6 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.“

“We stopped in because we were told they had a Tannat. Sarah greeted us and, upon asking about the Tannat, she immediately opened one. It was delicious- all of the characteristics of great Tannat. We then did the red flight. Absolutely some of the best reds we have tasted in Virginia. And Sarah was a great hostess-knowledgeable and very accommodating. Love this place.“

“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.“

“One word.  Memorable.

Our first annual Ehlers-Danlos Symposium at UVA was an emotional day of learning and connecting. We capped off the first day with cocktails and dinner at Oakencroft. Everyone had such a lovely evening and it was the perfect remedy to sitting in a conference hall for eight hours! Everything was perfect from gorgeous setting and cocktails to food and vibe. Even the playlist was perfect! I felt like a guest instead of a planner and it was so relaxing for me! Seamless.

Marisa, Rachel and staff - I can’t thank you enough for bringing the evening I had hoped for. Guests who were new to Charlottesville said they couldn’t wait to come back and experience the tasting room and more of that stunning view!“

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