Pearmund Cellars

6190 Georgetown Rd, Broad Run, VA 20137, USA

Address:	6190 Georgetown Rd, Broad Run, VA 20137, USA
Phone:	+1 540-347-3475
Site:	pearmundcellars.com
Rating:	4.8
Working:	10AM–6PM 10AM–6PM 10AM–6PM 10AM–6PM 10AM–6PM 10AM–6PM 10AM–6PM

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Mica Hub

My husband and I have visited numerous Virginia wineries in the 5 years we lived here and always maintain memberships at a couple. We visit a winery an average of twice per month. Since my sister was in town, we decided to try a new winery together. We chose Pearmund because of the great reviews. First off, the pizza vendor was leaving early as we arrived; that was disappointing but we didnt let it bother us. We just got some crackers, meat, and cheese to have some sustenance before our wine tastings and began our visit in good spirits. Soon after the snack, we went to the tasting bar to begin tastings. We decided to start with the regular tasting, then move to the reserve tasting--since the reserve tasting featured all reds. Toward the end of our tasting, at 5:24pm, our wine educator, Nicole, noticed the gentleman who was doing the reserve tastings walking around and let him know that we were headed back there shortly. He replied that the manager, Deb, had just told him that they were done. Mind you, it is not even 5:30pm and the winery closes at 6pm. He asked Deb if we could come back there to do our tasting and she shook her head and gestured with her hands emphatically, "No way!" right there in front of us. Never in all our winery visits, have we been treated so rudely; it ruined the rest of the visit. To add insult to injury, we looked over and saw that there was about 5 people sitting at a table in the reserve area enjoying themselves. We will not bother to return and my sister was completely disgusted and does not wish to return on her subsequent trips. We werent breaking any rules, we werent unruly or inebriated... We counted 3 dogs in the tasting room--including the reserve room--though the website says no dogs allowed. Yet we werent allowed to do a tasting before last call? We were going to purchase bottles to take home, plus purchase 3 reserve tastings--not to mention repeat visits with guests and recommendations. I certainly wouldnt want someone like Deb managing my business, as she seemed to care more about shutting down than encouraging repeat business and making sure that the customer had a good experience within the winery rules and expectations. She gave no explanation or apology. In fact, the only time she spoke to us was to ask if it was our (wrapped) food that remained on the table where we had been sitting. We replied yes and she said that she just wanted to check before she threw it away. The place was not crowded; she had to have seen us sitting there. The one bright spot about our 40 minute drive out to Pearmund was our wine educator, Nicole. She was intimately acquainted with the wines and seemed to genuinely enjoy her job and interacting with people. In the end, it doesnt matter how good the wines were (the ones we tasted were just okay to pretty good...the one reserve we tasted was very good). If Im not made to feel welcome, then youve not given me any reason to return and spend money in your establishment.

Michael Pakaluk

My daughter and I decided that for her wedding it would be memorable and fitting to serve wines from Virginia. We found Pearmund by a google search to be the closest winery to our house and went for a visit. We were delighted to find not simply that this winery was one of the best rated in the state, but also, when we participated in a tasting, that the wines were superb. We decided upon the Cabernet Franc 2008 and Old Vine Chardonnay 2008 for the reception meal, and Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc as well during the cocktail hour. The best testimony I can give is that the guests were delighted by the wines. They drank them heartily and with evident good cheer, and I received lots of compliments. I purchased a bottle of the flagship "Ameritage" for my table, and that wine won praise from one of my best friends, who is something of a connoisseur. My daughter thought it was very romantic actually to travel to the vineyard to pick out wines, and we purchased a special bottle for her to take on her honeymoon also. The vineyard gave her two glasses with Pearmund engraved on it, as a keepsake for her and her husband. Pearmund gave us a very good rate for the purchase of several cases for the reception and after-party. Their friendly and cordial service was exemplary. So I highly recommend that, if you want wines for your wedding that are top rate and memorable, and that (most importantly) your guests will really enjoy --- that you consider serving Pearmund wines. We couldnt have been more pleased with the decision and the entire experience of dealing with Pearmund.

Michael

This winery menu changes like most seasonally or when they run out. However, expect more or less 10 wines equal reds or whites and dessert. On this recent occasion they offered a special "Black Ops" wine which is an unknown blend to all the employees. Expect to pay $10 per person or you can share a tasting with one other for the same $10. Parking is very good I have almost never had an issue parking (all gravel). I also drive an all electric vehicle which they conveniently provide a Tesla 40amp charger (see destination charging on your car map) or a standard charger for everyone else which uses EVgo (this is new since last year). Frequently they have a pizza shop tow an oven to the lot to sell to customers. Outside you will find a very nice patio which ample seating. There is also seating farther out towards the barn and creek. They also provide cornhole. Wines themselves I found are all quite good and highly rated. The tasting room has enough space for about 30 at one time as well as extra seating in their barrel storage room. The storage room is kept very cool and a great place to sit in the summer. Overall I frequently stop here as a last stop for the day to both charge my car and grab some delicious wines. Lastly if you are a Va Go pass member (2016) you can get your tasting complimentary if you buy a bottle. Though no bottle as of this review was under $25.

Rachel Gresham

I have only been to several Virginia wineries, so Im no expert, but I had pretty much written off Virginian wine. That all changed yesterday durning our tasting here. I am a red wine girl, but found myself enjoying the whites as well. This is hands down the best wine I have had from VA! EVER. If I had more money I would have left with several different bottles. (I usually struggle to find just one that I will enjoy.) I probably should have joined the wine club but after a few glasses of wine, I forgot to look into it. The staff was over all pretty friendly. The woman who lead our tasting (I think Mindy was her name) was awesome! Every tasting Ive been to in the past has been boring; uptight people showing off how much they know about their wines, and Im rolling my eyes waiting for it to be over. This whole experience was different. She was fun and informative, I actually listened, learned and even asked questions. Overall it was a great time. I will come back again for sure.

Stephanie Henderson

We frequently visit wineries and vineyards in central Virginia/Charlottesville and decided to take a few days to wine taste in northern Virginia. We visited seven wineries during the trip and Pearmund was by far our favorite. The driveway leading to the tasting room is a lovely little trip around the vines. We were approached on the front porch by a sweet, handsome dog that seemed to say, "Welcome". As soon as we walked through the front door, we were greeted warmly by the staff who were all very notably inviting. All of the staff members we interacted with were personable and knowledgeable about the wines. The wines were excellent. We didnt taste anything that we didnt like. I loved that they offer food pairing ideas for the wines with items that they actually have available for sale. We signed up for the wine club and will definitely make a point to visit the tasting room a couple of times a year.