Every road needs a winery and I'm so glad I found this hidden gem. The winery is the perfect place…read moreto grab a flight and relax. I love that they have events that support the community, I stopped in while they were having jello wrestling. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable and made the tasting experience customizable. I could grad a bottle and stay all day!

We had a wonderful time visiting Common Wealth Crush. Ask for Kylie- she is a wealth of information…read moreabout all the wines! They make wine there that has their own label and they also have a program to bring in area wine makers to use their facility to make wine. It's a casual spot with a bar as well as sort of a living room style. We are always looking for great unique white wines- check out The Illuminaqua!!

We attended a party in their upstairs party room and it was lovely. The bartender pouring the wine…read morewas super knowledgeable and friendly. The whole scene was friendly and lovely! Try the Rose!! Yummy :)

Perfect day for a wine tasting and some beautiful views of the valley.This vineyard is the perfect…read morelocation to relax for hours and they have so many events coming up. Add this winery as your next stop along the wine trail.

Came in with a group with a reservation on a Saturday. Was sat quickly. The place started getting…read moremore busy around 12:30. Lady that helped us explained their most popular/specialty wines in detail. Clearly very knowledgeable about the business and region. Got the classic wine flight. Definitely some of the best wine I have had in the region. The Chardonnay was great even though I am not a huge Chardonnay drinker! I would definitely recommend getting the classic flight. Only thing was the paying process was a bit rushed as the place was filling up and she wanted to get all of us in the group paid.

What an amazing place to visit. More importantly this place is a hidden gem that doesn't try to be…read moreloud about it. The key is both the environment that is just chill combined with the amazing wines. I'm a big fan of low-key (maybe it's my age) but I'm all about being able to have high quality and relaxed. We found this place on a complete whim (saw a vineyard and decided to just turn in and see what's up) and are happy we did. We're so happy about the visit that we're coming back up soon and intend to make this a staple of the visit. Hands-down, if you're a wine person, you must visit. Food Taste: n/a - good snacks though Overall Service: 5 Value of service to cost: 5 Facility: 5 Ambiance: Small place but the decor is very simple, rustic, and meets the feel of what we were looking for in a vineyard. Repeat customer: yes Dog Friendly: yes

Veritas Vineyards is a total gem! The grounds are absolutely picturesque, with immaculate…read morelandscaping, gorgeous flowers, and stunning views of the mountains in the background. It's the perfect spot to sit back and relax.  I sampled the red wine flight, and the pours were wonderfully generous. We paired it with a charcuterie board that came with fresh-baked bread, and everything was delicious. What impressed us most was the staff. Hosting a large party of 40+ people can be chaotic, but the team handled our group effortlessly. They were warm, attentive, and incredibly accommodating from start to finish. We'll definitely be back the next time we're near UVA!

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.

You definitely come to this place for the views and ambiance. It is a very nice view, great for…read morephotos. I wish they didn't have chairs lining the ridge and right in front of their cool sculpture you can take photos with! I didn't want to stand directly in front of people sitting. I got the Winemakers Flight, so tired a couple different types. Good pours. Wine was not amazing but not bad either. Came with a group of 8 with a reservation. The food took a little long but not an insane amount. Recommend getting pretzels for the table, I would avoid the charcuterie board, it wasn't very good. I did not like the smoky cheese they had on it. And it had big pieces of bread nobody ate/felt comfortable picking at from the board. The prosciutto and arugula pizza was not that good. They had some hot honey or something on it that made it spicy, just didn't match the other flavors. Also there was like no cheese on it at all. The sausage, bacon, and onion pizza was pretty good. Overall, would go back for views/vibes but probably wouldn't get food unless it was a light snacky pretzel.

Beautiful views! We came here as a group of 10 and enjoyed lunch and drinks here. Service was a…read morelittle slow and we did have to request some items twice, but it happens, and the server was friendly. Bonus points for a variety of gluten free options available!

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.

Flying Fox was our first vineyard in what we dubbed the Blue Ridge Booze Tour for our trip!…read more I needed something sweet and they had two options on the menu that seemed to fit the bill. First off, I wish I could remember the lady's name that helped us because she was awesome! She was informative, polite, funny, and took care of us right away. The three of us did the same flight, but only two really got my attention. Definitely a cool ambience and place to hang out though. I loved the antiques and decor. We wanted to go back before our trip ended but never got the chance to. But we'll definitely be visiting again when we're back in the area!

George was amazing!! Glad we popped in and got to talk to him! Wines were delicious as well. 5…read morestars!

We had the absolute best experience here! Mimi was so knowledgeable, social, and kind to us! We got…read moreto spend time with all the animals, the horses were beautiful, and the winery was amazing! We will definitely be back & recommend booking with her, we wish we did the longer trip!! 10/10 experience and guide.

Great experience! Mimi and Lilly were awesome. The horses and ride are amazing. The mountain…read moreviews were lovely. This is a must do!

SEXY BOUGIE WINOS AT POLLAK VINEYARD!…read more Sexy Bougie Winos had an amazing experience at Pollak Vineyard in Charlottesville, Virginia! From the warm hospitality to our guided tasting of 10 wines, with a few bonus pours, we were truly spoiled! A special thank-you to our wonderful host, Leah, for being so knowledgeable, welcoming, and patient with our fun-loving personalities. We laughed, learned, shared tasting notes, and had the best time together! But let's talk about those RED WINES! They absolutely won our hearts! From bold flavors to beautiful peppery notes, we discovered aromas of tobacco, blueberries, cherries, and more. Everyone's palate is different, and that made the experience even more exciting. Of course, we couldn't leave without taking a few bottles of our new favorites home! Here's a little tip for fellow wine lovers! The guided tasting is only $25, and it's absolutely worth it, especially if you're visiting with a larger group. I highly recommend calling ahead to make a reservation and confirm they can accommodate your group for a guided tasting. Is it worth the drive to Charlottesville? ABSOLUTELY! If you're looking for beautiful vineyard views, great wine, a knowledgeable host, and a memorable tasting experience, put Pollak Vineyard on your list! Thank you, Pollak Vineyard, and especially Leah, for such a wonderful experience. Sip Pretty. Stay Bougie. #SexyBougieWinos #PollakVineyard #VirginiaWine #RedWineLovers #WineTasting #CharlottesvilleVA #WineSisterhood #SipPrettyStayBougie

We visited mid day on a Wednesday and were pleased that there weren't any crowds, although there…read morewasn't a bad seat in the house--views are outstanding!! We got the red and white flights and were impressed with the wines and service and loved all the facts and info from the main server. The wines are French/Italian style so in the dryer side. The wines and experience stood out amongst all the wineries we visited while in Charlottesville!