Chateau Morrisette Winery — Attraction in Stuart

Chateau Morrisette Winery

Chateau Morrisette Winery, nestled along the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway in Floyd, Virginia, is renowned for its quality wines and picturesque setting. Established in 1978 by the Morrisette family, the winery has grown from a small family operation into one of Virginia's largest and most respected wineries.

The winery offers a diverse range of wines, including varietals like Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot, as well as unique blends and fruit wines. Their Black Dog series, named in honor of the Morrisette family's beloved pet, is particularly popular. The winery's commitment to quality is evident in their meticulous winemaking process, which combines traditional techniques with modern technology.

Visitors to Chateau Morrisette can enjoy wine tastings, which include a tour of the winery and a souvenir wine glass. The tasting room, completed in 1999, is a striking structure made from salvaged timber, adding to the rustic charm of the estate. The winery also features a fine-dining restaurant that offers gourmet meals made with locally sourced ingredients, providing a perfect pairing with their wines.

The winery hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including live music performances, wine festivals, and special dinners. These events, combined with the stunning views of the New River Valley, make Chateau Morrisette a popular destination for both locals and tourists.

In addition to their on-site vineyards, Chateau Morrisette sources grapes from other growers to ensure a consistent supply of high-quality fruit. This allows them to produce approximately 75,000 cases of wine annually. The winery's dedication to sustainability and community involvement further enhances its reputation as a leader in the Virginia wine industry.

Whether you're a wine enthusiast or simply looking for a beautiful place to relax, Chateau Morrisette Winery offers a memorable experience with its exceptional wines, welcoming atmosphere, and breathtaking...

Sadly, very disappointed with our visit today. My family came from several states away to honor my 83 year old father’s birthday on July 7th. I booked reservations over a week ago, I told staff it was a special family birthday celebration, I even Ordered ahead a cake to be cut at end of the meal. We requested and confirmed an outside table for 3:00pm. Upon arrival no outside seating was available. we were told that seating was first come first serve basis. I requested we wait for outside seating and it was honored. 40 mins later, the table was ready but several entrees were explained to be no longer available because they had run out. We requested bread for the table, waitress said, no bread was available. No crackers either. A lady order seltzer water with lime….nope, “we do not carry sparkling water”. Three of the ladies ordered shrimp and grits. They were bland in a tomato base with very few shrimp. It was like bad grits soup. None of the 3 ladies liked this entree. The men enjoyed the wild boar shank very much , however. Lastly I ordered a birthday cake a week prior for my dad’s 83rd birthday and was told they were “ on it, no worries” . The expectation being that we were buying a cake on site and we would share it between the 5 of us. We just laughed at the 1 single small chocolate lava dessert that was presented to dad. No cake, no explanation…. It was like we were being punked or on candid camera. For a group of non complainers who have spent a lot of money here and at the winery, the restaurant left so much to be desired. It sadly was Really bad and left us hungry and embarrassed. Sadly, we expected better, service, food and will probably not return. This is our 3rd time here and this visit was by far a let down compared to past. The atmosphere and grounds are exquisite but the scent of cat urine permeated the air from feral cats. Beyond disappointed. The Robert’s family, Columbia SC, Dipiazza family, North Carolina, Swearingen family...

2.5 Stars. The winery and restaurant are both very beautiful, surrounded by rolling green hills just off of the Blue Ridge Parkway. I visited Saturday evening, and started with the wine tasting. The wine tasting is free, and you can sample as many wines as you want. The person helping us with the wine tasting was so friendly and wonderful. There is a variety of wines to suit any palate and we especially liked the Blackberry wine and the Chambourcin. We walked over to the restaurant for our 5:45 reservation. We were a bit early, so we waited in the well-appointed waiting area with a roaring fireplace. We were seated at our tablet at 5:45 promptly. We ordered a bottle of the Blackberry wine, but it was sold out- which was really confusing to me- can't you just walk over to the winery and pick up a bottle?? How is it sold out?? Anyway, we ordered the mussels and cheese board for our appetizer, which were both very good. For our main, I ordered the porkchop- which was also sold out (ugh), so I got the shrimp and grits instead. We also ordered the salmon, pasta, and the duck breast.

Salmon- excellent. Perfectly cooked, good flavor. Pasta- Good. The pasta was somewhat unevenly cooked which I found strange, but the flavor was good. Duck breast- terrible! I never had such terrible duck breast at a restaurant before. It was tough and dry, like a well-done steak. This was truly disappointing. Shrimp and grits- also bad. There was just too much salt. And I hate to say it, but too much bacon. The bacon was also very salty and overcooked and tough. I couldn't finish the dish due to the salt, which is a shame because the sauce otherwise had good flavor. Lemon creme brulee dessert- fine.

Overall, a great experience with the tasting, but quite disappointing with the restaurant. It's a shame because the restaurant space is beautiful and the views are amazing. I'm not sure if I...