Mid-A Wineries Review

RandyD · 04-29-2013, 06:44 AM

lol yeah - 5 in one day - I took one for the team

glad someone is reading and hopefully getting something out of the effort/

p.s. let me know when anyone wants to do a winery tour ala Randy - i get free tastings at many of these places...

Z Stig · 04-29-2013, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by RandyD

lol yeah - 5 in one day - I took one for the team

glad someone is reading and hopefully getting something out of the effort/

p.s. let me know when anyone wants to do a winery tour ala Randy - i get free tastings at many of these places...

My wife and I would be up for one in June. Too much stuff going on in May...

aniceh · 04-29-2013, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Z Stig

My wife and I would be up for one in June. Too much stuff going on in May...

I'd be up for a June visit as well!

m4a1mustang · 04-29-2013, 10:27 AM

I'd be down for June as well, depending on the weekend.

MightyBobo · 04-29-2013, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by RandyD

lol yeah - 5 in one day - I took one for the team

glad someone is reading and hopefully getting something out of the effort/

p.s. let me know when anyone wants to do a winery tour ala Randy - i get free tastings at many of these places...

We'll be in touch at some point, I know my GF and our friends would love to do that at some point...

ZCarMan · 04-29-2013, 06:40 PM

Pat and I will be out of town on the weekend of the 8th of June but would be up for it otherwise!

Z Stig · 04-29-2013, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by MightyBobo

We'll be in touch at some point, I know my GF and our friends would love to do that at some point...

I do believe it is "Fiancé" now, not GF.

Z Stig · 04-29-2013, 07:26 PM

June 15th does not work for me.

MightyBobo · 04-29-2013, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Z Stig

I do believe it is "Fiancé" now, not GF.

Fiancee, actually. One e is the masculine version lol.

But, touche.

Sent from my Galaxy S3

Z Stig · 04-29-2013, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by MightyBobo

Fiancee, actually. One e is the masculine version lol.

But, touche.

Sent from my Galaxy S3

I've been married for 20 years now, so I forgot. I bow to your French skills.

MightyBobo · 04-29-2013, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Z Stig

I've been married for 20 years now, so I forgot. I bow to your French skills.

I had to look it up, it looked funny to me. Turned out, I was right lol.

Sent from my Galaxy S3

RandyD · 08-24-2013, 03:09 PM

Village Winery
40405 Browns Lane, Waterford, VA
villagewineryandvineyards.com

No bottles for sale here at this real farm-y feeling winery. All the offerings are in boxes - which the owner Kent eagerly describes as the best way to package wine.

Mostly light bodied verniferous varietals for tha actual wines - and many interesting alternative fruit wines from a pure apple wine - to many blends with Elderberry, Raspberry, and Aronia.

Make sure to try the Elderberry and Aronia Tea - it is unique.

also, you can get some fresh milk from Blossom the cow - if Boo her son doesn't drink it all first.

RandyD · 08-24-2013, 03:15 PM

8 Chains North
38593 Daymont Lane, Waterford, VA 20197
8chainsnorth.com

This winery has a tasting room for a dual vineyard - one is 8 chains (measurement) from the Potomac River giving the place its name. The tasting room is more modern (less rustic) than many featuring some large couches and oriental rugs in the interior - which offers a nice cozy atmosphere.

The wines were pretty good - although a tasting was pretty pricey at $8 per person. If you also try the chocolates that are offered as parings then the price doubles - but this is worth it - the pairings are well done and both the wines and the chocolates benefit from the pairings.

Producing since 2006, this one has some respectable reds available.

RandyD · 08-24-2013, 03:21 PM

Hunters Run
40325 Charles Town Pike, Hamilton, VA 20158
huntersrunwinebarn.com

This winery boasts a very nice interior barn for a tasting room - and a nice little back porch with live music. The owner's Irish heritage is evident inside - in a good way.

The tasting staff was knowledgeable and friendly - but I did not leave with any wines for my cellar...

RandyD · 08-24-2013, 03:26 PM

The Barns at Hamilton Station
16804 Hamilton Station Rd, Hamilton, VA 20158
thebarnsathamiltonstation.com

I enjoyed this brand new winery (celebrating its first anniversary)

The tasting room is inside a nicely renovated barn showing off original wordwork and features like a ladder to a now non-existent hayloft, an antique wine press, and a great old stone fireplace. The original barn door has been replaced with a beautiful custom set of paneled doors with glass insets - and the owner Craig was a pleasant and welcoming host.

The wines are generally sourced from a leased set of vines near Charlottesville - but the resulting wines are pretty respectable - especially the red blends.

04-29-2013, 06:44 AM	#61 (permalink)
RandyD A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Potomac Falls, VA Posts: 2,977 Drives: 2010 370z 7AT Roadst Rep Power: 20	lol yeah - 5 in one day - I took one for the team glad someone is reading and hopefully getting something out of the effort/ p.s. let me know when anyone wants to do a winery tour ala Randy - i get free tastings at many of these places... m4a1mustang and ZCarMan like this.

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08-24-2013, 03:09 PM	#72 (permalink)
RandyD A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Potomac Falls, VA Posts: 2,977 Drives: 2010 370z 7AT Roadst Rep Power: 20	Village Winery 40405 Browns Lane, Waterford, VA villagewineryandvineyards.com No bottles for sale here at this real farm-y feeling winery. All the offerings are in boxes - which the owner Kent eagerly describes as the best way to package wine. Mostly light bodied verniferous varietals for tha actual wines - and many interesting alternative fruit wines from a pure apple wine - to many blends with Elderberry, Raspberry, and Aronia. Make sure to try the Elderberry and Aronia Tea - it is unique. also, you can get some fresh milk from Blossom the cow - if Boo her son doesn't drink it all first. Last edited by RandyD; 08-24-2013 at 03:16 PM.

08-24-2013, 03:15 PM	#73 (permalink)
RandyD A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Potomac Falls, VA Posts: 2,977 Drives: 2010 370z 7AT Roadst Rep Power: 20	8 Chains North 38593 Daymont Lane, Waterford, VA 20197 8chainsnorth.com This winery has a tasting room for a dual vineyard - one is 8 chains (measurement) from the Potomac River giving the place its name. The tasting room is more modern (less rustic) than many featuring some large couches and oriental rugs in the interior - which offers a nice cozy atmosphere. The wines were pretty good - although a tasting was pretty pricey at $8 per person. If you also try the chocolates that are offered as parings then the price doubles - but this is worth it - the pairings are well done and both the wines and the chocolates benefit from the pairings. Producing since 2006, this one has some respectable reds available.

08-24-2013, 03:21 PM	#74 (permalink)
RandyD A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Potomac Falls, VA Posts: 2,977 Drives: 2010 370z 7AT Roadst Rep Power: 20	Hunters Run 40325 Charles Town Pike, Hamilton, VA 20158 huntersrunwinebarn.com This winery boasts a very nice interior barn for a tasting room - and a nice little back porch with live music. The owner's Irish heritage is evident inside - in a good way. The tasting staff was knowledgeable and friendly - but I did not leave with any wines for my cellar...

08-24-2013, 03:26 PM	#75 (permalink)
RandyD A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Potomac Falls, VA Posts: 2,977 Drives: 2010 370z 7AT Roadst Rep Power: 20	The Barns at Hamilton Station 16804 Hamilton Station Rd, Hamilton, VA 20158 thebarnsathamiltonstation.com I enjoyed this brand new winery (celebrating its first anniversary) The tasting room is inside a nicely renovated barn showing off original wordwork and features like a ladder to a now non-existent hayloft, an antique wine press, and a great old stone fireplace. The original barn door has been replaced with a beautiful custom set of paneled doors with glass insets - and the owner Craig was a pleasant and welcoming host. The wines are generally sourced from a leased set of vines near Charlottesville - but the resulting wines are pretty respectable - especially the red blends. Last edited by RandyD; 08-24-2013 at 03:28 PM.

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