Elyse E.
Yelp
My wife and I really enjoy exploring local Virginia wineries and feel lucky to live in such a rich wine country. That being said, there are definitely some wineries in this region that are better than others. Unfortunately, Three Foxes falls short in many ways.
Tastings are $13 and come in cheap plastic cups that probably muck up the taste. My wife and I did both the red and white flights and weren't impressed with either - and while I like wine a lot, I am very open to all varieties and price points, so I'm not being snobby, like I like a glass of Two Buck Chuck every once in awhile.
I thought most of the white flight was pretty off, with the Vidal Blanc being by far my least favorite. The Lazy Meadow was a bit too sweet for my palate, but my wife enjoyed it, and it wasn't bad per se. The stainless steel was also pretty terrible. The Pinot Grigio was the most drinkable.
The red flight was all very one note and, as my wife observed, all tasted of fall spices, which didn't go well with the late spring heat. Our least favorite was the Maya, and not because that's my ex-girlfriend's name - it was just incredibly heavy and almost dense in a way? Hard to describe. The Alysha and Renee were fine but not great, and those three wines together felt like very slight variations on a theme. The Abigail was the most drinkable, but I still wouldn't have ordered a glass.
Next round was better. My wife got their beer brewed with wine and said it was tasty. I tried the Maxwell, which is their Sangiovese blend, and thought it was very nice - but not nice enough to be compelled to buy a bottle.
The ambiance was very nice but not different from many other wineries nearby. There's a nice vista with some of their vines and a hill in the distance with some lovely cows. Inside was plain but cool and comfortable and I could see sitting there on an exceptionally hot or cold day. Dogs are allowed, and I saw some cuties.
There are some snacks to purchase (though we didn't), and there was a food truck selling some really great wood-fired pizza. It was a little hard to discern the food truck schedule, and I had to do some digging to find it. Don't risk it if you're starving - check before you go. I may return just for the pizza, though.
My main complaint (apart from, you know, the wine) was the service. I was mainly served by a very lovely woman who was kind and funny and great even though she implied she was new. However, when I went back in to get our post-tasting drinks, the male bartender literally passed over me not once but twice even though I was at the front of the line. I'm short and look a bit younger than my age, but I think it's pretty clear that I'm not a literal child despite my height and am in fact a woman in my 30s. First time I think he assumed the older woman standing behind me was my mother, which, okay, fine, but he did it again! with some random dude, so it seemed purposeful. Then when he decided it was my turn, he walked away to help someone else and let the kind female bartender take my order, which I was fine with, but it was just a very odd interaction and left a weird taste in my mouth.
All saltiness aside, we had a good time here. It was beautiful out and we had good pizza and plenty of space. I can get those at my favorite local winery, Paradise Springs, so I probably won't be returning, but would consider it if friends wanted to try it out.
Wine: Mid.
Food: Good but not always available.
Rating: 3/5 stars.