Let's go back in time to March for a moment. Winter had FINALLY ended, although it was not quite warm in Philly. What a perfect time for a trip back to Charlottesville! My birthday lined with up the libel show (our law school's annual comedy show, of which both S and I were a part) so I thought it would be a good time to get together with law school friends. It was also the birthday of another dear friend of mine, so we merged the events together. We rented a van and headed to three different wineries: Montfair, Stinson, and White Hall.
Montfair had the best atmosphere of all of the places. The vineyard itself only makes red wine, but it also had cider from a nearby cidery (not technically a word). The wine tasting room there was great, with big wine barrels and christmas lights, plus they had a band at the time.
White Hall was very nearly a terrible venue, since the people there did not want to accommodate us at first, despite us having called ahead. They eventually got their act together and put us in an upstairs room. The woman who served us there was very sweet and we had a great time, despite the original confusion. I also enjoy some of the White Hall white wines, including the bottle that S and I had on our first date.
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| Downstairs at White Hall |
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| Upstairs |
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| Upstairs |
Stinson was the last venue, and has a different feel than the rest. Their equipment looks more modern so loses a little of that old-world vibe that some of the others have. Stinson has a great view, however, despite the fact that the day was grey and gloomy.
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| The view from Stinson |
We ate dinner at Fox and Hound but that was a bit rushed, due to the libel show's imminent start, but all in all a fantastic Charlottesville day!
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| Birthday girls at F&H |
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