Very knowledgeable server. He could discuss not only this winery's wine but also comparable wines made elsewhere.
There are no bad wines here. Perfect place to sit by the fire with a glass of wine. Keene did an amazing tasting, resulting in some new wine club members. We have only been here in the cold..now want to return for Starry Nights!
When you take a left towards Charlottesville after leaving Staunton, you will find a great winery, Veritas, meaning Truth and the Harvard slogan. Afton Va is stunningly beautiful. This is a combo B & B and Winery and the wines are quite good. Tasting is $8 per person. Would love to stay there some day.
The tasting we experienced was held in their ballroom. The landscaping of grounds would make for a great setting for a wedding. The staff were welcoming and helpful. Several good wines makes this winery worth the visit.
I loved Veritas for its Sauvignon Blanc and the beautiful view. The atmosphere is wonderful, and I enjoyed all the wines. Not the best value, but an absolutely wonderful experience. Must-see!
My husband, adult children, and I attended the New Year's Eve masquerade party at Veritas, essentially to celebrate my daughter's upcoming "big year" birthday since she would be traveling on the actual day. It was a quality experience, well worth the $140 per person ticket price. There was champagne flowing in the reception area before dinner, a fire in the huge stone fireplace, and butlered appetizers. The ballroom took the cake, though, beautifully appointed with filmy curtains, sparkling snowflakes, tinsel, and tables for ten around the large dance floor. The music was a jazz quartet followed by a very good DJ who rang us into the new year. Food was a five-course meal, delicious and reasonably-portioned, accompanied by Veritas wine for each course. There was a breakfast spread available at 12:15 am, creatively done. Reservations were easy to obtain, with a confirmation e-mail with the table assignment sent out well in advance of the party. I would return to this place again.
Our wine connosier was great and friendly but the venue was under construction and they were out of several preferred/ favorite wines:(
We visited Veritas on a sunny warm afternoon in early November for a wine tasting. They were not serving their highly touted Viognier... sold out! But, we ended up getting several nice glasses of chardonnay and sitting in the adirondack chairs on the lawn. It is an absolutely stunning property and worth spending time drinking in the views and wine.
Charlottesville and its environs offer the oenophile endless diversion. Though Veritas won't feed you with their generously poured, and delicious tastings, fireplace cheese plate with a purchased bottle definitely round out a jolly pre-noel tasting. My second time. Lovely folks, pretty surroundings.