CENTRAL VIRGINIA WINE TOURS & TRANSPORTATION
Winery Tours
Plan to embark on an informative, luxurious adventure whether you are a first time visitor to the area, wine novice, or experienced connoisseur. Central Virginia is not only a beautiful, picturesque destination to travel to but has become one of the most popular places in the country to visit to taste wine. With over 200 wineries in Virginia, selecting places to tour may be a huge undertaking. Below are suggested wineries to tour, but please do not hesitate to ask for help with itinerary planning. Have places in mind you would like to visit? No problem. We would be happy to provide transportation to your selected destinations. Please visit the recommendations below for additional suggestions in help finding “hidden gem” locations.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
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Typically 5-7 hour guided tour (additional hours can be purchased per hour)
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Tasting at typically three to five different wineries ($5-$20 per stop paid by guests)
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Lunch Stop of your choice (could bring a picnic or incorporate a stop-food paid by guests)
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Face-to-face conversations with local brew makers (based on availability and advance scheduling)
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Tour of at least one winery facility (based on availability and advanced scheduling)
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Winery photo opportunities
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Complimentary cooler, ice, and water bottles on board upon request
PRICES INFORMATION
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Rates per hour per vehicle size email centralvirginiawinetours@gmail.com for inquiries or call 540-809-3494
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Tours offered 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
PICK-UP POINT
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We’re happy to pick you up from your home or hotel or AirBnb, anywhere in the region you are touring. (50 mile radius)
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Normally tours start at 11 am, noon, 1 pm or 2 pm. Most wineries close around 5 pm.
Orange/Madison/
Keswick Area
Barboursville Vineyards, Reynard Florence,
Chesnut Oak Vineyards, Castle Hill Cidery,
Keswick Vineyards*, Merriemill Farm Vineyards*,
Well Hung Tasting Room*, Honah Lee Vineyards, Barns at 678,
Horton Vineyards, Woodbrook Farm Vineyard,
Southwest Mountain Vineyards*
*Lunch Stop
Nelson 151 Area
King Family Vineyards, Pollak Vineyard, Blue Mountain Brewery (serves wine)/Lunch stop, Veritas Vineyard and Winery,
Afton Mountain Vineyards, Hazy Mountain Vineyards,
Valley Road Vineyards, Septenary Vineyards, Flying Fox, Chiswell Farm and Vineyards
Culpeper and
Madison Area
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Early Mountain Vineyards, DuCard Vineyards, Prince Michel Vineyard, Revelation Vineyards, Blue Quartz
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Molan Lave Vineyard, Granite Heights Vineyard, Narmada Winery, Grey Ghost Vineyard, Morais Vineyard, Old House Vineyards
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Add Brewery: Bald Top Brewery
Crozet/Afton Tour
White Hall Vineyards, Stinson Vineyards, Mountfair Vineyards, Glass House Vineyards, Grace Estate winery, King Family Vineyards
Charlottesville Area
Jefferson Vineyard,
Trump Winery,
Blenheim Vineyard,
Loving Cup Vineyard & Winery,
Pippin Hill Farm, Vineyard & Winery (lunch opt),
Mount Ida Tasting Room and Tap House,
Eastwood Farm and Vineyards,
Michael Shaps Winery, Mountain and Vine Winery
Lake Anna Tour
(wine and beer)
Lake Anna Winery,
Fifty-Third Winery, Coyote Hole Ciderworks, Lake Anna Taphouse, Cooling Pond Brewery, Everleigh Vineyards and Brewery, Southern Revere Cellars, Log Home Brewing Company, Bandit's Ridge Winery
Massanutten/ Harrisonburg Tour
(wine and beer)
Elkton Brewery, Cross Keys Vineyards, Brix and Columns, Lavender Farm and Vineyard, Blue Stone Vineyards, Cave Hill Farm Brewery , Marceline Vineyards
Favorite Trails
Within Central Virginia there are some wonderful trails to visit wineries/breweries/cideries/distilleries.
Rolling hills and farms of central Virginia provide adventure by the glass. Our local breweries, wineries, and cideries embrace their connections with the local history and geography and engage in sustainable practices that support other local farmers and businesses. Savor the unique flavors, fresh air, and farm views along the Fermentation Farm Trail in Central Virginia.
Wineries: Fifty Third Vineyards, Everleigh Vineyards, Lake Anna Winery, Cooling Pond Brewery, Southern Revere Cellars, Coyote Hole Ciderworks
Route 231 is the destination for award-winning Virginia craft beverages, local food & artisans, unique lodging and amazing natural beauty.
MerrieMill Farm and Vineyard,
Castle Hill Cidery,
Keswick Vineyards,
Patch Brewery
This initiative will highlight Orange County’s award-winning Virginia craft beverage scene. Balancing Old World roots with continued innovation, our vintners and brewers prize expressive grapes, local hops and farm-to-glass freshness. Every vineyard and brewery has a triumphant story to tell. Experience the flavors—and stories—we savor.
Barboursville Vineyards, Chateau MerrillAnne Vineyard, Honah Lee Vineyard, Horton Vineyards, Reynard Florence Vineyard, Sweet Vines Farm Winery
Breweries: Champion Ice House, Iron Pipe Alewerks, Patch Brewing Company, The Light Well, Unionville Brewery Company
Nelson 151 Trail
Nelson 151 is the destination for award-winning Virginia craft beverages, local food & artisans, unique lodging and amazing natural beauty. Virginia Route 151 is a state-designated scenic byway on the sunrise side of the Blue Ridge that is home to the Nelson 151 community.
Seven wineries (Afton Mountain Vineyards, Cardinal Point Vineyard and Winery, Flying Fox Vineyard and Winery, Hazy Mountain, Hill Top Berry Meadery & Winery, Valley Road Vineyards and Veritas Vineyard), four breweries (Blue Mountain Brewery, Bryant’s Brewing, Devils Backbone Brewing Company and Hazy Mountain), three cideries (Blue Toad Hard Cider, Bold Rock Hard Cider and Bryant’s Dry Ciders) and two distilleries (Silverback Distillery and Devils Backbone Distilling Co.) collaborate to more efficiently market and leverage their unique “micro” appellation.