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Jefferson Vineyards

http://www.jeffersonvineyards.com

Region: Central Virginia

Thomas Jefferson had a deep interest in wine and was known for his efforts to promote viticulture in Virginia and the United States. To that end, he convinced Italian vintner Philip Mazzei to settle in Albemarle County in late 1773 and induced him to do so by giving him a 193-acre tract of land.

Mazzei expanded his property by purchasing several hundred additional acres and planted a vineyard. Jefferson became a shareholder in Mazzei’s Wine Company, alongside other prominent Colonial Virginians, including George Washington, George Mason, Peyton Randolph, and John Blair.

While neither man fully realized their aspiration of a viable wine enterprise, their partnership planted the seeds of what has become a thriving wine industry in Virginia. More than 200 years later, their vision became a reality at Jefferson Vineyards.

Location

1353 Thomas Jefferson Parkway
Charlottesville, VA 22902
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Seasonal Hours

Mon 11:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Tues 11:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Wed 11:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Thurs 11:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Fri 11:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Sat 11:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Sun 11:30 AM - 6:00 PM

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Features

Food Available: Light Fare
Pet Friendly
Picnic Area
Tasting Room
Wine Shop