Gray Ghost Vineyards

Do NOT miss this incredible family owned winery. They have a great variety of delicious wines. Weekends they have fun opportunities with food and music. The atmosphere and hospitality are top notch!

Wonderful winery! The setting is great, and the hospitality is first rate. Amy is outstanding at providing the history of the vineyard and explaining the wines we sampled. We shared some additional conversations on a personal nature. Very welcoming! We will be back very soon😀

I really loved the sommelier here! She explained the wines very well and was so welcoming, knowledgeable, and kind. They’ve got some really unique wines you e got to try- my favorite of which is the Victorian red.

A longtime Virginia winery that offers a great tour of their facilities. A word about these: they are state of the art and simply very cool, especially the wine cellar (pun intended!). Our wine tasting was held by one of the co-founders and owners, Al Kellert, and it’s clear he loves his job and knows about his wines. Book ahead for the tour and tasting if you have a large group. They’re celebrating 29 years now so enjoy the mini museum-like display in the main area that tells the vineyard’s history (and for the adorable pix of the his and his wife’s (Cheryl) grandchildren). I would deduct a 1/4 star if I could because there aren’t many nibbles on the menu, but you can carry your own picnic to enjoy with your bottle of wine (you cannot bring your own alcohol!). Visited as part of a Spirited Wine winery and vineyard tour and it was lovely. Great experience.

AL was an amazing host who did our wine tasting and actually makes the wine! The wines were amazing and finished easy both whites and reds. AL really makes you feel at home and explains everything you would want to know about the wines and the process. Amazing service. Bravo!

My boyfriend and I stopped in to Gray Ghost Vineyards while doing a wine tasting day in the area as there are a few close by. We had a great experience with our tasting. The property is beautiful. We received great service and left with a few bottles of wine. We came on a very cold day so we are looking forward to coming back in the spring to enjoy some of the beautiful outdoor seating areas.

Update - 3/25/23 - Still a great place and the staff are just as friendly and knowledgeable. Very Friendly and informative staff. Great atmosphere and the wine was amazing.

Just so happens to be driving past and dropped by. We were not disappointed. Sampled a couple of wined before I selected the glass and escaped to the gardens. Sitting under the sun we listened to live country music, enjoying the vino and atmosphere.

Came here for a Virginia Wine Love meetup! The wines here are delicious! They had an event going on in which you could do a chocolate pairing with your wine and also get a glass. We opted for a regular tasting and it was rather informative. The owner was also able to give a tasting to part of our group and a tour as well.

We stopped by just on chance driving toward DC. Super nice folks. Did their tasting--but only the reds (that's all I like). Good reds and I liked the Cab Franc the best. The various areas to sit are nice and create a great wine experience.

One of our favorite VA wineries in the Northern VA, Warrenton/Middleburg area They've been open over 29 years and grow their own grapes They offer a wide selection of both reds and whites. All very versatile wines for food pairings and just sipping. We tasted 11 wines for $10 Nice tasting room, outside seating, and a very comfy lounge to enjoy a glass of wine Friendly knowledge staff Plenty of parking Offer events and live music through the year At the holidays, they have an impressive collection of cork sculptures and snowflakes all made by the owner. My rating rationale  +1 Service +1 Food~Taste/flavor/quality +1 Presentation +1 Atmosphere/vibe +1 Value

Still a great winery! Visited again right before New Year's and the employees are still so friendly and welcoming. Bought their amazing dessert wine for later and viewed their Christmas cork designs. Apparently they do a new design each year and if guess how many you win a prize. I'm definitely doing that for 2023.

One of our very favorite local wineries! The staff are so friendly and the wine is great and award winning. They have an adults only lounge upstairs and seating downstairs as well as outside in the garden. They offer stuffed breads for sale made by Alegre Hill Bakers or cheese and meat plates that go great with the wines or you can bring your own picnic if you choose. They have a great cheese and cork event in December and a chocolates and cabernet in February that we enjoy going to every year. I highly recommend this winery. It's a family business and they treat you like family when you're there!

Popped in for a tasting after being disappointed at another vineyard. Sheila was informative and told us about all the wines as we tasted as well as the history and overview of the vineyard. Customer service was excellent. Wines are typical Va wines. Facility was clean and welcoming. Would definitely return and sit in the lounge or outside.

Very solid tasting - and their library / archive of wines is astoundingly well priced for the varietals. Highly recommend a visit, particularly since this appears to be a hidden gem in Virginia. Save that money you'd be spending on a $150 tasting at one of them commercial vineyards nearby and buy a few bottles of great wine instead.

Vineyard, Wine Production, Cellar, and Tasting Room Entertaining tour of a 14 acre vineyard, making 12 different types of wine. Easy to find. Well organized nice people. Good experience. Wines were mildly sweat with an amazing dessert wine. Good descriptions and tour organization. Short drive from DC.

We've been to Gray Ghost a few times and have always enjoyed our visit. Today's post Warrenton lunch, day date with my husband is no exception. Staff was friendly, accommodating and knowledgeable. The tasting room is setup for 3 tastings at a time while maintaining separation between groups. After a tasting (at a very reasonable, it not cheap $5/person fee) there is space indoors or outdoors to sit. We sat outside, next to the vines where they have added more tables, chairs, and tens for shade since our last visit. Don't forget a ToGo case...

We are regulars at gray ghost. The owners, their daughter and staff are friendly and knowledgeable. The wines are fabulous. one of only a few places where I enjoy the reds and whites. their Christmas display is one of a kind and if you have kids their santa is fabulous.

A delayed review for a wonderful October visit. Small-to-medium sized by VA standards; their 4000 cases/year, 100% estate wines are from the 13 acres of vines you see as you drive by. Amazingly enough, the tasting is only $5 for 9 wines. Grey Ghost easily gets 4 stars; maybe 5 stars when the summer hits and they have a more red-heavy lineup. For those who don't know about the name, the winery is named after Colonel John Mosby, the Confederate leader of "Mosby Raiders" who's cavalry raids (aided by an exceptional spy network) gave Union garrisons in northern VA fits the entire Civil War. Drive around Loudoun County and you'll see historic markers denoting his exploits all over the place. I was extremely lucky to meet Al Kellert, one of the owners and wine-maker. Al was very humble about his success; he was a believer in Virginia wine before it was popular, and the fact Grey Ghost has been around since 1993 (!) is a tribute to his wine. What I tried: Whites: 2014 Chardonnay; made in oak although you could have fooled me (was decent). 2013 Reserve Chardonnay; just a little buttery (liked it); Victorian White Chardonnay; light but not my style. The 2014 Vidal had a strong nose but melon palate. The 2014 Gewürztraminer was OK, but I'm not a huge fan of this grape. Reds: The 2013 Ranger Reserve Bordeaux blend had strong dark chocolate palate; very nice and my favorite. The 2013 Cab Sav was just ok. Desert styles/Rose: 2014 Adieu late harvest Vidal was decent but too sweet for me. The Victorian Red Rose did nothing for me (as with many Roses). Grey Ghost has one of the cozier tasting rooms in the area. I love the upstairs sitting area, which makes me feel like I'm drinking in someone's fancy living room. But the patio is also really nice, and the vines are right there!

Was a fine winery. Good tasting wines and very competitive on the price ($5 for a flight of six wines vs. $15 for six across the street at Narmada). Nice picnic seating in the vineyard. No complaints on the wine front. Was just not a fan of the winery being named after a Confederate battalion commander (John Mosby nicknamed the Gray Ghost). No relation to the owners - just a conscious decision to have the business carry that namesake. Not a fan of that, especially in this day and age. Plenty of other wineries in the area to give my money to. My fault for not knowing that going in.

Came here on Sat, Sept 22 with a party of 5. It wasn't too crowded so we were able to get a tasting table without waiting. Our taster, Amy (who also happens to be co-owner) gave us some history about the property and the wines. She was AWESOME and so fun to talk to during our tasting. It was me and 4 guys so we definitely bonded over the girlier things! I do not say this often AT ALL but I actually liked every wine we tried (it was like 14 wines for $10!). My favorite was the Rangers Red and the Cab Franc. Whatever you think about Cab Franc, you can throw out the window because their Cab Franc is one of a kind. They have ample outdoor seating and even a 21+ upstairs/deck. I also was a fan of the little trinkets and jewelry they sell. Thanks for making such a great experience for us, Amy! We will definitely be back!

Very small, private vineyard. Very good wine and peaceful setting. We like the cheese and crackers plate--it was a lot of cheese. Wine tastings are also generous. They have a pretty substantial amount of merchandise for sale, and I love the posters in the middle explaining the history and background of the vineyard. There's seating indoors on the first floor, casual lounge areas upstairs, outdoors upstairs or outdoors in the back by the vines. My only warning/complaint is that there was quite a wait on event days. There just isn't time and space on days with the food trucks and band. Also bring your own chairs on those days.

They have a great Reserve Chardonnay here. If you have the VA Wine Pass you get get two free tastings here also, so that was nice. The grounds here are nice and I am sure full of history. We didn't get to hear too much about it though because we arrived at the same time everyone else in town seemed too. It was clearly not their fault though. I stayed after the tasting and sat outside on the upper deck overlooking the lawn/vineyards. While the view was nice you could hear the highway still and see some powerlines, so it was not a complete retreat. Overall good wine and worth the visit at least once, more if you are closer.

Stopped at Gray Ghost after my visit to Rappahannock - tasted a total of 8 wines - all were very nice - again, I could have bought a lot of wine but with no place to put it. I restrained myself and bought only two bottles of wine - a bottle of the Victorian Red and a bottle of the 2007 Adieu - both are sweet wines, but the Adieu is a dessert wine. I will be come back here again!

Gray Ghost is a cute medium sized winery on Lee Highway out in Amissville Va. This year they actually celebrate their 20th year with a black-tie optional gala on November 15, 2014. IMO, GG is a must see on the VA wine trail. I like most of their wines, but my favorites are the reserve Chardonnay, the Gewurztraminer and the Cab Franc. I also really like that they do annual vertical tastings and now have opened up wine library tastings every few months (check their website for dates and times). On my first visit here several years ago, I was even fortunate enough to wander in when they were doing a barrel tasting-which was incredible! Although, sadly, I don't think they are allowed to do these anymore. My experience with GG has always been that the staff is more than friendly and there are lots of great places on the beautiful property to have a picnic. If you want something other than cheese and crackers, I would recommend bringing your own though, as their snack list is very limited. Bonus: the grapes are accessible- so it makes for a lovely backdrop for pictures as well.

Awesome winery and atmosphere! The owners are super sweet and the facility is wonderful. Lots of great wine to choose from and lots of gorgeous outdoor seating! On weekends there is live music. Go check it out!

This is a pretty decent vineyard. I like their whites over their reds. The Cab Franc and Reserve Cab Sav are definitely good reds, but it was their whites that really stood out for me. The Reserve Chardonnay, Riesling and Gewurztraminer all stood out for me. The Gewurztraminer was the most intriguing and not what you would expect. It kind of tasted like the bastard son of a Traminette and a Riesling... different and quite good! The vineyard is very nice as well too! Definitely worth checking out.

Love this winery for the knowledgeable and friendly staff, the events offered, and how nicely balanced and approachable yet delicious the wines are. I'm a red wine connoisseur but found many whites that were extremely good. The estate has a lovely outdoor area where dogs and picnics are welcome.

This was our first visit here & the second stop on our Amissville tour - also our favorite. We arrived 15 minutes before closing, but they were still happy to serve us. They greeted us right away & invited us up to the counter. We went through the list of wines (8 I believe) - my favorite was the Adieu. Yum! Their glasses were beautiful ($6/ea) but the tasting only cost $2 so it was a steal. The atmosphere here was great - an upstairs lounge with plenty of leather sofas & tables would be a perfect hide-a-way on a rainy day. They also have an upstairs balcony overlooking the vineyard with pretty views. They have a great tasting room with dip mixes, magnets, shirts, etc for sale. I bought a few knick-knacks from there. The employees were SO friendly - I'm sure we'll be back!

My boyfriend and I stopped here on the way back to NoVa from hiking Old Rag for the day. We did a tasting (only $5 which was an awesome deal!) and then each for a glass and sat outside. The front outside area was PERFECT for a nice day-which it was today! We got a table and enjoyed our wine in the sunshine amidst all of the beautiful vines! I absolutely love how the vines surround you RIGHT THERE when you are sitting outside. Wine itself was fantastic-the Riesling was my favorite and I don't normally do Rieslings but theirs isn't overly sweet! Will definitely go here again!

We have come to this winery for my birthday a year ago and a few other friends bdays throughout the past four years. I really enjoy this vineyard! All the staff are very sweet and will hold conversation with you throughout your tasting. There tasting is very reasonably priced and has a good variety of quality wines. They offer a nice menu of light fare that you can purchase to accompany a glass or bottle of wine that you may purchase to enjoy on site. They have both indoor and outdoor seating to chose from, for both sunny and rainy days For my birthday a large group of friends meet and we pulled some tables together on the lawn. It was very nice, and everyone enjoyed themselves. We even took a quick walk through the vines for some great picture opportunities. This is definitely one you should add to your list of vineyards to stop at.

I enjoyed my afternoon at Gray Ghost! We met the owner who was very friendly. There was Plenty of separation and also live music!

Very pleasant and friendly, nice atmosphere, and pretty tasty wines, particularly the Chardonnays and Dessert wines. The Reds were not full body and rather light, but still tasty. This was a good Virginia Wine experience. We will come again with friends. You should too. Trust me.

I LOVE Gray Ghost! I discovered this winery as I have the 2015 VA wine pass, and boy, am I glad I visited. Four of us walked in on a recent Saturday, and we were quickly acknowledged in the nicest way possible. No one else was there for a tasting, so we got all the attention. Our wine pourer, Sheila, was amazing! Again, Sheila was super awesome and just plain wonderful. She was peppy, helpful, patient, and super sweet. She tolerated all of our questions and even provided some cool facts about wine-making. Very knowledgeable about the goings-on at Gray Ghost. Now on to the wine tasting: we sampled seven different kinds, and the wine pass gave us two free tastings. There was a good mix of whites and reds plus a sweet dessert option. Each wine had a distinct taste, and the descriptions certainly agreed with the flavors and experience of each wine. Plus, the dessert wine wasn't overly syrupy which was really great. I liked how they list what each wine pairs with as well as the awards each has won on the tasting sheet you keep. The bottles range in price from affordable ($16) to "hmm, let me think about this" ($30). I ended up getting the Victorian White. Now for the overall grounds: the indoor space is a manageable size. Upon entering, there is a small shop as well as other trinkets strewn about the tasting level. The tastings are done to the left where there are three heavy, wooden, formal bars. They are beautiful. Upstairs, the social room is again heavy and wooden with a few plush chairs and couches. The woven rugs and darker colors offer a feeling of comfort and relaxation. The view outside is simple but green and lush. As the four of us visited after Christmas, we were lucky to see the room filled with holiday sculptures made out of Gray Ghost wine bottle corks. Over 100,000 corks (!) have been incorporated in a Christmas tree, train, nutcracker, fireplace, and other holiday/winter items. Everything is life-size, and all of the corks come from used wine bottles. While it was cold in there, we took numerous pictures because everything was so unique. Every year, a new item is added, and this year it was a hot air balloon hanging from the ceiling. Super cool! The intricacies are unbelievable. Mr. Kellert, an owner, was there and was very humble about his art. Bottom line: this winery has delicious wines, excellent customer service, and comfortable indoor areas. The special holiday décor was very cool as well!

Stopped in on our way down to Charlottesville, using our new VA wineries map. The tasting was excellent and our server very knowledgeable and attentive. We especially liked the Adieu and Ranger Reserve - a bottle of each is now resting in our wine cage. We even caught up with the bridesmaid party that we had last seen at Unicorn winery - good thing they were being driven ... The ambiance of the tasting room was very nice - I especially like the prints and artifacts displayed around the room. Definitely a place to stop in on our next trip to Charlottesville.

Impressive vineyard with an unhealthy obsession with confederate general John S. Mosby and, thankfully, the same obsession with making fantastic wine. While the website might lead you to believe you might walk into your crazy historian uncle's collection of memorabilia, the tasting room and estate grounds are tastefully decorated and incredibly inviting. Wine glasses from across the world litter shelves in the main tasting area, exploits of the owners' love of wine and travel. The wines portray this experience, with the real highlights being among the Bordeaux grapes. The Cabernet Franc, French oak-aged and unfiltered, stands up to against any grown in Virginia. The Cabernet Sauvignon was oaked in French and American barrels, and lightly blended with the Merlot and Cabernet Franc. The "Ranger Reserve," a blend of all five grapes traditionally grown in the Bordeaux region was a fantastic reflection of southwestern France. The "Ranger Reserve" was one of three bottles we took home with us. We additionally enjoyed a bottle of Vidal Blanc on the premises. The grounds were well-maintained and inviting. Definitely worth a return visit next time we head to the Shenandoahs.

Three and a quarter stars. Friendly staff, usual array of kitschy local goods. Couldn't explore much inside with a private party underway, but it's a pleasant space. I'm not a huge fan of whites and that's most of what they happened to be offering at the conservatively poured 8-wine tasting; even the Victorian red stayed in the same vein. That said, theirs aren't too dry and they keep their descriptions brief beyond citing rewards and nominations. Their picnic "lunchables" are a cute option if you didn't bring your own nosh. If the gazebo's taken, the deck is the next best view in my opinion. Adieu, riesling, and reserve chardonnay were the group favorites, though I'd be okay drinking the Victorian white with the right food pairing-- nothing polarizing in either direction. Most bottle prices were reasonable, and they were happy to keep our purchases inside for us while we lounged outdoors.

8 tastings for $5! What a deal! We found this quaint place after hiking Old Rag and learned about who the true "Gray Ghost" was. Random and a lucky find. Be sure to check it out if you're in the area. They ran out of their Cabernet Franc which was unexpected but left with their 2013 Ranger Reserve (blend of cab sauv, malbec, petit verdot, merlot, & cab franc), 2013 Reserve Chardonnay (100% malolactic fermentation) and Adieu (sweet but not syrupy sweet). Next time we will be back for that bottle of Cab Franc!

Went here for a tasting and loved it. We were greeted warmly and the older gentleman that did our tasting was sooo sweet and friendly. We will definitely be back

We were really pleasantly surprised by Gray Ghost Vineyards. It might not be all that much to look at -- plopped right along 211 in Amissville -- but what GG lacks in setting, it makes up for in experience and wine. The tasting room is pretty enough from the outside, but not too special on the inside. Kind of large and stark and echo-y (head upstairs to the lounge, however, and you'll find a well-appointed, comfortable place to enjoy a glass). But when we arrived on a spectacular October afternoon, we immediately felt the warmth literally radiating from the staff. Several women greeted us and beckoned us over to wine bar. We were lucky enough to be paired with Amy Peyette, enthusiastic daughter of GG's owners and winemakers, Al and Cheryl Kellert. For the bargain price of $3, were treated to an informative, interesting tasting that included everything from a wine tutorial to a little Virginia history. GG is named after John "Gray Ghost" Mosby (this *is* the Mosby Heritage area, afterall), Confederate cavalry battalion commander during the Civil War. The lettering on the vineyard's labels is a composite of Mosby's handwriting, and Mosby memorabilia -- including his 43rd Batallion, 1st Virginia Calvary flag, flown during Civil War battles -- dots the tasting room. According to their website, "Naming the winery and vineyards 'Gray Ghost' is our way of recognizing Mosby's contribution to history as well as all the other Gray Ghosts of the Confederacy." They're so nice at GG that I choose to believe they're just big Southern history buffs here as opposed to the alternative... Amy led us through 11 highly agreeable wines: - 2010 Seyval Blanc. I found this one quite pleasant, dry, and lemony. One of my favorites of the whole tasting. - 2010 Chardonnay. In general, I'm not big on Chardonnays, particularly oak aged. This one only spends eight months in French oak, tho, so it was passable. - 2009 Reserve Chardonnay. Even better than its predecessor, this one had a creamy, buttery finish. - 2010 Riesling. Not such a fan of the sweet wines, either, but this off-dry wine was decent. - 2010 Gewürztraminer. It wasn't as sweet as Gewürztraminers can be, but still not really my bag. - NV Victorian White. Technically a Chardonnay, but fermented and aged in stainless steel and semi-sweet. Every winery's got its "porch wine", amirite? - 2010 Cabernet Franc. This was subtly spicy with soft tannins. I enjoyed it. - 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon. Blended with a miniscule amount of Merlot and Cab Franc grapes, this wine is oak-aged 18 months. Another of my favorites from the tasting. - 2009 Ranger Reserve. A Cab Sauv/Merlot/Petit Verdot/Cab Franc/Malbec blend aged 15 months in French oak. A nice, berry-noted winner. - NV Victorian Red. GG compares this to a semi-dry rosé. - 2010 Adieu. This Late Harvest Vidal Blanc has 11.5% residual sugars. Too sweet for my blood. Husband and I were definitely happy to have paid GG a visit. We left impressed by the wines on offer, and with a few bottles tucked under our arms. While a bit pricier than many Virginia wineries, GG is definitely one I'd visit again, and now a label I'll be looking for at my local stores.

This was stop number 3 on the "Lets see how much wine we can drink in one day" tour. I can't remember stop two, except that there was no AC and so when we got into the cool barnlike tasting room at Gray Ghost it was very exciting! Once we got in and coolest off we waited. And waited. And waited. We probably waited for close to 15 minutes before we were acknowledged. The lady working there was nice enough to give us our tasting for free. However the whole time i dont think i once had any clue what i was tasting. She just kept pouring wines and never telling us what we were drinking really. I understand being busy, but this was nuts! However, the wines are AWESOME (hence the 4 stars). Plus they have a great little area off to the side where you can enjoy a light snack (they sell cheese and crackers) and a bottle of wine. It was totally fun and relaxing. I was disapointed they were sold out of the reisling, but i thought the best wines were the Victorian White and Victorian Red. Both were what i like to call "Wolftrap wines" or wines that you can enjoy sitting on your deck on a nice summer evening. Overall i think that Gray Ghost had some great wines. You just have to make sure you go early to avoid the saturday crowds!

My husband and I stumbled upon this winery per the recommendation of the guide at the Old Jail Museum in Warrenton. The wine tasting is free and I was surprised with how generous it was! We sampled at least 9 different wines and our wine pourer, who I believe was one of the owners, talked us through each wine. She was very attentive, even as more visitors arrived. The grounds itself are cozy and spacious and this would make a great spot for an outdoor picnic. Since it was a brisk day, we took advantage of the second floor indoor lounge. I enjoyed my glass of the Victorian Red and relaxed on the comfy leather couches with tunes of broadway instrumentals in the background. We probably could've hung out there for hours! We bought three bottles - the Vidal Blanc, Victorian Red (my favorite) and their popular Adieu (sweet wine which my husband loves). The wines here are moderately priced and you can find other goodies for sale, as well.

My wife and I are huge fans of Gray Ghost Vineyards. Between the wine and the owners it is by far our favorite winery in northern VA. We try to get out there as often as we can, stopping at the Wegmans on the way for some bread, cheese, and summer sausage. We'll do a tasting, buy a case, and enjoy a bottle outside on their beautiful property. We even help with their harvest every year which is a ton of fun. You have to get there before dawn but they give you breakfast and coffee and after the grapes are harvested they have a BBQ and all-you-can-drink wine. Real good times. And, as mentioned, the owners are fantastic especially Amy (the daughter) who's one of the nicest people you'll ever meet. And, of course, the wine is delicious. Their cabernets are usually phenomenal and their Victorian White is one of our favorite summer wines. Good price point, a nice sweetness to it - we'll sit outside on the hammock with a chilled bottle and just be lazy for a day. We usually keep 6-12 bottles of Victorian White in our house at all times, especially considering the fact that house guests tend to drink it all when they're visiting. The only downside to Gray Ghost is that there aren't a lot of good wineries near it. It's a real stand-out for the area. We tried that new Narmada place and the wines were better than the other places around Gray Ghost (but nowhere near as good as Gray Ghost itself) but it was just too...manufactured cool and overpriced. So if you're going out there, plan on spending some time out there. Which is fine, I can spend all day drinking their wines.

It was on the other side of the road on 29 on our way out to sperryville so I couldn't help but beg to stop and lemme try some wine real quick... The tasting fee wasn't atrocious and included 10 or so wines if I recall correctly but the overall taste was sadly very one dimensional. Yes they have won quite a few awards and medals but I'd like to actually taste what they are going up against or how many other wines are actually competing. Again, no offense, I am sure there are quite a few other wineries that could have that many awards too if they were busy entering into contests too... I think honestly that only the Victorian red was noteworthy and the adieu would taste great over ice cream. But if you like reds, this isn't the place for you. On to other things, the winery itself if quaint and quite lovely scenery all around, I bet they make an awesome place for weddings. The tasting room is gargantuan, all wood and almost earthy feeling even with its overly ornate tasting bar. The atmosphere is all around inviting with an air of posh, yet cozy. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, they seem to love their jobs and talking to customers, which is why I up'ed their stardom to 3 instead of 2. When it comes to overall taste... not a place I would return nor even recommend to any friends. I'm sorry gray ghost but your wines just don't do it for me but I am also hard to please when it comes to wine. So remember folks, this is only my opinion and everyone's taste palette can vary.

You know that winery in Sideways where Paul Giamatti freaks out and drinks from the spit bucket? I was having flashbacks while meandering through Gray Ghost. This is not to say Gray Ghost is BAD, per se. They cater to the crowd-pleasers: none of the wines I had were offensive, but none made me want to buy a case. The winery was crowded and had multiple tasting stations, but lines were long. The grounds are nice, but not spectacular. Etc. I should note, and this is a VERY big note, that most of my group absolutely loved this winery and wanted to go back after we visited Molon Lave. My palette does not love the subtle (thanks, years of cigarettes!). This can easily be a very enjoyable winery. It's just not my enjoyable winery. Shoutout to Al for successfully wrangling a large group and being informative at the same time! Not easy!

Gray Ghost Vineyards has beautiful grounds, a nicely decorated adult-only tasting room, civil war memorabilia throughout, a wine glass collection that rivals ours, friendly staff with great customer service, and wines that nearly rival my favorite winery.

Having been to Bordeaux, Napa, and to most of the wineries in VA, I consider the wine here about average. Some decent offerings and some that I'm sure are more cherished when you're already drunk. The people were friendly informative but our server tried to pull the wine snob card. 'Oh, I was going to try that wine from xyz winery, but it had a screw cap'. We had to inform her that many of the wineries in Bordeaux came in screw-capped bottles and even boxes. Her jaw fell down like a fork-lift. I guess some wine snobs needs to escape the small world of VA wineries and see what the originators are doing. Saving grace for Gray Ghost is the low tasting fee: $3 I wonder when VA wineries will figure out that people will be more likely to buy a glass or extra bottle if there is value in the wine. Of course, some wineries need to recoup their losses because all people do is taste, get repulsed, and the leave without buying anything. So I understand the thinking...unfortunately. Anyway, the wine was not really memorable except for maybe the Adieu. Not a place to drive out of the way for, but definitely worth a stop. Everyone's palate is different!

I've been back a couple of times to Gray Ghost and they are still great. Love their wines, location, and staff. Tasting prices are so low ($5 I'm pretty sure) and you get to taste at least 5 or 6 wines. The prices for their wines are pretty amazing too. Still one of my favorites!

Although we had our pups with us, Al was very kind and accommodated us by doing a tasting outside on the deck. The wines were great! Of particular note were the Gewurtz and the Chardonnay. We drank bottles of these the same night at the Flint Hill Inn, and it really made our evening.

You can feel the history here. Loved this place as soon as we got out of the car simply because of the old, classic cellar doors. Really enjoyed the rose and loved sipping it on the upstairs balcony overlooking the vineyard. Friendly and helpful staff who even offered us a history lesson about who the gray ghost is (I had no idea!)

The best of the best of vineyards and wineries in Virginia. I've been to quite a few, & keep coming back here. Wonderful hosts, superb wine and lovely grounds as well. I doubt you can do better. Any event they have is worth attending, and there is some5hing for everyone here.

We stopped by this past Saturday to stock up on one of our favorite Chardonnays. We ordered two tastings and then purchased 6 or 7 bottles of wine. While the lady who was helping us was extremely pleasant, it was slightly disappointing that they didn't offer to comp our tastings considering the many bottles we purchased. Their Reserve Chardonnay and Gewürztraminer are delicious. Just wish they would show more appreciation for returning customers!

The white wine offerings were acceptable, Good for summer, but the reds were horrible! We even purchased the $40 bottle of '08 Cab Sov, and that too was horrible. The Merlot had a scent of burnt rubber. Want a good bottle of Merlot... Coppola! Virginia has some wonderful wines, The Ghost was a dissapointment.

We went for Mothers Day and got a free tasting and tour of the production facility with the owner. The wine is very good here. They are one of the oldest wineries in VA and all their wines are made with just grapes from their property, which is rare. It was crowded, but the owner opened up a special room for us for the tasting so he could accommodate everyone. Their wines are very well awarded and reasonably priced. I bought the table wine- at $16-$18 that's all I could afford at this stage in life, but they had plenty of bottles for around $25. I like the Mom and Pop feeling of this winery. They have a volunteer harvest day in the fall that I may come back for!

Grey Ghost vineyards... when we pulled up I had to laugh as this was the nickname for a friends car in high school. Man was that Ford LTD a piece of junk but oh the fun memories! OK OK back to the Vineyard! We enjoyed the wines very much and especially the Adieu and the Seyval Blanc both very good. Seems to be they make very good sweet wines if that is your palate but I do enjoy a good red and the Ranger Reserve didn't leave me wanting something else! If you're in Amissville this should be a stop!

We visited 3 wineries today and this by FAR was my favorite. One of the oldest wineries in Virginia, they grow the grapes they make the wine with (if I remember correctly). We were served our tasting by one of the owners and she was delightful and informative. This made for a very personal and intimate experience - as if they had let u into their kitchen for a glass of wine with friends. I took home the petit Verdot - just delicious. My friends brought home 2 bottles of the Ranger Reserve - also delicious. The grounds are beautiful and there's plenty of outside seating once u pick your favorite wine to enjoy al fresco.

We had been by many times, but they always seemed to be closed when we drove by, so we stopped in today (July 4th). They were moderately busy, but still had time to welcome us and provide us with a complimentary tasting, as they were offering them for free since it is July 4th. We really enjoyed their Victorian Red, as they also chill it and serve it "rosé" style. It was GREAT like this. Something GREAT about this winery was that they also provide wine chillers for cool wines. Many wineries in the area don't give you this, thus allowing your cool wine to get really warm as you drink it, especially while outdoors on beautiful, sunny days. (Hint to other wineries - you could learn from this!) Their landscaping was outstanding... plenty of pretty trees and flowers about their gazebo and shaded patios areas.

The place is pretty hidden (but not so much you have to scavenge to find it...) it is very welcoming as you enter. There are so many quirky items for sale and on display. The nice thing is they have all their old glasses on display to see, too. The staff is friendly and good at multi tasking the tastings without losing place or looking like they are doing actual work. They appear to be having fun with what they do.