5 Spots to Visit on a Virginia Winery Getaway
A Virginia winery getaway can Wineries along the Monticello Wine Trail can include everything from a small, distinct tasting room to large ballroom-type settings. With a hop, skip, and a not-very-long car ride, you can find yourself in the beautiful rolling hills of Virginia wine country, just a few hours outside of D.C. traffic.
Whether you are looking for a weekend getaway with your significant other, a fun trip with friends, or a family outing (many are surprisingly kid- and pet-friendly), this is a perfect place to start a wine-touring trip. The scenery in the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains is gorgeous, the wines are top-notch and you will learn a thing or two about wine-making, which makes the experience that much more enjoyable.
5 Wineries to Visit
Here are five wineries on the Monticello Wine Trail (monticellowinetrail.com) that are all worth the trip.
Afton Mountain Vineyards
Afton Mountain Vineyards has a tasting room with an excellent and knowledgeable staff. The patio, lawn and Pavilion available on a first come, first serve basis. Masks required when not seated at your table and no parties of more than 6 guests. Open Thurs.–Sun., 11 a.m.–5 p.m. aftonmountainvineyards.com
Pollak Vineyards
The grounds of Pollak Vineyards are beautiful with a nearby lake and tons of outside seating. Masks are required and groups must be 6 people or less. Open Wed.–Sun. Noon–5 p.m. Reservations required. pollakvineyards.com
Veritas Vineyard & Winery
Veritas is a very popular stop on the wine trail. It offers a large tasting room with a beautiful fireplace and tons of comfortable seating. There is a large deck outside and the grounds are scattered with picnic tables and wooden rocking chairs. Masks required and no parties larger than 10 allowed. Open daily 11 a.m.–5 p.m. veritaswines.com
King Family Vineyards
Another popular spot along the trail, King Family Vineyards is extremely family- and pet-friendly. There is plenty of grass space for laying down a picnic blanket and several options for outside seating. Masks are required and all seating is a first come, first serve basis. Open daily 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m. kingfamilyvineyards.com
Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards
Pippin Hill Farm’s Tasting Room is located in a gorgeous, rustic-chic converted barn and has both indoor and outdoor seating. It is pet-friendly with plenty of space for pets and kids alike to run around. Open Tues.–Sun. 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Reservations recommended. pippinhillfarm.com
