Brix & Columns Vineyards: Fall Tasting Near Harrisonburg

Brix & Columns Vineyards is an estate winery on 160 acres in McGaheysville, in Rockingham County, with mountain views and a Jeffersonian-style tasting room. This October, a flight of five wines runs $16 to $20, and outside food is welcome, which makes it an easy fall stop for anyone crossing the Blue Ridge toward the Shenandoah Valley.

Quick Facts

• Where: 1501 Dave Berry Rd, McGaheysville, VA 22840
• Tastings: flights of five wines, $16–$20
• Setting: 160-acre estate, Jeffersonian tasting room, outdoor patio with fireplace
• Good to know: dog-friendly, family-friendly, picnic-friendly
• Rating: 4.7 on Google

Why It Belongs on a Piedmont Fall Itinerary

Holler Guide's home territory is the Piedmont, but the best autumn drives often cross a ridge. Brix & Columns is one of those crossings. It sits near Harrisonburg, with the Blue Ridge and Massanutten as a backdrop, and its tasting room borrows the classical proportions of Jefferson's architecture. For readers who have spent a season working through Rappahannock and Albemarle tasting rooms, it is a change of scenery without a change of standards.

The Tasting Room and the Pour

The core offering is a tasting flight of five wines at $16 to $20. The winery also pours by the glass and bottle and runs an online shop with shipping, which is useful if you taste something you want to keep drinking after the leaves are down. Sparkling wine is part of the lineup. For regulars, there is a Foundation Club wine membership.

If you are used to the wine-club rhythm of Middleburg and Charlottesville, expect something similar here: a seated, unhurried tasting rather than a crowded bar.

Where to Sit in October

• The patio with fireplace. The obvious fall choice. When the afternoon cools, this is where you want to be.
• The vineyard walking path. A short stroll through the estate between pours.
• A rented canopy. The winery offers canopy rentals for shade, a practical option for a group with a picnic.

Outside food is welcome, so you can pack a hamper from a farm market on the way over and settle in with a glass. Dogs and children are both welcome, which suits a relaxed family weekend.

Pairing It With the Rest of Your Trip

If you are building a longer fall loop, a few Piedmont stops pair naturally with a Valley detour. DuCard Vineyards in Etlan, Madison County, is a vineyard bordering Shenandoah National Park and pours in a similar spirit. Skyline Drive, the 105-mile ridgetop parkway, offers a scenic way to travel between the two sides of the mountain in leaf season.

A Note on Confirming Before You Go

The winery's social channels appear to have been quiet for several months, so call ahead to confirm the tasting room is operating as listed, particularly if you are planning a weekend with a group. The hours below come from the venue's listing.

Planning Your Visit

• Address: 1501 Dave Berry Rd, McGaheysville, VA 22840
• Phone: (540) 810-0566
• Website: brixandcolumns.com
• Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 11:00 AM–6:00 PM; Friday: 11:00 AM–9:00 PM; Saturday: 11:00 AM–5:00 PM; Sunday: 12:00 PM–6:00 PM
• Tasting flights: five wines, $16–$20
• Also on site: outdoor patio with fireplace, vineyard walking path, canopy rental, wedding and private event space

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