Unicorn Winery

Wine: Winery: Ambiance: Jun 21, 2010

Favorite Wine: ????

I enjoyed my stop into this winery.

Wine: Winery: Ambiance: Aug 24, 2009

Favorite Wine: Cabernet Franc

The first thing you see on driving in to Unicorn Winery is a banner that says "Welcome to Unicorn Winery - Available for Weddings!" Not generally a good sign for the quality of the wine... but I was pleasantly surprised. The wines were good, but not great. My favorites were the spicy Cab Franc and the buttery Viognier (unusual for the varietal -- it is aged in oak, which is a nice contrast to the tangier flavor of the grape). But I was unimpressed with several of their other offerings. Kind of hit or miss overall, for me.

Wine: Winery: Ambiance: Jan 21, 2009

Favorite Wine: Chambourcin

This is a nice winery. We've been going there for a few years now, and the wines have definitely improved over time. I think that they're only getting better. They have a nice pond in the front with a deck. It's shaded and nice and cool in the warmer months. If you do go there, YOU HAVE TO TRY THE CHEESE BALL! Seriously, my husband is a sucker for it every time!

Wine: Winery: Ambiance: Jan 27, 2008

Favorite Wine: Petit Nacional

We've passed this winery 50 times going back and forth to Rappahannock Cellars -- finally gave it a try and glad we did. Wines were a surprise (good); the pourer was knowledgeable and friendly, and while the tasting room is on the modest side, the property is absolutley beautiful with a couple great outdoor sipping areas overlooking a nice pond and surrounded by a huge table rock and about 7 planted acres. We've heard this property is for sale at about 2M which sounds like a decent deal, but which unfortunately leaves us with well over a million reasons why we can't buy it. Overall a great experience, esp if you're pallet leans towards the dry side. Definately coming back to enjoy the outside atmosphere this place promises this Spring.

Wine: Winery: Ambiance: Nov 13, 2007

Favorite Wine: Chambourcin

Beautiful grounds. Good wine, both dryer, traditional wines and a couple sweet wines for the casual drinker. Very different atmosphere from NY wineries. This is not a party to other tasters, it is serious business, but the winery staff was friendly. Wine yummy.