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    Cardinal Point Vineyard & Winery

    4.2 (59 reviews)
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    Closed 11:00 am - 5:30 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Kevin W.

    Cool winery in a beautiful location with PLENTY of space indoors and outdoors for allo of the activities plus lots of parking for the friends and family :) It had been a while since our first initial visit so we decided to revisit Cardinal Point since we were nearby in Charlottesville. Our wine tasting was great and done by the knowledgeable Luca involving some tasty whites and reds (and I mainly gravitate to only reds). The hopped Chardonnay was very flavorful as well as the petit verdot and cab franc. We enjoyed meeting some new folks there while tasting and playing with the winery pooch. Thanks for another great visit and the chocolates Cardinal Point!!

    Matthew F.

    Decent tasting, a few unusual wines but nothing that blew me away. Because they have their own take on several varietals, I think Cardinal Point is a love-it-or-hate-it location. The patio is spacious, although this doesn't have the grand tasting room that others in the area have. Cardinal Point has 15 acres of vines, so most of their wine is estate. 4000 cases/year, so not big but not super tiny. What I tried: 2015 "Green" white blend (Chardonnay & Riesling): Steel based, very tart. Take it or leave it. 2015 Hopped Chardonnay: Actually you could barely taste the hops, although they were there. I can tell my friends I had it, but wouldn't retry. 2014 Chardonnay: French & American Oak, although it reminded me of steel. I expected it to be sharp but it wasn't at all. 2014 Quattro (Riesling/Gewurztraminer/Viognier/Traminette): Mostly Riesling; not bad. 2015 Frai Chardonnay: Very tropical notes. 2015 Rose (Cab Franc): Not a Rose drinker so no thanks 2015 Rockfish Red (C Frank and PV): Light food-friendly wine. 2013 Union (Mostly Petit Verdot, some Tannat): Earthy, dark color but not as full bodied as I would have expected. 2013 Petit Verdot: PVs are typically full bodied, but not this one.

    Chardonnay with hops. It really good!
    Gus S.

    The wines here are awesome. One of their reds won the 2017 Monticello Cup! I love their tastings, partly because if you buy a bottle, the tasting is free! Their tasting room is not my favorite. It seems like a trailer on an elevated patio. However, there is a nice outdoor seating area to have a glass of wine. Their french baguette was a bit stale, but I forgive them because they have delicious wines and don't bake. I cant wait to visit this spot again.

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    Natalie R.

    This is a cute little winery. Not a large property, but good wine. The tasting room includes a short bar and a little area with a couch and other seating. But the majority of the seating is outdoors, on two little patios. Tastings cost $10, but this fee is waived if you buy a bottle (which I always end up doing). The wine is all very good. I bought a bottle of the Petit Verdot and this winery has one of the only white wines that my sister likes, the Quatro. Generally this one is a quick stop, but worth it for the wine.

    David R.

    Cardinal Point is home of the "A6," one of my favorite white wines in the state--a blend of Viognier and Chardonnay. They also have another unique blend called Quattro: Riesling, Gewurtztraminer, Viognier, and Traminette. They sell this at Total Wine too, if you can't make it down to Charlottesville. They have several award-winners here, both whites and reds. Really you can't go wrong with any of their wines. They know what they're doing. You really get the feel you're in a busy, working winery here. Cardinal Point can get busy (it's a favorite of bikers and hikers), and the patio fills up quickly. The big orange cat outside cracked us up--guests had a dog, and the cat made sure the dog knew who was in charge. A good stop in the southwest Charlottesville "quadrant."

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    J E.

    We picked a few vineyards to visit along Rt151 and this was our first of the day. We did some research on the web before arriving and found they offered very affordable wines and a nice selection of whites. They even off a green, if you're into the Portuguese wines, which tastes quite nice! Their membership benefits are GREAT! If you're looking for GREAT deals on some good tasting wine, it's one of the best we've come across. They're dog friendly and have ample seating in various indoor and outdoor locations, including in their barrel room. The staff was very knowledgeable and friendly too, including Tucker, the Golden Retriever. Oh, they offer teachers and military discounts... I would encourage them to offer public safety (police & fire) the same :)

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    Chill, cozy ambience. Live music was a nice touch. Friendly staff who was knowledgeable and offered great recommendations.

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    Beautiful location-great wine, friendly staff & yummy provisions. Definitely put this on your list when visiting Nelson County!

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    Veritas Vineyard & Winery

    3.9(377 reviews)
    2.2 mi
    $$

    We went to Veritas for lunch and wine tastings. Both were good…read more We sat outside on their veranda and enjoyed the view with our food and wine. It was lovely. For lunch, we had the Apple Brie and Turkey sandwich. That was such a good combination. We also had the Arugula and apples salad. It also was good. The main tasting costs $20. They also offer an option to customize your wine tasting for $30. Both provide four wines. We customized and had the Sauvignon Blanc, the Viognier, the Rose, and the Petit Verdot. All were good, and it was fun tasting such an eclectic mix of wines. The staff are kind and professional. Our server gave us a little history on the vineyard, which we really appreciated. There's no pressure to buy bottles of the wine.

    Veritas is a quaint and beautiful winery! The views are stunning, especially in the Fall. The…read moreparking lots are toward the front of the entrance, and a small walk to the indoor entrance. There is a cozy indoor open space for seating, with some fireside seating, couches, and high top tables of four. There is a big wrap around patio also with outdoor seating with a closer proximity to the amazing views. The food options here are nice, nothing too far from meats and cheeses, but I'm okay keeping it elevated with the main thing the main thing. Their wines are mostly dry, but good especially with foods. On this particular visit my friend and I had already had lunch, so opted to share a bottle and a cheese plate. It was perfectly portioned to share and enjoy a nice friend date with scenic views. I enjoy Veritas and it's a great stop for an hour or so to wine down and relax!

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    Chiswell Farm & Winery

    4.3(27 reviews)
    4.7 mi

    Chiswell was our first stop after a 3.5 hour drive to VA wine country. We've been to the area many…read moretimes in the past, but this was our first time visiting Chiswell. Upon entering the charming house we were greeted immediately by the tasting room manager, Kephanie. She introduced their 13 wines and gave us our tasting options. While she got our drinks poured she invited us to tour the house and the grounds and let us know that we could sit anywhere we liked. There were quite a few rooms and as the only people there at the time, it felt like we had free range of the entire house! With all the character, antique furniture, and Knick Knacks, it felt like we had stepped back in time. There was also ample space outside on the Adirondack chairs and the views were spectacular, but since it was unbearably hot and we needed a table for all of our snacks (they sell a variety of snacks in the tasting room, but we brought our own), we chose to sit inside the tasting room. Kephanie offered to put a couple of tables together in the tasting room for us and she helped us get comfortable and situated with our snacks and tasting. She truly made us feel like we were right at home and her lively personality was palpable! Every wine we tasted was delicious and we especially loved the bubbles! The wine was excellent, and the service made the experience one of the best we had during our trip.

    The beauty of the countryside is the star of the show with a lovely century old rural manor house…read moreas a fine supporting cast. The wines are all enjoyable.

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    Afton Mountain Vineyards

    3.5(151 reviews)
    2.4 mi
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    We were looking for a spot to visit and stay overnight at few hours drive from our home in…read moreAnnapolis, for a change of scenery. I started researching various wineries and vineyards along the Monticello Wine Trail, because we had stayed at B&B in Charlottesville once a number of years ago. I settled on Afton Mountain Vineyards and I am SO glad we found it. We booked an overnight stay in one of their cabins. The very modern, well-appointed cabins can be rented even on weekdays when the winery itself is not open for tasting hours (we checked in yesterday, on a Wednesday). A sleepover at a winery! What a great thing to add to my summer adventures! The whole property is beautiful; very peaceful and serene. We enjoyed wine we had purchased earlier in the day on the back porch last evening and then coffee this morning. Our checkout time was 11:00 this morning, so we headed to the tasting room then. I wanted to try their Albarino wine. We purchased two glasses from a lovely employee in the tasting room, and sat outside for over an hour just soaking in the gorgeous scenery. They have thought of every amenity.

    Service is friendly, view is beautiful, my wine flight of 4 varied was excellent except the pours…read morewere closer to 1.5/2 oz and at $20 that was not reasonable. I noticed that flights shared by 2 appeared to have more of a pour. I purchased an excellent bottle of Albariño ($32) and a snack of antipasti olives & cheese. The rosé in my flight was excellent & closer to $24.

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    Septenary Winery at Seven Oaks Farm

    4.2(60 reviews)
    5.2 mi

    Beautiful experience at Septenary Winery today. Property, service, and wine a real treat. Our…read morehost/server Juls, very engaging and informative. She welcomed our thoughts on the tastings and was respectful of our comments. Wine is a personal preference so I try not to judge a wine just because I do not like it. I try it all because sometimes I am surprised by varietals I previously did not like. Because it turns out they are so yummy by another winery. I fell in love with Septenary's Gruner Veltliner. My husband enjoyed their chardonnay as well. It was also wonderful to see their work with other Virginia Wineries like Walsh in Loudoun County, our home county. Our visit was so nice, the tasting room so warm and inviting. Art from local artists accented the walls while a fire in the stone fireplace added to the coziness of the room. We can't wait to return with our adult family members.

    Sixth stop on our wine tasting weekend: Saturday 1:25pm. I'm…read moreso glad we decided to try this new-ish winery. The grounds were gorgeous, and I could see myself spending a lot of time hearing nestled under the trees. The first thing we noticed is that instead of tasting at a long bar, we were invited to choose a table and be served by a member of staff. And, instead of a set tasting list, you can pick and choose what you want among the offerings to build your own (see photo). The Viognier was a stand out, very creamy and soft. I also enjoyed the red blends, especially the Springhouse Red. We will be back!

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