Afton Mountain Vineyards

“grapes don’t grow in ugly places” ®

Owners Elizabeth & Tony Smith have deep roots in Central Virginia. They both grew up in nearby Charlottesville and attended Albemarle High School. They also went on to further their educations respectively at the University of Virginia and Davidson College, tying the marriage knot at the University’s Chapel. With a lifelong community of friends and family in the area, they were more than happy to return to living in the Blue Ridge Mountains after spending several years working and raising a family in coastal Virginia. With their purchase of Afton Mountain Vineyards in 2009, the vineyard and farm winery began a new chapter, led by the Smiths’ passion for growing grapes and producing wine.

We are open Thursday – Monday from 11-5.

Closed: Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day. We will also be closed Sunday, April 7th 2024.

We’re serving in our heated/cooled glass Pavilion, with appropriate ventilation where you can enjoy all the views and none of the weather!

Our patio, lawn and Pavilion are available on a first come first served basis.

We offer guided tasting by reservation only on Saturday and Sunday. See the VISIT page for more information.

We welcome parties of 8 or fewer only. Larger parties cannot be split up into smaller groups.

We have plenty of green space to spread out. Families are welcome in all areas and leashed pets are welcome in the grassed areas!

Self-guided tastings are available to enjoy at your table, as well as wines by the glass or bottle. Guided bar tastings are available on Saturday and Sunday by reservation. See more information on the VISIT page before planning your trip.

Vineyard vacation cottages are managed by StayCharlottesville (434.977.0442) or see more on the STAY page page of our website.

We can’t wait to see you!