5 Best Wineries near Keswick

“What an awesome place! They are doing so many improvements to the overall experience. I can't wait until they finish the new tasting room, which will be incredible. They have a great selection of food, mini golf, and even a dog park. The Rosé wine was perfect, staff is so friendly, and the owners are great! Highly recommend if you've never been and go back if you haven't gone in a while. Such a pretty spot!“

“It's mid October. We've brought our warm jackets. Vino del Bosco (Wine of the Woods) is just as it's described. Come, sit and taste among the dense forest of outer Charlottesville. Rausse's family crafted wines come from vineyards across Virginia. Flights are reasonably priced. Food is on offer.“

“Coming here I really didn't know too much about the winery. I expected a smallish place, and the rolling hills filled with vines leading up to the large building. From their website: "We pride ourselves on creating the finest terroir-driven sparkling, white, and red wines, which have won numerous national and international medals and best-in-class designations. Planted with 227 acres of French vinifera varieties, Trump Winery is Virginia's largest vineyard and the largest vinifera vineyard on the East Coast." Yes, it is worth coming here. Having stayed for a night at the estate I passed on the tasting here and did not need the food either, so I cannot comment on that side of the experience. Otherwise, the gift shop, including the purchase of the Viognier wine I found to be my favorite, was all I was looking for. Service was friendly, and surprisingly low-key. Almost too low-key. When I asked for the wine, there was no push for an upsell on quantity. That's fine for me, but it almost felt awkward asking for three bottles. With Eric Trump being the President (of the winery that is) it was not surprising to see some St. Jude Children's Research Hospital stuff in the gift shop as well.“

“We had a delightful visit here not just because of the wines, but because of Cynthia and Luke. I had called before we arrived in Virginia and spoke to Cynthia who was informative and friendly. When we came for our tasting, we were lucky enough to get Luke. He is clearly enthusiastic about the wine and knowledgable as well. People like Cynthia and Luke absolutely make the winetasting experience. We so enjoyed our time here and are glad to report our wine made it safely home in our luggage! Thank you both and what a beautiful vineyard.“

“We visited the small tasting room near downtown Charlottesville. There is another one south of Charlottesville. They have indoor and outdoor seating, and it all seems very cozy. They have plenty of parking! The young lady serving us was very personable, and we had fun chatting with her. Got some good intel on local restaurants to visit. The winemaker creates French and Virginia wines, and we ordered tastings of both. We thought they were all good but especially enjoyed the Virginia wines. The merlot is outstanding!“