![]() On our way, the rain started and quickly turned into a dangerous torrential downpour. Our first planned stop was Wisdom Oak Winery. Leave your politics at the door and enjoy the facility and grounds while enjoying their very good wines and light lunch. One of our favourites is Trump winery that we actually didn’t get to on this trip but have been many times. There are many wineries in the Charlottesville area but be sure to check opening days and times to avoid disappointment. We made a trip to Charlottesville to pick up some Amazon orders. (Amazon ship to locker is an amazing feature valuable to Canadian visitors). The last winery we visited on this trip was ironically on a day we had planned to visit 3 or 4 wineries and a cidery. We always plan a visit here when in the area. If you don’t have time for lunch, just stop by the tasting room for a quick and informative tasting. They have quite a large lunch menu with simple appetizers or interesting pizzas and sandwiches. We love the location which is surrounded by acres of vineyards and the outdoor patio is perfect for lunch. Our first stop on this trip is a familiar winery to us and the one closest to Massanutten resort, Cross keys Winery and Vineyard, Harrisonburg. I usually plan ahead and find a winery that offers lunch, whether it is a simple charcuterie plate or something more substantial. We were in the area for a few days so I spread out our winery visits. I have an advantage here as my husband does not drink. Make sure you have a designated driver if you plan to participate in wine tastings. 3-4 wineries is plenty for one day as this provides time to make unscheduled stops and allows enough time to fully enjoy the winery. Note interesting towns and include them in your plan. Select a few near you and enter them into Google Maps (or your map of choice) and move them around to plan your route. You can also simply perform an internet search for wineries near a certain town. Visit any Virginia tourist information centre and pick up a Virginia wine map. Google maps is a fabulous tool for planning a winery day trip.
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