Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards

We've been to Pippin Hill a few times after an annual board meeting and I gotta say it's just fine dining at its best. service is impeccable and the food is wonderful... our starter was homemade focaccia with caramelized onions, with a nice crabcake salad, finished off with an olive cake and fresh whipped cream--the latter of which was worth the trip out there. absolutely phenomenal finishing touch to the dessert. my one note is the chairs were pretty uncomfortable for a fine-dining establishment. but that's just a quibble. Pippin Hill has a woodfired pizza-making station that I could sit and watch all afternoon. just an incredible setting for any type of meal.

As a tourist, I would say this stop is a five out of five. I'm an anxious person and I didn't want to guess if there would be seating available when I arrived (or call to check), so I appreciated the online reservations! After reading through some Reddit posts from locals, this was a recommended spot! There are a few other popular wineries in the area to check out as well.As far as ambience, it's in a beautiful location with the rolling hills and mountains around you. The grounds are well-maintained and the building is beautiful and full of sunlight. We were sat inside and were greeted by friendly server right away that explained the menu. I decided to do the red wine flight, and my partner decided to do the white wine flight. We also ordered a charcuterie board that included the chef's daily selections. As my first true winery experience, it was fun to be able to taste the differences between each wine and play around with how each wine paired with items on the board. Their menu also has suggestions on what to pair with certain wines.After the flights, I ended up ordering a glass of their wild common, because hey, I wasn't driving! I also got a bottle to take home! I love black pepper wines, and tobacco wines, and they had several! Plenty of parking on site and your reservation is limited to 90 minutes. My only note is: I wish the waitress had come to check on us sooner, so I could order a glass earlier without rushing to drink it before we left.

visited poppin hill farm and vineyard for my bday and it was such a beautiful experience. the venue is amazing and would fit any occasion I enjoyed sliders and a glass of wine. my server even gave me suggestions because I want to do a tasting but told her i like sweeter wines and she recommended one. she even gave me a special gift for my bday. "absolutely love this place" was something I hear a guest say and I absolutely agree.

We love visiting the Charlottesville area to tour the wineries and vineyards. We love to try new places each time, but Pippin Hill has become a spot we return to. The view from the porch is gorgeous, and the staff are so warm, inviting and friendly. And they actually have good wine! Their white wines are definitely better than the reds, but they're all quite good. They also serve some meats, cheeses, and other small bites that pair well.

Such a cute boutique winery. The design gave off cottage vibes. Beautiful views and very cozy. Again, you won't find sweet wines here but there sweetest would be their petit manseng that was pretty good. And the short rib grilled cheese was perfection. Reservations are not required. Staff was nice and accommodating. We walked in and were able to sit in the enclosed veranda area.

Discover the ultimate retreat at this exceptional vineyard, where breathtaking views and farm-to-table cuisine converge to create an unforgettable experience. The staff outstanding service and the winery's laid-back ambiance make it a standout. With its impressive tapas-style options and sublime Virginia wines, this gem is sure to leave you feeling inspired and refreshed.

Eh. Our friends highly recommended this place while we were in Charlottesville for my birthday/babymoon. We walked in and were essentially treated like trash bc we hadn't booked a tasting/food in advance. I'm very pregnant (like 37 weeks) so obviously I wasn't doing a tasting. My husband wanted a casual, walk-in tasting and was rebuffed by two members of the staff when he asked about it - although we had looked at the website in advance and saw this was an offering. It was crowded - but there were seats available on the lawn and inside. We were told the bar had tasting but he wasn't able to get any help. It's beautiful and picturesque and has a lovely view of the mountains, gorgeous landscaping, and a pretty outdoor covered seating area on the patio but we ended up leaving pretty quickly after walking around a bit due to the treatment, hubs didn't want to spend any money here so we left and went elsewhere. I'm sure had we booked a tasting in advance we'd have had a different experience but that wasn't what we came for.

It's the perfect place for a glass of wine or a tasting on a crisp fall day! I went two weekends ago and it was the perfect quick get away from Richmond! It was a Saturday so it was very crowded, but that didn't stop us from having a good time! The grounds are beautiful and there is plenty of space to bring a picnic blanket and spread out! The wine was great! I did the flight and my favorite in it was the cab franc! You should totally go and sip wine and take in the views!

Friday afternoon. The view alone is worth coming! A absolutely gorgeous fall day on the hill. Friendly staff, lots of people, and calm fun atmosphere. Dog friendly. Patio is first come first serve. We got a wine flight and enjoyed the sunshine and mountaintop foliage views. Able to keep the wine glass with the $20 flight. Also a great place to picnic they provide blankets

Who doesn't love a beautiful view overlooking the mountains with delicious food and wine! I stopped in for a visit this past July for my birthday and was not disappointed! The service was good and the people were friendly! I also love that they offer different areas to sit in. Did I mention that the scenery was breathtaking? I also love the pet friendly atmosphere! This would also be a beautiful location for a wedding!