Virginia's Monticello Wine Trail is one of America's most lauded emerging wine regions — this private 5-hour tour in a luxury sedan visits three hand-picked estate wineries with expert tasting guidance and none of the crowds.
What to expect
Your guide navigates the rolling piedmont countryside to three of the region's finest estate wineries — think King Family Vineyards, Barboursville Vineyards, or Pippin Hill Farm, chosen for the day's availability and your palate preferences. Each stop includes a guided tasting of reserve and library wines with expert food pairing notes. The vine-covered Blue Ridge backdrop makes every glass taste better. Expect to leave with bottles you simply can't find outside Virginia.
Good to know
Book via Navigator Tours through visitcharlottesville.org; confirm the 3-winery itinerary and luxury vehicle upgrade at time of reservation. Allow 5 hours minimum. Wineries may require advance tasting reservations — your guide arranges all of this.
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