Virginia Wine Country Travel Tips
Vineyard and Farm Stand
Blenheim Vineyards Dave Matthews's winery offers tours by appointment. DETAILS 31 Blenheim Farm Rd., Charlottesville; 434-293-5366 or blenheimvineyards.com.
Best of What's Around (BOWA) Matthews's farm operates a stand that sells organic eggs, All Blue potatoes and more. DETAILS 7129 Scottsville Rd., Scottsville; 434-286-7455 or bestofwhatsaround.org.
Restaurants
Magnolia At his Southern-influenced restaurant, chef Howie Velie uses every vegetable BOWA grows. DETAILS 515 Valley St., Scottsville; 434-286-4005.
Hamiltons' at First & Main Chef Jeanette Peabody prepares modern American cuisine highlighting BOWA produce. DETAILS 101 W. Main St., Charlottesville; 434-295-6649.
Shops
Market Street Wineshop The store sells lots of Virginia wines, including Blenheim's. In fact, Blenheim winemaker Brad McCarthy foot-crushed one of his first bottlings in the back room at the East Market Street location. DETAILS 311 East Market St., Charlottesville; 434-979-9463. 1448 Seminole Trail, Charlottesville; 434-964-9463.
Rebecca's Natural Foods BOWA's entire produce line is sold here; its organic eggs are so popular there can be a waiting list. DETAILS 1141 Emmet St., Charlottesville; 434-977-1965.
—Stacey Nield