by her, if it was going to get busy, as it was still very empty, she said "No." Not only did we all feel unwelcomed we felt that there was a huge opportunity to welcome us to an empty venue and appreciate the $100s of dollars we spent on the more than 10 bottles that were purchased. Andrea mentioned that this was the first Thursday of sangria Thursday to which I responded, "I know, I was so excited and told everyone this is what we are doing every Thursday," her response was, "you're welcome to stay or leave." The employee working was very kind and accommodating until the interaction and then also became very stand-offish.“

“As members of the design team for the New Hark Vineyard Tasting Room, we had the pleasure of getting to know the Harks throughout the design and construction process. Their care and passion were evident in every decision — from the big-picture vision to the smallest details. That same dedication shines through in the quality of their wines and their commitment to cultivating community. We couldn’t be happier for them on this latest accomplishment, and we’re deeply grateful for their trust in us, and for their investment in our local economy.“

“Stopped by today to do a quick tasting and see what all the fuss was about. Wow, did not disappoint, and exceeded the expectation friends set. Sarah is super helpful, reads the customer needs, and delivers superb service. We look forward to adding Chestnut Oak to the selection at Jack’s Shop Kitchen!“

“Reynard was the first stop today for the Wise Woman Wine Weekend 2024 . We found it extremely friendly, great service with some very good wines. We were also honored with 2 amazing corgis. Highly recommend Reynard Florence Vineyards.“

“Beautiful venue inside and out- a lot of thought went into the detail here. Plenty of shaded seating and pet friendly for well behaved dogs. We enjoyed our flights, the sparkling and Malbec were our favorites. A variety of mocktail and cocktail options are available in addition to small plates. Nice atmosphere and friendly service.“

“Amazing views from the patio. Very nice Sauvignon Blanc.“

“Tyler made our experience exceptional from the moment we walked through the door. He was incredibly welcoming, friendly, and knowledgeable about both the wines and the menu, offering thoughtful recommendations that enhanced our visit.
Throughout our time at the winery, Tyler checked in regularly and struck the perfect balance between professionalism and genuine hospitality. What stood out most was how he interacted with the wine club members in our group. It was clear that he values building real relationships with his members—they weren't just customers to him, but people he had taken the time to get to know and connect with over the years.
Tyler's outstanding service and personal touch made our visit truly memorable. I would absolutely return to this winery and highly recommend it to others.“