wine, Cider, & Mead
Barboursville Vineyards
Situated on the broad, rolling plateau and foothills of the Southwest Mountains in the Virginia Piedmont, running parallel with the Blue Ridge to the west, their 900 acres offer an array of distinctive hospitality offerings. Stay amongst the vines in their 1804 Inn & Cottages and be sure to visit their Library 1821 for one of Virginia Wine Country’s most memorable tastings.
17655 Winery Rd, Barboursville, VA 22923
early mountain
Vineyards
Located 30 minutes north of Charlottesville, Virginia. Founded in 2012 and owned by former AOL executives and tech pioneers Jean & Steve Case, Early Mountain draws inspiration from centuries of global winegrowing heritage, while embracing evolution and innovation essential to Virginia competing beyond its own borders. Their 305 acre property boasts a stunning restaurant and they feature an array of Virginia wines in their tasting room in addition to their own award-winning offerings.
6109 Wolftown-Hood Rd, Madison, VA 22727
This family owned and operated winery near Charlottesville, VA was founded in 2000 with their first vintage in 2002 winning the honor of “Best White Wine in America” at the Atlanta International Wine Summit. Since then, winemaker Stephen Barnard has won three Virginia Governor’s Cups as well as numerous Gold, Double Gold and Platinum awards across the country. Their family-friendly tasting room boasts a mini-golf course and private tours are available for wine lovers.
1575 Keswick Winery Dr, Keswick, VA 22947
KESWICK VINEYARDS
MERRIE MILL FARM & VINeYARD
Merrie Mill Farm & Vineyard is a tasting room destination in Keswick, VA. Founded by Guy and Elizabeth Pelly, Merrie Mill reimagines the tasting room experience by marrying a devotion to warm, approachable hospitality with a weird, wonderful setting that delights and inspires.
594 Merrie Mill Farm, Keswick, VA 22947
Southwest Mountains
Vineyard
Southwest Mountains Vineyards is set along the Virginia foothills of the Southwest Mountain Range in Keswick, Virginia, just 15 minutes from downtown Charlottesville.
Known for its idyllic scenery and pastoral landscape, Keswick is a beautiful and integral part of Virginia’s Monticello AVA and has been recognized as the Wine Region of the Year in Wine Enthusiast’s 2023 Wine Star Awards, adding Monticello to the elite group of wine destinations like Sonoma, Willamette, Rioja, and Italy.
With a new Tasting Room and state-of-the-art production facility now open to the public, our mission is to highlight this extraordinary terroir and craft the finest of Virginia wines.
Join us at the start of your Virginia wine tour and learn what makes this region’s wine so extraordinary. Here, every glass tells a story, and every meal is a celebration! Rain or shine, regardless of the season you visit, we are here to welcome you. Experience the wine at our table and bring it home to yours.
Founded in 2010, Castle Hill Cider was born after owners decided to take Castle Hill back to its orchard roots. Colonel Thomas Walker, the original owner of Castle Hill Estate, was the first to bring Newtown Pippin apple scions to Central Virginia following his return from the Battle of Brandywine in 1777. Currently, Castle Hill orchards are home to some 5,000 trees. Apple varieties number more than 40. Come see how Virginia terroir, history, and science combine to create a unique product - in our case - delicious hard apple cider.
6065 Turkey Sag Road, Keswick, VA 22947
Castle Hill Cider
ThistleRock Mead Company
A nature-based mead and honey company built to create magical libations, pioneer sustainable production, and to support the livelihoods of veteran, women, and refugee beekeepers. Located on a 130 acre regenerative flower farm in the historic Milton area of Charlottesville, Virginia, Thistlerock Mead Company. will open in early 2023 and already hosts regenerative agriculture, community, and impact-focused events connected to its flower operation and apiary. Current plans include over 70,000 planted flowers, over 3 miles of trails, a celtic standing stone circle, an outdoor forest amphitheater, scandinavian tipis, firepits, and a state-of-the-art netzero facility.
3075 Gables Run Road, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Established in 2009, Chestnut Oak Vineyard produces both red and white wines in small lots, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Nebbiolo, Petit Manseng, and Viognier. They also feature wines produced by grapes grown elsewhere in Virginia. Their family and pet friendly Tasting Room is ready for your visit.
5050 Stony Point Road, Barboursville, VA 22923
Chestnut Oak Vineyard
Visit our gorgeous vineyard and winery bordering the eastern slope of Shenandoah National Park. We offer estate-grown wines with a friendly, knowledgeable staff providing a memorable and incomparable tasting experience. Our peaceful setting is a psychological and wine-ological getaway from the outside world.
40 Gibson Hollow Lane, Etlan, Virginia 22719
Ducard Vineyards
Located in Barboursville, VA, our winery focuses on highlighting the adventurous spirits of Founders, Ricky & Lorrie Bryant. We invite you to join us for a glass of wine on the porch as we introduce you to The Barn and welcome you into our family.
6045 Governor Barbour Street, Barboursville VA 22923
THe Barn at 678 Vineyard
