RdV received the most acclaim from readers in the comments and the tipline. One reader recommends the "brown bag" blind tasting as the "single best wine experience one can have in Virginia, probably the entire East Coast." The winery is known for its Bordeaux-style wines.

Barboursville is praised for its restaurant, its setting (with ruins on the grounds) and its famous Octagon blend.

The small Linden winery is one of Virginia's oldest, with three vineyards. It caters to serious wine drinkers.

Many say Black Ankle's wines are among the best in Maryland. Their wines are praised by readers for their maturity.

This farm winery is a new addition to the area it's been in the works for two years.

Fabbioli boasts several dessert wines, and a tasting experience that pairs wine with cheese or chocolate.

Middleburg's Chrysalis is a popular tourist destination, with wines from Virginia-friendly grapes such as the Norton.

One of the closest wineries to D.C., this winery offers tastings and wine dinners.