Upper Shirley Vineyards - Charles City

Classic colonial feeling and great farewell. both the truffleries and the oyster rockefeller were well prepared. her gas fireplace was a popular place on a cold windy day. I can see that this place must be popular in the early year and can accommodate large groups. the bth wine tasting bar and tables offer a view of the plantation next door. the wine tasting is exactly that, but gives a great description of each varietals as well as a opportunity to give them a guide on which weep they want to drink through the glass or bottle. as part of red weeping, our favorite was the contest disguised.

Awesome atmosphere! Solid selection of wines and a small selection of VA beers.

Nice place, awesome view.I feel like they care more about their food than the wine.Wine is good but contract made by another VA winery up in the mountains.

We were invited to the Santa Brunch and had a 11 seating which was for 2 hours and unlimited photos with ??. The price was $49 per adult for a buffet that Golden Coral does better plus my wife ordered a Diet Coke that came in a can and cost additional $2.00, so did my sister in law’s tea ? the shrimp n grits were runny and lacked flavor, they had no fruit and the dessert bar was cookies and mini cheese cakes that I believe they bought at Sam’s Club. We are 1 and Done.. Do have to say view was decent

Disappointed with Upper Shirley’s decision to maintain operating style due to pandemic, it seems as though you are paying a premium price tag for subpar wine and experience.The restaurant is now seat yourself bistro style menu all food comes out in a takeout box, with no plates. I cut my flatbread on a napkin with a plastic knife. The tables were very cramped and the dining room was extremely crowded, they had live indoor music which, when paired with the noise from guests talking, made it impossible to have a conversation at your own table.The tastings are still provided as a self-guided experience at $15 nearly all vineyards I’ve been to have at least reverted back to some level of interactive tastings. Adding that there are two separate ordering systems for food and wine which causes guests to wait in two different lines.No real heated outdoor space. There is a medium-sized fire pit with few chairs scattered around it. No propane heaters anywhere on the large veranda, which seemed unusual.Tips are also a bit forceful from staff. Paying a high price tag for wine, on top of a service fee, and then an added tip seems to be a lot to ask for. I paid $17.50 for one glass of wine. Likely will not return until the weather warms up.Suggested approach for USV: heat your outdoor space in a broader capacity; move your live music to outside; provide plates; eliminate the need to order through two separate lines/POS system; consider working on a price point that will help offset wages to your staff, rather than being tip heavy when there are no services being provided.