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River Dog Winery
A welcoming family-owned winery offering thoughtfully crafted wines in a scenic Richmond vineyard setting.
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A welcoming family-owned winery offering thoughtfully crafted wines in a scenic Richmond vineyard setting.
River Dog Winery is a newer, family-owned winery in Richmond, Virginia, known for its warm hospitality and scenic vineyard views. Reviews highlight the friendly owners, welcoming atmosphere, and a variety of wines including sweet options and selections like Chardonnel and Cab Franc. The space features both indoor seating and an outdoor patio, is dog-friendly, and allows guests to bring their own food. With a focus on personal connections and a relaxing environment, it's a recommended stop for wine enthusiasts.
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Enjoy guided tastings of our handcrafted wines, including reds, whites, and sweet varieties, with insights from knowledgeable owners.
Purchase bottles of our signature wines, such as Chardonnel, Cab Franc, and River Breeze, to take home or enjoy on-site.
Relax in our tasting room or on the patio with panoramic views of the vineyards, perfect for unwinding in any season.
Bring your furry friends to our welcoming space, designed to be pet-friendly for a complete family experience.
Feel free to bring your own food to pair with our wines, creating a personalized picnic or gathering in our scenic setting.
Host intimate gatherings or special occasions in our warm, inviting space, ideal for small groups seeking a unique venue.
Overall rating
Rob Anderson
As we continued our journey through the area over an extra-long holiday weekend, we came across this spot and were truly impressed. On an unseasonably cold Sunday afternoon, we had the place to ourselves, which made the experience feel especially personal and memorable. Debbie, the owner, was incredibly friendly and engaging, taking time to connect with us and chat about our travels. The space inside is bright, warm, and welcoming, and sitting there watching the snow fall onto the vineyards outside was a really special moment. As one of the newer wineries in the region, this is absolutely a place worth seeking out. Even more so, it’s wonderful to support a husband-and-wife venture that’s clearly putting so much care into both their wines and their guests. Thoughtfully crafted pours, genuine hospitality, and a stop we’d highly encourage others to make.
kim
The owners are very friendly. They love dogs! Very relaxing setting. I enjoyed the sweet wines because I am a sweet wine drinker. Favorite was the River Breeze.
Darnella G
Very small and quaint. A very nice place to sit and have a glass or bottle and talk. Dogs are welcome and so are kids. You can bring in your own food and have a little spread if you want. The owners are really really nice and they have a decent amount of wines of which they are really knowledgeable. I LOVE the deep bottom riverport. It's amazing. I've been twice and would not hesitate to go again
Tammy Milner
Nice little new winery. Service was great. Owner was wonderful. Wines were surprisingly good. You never know with new small wineries. They have a great Chardonnel & Cab Franc. Our favorites. Weather was amazing, so we sat out in the patio which was very nice. If it was cooler, the inside has some great seating. Definitely recommend.
Bill Rippe (Life of a Boring Old Guy)
Newer Virginia winery, small & still working on their wine. As of today (3/29/25) they’ve been open for 18 months and working on their recipes for 7 years. Lots of sweet wines. Reds need to age more. Loved the full menu tasting. Great place to sit, enjoy the weather and relax. I look forward to seeing how your wine skills mature.
