Thomas Jefferson, America’s “first distinguished viticulturist”, envisioned surrounding his mountaintop home, , and from his native state standing shoulder to shoulder with the greatest wines of the world.

More than 200 years later, members of the Monticello Trail () are passionately working to fulfill Jefferson's dream. Our dynamic community of winemakers and workers are shaping the Monticello American Viticultural Area () into a distinctive wine region known for producing quality wines, with an authentic expression of place, that receive national and international acclaim. PLAN YOUR TRIP! The  currently has over 30 member We encourage visitors to explore our website and surrounding Charlottesville throughout the become familiar with the area and each ’s countryside of Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, offerings before your visit. Most wineries are open year Madison, Nelson and Orange counties. Each round and each season offers a unique look into our member takes great pleasure in welcoming wine country. visitors from around the world to experience their wines, relax in the bucolic countryside, and Additionally each spring, members come together for share their pride in ’s winemaking Taste of Monticello Wine Week to celebrate the best our heritage. The distinctive characteristics of this  has to offer. The week features an array of culinary place will be evident as you explore the Birthplace events, winery and vineyard tours, and annual signature of American Wine. events including the Sparkling Brunch, Rosé Lunch and Monticello Cup Awards.

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MONTICELLOWINETRAIL.COM 2019 GUIDE 2020 Front: Courtesy of Jefferson Vineyards | Center: Courtesy of Glass House Winery | Back: photo by Tom McGovern SECOND EDITION AFTON MOUNTAIN VINEYARDS LOVING CUP VINEYARD & WINERY 1 234 Vineyard Ln, Afton, VA 22920 21 3340 Sutherland Rd, North Garden, VA 22959 tel: (540) 456-8667 | aftonmountainvineyards.com MADISON tel: (434) 984-0774 | lovingcupwine.com 15 22 LOVINGSTON WINERY 2 17655 Winery Rd, Barboursville, VA 22923 885 Freshwater Cove Ln, Lovingston, VA 22949 tel: (540) 832-3824 | bbvwine.com tel: (434) 263-8467 | lovingstonwinery.com 31 18 INTERSTATE MICHAEL SHAPS WINEWORKS 3 33 20 23 1781 Harris Creek Way, Charlottesville, VA 22902 31 Blenheim Farm, Charlottesville, VA 22902 24 tel: (434) 293-5366 | blenheimvineyards.com 81 tel: (434) 296-3438 | michaelshapswines.com 14 BURNLEY VINEYARDS 810 MOSS VINEYARDS 4 12 24 4500 Winery Ln, Barboursville, VA 22923 28 1849 Simmons Gap Rd, Nortonsville, VA 22935 tel: (540) 832-2828 | burnleywines.com ROUTE 15 tel: (434)-990-0111 | mossvineyards.net 4 2 CARDINAL POINT VINEYARD & WINERY 601 29 MOUNT IDA FARM & VINEYARD 5 7 s 25 6 in 9423 Batesville Rd, Afton, VA 22920 30 a GORDONSVILLE 5931 Blenheim Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22901 t n tel: (540) 456-8400 | cardinalpointwinery.com u tel: (434) 286-4282 | mountidareserve.com 13 614 o 20 M t s CHESTNUT OAK VINEYARD 240 e PIPPIN HILL FARM & VINEYARDS w 17 6 INTERSTATE h 26 20 t N 5050 Stony Point Rd, Barboursville, VA 22923 19 CROZET u 5022 Plank Rd, North Garden,