Slater Run Vineyards
Upperville
Winery in Upperville, United States
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Virginia Piedmont Precision
Why go
Slater Run Vineyards is best for a quiet Upperville wine-country stop where the setting and tasting format matter more than added amenities. It is worth pursuing for couples or small groups planning ahead, but less suited to travelers who need confirmed food service, large-group logistics, or a fully structured destination visit.
About Slater Run Vineyards
Slater Run Vineyards is a Pearl 2 Star Prestige venue in Upperville for 2025, with a smart casual dress code. For specific hours, tasting formats, food service, bottle availability, group policies, or reservation requirements, it is best to confirm directly with the venue.
Use Upperville as the frame for the decision. If you are building a broader local plan, you can pair it with our full Upperville restaurants guide, our full Upperville hotels guide, our full Upperville bars guide, our full Upperville experiences guide. The strongest reason to keep Slater Run Vineyards on the shortlist is simple: it is a Pearl-recognized Upperville venue with a smart casual standard.
Worth considering, with details to confirm before you go
Avoid building a schedule around specifics such as food, a particular tasting format, fixed timing, or large-group arrangements. Treat the venue as a promising Upperville stop, then confirm the current visit details through official channels before making firm plans.
For regional comparison, travelers may also look at Barrel Oak Winery, Bluemont Vineyard, Boxwood Estate Winery, Greenhill Winery & Vineyards, or RdV. Those names can help frame expectations, but Slater Run Vineyards should be judged on its own profile: Upperville location, smart casual dress code, Pearl 2 Star Prestige recognition in 2025.
Use Upperville as the frame, then decide how much structure you need
The practical question is how much certainty your itinerary requires. If you need specific food service, a defined visit length, or detailed group logistics, confirm those points before committing. If you are comfortable confirming the details directly, Slater Run Vineyards remains a relevant Upperville option.
Keep comparisons focused and regional. Barrel Oak Winery, Bluemont Vineyard, Boxwood Estate Winery, Greenhill Winery & Vineyards, RdV are useful reference points for planning a broader outing, while other Upperville dining can round out the trip without assuming that Slater Run Vineyards itself offers any specific dining or hospitality format.
The verdict: consider Slater Run Vineyards for an Upperville plan, especially if Pearl recognition and a smart casual setting matter to you. Confirm the current visit details directly before relying on any specific service, timing, or group arrangement.
Planning details
- Location
- 1500 Crenshaw Rd, Upperville, VA 20184
- Website
- slaterrun.com
- Phone
- +1 540-878-1476
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Slater Run presents a refined, terroir-driven character that reads as sophisticated and quietly serene. The write-up emphasizes an estate-centered approach — anchoring the label to a local waterway and the specific Piedmont geology — which gives the property a quietly charming, focused personality rather than a tourist-oriented flash. The Prestige-level recognition and references to cellaring ambition reinforce a sense of craft and purpose: this is a place where landscape, climate and careful winemaking converge, and where the mood feels measured, contemplative and rooted in place.
Best For
The vineyard is especially well suited to visitors who want a focused, educational tasting or a quiet, intimate escape. The description positions Slater Run as a destination for wine education and for small-group visits that value terroir and cellar-worthy wines, and its Prestige designation suggests it also works for low-key special occasions and romantic stays in the Piedmont corridor. Guests seeking an experience centered on place, tasting provenance-driven wines and learning about Virginia’s evolving terroir will find it rewarding.
Tasting Tips
Given the emphasis on estate focus and ‘cellaring ambition,’ prioritize bottles labeled to the estate and ask staff about wines intended for aging. The write-up highlights terroir and an elevated Piedmont site, so request context about vineyard sites and soil influence when you taste. If you’re looking for take-home bottles, look for releases singled out for structure and longevity—those are the wines most aligned with the winery’s Prestige-level positioning.
Venue details
Ambiance
Bright and airy tasting room with large windows and natural light overlooking sweeping vineyard views; relaxed, welcoming atmosphere with fireplaces indoors and outdoor seating on rolling hills.
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At the Vineyard
- Appellation
- Virginia
- Varietals
- Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Chardonnay
- Tour Duration
- 1-2 hours
- Wine Club
- Available
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Boxwood Estate Winery, Notable alternative
- RdV, Notable alternative
- Greenhill Winery & Vineyards, Notable alternative
- Barrel Oak Winery, Notable alternative
- Bluemont Vineyard, Notable alternative
Winery context
How It Compares
Choose Slater Run Vineyards if the priority is a calmer Upperville-area wine stop with a more restrained countryside feel. Boxwood Estate Winery is the more obvious cross-shop for travelers who want a clearer estate-winery comparison, while RdV is the one to check first if the trip is built around a serious, appointment-led wine experience.
Greenhill Winery & Vineyards is likely the safer pick for visitors who want a broader hospitality feel, especially if the group includes people who care as much about ambiance as wine. Barrel Oak Winery and Bluemont Vineyard are better fallback options when ease, space, or a more casual group-friendly mood matters more than a quieter tasting.
For value, Slater Run is strongest when the visit is short, planned, focused. If the day needs guaranteed structure or a larger social setting, Greenhill, Barrel Oak, or Bluemont are more practical. If the goal is a higher-intensity wine appointment, start with RdV and keep Slater Run as the quieter counterpoint.
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Compare Slater Run Vineyards
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Slater Run Vineyards | Upperville | No published awards |
| Boxwood Estate Winery | Middleburg | No published awards |
| RdV | Delaplane | No published awards |
| Greenhill Winery & Vineyards | Middleburg | No published awards |
| Barrel Oak Winery | Delaplane | No published awards |
| Bluemont Vineyard | Bluemont | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Slater Run Vineyards ship wine?
Does Slater Run Vineyards serve food?
Food service is not available for Slater Run Vineyards. Do not plan a meal around the visit unless the venue confirms current food options directly.
When is the best time to visit Slater Run Vineyards?
Specific hours or visit windows are not listed. Choose a time only after confirming current availability with Slater Run Vineyards in Upperville.
Is the wine club at Slater Run Vineyards worth joining?
Wine club details are not available for Slater Run Vineyards. If membership matters to you, compare the terms directly with your expected visit frequency and preferences.
Do I need a reservation at Slater Run Vineyards?
How long should I plan for a visit to Slater Run Vineyards?
A specific visit length is not specified. Plan only after confirming the current format with the venue, leave enough flexibility in your Upperville itinerary.
Can Slater Run Vineyards handle large groups?
Large-group policies are not specified. Contact Slater Run Vineyards directly before planning any group visit, compare options with regional venues such as Bluemont Vineyard if group logistics are the priority.
