afton mountain vineyards

I was out walking in Afton and dropped in for a break. A small place, but the wine was good, and I was impressed that they only sell what they produce on site from their own grapes. Enjoyed a taste of their Chablis and had an enjoyable conversation with the gal at the counter. This would be a nice place to picnic at and enjoy a summer afternoon.

Several wines were sold out or not part of the tasting. Long narrow driveway was a challenge on a busy Sunday.

We had some time before our dinner reservations in Charlottesville and along the way we stopped at the vineyard. Even in late fall the area is beautiful as you drive down a curvy road to get to the vineyard. The staff was lovely and informative about our wine tasting and we purchased a few bottles to take home. I am so glad we stopped. It was a beautiful place!

All the wines were amazing (and I am not usually a fan of reds) but the bottles averaged around $30, which is more than I typically spend. The view was pleasant - I would visit again!

Afton Mountain makes good wines and is a very small producer. The outside patio and amenities are wonderful. However, the indoor tasting room is very dated and feels like your grandmothers house. If they upgrade that I would give 4 stars.

Thanks for making the time to share your experience here at AMV! We're so glad that you chose to celebrate your anniversary here and that you enjoyed your visit with Ross. We think he's pretty great too! We look forward to seeing you again on your next visit. Cheers -

Thank you for your review! We are glad that you enjoyed your time here at AMV and we look forward to seeing you again on your next visit.

Was excited to visit Afton Mountain Vineyards after I had heard great reviews. However upon arriving you put your name on a waiting list like a restaurant and wait around for your name to be called. Once we were called up for our tasting we were disappointed that there were only five wines to taste for the $7 fee. The lady serving our tasting gave us little to no information regarding the different wines which is one of my favorite parts of tastings. The wine was decent however after the service we left and went to one of our local favorites Veritas just down the road. Not sure I will be returning..

We like to bring a light lunch but they also have some cheese and bread for sale. Beautiful outdoor seating area.

During a weekend trip to the region my fiance and I stopped at Afton, drawn in by the beautiful views. The setting is spectacular and the tasting room is set up to seem hip and playful. However, the staff people are rude and the pours are miniscule. As a diplomat, I travel extensively and I love stopping in vineyards and tasting wines. I love experiencing a vintage I would never find in a grocery store and meeting the people who share a passion for wine and hearing them explain what makes their product special. Among other places, I have wine tasted in Spain, France, Australia, South Africa, Italy, California, Oregon, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Virginia, New York. I am not new to this scene. Until I went to Afton, I had never regretted stopping at a vineyard and giving it a go even if the wine wasn't my particular taste. We were treated so coldly that I was actually offended. I left feeling bad for being such a waste of their time and wondering what we did to make the staff be so rude. Then I realized how ridiculous it is that a winery could make me feel that way. Reading the reviews here was a bit cathartic since I realized I am not alone and so now I can stop taking it personally! Besides the cold treatment, the tasting was a terrible value. You do not get to keep the glass. But worse than that, the pours are so small it looks more like someone spit a bit in the glass than poured wine. Not enough to even get a taste for the wine. To be fair other people seemed to be getting better pours, still quite small but enough to maybe taste the wine. I don't understand why Afton offers tastings if they don't want to showcase their product and at least let people get a sense of the wine. I would prefer less wines to taste but at least enough of each to actually taste it. Oh well, lesson learned. Seriously, go to the other wineries in the area, they are a better value with better wine and great service. Just avoid Afton.

Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Beautiful patio overlooking the lake. Wines are above average. One of my favorite wineries in the area ( Western Virginia).

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We had heard a lot about Afton Vineyards and had high hopes. The views are SPECTACULAR, the wine was average. While it wasn't unfriendly, it certainly wasn't friendly like many of the other vineyards we had been to. No conversation, stories about the wine, etc. The wines were average... we didn't purchase any bottles. The tasting is a bit pricy at $7 for only 5 wines, though you do get to keep the large logo glass. So... if you'd like a great view of the Afton mountains, check this place out. But if you're looking for 5 amazing wines, you'll do better elsewhere.

Very pretty surroundings, stunning tasting area and very nice wines. Incredibly diverse selection of grapes make for interesting blends here. Well worth the trip!

Afton Vineyards is located near Charlottesville, Va.. I spent an afternoon there with a number of friends from Richmond Va, it takes about 1.5 hr to get there. The facilities are exceptional. The views are stunning. They have a number of wines, both Red and White which are very, very good. Something for everyone's taste in wines. The wines are all grown, processed and bottled on site. I highly recommend this as a great destination to attend. They request reservations to make certain that each guest gets the best possible experience. I will certainly be returning, and am already planning to join their wine club. This is an A+ experience.