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HOURS: Thursday – Monday, 11 am – 5 pm. Last open wine sale at 4:45.

Closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Easter

We welcome larger groups up to 15 by advance reservation for private tastings at 11AM, 12PM and 1PM daily. Group tasting reservations can be made here: Book Now

We welcome larger groups for bottle and glass sales daily with no reservations needed.

Families and well behaved leashed pets are welcome in the pavilion and the tasting room.

RVs call ahead to see if we can accomodate you.

TASTING: Guided Bar Tastings are available for up to 8 guests for $25/person.

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WINE SERVICE: Our wines are available to purchase by the glass or bottle and may be enjoyed in our temperature controlled indoor Pavilion or our on our expansive picnic and lawn space. All lawn and patio tables are available on a first-come basis, with no reservations. We can reserve tables in the pavilion with advance notice and availabilty.

FOOD: We offer light snack fare for purchase - local cheeses from Mountain View Farms, Razzbourne Farms, meats, crackers, and local chocolates. You are welcome to bring your own picnic for enjoying in the Pavilion or our picnic areas. Outside alcohol of any kind is prohibited by Virginia ABC law.

Indoor seating in our tasting room is available on a first come first serve basis during regular business hours with no reservations.

Our glass Pavilion is open year-round. Enjoy a glass or bottle of our wine on our patio with beautiful panoramic views, or relax at a picnic table in the grass or in our Pavilion surrounded by the beauty of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains.

Call the Iris Inn for photoshoot information at 540-943-1991

Local Attractions

Located in Afton, Virginia, our vineyard and farm winery is located just a short distance from Charlottesville within the Monticello AVA, which was named Wine Enthusiast's Wine Region of the Year for 2023.

Our visitors and overnight guests are well situated to take advantage of a wide range of activities around Central Virginia. For the food and wine traveler, our area is home to many amazing restaurants, wineries, and breweries while outdoor enthusiasts will love our many hiking trails and campgrounds.

- The Spa at Iris Inn (https://www.irisinn.com/our-spa/)

- The University of Virginia (www.virginia.edu)

- Monticello (www.monticello.org)

- Charlottesville’s Downtown Mall (https://friendsofcville.org)

- The Monticello Wine Trail (www.monticellowinetrail.com)

- Local breweries, cideries, and distilleries (www.nelson151.com)

- Shenandoah National Forest, Appalachian Trail (www.nps.gov/shen)

- Nelson County Attractions (www.nelson151.com)

- Charlottesville/Albemarle Visitor’s Bureau (www.visitcharlottesville.org)

- Staunton Attractions (visitstaunton.com)

- Waynesboro Attractions (www.visitwaynesboro.com)

Questions? call the Tasting House at 540.456.8667 or E-mail us.