The Gray is a wonderful quaint and convenient shop right off of the UVA corner. Super convenient…read morefor visitors and students who are of age. The owner has very kindly helped to explain the entire selection to us as we teach our wine class. The owner is local to Charlottesville and has been running the family business after a pandemic business shift. They specialize in wines under $20 and even have a section under $12. They also have a finer selection of wines from all different regions! The Gray validates parking behind finch at the corner lot for one hour and there's also a convenient and cheap lot right across the street. Some street parking available too by the episcopal church.

Best place I have ever been. The owner is so nice and accommodating. Highly recommend to anyone in…read morethe Charlottesville area!

Yesterday, my 75 yr old mother and I stopped by the store to pick up a six pack of local beer to…read morecelebrate my short visit from the West Coast. The sign on the door said that no one was allowed in the store due to COVID concerns and that we needed to call, give the attendant our order, and it would be brought out to us. My mom and I were fine with this (she had shopped there before and was familiar with the routine) and called the number. The gentleman behind the counter - roughly 25 ft away from us and clearly visible through the glass door/front window - picked up the phone and asked what we wanted. We couldn't remember the name of the beer and tried to describe the packaging to him. The gentleman (who I assume is the owner but can't be sure) continued to stand behind the counter and watch us as we squinted/stood on our toes/craned our necks/etc. in an attempt to identify the product on one of the shelves. He never left the counter or tried to help us. Finally, we were able to make out the name of the beer on the shelf, and mom gave him our order and told him that she would be paying with a credit card. Then, instead of coming to the door to collect my mother's card as he had in the past, the gentleman insisted my mother give him her card number and security code while she stood there on the public sidewalk of the strip mall. Before I could stop her from giving the info, a construction worker working in the empty store next door walked by slowly, and I turned my attention to him to make sure he wasn't listening. By the time I turned back to mom, the gentleman behind the counter had asked her for her HOME ADDRESS which she was already in process of giving. Clearly I told mom to never do that again, and I waited for the gentleman to deliver our order to the door. When he opened the door, I calmly said that he shouldn't be asking customers to give out their personal information while standing on a public sidewalk. That it was dangerous and inappropriate. He quickly and coldly responded, "You could have gone to your car." As I stood there shocked at this ridiculous and clearly not customer-friendly response, he continued, "Or ordered online." He then closed the door, locked it and scurried back to his counter. This is customer service at it's worst, and clearly a dangerous practice. We will never be returning to this establishment, and I encourage others to stay away as well. There are a number of other quality options in the Charlottesville area.

If you know a little or know a lot about wine, these good folks will hook you up. They even offer…read morea "frequent buyer card" once full gets 20% off your choice of bottle! A deal! Even when the phone is ringing, the Owner has time to answer in person questions and make recommendations. I like to support local. I highly recommend this shop!

My only regret is that I did not take the clerk's advice to buy a second bottle of the wine he…read morerecommended (as he knowingly suggested would be my regret). Small, independent shops live by the quality of their staff and the recommendations they provide to customers. This place knocks it out of the park.

Wow kinda shocked this hasn't been reviewed. One of the best wine shops in C'ville. Bill Curtis is…read morealways there and happy to guide you towards a selection. The front of the shop is dedicated toward wine sales and the rear is the restaurant portion that is equally as impressive. Grubs ~ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXtpiZmTXQI&feature=player_embedded

Don't be fooled by the location or the atmosphere. Hardworking entrepreneur and family/business…read more Great conversation and great spirits!

This place should not be looked past. One man operation, but this guy knows his stuff! Very very…read morenice and their spirits are exceptional! Worth the visit!

Amazing selection of beers, including on draft. They also have a fun selection of British and…read moreEuropean food/snacks and some bites to eat at the bar and a there 10 tables. They also offer glasses of wine (and sell bottles) in case there's a wine lover in your crew.

Came across this gem in Crozet tucked inside Piedmont Place. The bottle shop gets beer that I've…read morenever seen in Virginia before. Today, we picked up three 4 packs of beer from Foam Brewers out of Burlington, Vermont. While we've visited Foam in Burlington, we haven't had it unless picking it up at the brewery. KBS Mackinac Fudge is another seasonal treat that was sold out in other beer shops in the area. Fortunately, for us, Blue Ridge Bottle Shop had gotten more in. Not only are the staff knowledgeable about beer in our region, they are knowledgeable about and try to obtain great beer up and down the east coast.

Best bourbon selection in the area. Great staff and the special order process is easy and fast…read more Not the fanciest store, but it had the best bourbon selection in the Staunton region.

Great service. I needed a specific liquor for the holidays. They were very helpful in placing a…read morespecial order. When it came in, they called to let me know. Friendly, helpful staff.

Buyer beware - the other reviews on here are not written by serious wine drinkers. How do I know?…read moreMy group came to Montifalco yesterday and was excited to try some great wines. With so many positive reviews, how could we go wrong? They set us up in the cutest little private cottage and we're so sweet. Unfortunately that's where the charm begins and ends. We got five different wines to try. The bubbly was good but the rest were awful. No one in our group of ten found them even remotely drinkable. The one red was so acidic, my friend was up until 4:00am with an upset stomach from the acid burn. It's incredibly disappointing how bad the wines are given how cute the space is and how friendly the staff is. We went back to our Airbnb and opened our own bottles afterwards to cleanse our palattes.

Writing this while still sitting here as the experience has been absolutely fantastic…read more Came on a Monday after having Montifalco recommended for YEARS from other winery/industry folk. I'm sad it took me this long to get out here but enabled us to come on a day when only one other party was enjoying their outside area! A rare, beautiful 80 degree sunny day in July, nice music and a nice breeze make for a perfect wine sipping environment! The employees were both so incredibly nice and welcoming. We split their featured flight and there was not a single wine I didn't enjoy! Will be leaving here with a bottle or two and probably be returning very soon!

This place is a hidden gem in the woods. Among winos, it has a cult following, but those who…read moreappreciate a relaxed and unpretentious wine tasting experience will love it here, too. The setting is very rustic, with the glass enclosed tasting room tucked into the trees and outdoor seating scattered throughout the property. Because the tasting room space is small, this location is best enjoyed on a day where the weather is nice enough to sit outside. The staff will bring you a menu and serve you table side. There are plenty of wine options from familiar (like Riesling) to unusual (like Gruner Veltliner). They offer light bites from their kitchen, including a bread service (the baguette is made fresh and served with in-house produced olive oil). On any given day you'll run into the winemaker, Gabriele, here and will most definitely get a visit from Trady, the unofficial host and friendly golden retriever. The whole scene feels like an outdoor living room. We loved the wine and appreciated the friendly service so much that we walked away with a mix of bottles and olive oil to share with family and friends.

The wines are very good and reasonably priced. They also bring bread with oil once you're seated…read moreand the oil is so good that you'll have to buy a bottle to take home!