Cooper has recently built a new Tasting room that is awesome. Their variety of wines is one of the best in the state, and you're pretty much guaranteed to find one you like, as they're all very good from top to bottom. Cooper has no problem with you bringing a picnic lunch in, so it's a great place to relax with a bottle or two, and the food of your choice. They have tables inside and out, and typically have music on weekends. It's really a nice place to visit.
Though not as scenic as some of the vineyards in central VA, Cooper is well worth the drive from where I live in Nelson County. Their wines are surprisingly good (the Petit verdot is amazing!!), and that, together with the friendliness of the entire staff keeps me coming back again and again. They have a very open, sunny, beautiful new tasting room, and live music on occasion. If you have a dog, bring it along. Cooper is a very dog-friendly place! I have family and friends in Richmond, and we would much rather meet at Cooper than at one of the restaurants in the area.
The Cooper Vineyard is known for their Noche chocolate wine. This alone is worth the trip to see the winery. This was our first trip to the winery since they moved into the new tasting room. The room has a great layout with inside and patio sitting. There was a band playing that just added to the experience. The staff is very knowledgeable and helpful.
I was in the area and decided to stop by and get a bottle of wine for a future birthday gift. I was with my dog. So I got to this place deep into the Louisa County countryside. Very nice, peaceful, family and dog friendly. I walked my dog through the property (plenty of open space) and then put him in the car to go wine-tasting. The tasting room is big, nice, clean and elegant. $10 per tasting event, totally worth it. It is my understanding they have snacks for sale here, not so much food. The wines were really tasty and eventually I bought a bottle. You can pack a lunch and have a last minute picnic as they have several tables or just on the grass. They also have live music on weekends, nothing too loud, just appropriate for the mood.Overall, I loved it.I went back to the car to get my lunch... but the dog ate it :(
We went on a breezy, but slightly warm winter weekend day and they were packed inside. Luckily while sipping our tasting, a table opened up for us. The staff were very friendly and the gentleman doing our pourings for the tasting was polite and patient. Not much description was given with each pour, but the wines did taste good and were everything the staff member and the tasting sheet said.The tasting room was beautiful, but is too small for the size crowds they can attract there. The restrooms were clean and nice.Only issue we had was with the live music... they had a guitarist on the day we went. He was talented, but the music was WAY too loud, especially for the small tasting room. He should have either not used the amp or been half the volume. It made it tough for us to sip wine and chat with friends. Even the person pouring our wines had to yell and watching him answer the phone proved the music was too loud, as he had to cover one ear and walk away.Overall, the experience wasn't bad. More of a 3.5 than a 4, but we'll give a 4 over a 3.
My husband and I decided to take a road trip to check out Cooper after hearing rave reviews of their wines and tasting room. Pulling in, we were struck by how beautiful the property looked, especially on a sunny fall day. The property would be great for hosting an event, with indoor and outdoor options. We were immediately impressed by their "green" tasting room with it's gorgeous views of the vineyards. What was maybe more impressive, was the service here. We loved walking up to a smiling face at the bar, being greeted like we were an old friend, even though we'd never been there before. Our tasting experience was pleasant, and we felt that the man who was pouring was the perfect mix of informative and friendly. He made us feel as though we could take our time. Having tasted at a number of wineries, we know that visiting on busy days sometimes results in rushed tastings. This was not the case at Cooper and we really appreciated that. After having so many friends recommend the reds and dessert wines, we were pleasantly surprised that we loved the chardonnays the most, though we left with far more than that! With a beautiful setting, friendly staff, and impressive wine, Cooper has everything it takes to make our list of favorites. We'll definitely return, but I have a feeling that we will be looking for their wines in local distributors even sooner. Thank you, Cooper Vineyards, for a wonderful tasting experience.
Went to a private dinner and wine tasting from the Richmond SPCA. The food was great (too much), there was a very wide selection of wine. Something for everyone at the table. The chef made last minute accommodations for a vegan guest. The best is the Vineyard is animal friendly. It was a great afternoon.
Love them, this tasting room with its dog friendly persona and well educated staff make VA Wines a pleasure to experience. Every detail has been carefully thought out and your enjoyment seems paramount, the wines are presented in such a way that you feel included in the experience and part of Cooper's hospitality. Go soon, stay long, and plan to have a really great day in the country.
My husband and I stopped in at Cooper Vineyards for a wine tasting and left with three bottles of excellent wine. They have a wonderful tasting area with deck and music on the weekends. Since we visited on Valentine's Day, they were providing flowers to the women which was a great touch.Will definitely revisit this winery
Love the new building. Lots of space to stretch out and enjoy a glass or bottle. For $10 you can taste 11 wines. The tasting staff has always been delightful on my visits but Marie was particularly fantastic this past visit. My favorite wine was their Pinot Grigio. I also enjoyed their Seismic Sangria, perfect for a warm summer day.