Part industrial wine making complex, part tasting room, part wine incubator... this place is pretty epic and should be on everyone's list to visit in the Charlottesville area. Located in an old industrial building the tasting room may be small, but it is a very cozy vibe with lots of modular seating to meet up
with friends, relax with a glass of wine, and spin some vinyl. There's a ton of parking out back, although it does get busy as it shares the space with a brewery next door. The wines on offer here are always rotating, with CWC's own wine label as well as featured wines from winemakers participating in their apprentice program. They have various events all times of the year, so check out their website if you are interested in supporting a small business and a diverse group of up-and-coming winemakers. I visited for the first time during a winemakers karaoke event, and it was a beautiful night of community, quirky karaoke performances, and direct chats with the winemakers themselves. To say I had fun was an understatement! The wine styles themselves tend to be fresh and newer blends or less common varietals made in very traditional methods, with low interventions and reduction of additives to the final wine. They also have a wine club for those interested in supporting their winemaking efforts on a regular basis. If you enjoy wine or are just getting into wine ,you'll love this place. read more