The wine is incredible, the winemaker and owner Theo is great to talk with and so knowledgeable. We love it here and became members!
Richard Um
Great views great people. Definitely worth a visit.
Samantha Horton
We stopped here on a whim on our way back to DC and we are so glad we did! The views from this vineyard are absolutely stunning. Pictures don’t do it justice. We don’t normally like white wines, but really enjoyed their Roussanne. The owner was so friendly and it was great speaking to him about how he got started and his passion for making wine. We love supporting family owned small businesses and this place is a must stop if you are in the area!
Todd S Nally
My wife and I recently stopped by and had a great experience. The property is beautiful, and the wine is delicious. We really enjoyed our conversation with Theo, the owner, as we sat on the deck. Definitely stop by if you are in the area!
Scott Thomas
I underestimated this place! Every single wine we tasted was actually really good and I’d serve it to friends. Honestly. Really good wine. They had some croissants from a local bakery and I swear to God the almond croissant is a top 5 and I would know. Friendly owners who are just gems. Make your way here. I’d I had room in my luggage to Minnesota, I’d have bought two of each.
Andy Rankin
Capstone Vineyards was excellent, the wine is some of the highest quality we have found in VA, the view is excellent, and the owner (Theo) is extremely personable and involved. He sat and talked us through everything about the history of the winery, his personal experiences, and all the wines we tasted as if we were more friends than just people coming to try something new. Excited to go back in the fall when the leaves start to turn, I expect this to be a hard-to-beat view.
Jennifer Luetkemeyer
Beautiful views and crisp delicious wine. I had a glass of their sparkling and it was delightful. Also a lovely conversation with the bartender. Glad I obeyed the impulse to stop.
Juvenal
Great view, great wine!
john carper
gorgeous views very reasonable highly recommend
Alexa
Very impressive! The winemaker and owner Theo really knows his stuff and is super friendly. One of the most beautiful wineries in Virginia. Highly recommend.
Any winery with Jim Law as a mentor is going to be a winner, and Capstone checks all boxes. The wines are good to great, especially the Chardonnays (both the sparkling and the non-sparkling). The winery was extremely busy the Saturday I visited, and it was about 98 degrees outside. I do think the winery would be better in cooler weather and on a Friday or Sunday vs. Saturday. One star docked due to the rather pricey tasting fee. In 2024, it's rather hard to believe that 20 years ago, Virginia wineries either did not charge a tasting fee, or if they did, only charged up to $5. Not charging a tasting fee made the idea of buying a bottle or two to go more tempting. I wish the wineries would go back to that model, but in "recession proof" Northern Virginia, I guess the wineries can get away with this. Now that I know the wines are all fantastic, I can forgo the tasting in future visits and just "unwined" with a glass or two. More likely when the weather gets cooler.
As a footnote: There is another vineyard you can see from the deck of Capstone Winery - this is a winery that is set to open next year. Crimson Lane and Fox Meadow Vineyards are also nearby. Add those to Linden Vineyards (which I believe is now reservations only) and you have a nice little winery selection in this area of Linden/East Front Royal.
Joshua Miller
As someone who knows wine and have been studying it for years I can tell you this place does an amazing job. Not only is the staff friendly and courteous, they are also very knowledgeable on their wines. Jess served us and we were very impressed with her customer service and she made sure our glasses were filled the whole time. The wine is exceptional and I will definitely be coming back. Thank you Capstone for an exceptional experience!
Ashleigh Rossi
Great wine and very knowledgeable staff (thank you, Jess!)! The vibe is intimate and laid back. Lots of personal touches and owner came out to give us history on the winery. We drove down from MD and will definitely be back!
John Prezzia
Best view in the Shenandoah, and I know that’s saying a lot. Service and knowledge of Theo and his crew are incredible; got an amazing tour, and then watched him help a total stranger try and fix his truck, while their little girls played together. Such an amazing atmosphere, definitely the best winery I’ve been to!
Nick McCormick
What a wonderful experience and amazing wines. A must try!
The wine is incredible, the winemaker and owner Theo is great to talk with and so knowledgeable. We love it here and became members!
Great views great people. Definitely worth a visit.
We stopped here on a whim on our way back to DC and we are so glad we did! The views from this vineyard are absolutely stunning. Pictures don’t do it justice. We don’t normally like white wines, but really enjoyed their Roussanne. The owner was so friendly and it was great speaking to him about how he got started and his passion for making wine. We love supporting family owned small businesses and this place is a must stop if you are in the area!
My wife and I recently stopped by and had a great experience. The property is beautiful, and the wine is delicious. We really enjoyed our conversation with Theo, the owner, as we sat on the deck. Definitely stop by if you are in the area!
I underestimated this place! Every single wine we tasted was actually really good and I’d serve it to friends. Honestly. Really good wine. They had some croissants from a local bakery and I swear to God the almond croissant is a top 5 and I would know. Friendly owners who are just gems. Make your way here. I’d I had room in my luggage to Minnesota, I’d have bought two of each.
Capstone Vineyards was excellent, the wine is some of the highest quality we have found in VA, the view is excellent, and the owner (Theo) is extremely personable and involved. He sat and talked us through everything about the history of the winery, his personal experiences, and all the wines we tasted as if we were more friends than just people coming to try something new. Excited to go back in the fall when the leaves start to turn, I expect this to be a hard-to-beat view.
Beautiful views and crisp delicious wine. I had a glass of their sparkling and it was delightful. Also a lovely conversation with the bartender. Glad I obeyed the impulse to stop.
Great view, great wine!
gorgeous views very reasonable highly recommend
Very impressive! The winemaker and owner Theo really knows his stuff and is super friendly. One of the most beautiful wineries in Virginia. Highly recommend.
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Any winery with Jim Law as a mentor is going to be a winner, and Capstone checks all boxes. The wines are good to great, especially the Chardonnays (both the sparkling and the non-sparkling). The winery was extremely busy the Saturday I visited, and it was about 98 degrees outside. I do think the winery would be better in cooler weather and on a Friday or Sunday vs. Saturday. One star docked due to the rather pricey tasting fee. In 2024, it's rather hard to believe that 20 years ago, Virginia wineries either did not charge a tasting fee, or if they did, only charged up to $5. Not charging a tasting fee made the idea of buying a bottle or two to go more tempting. I wish the wineries would go back to that model, but in "recession proof" Northern Virginia, I guess the wineries can get away with this. Now that I know the wines are all fantastic, I can forgo the tasting in future visits and just "unwined" with a glass or two. More likely when the weather gets cooler.
As a footnote: There is another vineyard you can see from the deck of Capstone Winery - this is a winery that is set to open next year. Crimson Lane and Fox Meadow Vineyards are also nearby. Add those to Linden Vineyards (which I believe is now reservations only) and you have a nice little winery selection in this area of Linden/East Front Royal.
As someone who knows wine and have been studying it for years I can tell you this place does an amazing job. Not only is the staff friendly and courteous, they are also very knowledgeable on their wines. Jess served us and we were very impressed with her customer service and she made sure our glasses were filled the whole time. The wine is exceptional and I will definitely be coming back. Thank you Capstone for an exceptional experience!
Great wine and very knowledgeable staff (thank you, Jess!)! The vibe is intimate and laid back. Lots of personal touches and owner came out to give us history on the winery. We drove down from MD and will definitely be back!
Best view in the Shenandoah, and I know that’s saying a lot. Service and knowledge of Theo and his crew are incredible; got an amazing tour, and then watched him help a total stranger try and fix his truck, while their little girls played together. Such an amazing atmosphere, definitely the best winery I’ve been to!
What a wonderful experience and amazing wines. A must try!
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