Chestnut Oak Vineyard

Best tasting wines in the Charlottesville area (that we have found thus far). To reasonably qualify my opinion, as a stranger the internet- This is my wife’s and my third trip to the Charlottesville area vineyards, and we have drank wine at vineyards around the world. Trust me- you should go to Chestnut Oak.

Came after visiting many other vineyards. In search of a red from Virginia to get my attention. Chestnut Oak delivered. Each red in their red flight was very good with the 2019 Petit Verdot, their award winner, clearly the front runner. This is a small tucked away vineyard with a bold red selection. It is worth a visit.

Stopped by a couple days ago and the wine was super good across the board but the reds and rose stuck out. Best wine we had on our trip and probably top 3 or 4 wineries we have had in Virginia over the years. Definitely worth trip.

Great winemaker with a lot of experience.

We had a great experience at this private winery. We were happy to visit on a quiet day and were able to have a tasting at the bar by Sara. She is a wonderful addition to our visit because the conversation never stopped. We loved the Tannat and will definitely return.

This winery had a nice private touch. Small awesome tasting room with great seating. The host was great and told us all about the history of the Vinyard.

Our favorite local vineyard and tasting room. Sarah is amazing. Knows the wines, (which are excellent, personal favorite the Euclid white) the area, and always makes us feel welcome.The setting is amazing, views of the Blue Ridge AND the Southwest Mountains, and there is wonderful private outdoor space on the wide lawns bordering the vineyard.We bring our dog every time, and this past Sunday we celebrated Mother's Day with young friends and their 3-year-old. We even got beautiful bouquets from Sarah for the Moms. (The biggest red peony I've ever seen was in mine!)If you like a big spectacle and lots of tourists, this may not be the place for you. No big buses are allowed. Very much an intimate family & friends experience.

Wonderful people and tasty wine! The tasting room manager is great.

We visited today, and the atmosphere of the winery was open and beautiful. Unfortunately they mostly have only dry wines and I was not a fan. This is a dry winery which was great for my husband, but not for me. The woman who greeted us was very friendly. Also it was $10 for four two ounce pours.

Great place, friendly people, good wine... a tucked away gem!

Absolutely hands down the best winery in the Charlottesville area. Try their champagne (yes, I know, "sparkling wine"), you will not be disappointed. Their tasting room is gorgeous, and the setting is just lovely. Sarah the host is very friendly, and owner Janet is a wonderful, generous, kind woman-- everything about this place is A+. We love supporting small and local business, but ESPECIALLY woman-owned, small local business!!

Great wine and amazing views!

Beautiful grounds, tasty wines, and excellent service!

Do not skip this fantastic little treasure. The wine is delicious and Sarah, the sommelier, is knowledgeable and delightful.

Wonderful wines, so pleasantly surprised! The chard was crisp and perfect. The reds were also spicy and fruity. Will definitely return here!