Check out our guide to the best wineries around Fancy Gap, Virginia. See each at a glance and check out recent reviews. Enjoy good wine, delicious food, and beautiful vistas. They are all less than an hour from Pilot’s Perch Cabin.
Here’s a quick glance at some local wineries:
1. Adagio Vineyards
Location: Yadkin Valley, near Elkin
Travel Time from Fancy Gap: 35 minutes
Hours: Fri & Sat 12-5; Sun 1-5
Reviews (as of 10/17/18)
- Facebook – 4.8 (23 votes)
- Tripadvisor – 4.5 (28 reviews)
- Yelp – 4.5 (6 reviews)
Note: It appears Adagio Vineyards is up for sale.
2. Chateau Morrissette
Location: Blue Ridge Parkway Mile Post 171.5 (North from Fancy Gap)
Travel Time from Fancy Gap: 39 minutes
Hours: Mon – Thu 10-5; Fri & Sat 10-6; Sun 11-5
Restaurant hours vary. Click for details.
Reviews (as of 10/2/18)
- OpenTable – 4.8 (3,205 reviews)
- Tripadvisor – 4.5 (394 reviews)
- Yelp – 3.5 (36 reviews)
Hours: Fri & Sat 12-5; Sun 1-5; closed Fri in Jan/Feb
Reviews (as of 10/17/18)
- Tripadvisor – 4.5 (46 reviews)
- Yelp – 4.5 (21 reviews)
4. Grassy Creek Vineyard and Winery
Reviews (as of 10/16/2018)
- Tripadvisor – 4.5 (46 reviews)
- Yelp – 4 (9 reviews)
Note: It appears Grassy Creek is up for sale.
5. Iron Heart Winery
Reviews (as of 10/16/18)
- Facebook – 5 (92 votes)
- Tripadvisor – 5 (1 review)
- Yelp – 4 (1 review)
6. JOLO Winery & Vineyards
Reviews (as of 10/2/18)
- Facebook – 4.9 (224 votes)
- Tripadvisor – 4.5 (296 reviews)
- Yelp – 4 (34 reviews)
- WeddingWire 5 (3 reviews)
7. McRitchie Winery & Ciderworks
Reviews (as of 10/2/18)
- Tripadvisor – 4.5 (57 reviews)
- Yelp – 3.5 (5 reviews)
8. Pilot Mountain Vineyards
- Google – 4.9 (91 reviews)
- Facebook – 5 (92 reviews)
- TheKnot – 5 (1 review)
- Tripadvisor – 5 (8 reviews)
- Yelp – 5 (20 reviews)
9. Roaring River Vineyards
Reviews (as of 7/21/21)
- Google – 4.2 (133 reviews)
- Facebook – 5 (166 reviews)
- Restaurantji – 4.4 (96 reviews)
- Tripadvisor – 4 (31 reviews)
- Yelp – 4.5 (23 reviews)
10. Shelton Vineyards
Reviews (as of 10/2/18)
- OpenTable – 4.6 (521 reviews)
- Tripadvisor – 4.5 (352 reviews)
- Yelp – 4 (44 reviews)
- WeddingWire – 5 (3 reviews)
Note: Mt. Vale Vineyards has closed.
Honorable Mentions
Old North State Winery
Location: Downtown Mt. Airy, NC Travel Time from Fancy Gap: 26 minutes Restaurant hours: Lunch Mon – Sun 11-3; Dinner Mon – Sat 4-9
Reviews (as of 10/2/18)
- Facebook 4.6 (616 votes)
- Tripadvisor – 4.5 (195 reviews)
- Yelp – 4 (34 reviews)
- BeerAdvocate – 3.6 (2 votes)
Round Peak Vineyards
Location: Yadkin Valley, near Mt. Airy Travel Time from Fancy Gap: 19 minutes Hours: Daily 12-5; Fri 12-8; Sat 12-6; Open Fri, Sat, Sun only Jan-Mar
Reviews (as of 10/2/18)
- Facebook 4.9 (10 votes)
- The Knot – 5 (2 reviews)
- Tripadvisor – 4.5 (84 reviews)
- Yelp – 4.5 (36 reviews)
- WeddingWire – 5 (1 review)
