The Charlottesville area is home to over 40 wineries on the Monticello Wine Trail, many with stunning, mountain views. Most wineries stay open for business throughout the winter, offering fireplaces and fire pits, as well as heated patios and tents. These cozy spots are the perfect places to enjoy a glass of Virginia wine! Here are 9 wineries in the Charlottesville area with cozy indoor and outdoor seating options:

1. King Family Vineyards

Located in Crozet, King Family Vineyards is a short and scenic drive west on I-64 from Downtown Charlottesville. Nestled against the backdrop of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, you can enjoy a glass of wine outside at a firepit or inside, next to one of their cozy, indoor fireplaces.

King Family Vineyards

2. Pollak Vineyards

Featuring gorgeous vineyard and mountain views, it's tough to beat the setting of Pollak Vineyards in any season. Toss in some of their award-winning wines, plus a cozy fireplace and you have a perfect recipe for a terrific afternoon in Central Virginia's wine country!

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3. Grace Estate Winery

Grace Estate Winery is located in Crozet and has a spacious patio with great views. In the winter time, guests can book an outdoor firepit reservation or stay warm inside next to the fireplace. On Fridays, Grace Estate's hours are extended and they serve the Swiss specialty Raclette, a melted cheese dish served with potatoes, bread, and charcuterie. It's a treat that pairs well with one of Grace Estate's wines!

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4. Keswick Vineyards

Located in the eastern portion of Albemarle County, Keswick Vineyards is surrounded by rolling hills and horse farms. Visitors come to Keswick Vineyards to enjoy the award-winning wines and in the winter, they have a large, heated tent for outdoor seating.

5. Merrie Mill Farm & Vineyard

Not far from Keswick Vineyards is Merrie Mill Farm & Vineyard, one of the area's newest wineries! In the winter you can reserve a fire pit or book a spot on one of the winterized, heated terraces. Their winter menu specials include s’mores, mulled wine and fondue!

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6. Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyard

Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyard has breathtaking views that draw visitors throughout the year. When the weather is on the colder side, you can sit in the comfort of one of their enclosed patios or bundle up next to one of their cozy, outdoor firepits.

7. Glass House Winery

Glass House Winery has a unique tasting room that will transport you to a warmer place. Their tropical conservatory is open during business hours and is a great spot to enjoy wine and fine chocolates that are made on-site. There are also nine private outdoor tables, each equipped with a propane heater.

8. Eastwood Farm and Winery

Enjoy making your own s’mores around our fire pits with a mug of hot mulled wine at Eastwood Farm & Winery. Or, stay inside and enjoy live music with a seasonal flatbread or fondue, plus juice flights and cheese boards for the kids. See the Winery Calendar for details.

Visit the cozy tasting room all winter long, seven days a week. Join us for award-winning wines, beer, and cider, as well as delicious lunch and dinner menus. Escape to Virginia Wine Country, only five miles from Downtown Charlottesville.

A shot of the cozy outdoor fire pits at Eastwood Farm and Winery. The seating area is lined with lit fir trees.

9. Mount Ida Reserve

The Tasting Room & Tap House at Mount Ida Reserve is another great spot for winter wine tasting. Mount Ida's heated, covered portico, lawn, terraces, and indoor dining spaces are open throughout the colder months. Their small batch wines and craft beers can be paired with shareable snacks, small plates, and entrees from a menu that changes weekly!

You can discover more Charlottesville-area wineries on our wineries page and visit our wine tours page if you want to sit back, relax, and leave the driving to one of the region’s wine tour companies.

For even more ideas and trip inspiration, head to our calendar of events or check out our things to do page. We hope you enjoy your winter stay in Charlottesville and Albemarle County!

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Charlottesville Albemarle Convention & Visitors Bureau Staff