Castle Hill Cider

A true ground-to-glass Virginia cider experience awaits at Castle Hill Cider.

Located just 20 minutes from Downtown Charlottesville, the cidery's 600 acres allow for room to roam and explore. Castle Hill's orchard-driven hard ciders represent the best in Virginia terroir. All ciders are made from 40+ cider apple varieties grown on the property's vast orchards and from a network of local farms. The ciders are primarily dry, with the sweetest of their classic ciders being only 2% residual sugar. Castle Hill Cider is often compared to Virginia wine, dry in nature and complex in flavor - a true taste of local. Castle Hill Cider's Orchard Select and Serendipity were awarded gold medals in the 2023 Virginia Governor's Cup. Terrestrial was awarded a gold medal in the 2022 Virginia Governor's Cup, while Levity, Serendipity, and Celestial were awarded silver medals that year.

The Tasting Room features a cozy seating area with fireplace while barn seating overlooks the Castle Hill landscape through a wall of windows. From May through October, primary service is conducted from the outdoor tasting bar. First-come, first-serve patio seating as well as several grouping of Adirondack chairs and small tables provide ample seating for guests. Packing a picnic blanket and/or camp chairs is encouraged for those who wish to spread out and relax on the lawn.

Offerings: Cider by the glass, bottle, and flight / Cider Cocktails / Light Bites Menu. Click here to plan your visit.