While visiting Monticello, Ash Lawn, Michie Tavern, University of Virginia (UVA) and Central Virginia historic sites

The City of Charlottesville and Albemarle county are our home and we're flattered to have you as our guests. There are beautiful places at every turn, and fascinating people to keep conversations lively. Maybe its a product of living in the shadow of Thomas Jefferson and Monticello, but there's something in the air that enlivens the spirit and makes the heart glad.

On your way up the mountain to Jefferson Vineyards, you'll first pass Michie Tavern and then Jefferson's Monticello. About a mile beyond Monticello, you'll see the first of Thomas Jefferson's original vineyard sites (as the road veers left, look over your right shoulder to the hillside behind you). Over the fields to your right, you get your first look at our winery. Next, the beautiful and historic St. Luke's Church and the old Simeon farm store (now BRIX Marketplace, a fantastic place to get lunch) appear as the road veers hard right. At our entryway, we've replanted another of Thomas Jefferson's original vineyard sites. You can't miss it.

We hope you'll enjoy your visit, and that you'll come again. We're a small business, and small business is built on good neighbors and old friends. We aspire to be both.

While you're here, don't miss ...

Thomas Jefferson's Monticello
James Monroe's Ash Lawn

James Madison's Montpelier
Michie Tavern
The University of Virginia
The Monticello Wine Trail
Carter's Mountain Orchard

Antiques of Orange - While visiting Montpelier, don't miss the beautiful Town of Orange. Their Chamber offers comprehensive information on the area.

Monticello Walking Trail - at the base of Carter's Mountain Orchard just passed the turn onto Rt. 53. One of the most visited state parks in all of Virginia.

If you're in town for the weekend ...

Farmer's Market - Saturday's in the Water Street parking lot (Spring/Summer/Fall)

Charlottesville's Historic Downtown Mall - walking mall lined with shops & restaurants (many of which serve our wines!)

Historic Staunton is just 30 minutes west on I64. If you have an appetite for history, architecture and antiquing in one of our most unique small towns, Staunton's the place. If you have an appetite for fantastic food & wine, don't miss Staunton Grocery.

Mr. Jefferson's Monticello
Monticello

Jefferson's architectural masterpiece - The Rotunda at the University of Virginia

The University of Virginia

Given Virginia's agricultural roots, it should come as no surprise that there's also an incredible food & wine culture here.

We recommend the following ...

Brix Marketplace is across the street from us. With gourmet fare and quaint country atmosphere, it's a great stop for lunch on your way to the winery. (434) 295-7000

L'Etoile Restaurant (434) 979-7957
Zocalo (434) 977-4944
Oxo (434) 977-8111
Hamilton's (434) 295-6649

Revolutionary Soup (434) 296-7687

Pomme in Gordonsville (540) 832-5130

Downtown Grill (434) 817-7080
Fleurie (434) 971-7800
Vivace (434) 979-0994
Ludwig's (434) 293-7185
Duner's (434) 293-8352

Michael's Bistro (434) 977-3697

B&B with restaurants ...

The Clifton Inn (434) 971-1800

High Meadows Vineyard Inn (434) 286-2218

The Lafayette Inn (434) 985- 6345

The Mark Addy Inn (800) 278-2154

The Silver Thatch Inn (800) 261-0720

The Main Dining room at L'Etoile

Lots has been written about food and wine in Charlottesville, including this recent article in Wine Spectator.

Dinner at OXO

With all the eating and drinking that goes on around here, it's no wonder we have so many great places to rest our heads.

Hotels

Boar's Head Inn (434) 972-2230
Keswick Hall (800) 274-5391
Omni Charlottesville (434) 971-5500

Bed & Breakfasts
The Foxfield Inn (434) 923-8892
South Street Inn (800) 964-7008
The Mayhurst Inn (888) 672-5597
Inn at Sugar Hollow Farm (434) 823-7086
The Inn at Monticello (434) 979-3593
Oakwood Inn (434) 286-8883

The Dinsmore House Inn (434) 974-4663

The Blue Ridge Mountain Inn (434) 566-2555

The Boars Head Inn

Directions to Jefferson Vineyards

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