8 Best Wineries near Charlottesville

“Wonderful experience! Hubby and I visited the tasting room for Valentine's Day. We shared the Reserve flight and Valentine's Wine & Chocolate flight. We took home bottles of four of the eight wines in the flights. The food, corn chowder and a crimini mushroom flatbread, was excellent too. It's all cooked to order & served at the table. Very attentive service. Beautiful setting with sweeping views. I'm so happy that we chose it to celebrate Valentine's Day. It'll be easy to persuade hubby to take me again for my birthday in the summer.“

“My husband and I enjoyed our visit yesterday and were very pleased with all of the wines that we tasted. The fresh baguette and goat cheese were yummy. We had a very knowledgeable server that answered all of our wine nerd wannabe questions 😂 We especially enjoyed chatting with Gabriele he is a very sweet man and the history and stories he shared were an extra special treat.“

“Oakencroft was a fantastic experience! The property is stunning with beautiful, scenic views. We really enjoyed the guided tasting—it was fun to learn about each wine as we tried them. The sparkling white and sparkling rosé were our favorites. The charcuterie and cheese boards were also delicious. We absolutely loved this winery and can’t wait to visit again!“

“A popular vineyard as was getting crowded as evening approached - live music Fri evening. Pleasant afternoon, super nice staff, and top tasting wines. Love the natural flower areas! Could use a little more shade cover on the patio in the hot Summer as the umbrellas are not enough coverage when it hits 85 and up. I really wanted to sit among the flowers but not possible. They had pop up tents - would have been great to have a few in this area. Will come Fall or next Spring and will be perfect.“

“We reserved a private tasting room at Michael Shaps Winery to celebrate my sister-in-law’s birthday, and the entire experience was excellent. The wines were surprisingly good—well-crafted and balanced—even considering the challenges of Virginia terroir. We added charcuterie plates to the tasting, which were beautifully presented and paired nicely with the wines.

The service was exceptional from start to finish—attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely welcoming. The private room had a comfortable, understated elegance that made the whole afternoon feel special without being stuffy. A great choice for anyone looking to enjoy quality wine in a refined yet relaxed setting.“

“excellent place ! Wine was very authentic and reasonable priced! Definitely a place to visit. wide selection to choose from“

“One of the most beautiful wineries I’ve been to! The family who works here is so kind, and so friendly! My friend and I actually got stranded with no ride and Kole and Drew were so generous and thoughtful and took us to our hotel. I’m still amazed by the kindness and generosity. We will be back! Great place!“

“Came on a Thursday with my mom and dad husband and kids and absolutely loved it. We brought our own picnic lunch and had a bottle of wine. They were so accommodating and sweet and the wine was perfect and the atmosphere was calm and peaceful!“