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good-naturedly banter about how best to make wine. There’s also a small inn there, and be sure to buy sandwiches at nearby Piedmont Grocery.
The spiffy Pollak Vineyards is owned by David and Margot Pollak, both of whom had prior careers years ago in Delaware. The couple has 30 acres of vines, and their grapes are made into about 5,000 cases
by Frenchman Benoit Pineau. “French winemakers seem to enjoy working more in Virginia than in California,” Pollak says, noting that the area has four or five really good ones.
Further up in the mountains, Veritas is surrounded by acres of rolling land. Enjoy their wines alongside sandwiches and charcuterie served on the patio or
at picnic tables—and the property also has its own B&B. If you want a real
taste of the boonies, you’ll need Google Maps to find Michael Shaps Wineworks somewhere south of Charlottesville. While the setting and the tasting room are off the beaten path, the talented Shaps makes wines in both Burgundy and Virginia, so there are a variety to taste.
There are loads of great places to have dinner in the Charlottesville area. We had memorable meals at the traditional Ivy Inn and the high-end Brasserie Saison bistro. Those looking for over- the-top cachet shouldn’t miss Patrick O’Connell’s Michelin-starred Inn at Little Washington, on the way to or from the D.C. area. Prix-fixe dinners are $308 per person, with complementing wines
at $280 per person. It’s something to experience once (my “once” was several year ago), and you can sleep it off in one of the inn’s beautifully decorated rooms. Reservations are highly recommended.
And finally, don’t forget the history. Jefferson’s Monticello is not to be missed, and Madison’s Montpelier is also nearby. If you go to Monticello, be ready to walk to get the full impact of the plantation, including the village-like area where slaves lived and worked. Civil War buffs can visit several battlegrounds, including those at Manassas. For some more modern history, stop by the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, a stellar air and space museum closer to D.C. in Chantilly. TH
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