Thomas Jefferson had a dream to produce great American Wine in Monticello. Unluckily, due to conservational issues and political commotion, Jefferson’s vision for Monticello was never appreciated during his lifespan. His dream turned into reality, with the assistance of Monticello Wine Trail; a network of more than 40 wineries that are part of Virginia’s American Viticulture Area. Book Ethiopian Flights and travel to your desired international destination.
Sup a glass Virginia’s signature viognier as the sun sets over the Blue Ridge Mountains.
- Barboursville Vineyards: Barboursville
Turn your heads with superb wines at Barboursville with fine dining and a spectacular Blue Ridge Mountain outlook.
- Gabriele Rausse Winery
This place is often referred to as the “Father of Virginia Wines” since Gabriele Rausee was one of the first winemakers to arrive at Barboursville in 1976. The place offers a distinctive sight as it is the only one in Virginia with no views of a mountain or vineyard.
- Jefferson Vineyards
This place has been called the birthplace of American wine. Visit these exotic wineries and learn more about Jefferson vineyard’s history and enjoy the vines with the stunning setting surrounded by lush green forests and rolling hillocks.
- Michael Shaps Wireworks
Nestled in the woods south of Charlottesville, this independent winery focus on quality, refined small-batch production and has two tasting rooms that offer both Virginia and Burgundy wines.
- Early Mountain Vineyards: Madison Charlottesville wineries
This beautiful vineyard sits on 350 acres in the hills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Enjoy the flavoursome wines with the view of the mountain and indulge in the Virginia table experience.
- Veritas Vineyards and Winery: Afton
Veritas the family-owned estate and farm showcases the wines through two Taste in Place flights- classic and reserve, at the winery, where guests have presented a self-guided sampling of four wines that can be enjoyed from the comfort of your table.
- King Family Vineyards: Crozet Charlottesville wineries
King Family Vineyards offer a variety of tastings. Walk-in visitors can choose between self-guided flights, classic or seasonal, each offers four wines.
- Trump Winery: Charlottesville wineries
This vineyard has gathered recognition for white, red and sparkling wines. You can enjoy the sparkling, white, red or taster’s choice flight, which you can purchase in four 1.5-ounce or 3-ounce pours.
- Chisholm Vineyards at Adventure Farm: Earlysville
Chisholm Vineyards offer both city expediency and a peaceful natural venue. Enjoy a selection of 12 small-lot wines in the tasting room, being a guest you can sample in traditional tastings, paddle-style flights, by the bottle or by the glass.
- Keswick Vineyards: Keswick Charlottesville wineries
The exceptional soil of Keswick, Virginia joined with the creativity and knowledge of Winemaker Stephen Barnard offers a wine experience like none other.
- Blenheim Vineyards
Blenheim Vineyards offer sustainable wines, made of 100% Virginia-grown grapes from four different blocks across the winery’s 32 acres of vineyards. You can observe history and conservation in Blenheim’s eco-conscious tasting room.
- Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards: North Garden
Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards stand out for its concentration on sustainable viticulture, craft winemaking and agritourism. You can enjoy a wine flight or a combo of delicious food and wine.
- Stinson Vineyards: Crozet Charlottesville Wineries
Stinson Vineyards is well-known for its French-influenced small-lot wines with limited production. This place is inspired by the “garagiste” wineries in Bordeaux, France. Enjoy the small-batch wines with bottle service, a glass or one of the wine fights consisting of three pre-poured wines.
- Pollak Vineyards: Greenwood
Enjoy views of the original 10-acre block from the tasting room or patio with one of the Pollaks’ tasting flights. You can pair the wine with the cheeses, charcuterie, local jams and local pastries from the food menu.
- Horton Vineyards: Gordonsville
Horton vineyards’ architectural features are reminiscent of an old-world castle. With its beautiful location among swanky vineyards and rolling hillocks, and the property’s semblance will make you think of a European wine country.
- Afton Mountain Vineyards: Afton
Afton is one of the oldest farm wineries in Virginia. Afton Mountain vineyards entail a rich history of quality winemaking. On the sunrise side of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Afton not just serves awe-inspiring sceneries but the best wines of the Charlottesville wineries.
