Best Wineries near me in Charlottesville County
Michael Shaps Wineworks
Michael Shaps has put himself at the forefront of the current Virginia wine sector. His accomplishments and national reputation are unmatched, having produced wines for various prominent vineyards around the state, one of which won the Governor’s Cup in 2017. A successful winemaker in Burgundy, France, since the early 1990s, he owns and runs his winery. The Maison Shaps wines are made and bottled at Michael’s winery in Meursault and shipped to the US. Visitors to the Charlottesville vineyard may sample both his Virginia and Burgundy wines. Michael’s second tasting room, Wineworks Extended, offers his daily drinking wines on tap in growlers, carafes, and glasses. Website
Thatch Winery
You’ll feel a world away from the city on 60 acres in Charlottesville, only a short drive from downtown. Enjoy old-world elegance via exceptional winemaking in our refurbished tasting room and loft. Previously known as First Colony Winery for 19 years. David Fratkin and Jeff Miller, Richmond business partners, intended to capitalise on the winery’s prior success while upgrading the visitor experience. The Thatch wine portfolio includes over a dozen wines in various styles, each with balance, complexity, and terroir expression. There are manicured gardens, patios, a tiered deck, and a refurbished loft with games, two fireplaces, and three tasting bars. The winery provides weddings, group/corporate events, and holiday celebrations packages. Website
Gabriele Rausse Winery
Gabriele Rausse Winery produces European-style wines. Learn about “the father of Virginia wines”. Website
Wineworks Extended
In addition to wines from the Madiran area of France, Michael Shaps Wineworks Extended is a second tasting room for Michael Shaps Wineworks. We offer Wineworks on Tap and Michael’s Picks. Website
Knight’s Gambit Vineyard
Our family’s culture and rituals have always included wine. The wine was undoubtedly there on some of our most memorable occasions together. They would smash the year’s produce in a tub with their bare feet. My father would slip down to the basement on holidays and return with a dusty bottle of excellent age and vintage. Now I can see our family’s wine with Alexandra’s artwork on the label in our Tasting Room. Website
Eastwood Farm and Winery
Enjoy award-winning wines and ciders, a great menu of shareable + small plates in The Barn, fire-grilled menu items from our food truck, live music, events, and more. Website
Jefferson Vineyards
Jefferson Vineyards is situated in America’s most historic winemaking area, between Monticello and Ash Lawn. Website