Valentine’s Week in Wine Country! Plan to be in Charlottesville for Valentine’s Day week? Here’s what’s going on! Jefferson Vineyards February 14 – February 17 – 11am – 5pm Probably the closest winery to downtown, Jefferson Vineyards is offering a … Continue reading
Every year Monticello Appellation Wine Tours offers a limited number of special rate gift certificates for Christmas giving! Discounted from our regular rate of $145 per person, our Holiday Rate is $125 per person. We offer tours for groups of … Continue reading
Monticello Appellation Wine Tour guests are enjoying catching some of the action right now as Harvest has started! We have seen presses working and actually had a chance to taste some freshly-pressed Sauvignon Blanc! This is a great time to … Continue reading
Monticello Appellation Wine Tours congratulates King Family Vineyards for winning the Governor’s Cup for their Meritage! Also congrats to Jefferson Vineyards for making Virginia Wine history by winning gold medals for two Viogniers – 2016 and 2015! The Monticello Appellation … Continue reading
Monticello Appellation Wine Tour guests have been enjoying the tasting at Septenary Winery which is a newly opened winery at Seven Oaks Farm. They are located inbetween King Family Winery and Pollak Vineyards and is a very lovely spot with … Continue reading
Looks like a great harvest this year! The grapes ripened early, and most were picked before the threat of Hurricane Irma which didn’t come our way. The weather has changed overnight from hot and humid summer to sunny and breezy! … Continue reading
Our guide Chris jokes that what he wants the most after an afternoon of wine tasting is a steak and a beer! He’s not that far off, we think. We always get hungry after hitting the wineries. Everyone has an … Continue reading
Book your place now at the tasting and hors d’oeurves at Michael Shaps Virginia Wineworks. It’s from 2-5pm on Saturday, February 27, $55 per person. Virginia Wineworks is located behind First Colony Winery about 15 minutes south of downtown, home … Continue reading
8TH ANNUAL VA WINE EXPO Break up the Winter Doldrums with a visit to the exciting 8thAnnual Virginia Wine Expo! Walk around, taste and buy both wines and artisan Virginia wine and food. Meet Virginia winemakers and owners. Taste wines … Continue reading
Arcady Vineyard Wine Tours loves stopping at Michael Shap’s Virginia Wineworks for tastings. We’re almost sad to see that he is building a small tasting room. While tasting in the barrel room is chilly, we feel closer to the winemaking … Continue reading
