1. Eastwood Farm and Winery

Open year-round, visitors can enjoy lunch and dinner at Eastwood seven days a week. Their menu showcases seasonal, local ingredients to perfectly complement their award-winning wines, beers, and ciders. Eastwood also offers a seasonal selection of charcuterie board items, juice flights for kids, and s’mores kits to enjoy by the outdoor fire pits in the winter. Make sure to check out Eastwood's new project, the Virginia Wine Collective, which provides an incubator space for independent winemakers! Their space is designed to reduce the costs associated with independent winemaking and thereby support further innovation and talent in the Monticello AVA.

Eastwood Farm and Winery

2. Hazy Mountain Vineyard and Brewery

Enjoy breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains at Hazy Mountain Vineyard and Brewery! Hazy Mountain offers a wide menu to complement their beverages, including charcuterie and cheese boards and heartier selections like stone fired artisan pizzas, delectable sandwiches, and shareable small plates. For an elevated experience, attend one of their Secret Supper Club events, featuring chef-curated courses and expertly paired wine!

Hazy Mountain Vineyards & Brewery

3. Mount Ida Reserve

Mount Ida Reserve is located on 5,000 acres in the heart of southern Albemarle County, just a short drive from downtown Charlottesville. Serving both wine and beer, their seasonal menu pairs perfectly with either, focusing on locally sourced ingredients from nearby farms and food artisans.

Mount Ida Reserve

4. Merrie Mill Farm and Vineyard

Visitors to the tasting room at Merrie Mill Farm and Vineyard are in for a visual treat as well as a tasty one! Sip wine amongst the eclectic decor and indulge in gourmet sandwiches and paninis, cheeses, and meats from their sister brand, Feast. The winery also serves delicious artisan cakes from Cake Bloom and ice cream sandwiches from Nightingale, providing the perfect ending to your meal or wine tasting experience!

Merrie Mill Farm & Vineyard

5. Pippin Hill Farm and Vineyard

As the region's self-proclaimed "culinary vineyard", Pippin Hill Farm and Vineyard takes pride in its commitment to sustainability and self-sufficiency. They produce a variety of food on their farm and vineyard property, including eggs, honey, vegetables, and herbs, allowing guests to enjoy hyper-local ingredients on the seasonal menu. The menu focuses on shareables and small plates that embrace the social-convivial nature of wine and the bucolic setting! Want to learn our secrets? Roll your sleeves up and come hungry to one of their hands-on cooking classes!

Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards

6. Glass House Winery

Glass House Winery is a boutique winery that invites you to enjoy wine in their glass conservatory, transporting you to a tropical paradise within a 15-acre Virginia vineyard. Glass House exclusively pairs wines with their handcrafted chocolates, created by their talented in-house chocolatier, that beautifully elevates the tasting experience. Guests are encouraged to bring their own food to enjoy a picturesque vineyard picnic amid the tranquil surroundings.

Glass House Winery & Brewery

7. Southwest Mountains Vineyards

Southwest Mountains Vineyards' upstairs tasting room is housed in a restored, converted barn dating back to 1903, and features sweeping views of the mountains that surround the vineyard. Chef Gregory Lewis uses the finest seasonal ingredients to create simple yet delectable dishes to pair with their Old World-style wines.

Southwest Mountains Vineyards

8. Oakencroft Farm & Winery

Located a short drive outside of Charlottesville, Oakencroft Farm and Winery is rooted in regenerative farming and a deep respect for the land. Their 250 acres are home to livestock, vibrant wildlife, two large solar arrays, and vineyards dating back to 1982.

Oakencroft's tasting room offers fresh, seasonal small bites that are curated to celebrate quality, sustainability, and utilize ingredients grown right there on their farm. We recommend scheduling your visit to coincide with one of their guided farm & vineyard walks, a one-hour group event that allows guests to learn even more about their extensive sustainability efforts.

Oakencroft Farm & Winery

Plan Your Stay

The best way to sample all these culinary delights? Give yourself more than one day and find a place to stay for the weekend! Charlottesville and Albemarle County offer diverse lodging options -- from luxury resorts and your favorite chain hotels, to cozy inns and B&Bs at scenic wineries.

Extending your stay means more time to explore and we promise, there's an abundance of restaurants and wineries to enjoy!

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