Wine Shops & Education

Our local wine shops and groups host regular events, tastings, and workshops. Come meet the passionate staff and wine professionals ready to share their knowledge and spread the love of our unique, award-winning wine region.

Many shops also offer approachable, themed tastings, and special events, as well as monthly wine clubs. Head to the bottom of our page for a full list of locally-owned wine shops in the area.

WINE SHOPS

-- Monticello Wine Week --

Monticello Wine Week returns June 22–28, 2026, with a full week of events in and around Charlottesville celebrating the Monticello AVA from June 22 through June 28, 2026. Join us in raising a glass to the craftsmanship, character, and community of the Monticello AVA!

Join a Local Wine Groups

Black Women Who Wine

Black Women Who Wine is a wine group for black women and their friends who love everything about wine and wineries and long for increased opportunities to learn more about and influence agritourism in Central and Northern Virginia! Head to their website to explore monthly events as well as seasonal dinners and other specialty experiences.

Black Women Who Wine can also help curate your trip to Charlottesville and Albemarle County wine country for groups of 10 or more.

Oenoverse

Oenoverse is a wine club based in Charlottesville and Albemarle County that is dedicated to building diversity, inclusion, equity, and ownership within the Virginia wine community. They offer regular tasting events and host the annual Oeno Camp — a three-day Virginia Wine Immersion Program focused on building bridges and supporting a diverse group of emerging wine professionals. Oenoverse members attend tasting events for free. If you're not a member but would like to attend an event, tickets can be purchased here.

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Virginia Women in Wine

Virginia Women in Wine (VWW) empowers women in the wine industry to connect, create community, and grow their careers, and engages consumers through special events and programs. Many VWW events are open to the general public and held within the Monticello AVA. Annual memberships are available for those who work in the wine industry or related fields, as well as for individuals who want to support and build their knowledge of Virginia wine. You can learn more about upcoming events on their website.

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Discover Locally-Owned Wine Shops

Find curated selections of wines that rotate often when you visit one of our locally-owned wine shops. Sample wines from throughout the Monticello American Viticultural Area (AVA), across Virginia, and from important wine regions around the world.

Many shops also offer approachable, themed tastings, and special events, as well as monthly wine clubs.

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