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Tours & Tastings
The Monticello Wine Trail offers a curated journey through Thomas Jefferson's passion for viticulture, with stops at historic estates like Jefferson Vineyards, where visitors can savor wines inspired by the Founding Father's own experiments.
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With the vast region, comes plenty of options from 5-star resorts that offer golf, spas and fine dining from all the major hotel operators. But it's always fun to enjoy one of the local B&Bs as you'll feel like to you stepped back into history.
MoreBars & Restaurants
Many small towns scattered about the greater Charlottesville area offer an amazing culinary scene, allowing to dine the best of American, French, Italian and Asian cuisines.
MoreTransportation & Tour Companies
With several major airports in the area, shuttle and tour operators and ride-sharing apps like Uber and Lyft, you have plenty of choices to get around this region.
MoreThings to Do
With so many things to do in Central Virginia, from wine tastings and vineyard tours to exploring the historic countryside, this region will fill your itinerary with fun and excitement.
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Central Virginia's seasons
Know what the best season is to visit Central Virginia and what to wear.
Winter
(November - February) One of the slowest seasons, you'll enjoy open roads and temps in the high 20's to the low 40's. Leave extra time between destinations as you can run into icy roads and snow.
Spring
(March - May) As temps warm up, ranging from high 40's to the low 60's the air is clear, the vines are starting to wake up and it's release season, so expect the traffic to pick up, but tolerable.
Summer
(June - August) This is peak season, so we recommend that you plan ahead by booking your hotel stay, your tours and tastings. The weather can reach to the high 90's with humidity, so be sure to dress for the weather and stay hydrated.
Fall
(September - October) The fall season is one of the prettiest times to visit this region because of the fall colors and the later in fall the better as tourist traffic falls off, leaving you to feel like the only one in the tasting room. Dress in layers as the mornings are cold with afternoon temps rising to the low 50's to low 60's.
Tips
Central Virginia's travel tips
Traveling to Central Virginia
- Arriving in the Central Virginia wine region gives you plenty of airports to point your compass to. One of the most popular is Charlottesville and Dulles (IAD), but if you plan on checking out DC's popular historical sites and museums, you should also consider Baltimore (BWI) or Reagan International (DCA). If flying privately, there's plenty of options to choose from in the area like Leesburg Executive Airpirt (JYO).
- There are bus chartering companies that you can book to take you about the wine region or use popular ride-sharing apps like Lyft or Uber, but do expect to wait some time after your visit to each property due to the vast size of the area.
- In this region, there are no public, scheduled buses to get you around wine country, so private is your best choice.
About Central Virginia
Visiting Central Virginia's wine country promises an enchanting blend of history, scenic beauty, and exquisite flavors. Nestled amidst rolling hills and picturesque landscapes, this region boasts a rich viticultural heritage dating back centuries. Highlights include tours of esteemed vineyards such as Barboursville Vineyards, known for its award-winning wines and stunning Palladian-style winery. Visitors can indulge in tastings of world-class varietals, including Viognier and Cabernet Franc, while soaking in the serene ambiance of the countryside. The Monticello Wine Trail offers a curated journey through Thomas Jefferson's passion for viticulture, with stops at historic estates like Jefferson Vineyards, where visitors can savor wines inspired by the Founding Father's own experiments. Beyond the vineyards, the region's charming towns like Charlottesville offer vibrant culinary scenes and cultural attractions, completing a memorable exploration of Central Virginia's wine country.
