Private Charlottesville Area Wine Tour

Founded by Guy and Elizabeth Pelly, Merrie Mill reimagines the tasting room experience by marrying a devotion to warm, approachable hospitality with a weird, wonderful setting that delights and inspires.

our informed and enthusiastic hosts present tastings continuously in the Discovery Tasting Room, every day of the week, as well as in Library 1821, . The Tasting Room is where the broadest range of our current vintages is introduced, while the Library 1821 presents a changing selection of flights of current and older vintages from our cellars, and with seasonal culinary pairings designed by our chefs. Every encouragement is given, also, to enjoying our wines in the truly splendid lawns surrounding the historic Landmark Ruins of Thomas Jefferson's mansion for Governor James Barbour, a pleasant stroll away.

cases the extraordinary terroir of Virginia’s Monticello AVA. For that perfect glass or beautiful bottle to celebrate special occasions, Southwest Mountains Vineyards wine will be a wonderful addition to any day.