Hill Top Berry Farm & Winery

Scott Hutchings

Off the beaten path and tucked on a pleasant hillside farm this spot offers some of the best mead in VA. TLDR: If you’re an avid mead drinker then you have to make your way here and try it out. Matador, Jolly Dragon, and Voyage are the go to’s. Charcuterie boards are pricey at 55 but if gives you a lot and you keep the board. Atmosphere: It’s a farm, but the outside sitting area and newly built deck offer a great view. The interior needs some updating as it hasn’t been touched in over 11 years but still nice enough. Mead: This is why you go here. They make both traditional and fruited mead. The varying flavors have grown over the past decade and they have an offering for everyone’s pallet. I personally enjoy the Matador. A classic honey mead with blood orange. Wine: They tend to be on the sweet side here. I’m not really a fan of their wines but if you like dessert it’s a good choice they’ll have something for you. Staff: Most of the staff are great, they check on you from time to time and provide great service. If you’re not in the mood for a lengthy and louder conversation don’t engage with one of the managers there. She’s pleasant and fun, but you will be socially trapped for a minute. In the end. We went home with over $200 of mead. I regularly visit this place each year to get a supply. I encourage you to do the same when you’re in the area. Stop by flying fox winery for their table red near by.

Bobby T

What a fun place to visit. Unique wines and great staff keep us coming back. We also love the fact they are animal friendly. They spoiled our Ms Paisley from the time we entered the store. Thanks for a great time! 🥂

Natalia Rhoe

We stopped by to play with the goats while on vacation with our two small children. I enjoyed sipping on the house made blackberry wine and the rest of the family enjoyed the craft sodas. The staff member was very accommodating and helpful. We will definitely be back!

Moif

Happy that we stumbled upon this place on our way through town. I saw some photos of farm animals and "hill top" - and I figured it was worth stopping. Animals are there and are very friendly - just like the staff. The Blueberry Melomel was some of the best fruit wine I've ever had. And if that doesn't intrigue you, they have some delicious cheese and homemade oyster crackers with one of the samplers. If it tells you anything, we ended up buying a couple of bottles of ones we tried, and the cheese. I like cheese. Apparently they now are able to ship the wine and meads to your door, so I'll probably be checking that out, too.