Fifty-Third Winery and Vineyards

Wine: Winery: Ambiance: Jun 22, 2013

Favorite Wine: Petit Verdot

Without a doubt, this is the best winery I have been to in Virginia. The Norton is what brought me here, but there are other outstanding examples of what Virginia offers. The wines offered exhibit the best that Virginia can grow. The winery is also easily accessible to I-64.

Wine: Winery: Ambiance: Jan 20, 2013

Favorite Wine: Chardonel 2011/Sweet Louisa

Although Sweet Louisa was one of the first wines I tasted when I started this venture a few years ago, this was my first visit to the winery. Fairly close to my home in Fredericksburg, it will be a mainstay and go to winery...great atmosphere and the wines were delicious...Loved the Chardonel 2011, Coopertage Blanc 2011, Petit Verdot Reserve 2010(awesome) and the Noche are some of my favs. Can't wait until the warm weather to visit, though we sat outside with heaters and some great ladies with dogs who went hiking that morning and we had a great time and were comfortable...Cooper Winery see you soon!!

Wine: Winery: Ambiance: Jul 26, 2011

Favorite Wine: Norton

While the Norton is my favorite wine, there are others that are worth tasting. The new tasting room is wonderful.

Wine: Winery: Ambiance: May 19, 2011

Favorite Wine: Norton

Norton Wine Review: Though I want to limit myself to Cooper's Norton wine, I just can't help mentioning they have some lovely Virginia white wines. Now for a warning, - if you want Cooper wines, check with them first since they quickly sell out of their yearly productions. The reason I give them 5 stars is that Cooper's produces the BEST east coast Norton wines yearly. I have had their wines annually since 2001 and can say that each year they have gotten better and better. Would I state that they have the very best Norton wine, no, but out of over 100 Norton wines we have had so far, Cooper's is among the top seven (the other six are all from Missouri). If their Norton wine is available, treat yourself to a leisurely visit to Cooper's new vineyard setting. Though their Norton wine can be enjoyed young, a couple years of storage adds additional character. As with all Norton wines, let your Norton wines breathe for an extensive amount of time before enjoying.

Wine: Winery: Ambiance: Sep 14, 2010

Favorite Wine: Sweet Louisa

Wine: Winery: Ambiance: Jul 16, 2010

This is one our favorite wineries. Love almost anything they make especially the Noche, a chocolate infused norton.

Wine: Winery: Ambiance: Jul 05, 2008

I loved this place. The Noche Chocolate was to die for and the Rhapsody was very good. Loved the bottles too.