I would like to write this review as a favorable one. I would have like to have been able to at least tried the wine. Granted, we didnt have any type of reservations and there were no postings anywhere about needing reservations. We decided to drop in. We waited at the counter for 20 minutes while 3 workers talked amongst themselves and we finally asked if anyone could help us. They asked if we had reservations, we replied no and we were quickly told that we couldnt be helped. OK, I guess we arent welcomed here so we left and found a few other places that actually wanted our business. I doubt we would ever go back.

We were blown away by our visit to Chimney Rock. We didn’t know much about this winery before our visit, other than having tried their Cabernet a couple of times. We visited on a Saturday, which meant it was very busy, and so we had to wait about 10 minutes past our reservation time. But this was not a problem for us. We were not in a hurry, and we were given some wine to sip while we waited. But, if this is not last on your itinerary for the day, I’d recommend visiting on a weekday for the most enjoyable experience. Our host, Ian, welcomed us and seated us on the patio. He sat with us at the table and took the time to get to know us and our tastes a bit before bringing us any wines. Then he proceeded to absolutely knock our socks off with pretty much everything he poured, including a surprising selection of whites and roses, even though the winery is best known for its reds. We are not rose-lovers by any stretch of the imagination, but we enjoyed these so much, we bought 3 bottles (along with a bunch of other wines). While I have certainly enjoyed visiting some of the larger and more well-known wineries, it always feels like a bit of an adventure to “discover” a smaller, less widely distributed winery and to see what they have to offer. Highly recommend!

Arrived on time and was immediately greeted by Bob (ask him about his MLB experience) who gave us a glass of Sauvignon Blanc. Delicious way to cleanse our palates in preparation for the reds. The reds were surprising old world flavors. We were able to taste a 2013 Cab! 2013!! I would recommend this winery!

Julian was a fantastic wine educator and made the wine tasting experience something to be remembered. We go to this winery every year and it never disappoints. And while it gets better each and every time, Julian was just the bonus this year. Thanks for making it special!