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Cardinal Point Vineyard & Winery
9175 Batesville Rd
Afton, VA 22920
(540) 456-6366
Afton, VA 22920
(540) 456-6366
3 reviews for Cardinal Point Vineyard & Winery
Very nice. An above average, good place to visit if you ever have the chance. The place is nice, my favorite part is all the dogs and animals. They are very animal friendly, and that's an integral part of VA wineries. A love of animals, a feeling of home when you visit, as if they are opening up their family to you upon arrival, and this place had several sweet dogs.
Now, the important part. The wines. They have more whites than reds, and have typically Sweet grapes, although their Reisling/Gewurtz grapes and more Alsace than German. Meaning, not in the sweet version, more in the naturalness of the grape.
With the reds, I like the Cab Franc, they have two versions, the 2007 is more powerful and interesting. My favorite, I bought one.
The Chardonnay surprisingly works incredibly well. Well balanced and delicious, yet powerful.
The reason to visit is for those Reisling/Gewurtz grapes. They are all good, but let me just say, try the Quattro, its a beautiful blend of Reisling, Gewurtzaminer, Traminette, and Viognier. It works great, and is great for these summer months. Maybe with a Thai meal, but largely just without food from my optic.
As an aside, this is one of those places that gives you a sip for a taste and won't give you too much to taste. Although, they'll ask you if there is something else you'd like to try before you leave, which is nice. Maybe they were short because we closed the place by getting there late; my fault.
Do yourself a favor and consider this place when travelling to this part of Charlottesville, you'll do yourself a favor.
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You really get the feel you're in a busy, working winery here. Cardinal Point can get busy (it's a favorite of bikers and hikers), and the patio fills up quickly. The whites are very good. The big orange cat outside cracked us up--guests had a dog, and the cat made sure the dog knew who was in charge. A good stop in the southwest Charlottesville "quadrant."
My favorite wine maker in Virginia.
I love the A6, a Viognier and Chardonnay blend, and the Quattro, a sweet summer wine made from Riesling, Gewurtztraminer, Traminette, and Viognier.
The Gormans are great people, and it shows in the wine and the service you get at this vineyard. I have been here for tastings a few times and the staff is always friendly and knowledgeable.
Not the most beautiful building, but definitely worth the stop if you are touring the Blue Ridge vineyards.
After one visit we made it home and while unloading the wine a couple bottles met their demise on the driveway. After we emailed Sarah a picture of the mess, she sent a replacement right away! Fantastic.