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Charlottesville Residents and Visitors Have Wealth of Dining Options
During his lifetime‚ Thomas Jefferson was a passionate wine connoisseur and gourmet. So the nation’s third president no doubt would be pleased with the multitude of fine dining and wine choices available today near his beloved Monticello.
From 10-year-old Hamiltons’ at First and Main to newcomer Vavino‚ a wine bar exclusively carrying Virginia wines‚ locally owned establishments are plentiful here – and the offerings are first rate.
“I’ve heard it said that Charlottesville is unique for the... Read More »
Travel Charlottesville's Monticello Wine Trail
p { margin-bottom: 0.08in; }a:link { }Charlottesville has deep roots in the wine industry. It started as one of Thomas Jefferson's many visions, and has since earned its place as the “Wine Capitol of Virginia.” Today‚ the federally designated Monticello Viticultural Area has the highest concentration of wineries in Virginia: about 20 of them within a 25-mile radius of Charlottesville. The city's oldest winery‚ Oakencroft Vineyard & Winery, helped lay the path that's... Read More »
Carter Mountain Orchard in Charlottesville, Virginia Near Monticello
If the adage “an apple a day keeps the doctor away,” holds true, Carter Mountain Orchard has local residents set for many years to come. Located next to Michie Tavern near historic Monticello, the family-owned orchard has drawn people seeking the fruits – and vegetables – of its 200 acres since it opened to the public in 1974.
The site features apples, pumpkins, peaches, nectarines, corn and loads of family fun to boot.
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Monticello Viticultural Area in Charlottesville, VA is Fulfillment of Jefferson's Vision
Charlottesville’s claim to be “The Wine Capital of Virginia” is no idle boast. Thomas Jefferson envisioned a thriving native wine industry‚ beginning on his Monticello estate. The vision survived his largely unsuccessful plantings and the vicissitudes of history‚ and it has aged well.
Today‚ the federally designated Monticello Viticultural Area has the highest concentration of wineries in Virginia: about 20 of them within a 25-mile radius of Charlottesville‚ all entitled to the Monticello... Read More »
