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3 reviews for Bloxom Vineyards
3 reviews in English
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Review from Kathryn R.
Fairfax, VA
8/16/2011 1 Check-in Here
Fan-effin-tastic!!!
I was very skeptical; wine on the eastern shore? Really?
The tasting changed my mind, and I walked out with a case! I recommend the Merlot and the Cab Franc in particular. They also have a wood burning pizza oven on the property, so I got to experience some delicious pizza. Go there, you'll thank yourself. -
Review from David R.
Reston, VA
11/25/2011 2 photos
Bloxom Vineyards has a banner on their website: The 7th Most Favorite Winery in Virginia. Either the gentleman who runs this place (I'll get to him in a minute) has a very sarcastic sense of humor, or fans who stuff the ballot box for this winery are loyal visitors and neighbors. I saw both at Bloxom Vineyards the day I visited. The owner is from Morocco (French heritage) and acts like the typical French wine snob. Not much personality there. And he's been trying to sell this vineyard for nearly 10 years. The day I visited, he had three wines (he was running low on the Cab Franc, which we had heard so much about, so we couldn't try that).
The chardonnay is decent, "Red Kiss" red blend was spit-out sweet, but the wine list was saved by his merlot - all steel barrel aged and pleasantly smooth. In the background, loud Eurotrash elevator music was blasting. Neighbors came to visit and buy a case and he spent more time talking to them than the new guests tasting. Not exactly a winery I'd want to hang out at after tasting. I bought my bottle and ran. But they do have an outdoor pizza oven that's popular in warmer months. Only open Saturday and Sunday. This winery could be run with more enthusiasm. It's only 30 minutes from Chincoteague - the closest winery to that popular resort town. His prices are good, however. Wines are priced just right. -
Review from John S.
Mount Airy, MD
7/27/2007
A small winery located on Virginia's eastern shore. If you are on your way to or from Chincoteague it is worth the stop. It's about 25 minutes away. The reds are nice, but I am not sure how they grow grape vines in such sandy soil. Beats me, but some nice wine.
