11 Best Wine Bars in Charlottesville

“Charcuterie Board! Very tasty with 3 cheeses and 2 meats. Great price. Service was excellent. Yummy baguette, very good crust. Thank you!“

“Pound for pound, Crushpad can go up against the best wine bars in the world. The service, selection, location, pricing, decor, and atmosphere are all on point. Keep up the good work Crushpad!

Because of the reps I've put in at Crushpad, I've been able to comfortably navigate wine bars from Florence to Paris. Wine can be intimidating, but Crushpad is there to hold your hand and give you the experience needed to navigate fine wine with comfort and confidence so you don't look or feel like a tourist when you're abroad - granted, I will always look like a tourist, but that is besides the point...

This place is 5-stars before you consider their special dinners, distributor tastings, or incredible regional wine tasting events. As a local, I do find myself going here more for the special events, but I think that is because I'd be here every night if I didn't set up some sort of personal boundaries.

Notice - Yes there is a $15 corkage fee per bottle. This may feel like nickel-and-diming, but it is a heck of a lot better than the alternative to charge you the typical 300% markup. Go explore some amazing wines that are specifically curated by a knowledgable staff. If you think it is a 'bad deal' look up the prices per bottle at any other restaurant and I'm confident you'd realize that you're actually sitting in a very special place that is actually trying to take care of you, not swindle you.

Their bathroom has dope wallpaper. I'm not sure if its a thing about bathrooms at wine bars flexing on each other by how cool and over there top bathrooms are decorated, but its a vibe and I'm here for it.“

“Highly recommend this restaurant! The house salad was the best salad I’d ever had. The cocktails are wonderful; the tender even accommodated my special request. The entrees were sumptuous; we got the Italian sausage pasta and the salmon. We travel through Charlottesville twice a year and dine here on our way up and back each year. It’s my favorite part of our trip. Service is excellent.“

“I never get food but the drinks are always really good! I love coming here on the weekends to study. It never gets too crowded and there’s a ton of seating. The only time it may get a little tough is when the extra space is closed off for privare events.

Note: They use Grit coffee beans for all their drinks (which is great).“

“Service excellence. Perfect setting. Fantastic food. Everything was great“

“Stunning new space in Charlottesville!“

“We had a wonderful experience at Tastings of Charlottesville’s wine dinner on 2/24, as a belated Valentine’s Day celebration. The evening focused on wines from Burgundy — specifically Côtes de Beaune and Pommard — and featured producer Domaine Rougeot.

We really love learning about wine (especially when it comes to pairing it with food) and we value educational experiences that are both insightful and free of pretension. We know that’s a delicate balance to strike, and Tastings absolutely hit the mark! 👏

The evening started with some Catsmo smoked salmon canapés, paired with one of the best traditional-method sparklings I’ve had: Vitteaut-Alberti Crémant de Bourgogne Brut Blanc de Blancs. Trust me when I say you need to get a bottle!

The first picture showcases the flight of White Burgundies with a really delicious and cozy coq au vin. Our favorite wine was the third, Domaine Rougeot’s 2022 Saint-Romain “La Combe Bazin.” The nose alone was one of the most gorgeous I’ve experienced in quite some time — truly a stunning bouquet.

The second picture is of the flight of Pinot Noirs. With the reds, we enjoyed a lovely petite tenderloin and “Ma’s Scalloped Potatoes.” Of the second flight, our favorite wine was again the third. This time, it was Domaine Rougeot’s 2022 Pommard “Clos des Roses,” a natural, organic Pinot Noir from a walled monopole vineyard.

The evening concluded with a thoughtfully-curated cheese plate, Deb’s cookie of the week (a yummy oatmeal raisin), and a delightful taste of 2016 Bouchard Père & Fils Pommard.

We *thoroughly* enjoyed ourselves! The food, wine, and company were excellent. We can’t wait to visit Tastings for another wine dinner in the future! 🥂🍷“

“The food was delicious and the service was wonderful.“

“I recently had the BEST SALAD of my life at Bizou (the roasted beet, mango + goat cheese salad!) It was a gorgeous Wednesday afternoon in summer, sitting in the lovely shade of a patio umbrella, a chilled glass of Virginia-made Rose wine…. A quintessential Charlottesville experience. I will definitely be back, and I highly recommend!“

“Authentic Italian food! Our waitress Modesta was amazing! Best meal we have had while visiting the area!“

“The ambiance was modern, dimly lit and cozy. Our specialty drinks were a treat. We both had the pork schnitzel. The best we've ever had, bar none. Huge and crispy with seasoned greens and spaetzel. Perfect for a special celebration or upscale outing“