Chatham Vineyards

Very friendly staff. Stopped here on our day trip and very glad we did. Beautiful, relaxing vibe sipping some wine.

Went here our first time about 20 years ago and let me tell you this place has really grown up well. Let's start with the staff. Everyone in the place was warm and welcoming from the folks that met us at the door to the owner who we had a wonderful conversation with about his winemaking journey. The wine is wonderful. Every wine we tried were delicious. Of particular note is their two Chardonnay wines. These are not your traditional Chardonnays. The winemaker gave us the excellent description of "these are Chardonnay for people that don't like Chardonnay". The reds were all good and all had distinctive characteristics that I have no doubt has a lot to do with the distinctive soil qualities of the Eastern Shore. Also of note to the "big red" drinkers, they may be releasing a Petite Verdot in the near future. I'm not a desert wine guy but there's was pretty good. It is a port style and has that raisin and tobacco richness often found in ports. The food selection is limited but still good for a nice snack to go along with your wine. A heads up on the environment, the tasting room is in a large warehouse style building so there is limited temperature control. If it's cold out dress appropriately. It can be a little chilly. Makes for an easy day trip from Hampton Roads. Go for a tasting. You won't be disappointed.

Cute little winery! I'm a red wine kind of girl so I went with the Vitner! But don't worry, they have rose and white wine available too! Buuuttt....the Vitner is very flavorful! They have a meat and cheese board and outdoor sitting only. Kid and dog friendly. They have their own parking area as well. Bathrooms are available and cute merch such as coasters, blankets etc. Staff was very friendly and definitely a good place to "unwine." So if your passing through the area..make sure to stop by!

Had a great time there! The Chardonnay (both steel and oak) is very delicious. Very nice artisan bread- we had one with olive and another with raisins.

My husband, 3 year-old son and I went a couple weekends ago and loved it! A quaint winery, dog and kid friendly! My son had a great time playing out on the lawn with their variety of lawn toys/games while my husband and I enjoyed a wine flight (with a variety of white and red wines) and a cheese and meat plate. It was the perfect way to spend some time on a gorgeous Sunday. The staff was so friendly. Another group near us brought their dogs so it's definitely dog friendly as well!

If you're on the Eastern Shore of Virginia, this is a must stop kind of place. The owners and all of their employees are the nicest people. It's a great way to spend an afternoon. We particularly like the oak Chardonnay and the steel Chardonnay. Get a wine flight and some snacks. Grab a table outside and enjoy yourself. Kids along for the ride? There's plenty of space for them to stretch their legs. The owners are very thoughtful and have a cart of lawn toys to use. Don't forget to buy a few bottles to take home with you.

Next time you are looking for an adventure that might involve a scenic drive and end with delicious Virginia wine, give Chatham Vineyards a try.It's out on the Eastern Shore, so you really have to have this as your destination as you are unlikely to stumble upon it while in the greater HRVA area.Make sure to follow the signs for the tasting room or you'll end up at the B&B, which looks like a lovely place to stay. The tasting room is located in the middle of a perfectly picturesque field with plenty of parking. Wander in for a tasting, or just grab a bottle and head outside to the tables and chairs that they have set up. You can order a loaf and sometimes a cheese plate but you are welcome to bring your own food as well. We tend to pack a picnic lunch with cheese, crackers and snacks, head to the tasting room to see what's available then enjoy the relaxing calm with friends for the afternoon. Good weather is key for this kind of a day! The owners and staff are friendly and laid back and the entire experience is enjoyable.Favorite wines include the Unoaked Chardonnay (the only chardonnay I actually like), the ever elusive Rose (which seems to sell out as soon as it's available because it's delicious) and the Cab Franc. We usually pick up a few bottles to bring home and about the time we run through them, we know it's time for another visit.

Visited Chatham Vineyards December 2024. We really enjoyed the tasting, very friendly staff. Enjoyed the Vintners Blend and Cab Franc reds as well as the Chardonnays. While there we were able to meet Jon who told us about the vineyards, varietals used root stocks (European). highly recommend if your in the Norfolk area, quality to price ratio is excellent.

Really impressed with the quality of the wine in the eastern NC region. The Vinter is very knowledgeable and engaging. Will be ordering more wines from here

I highly recommend this place! Their cheese platter paired so well with the full flight that we got. The people that were working when we went were so inviting, and the outdoor seating created a lovely atmosphere.