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The Monticello Wine Trail consists of more than 30 beautiful wineries all within easy access of Charlottesville. Start planning your weekend of wine tasting or come for the day. Meet a winemaker, enjoy a wine festival, or a concert under the stars, these are but a few of the many attractions you can enjoy with a visit to the Monticello Wine ...
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The Monticello Wine Trail has 30+ wineries within a 25-mile radius of Charlottesville to sip and savor, with much more to do and see. Amid the backdrop of the Blue Ridge mountains, the region was named the Wine Enthusiast’s Wine Star Awards 2023 Wine Region of the Year, beating out international destinations in France and other noteworthy wine destinations.
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- Veritas Winery and Vineyard
- Jefferson Vineyard
- Early Mountain
- Barboursville Vineyards
- Pippin Hill Farm
Veritas Winery and Vineyard was our absolute favorite winery for several reasons. They have our favorite type of wine in the entire world, ice wine. In addition, they also have spectacular views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, offer wine tours and they have the most lovely bed and breakfastyou can imagine. We highly recommend this to be your last wine...
A visit to the Monticello Wine Trail cannot be complete without a visit to Jefferson Vineyard. The name of the estate says it all. The vineyard is rich with history from Thomas Jefferson and his close Italian friend and winemaker, Philip Mazzei. Together they helped create Virginia as the birthplace of American wine. Mazzei did everything he could ...
Early Mountain is one of the best wineries in Charlottesville for tastings, great atmosphere, special event space and of course, their wine. Though there are several aspects that make Early Mountain stand out on the Monticello Wine Trail, it is their dedication to showcasing the best wine in Virginia. Early Mountain is committed to not only produci...
Barboursville Vineyards is one of the most popular wineries on the Monticello Wine Trail because of its superb wines and rich history. The vineyard occupies the estate of James Barbour, Virginia’s Governor during the War of 1812. Furthermore, the vineyard’s estate also has the ruins of Governor Barbour’s mansion which was designed by Thomas Jeffers...
Pippin Hill Farm is exactly the experience we were wanting during our Monticello Wine Trail – good wine, delicious food, charming ambiance, and great views. What sets Pippin Hill Farm apart as one of the best wineries in Charlottesville, is their farm to table dining experience with the best views on the Monticello Wine Trail. We fell head over hil...
- Jefferson Vineyards (www.jeffersonvineyards.com) One of the closest wineries to Monticello, it also has a long history of winemaking in the state. It’s now a third-generation family business that’s been recognized by Wine Spectator.
- Barboursville Vineyards (www.bbvwine.com) This winery near Gordonsville, Va., first started operating in the spring of 1976 under the direction of an Italian winemaking family.
- King Family Vineyards (www.kingfamilyvineyards.com) Located in Crozet, Va., this large winery makes more than a dozen wines including its pink offering, Crosé, which is available in bottles and cans.
- Glass House Winery (www.glasshousewinery.com) In addition to the great views and interesting wines, Glass House has a couple of features that set it apart from others on this list.
Oct 30, 2022 · The Monticello American Viticultural Area comprises one-third of Virginia’s vineyard acres and produces some of the best wine in Virginia. Many of these wines have won national and international acclaim. If You Have Only One Day for Visiting the Monticello Wine Trail: Go South to the Wineries on Carter Mountain. Gabriele Rausse Winery.
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Nov 14, 2023 · The Charlottesville region was just named Wine Enthusiast’s 2023 Wine Region of the Year – and for good reason! Charlottesville and Albemarle County have 40+ wineries along the acclaimed Monticello Wine Trail, and many of them are producing award-winning wines that are making wine aficionados from around the world take note. The 21 wineries ...
