CHARLOTTESVILLE WINE FIELD GUIDE
Monticello AVA by Sprinter: A Private, Curated Wine Tour Through Charlottesville for Your Group of 14
A bespoke, vehicle-led tasting itinerary that visits three to four (or more) wineries and beverage makers in and around Charlottesville—this guide explains what the operator provides and how the day is planned.
Monticello AVA by Sprinter: A Private, Curated Wine Tour Through Charlottesville for Your Group of 14.
Virginia’s Monticello AVA unfolds here as an intimate, vehicle-led tasting circuit: a private Mercedes Sprinter carries your party through Charlottesville and Albemarle County while a concierge arranges a tailored string of three to four wineries (and optional brewery, cidery or distillery stops) for a relaxed five-hour experience or longer.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Luxury transport for the whole group
Your private group rides in a premium 14-passenger Mercedes Sprinter, with the vehicle reserved exclusively for your party and driven by a professional chauffeur.
Three to four wineries, plus choices
Itineraries typically include three to four wineries and can expand to include additional wineries or a brewery, cidery, or distillery depending on travel times and your group’s preferences.
Concierge-backed, customizable days
The tour includes concierge assistance for winery recommendations and reservations, complimentary pickup and drop-off in Charlottesville, Albemarle County, and Wintergreen, and the option to tailor tasting stops and lunch plans to your group.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
Expect a relaxed, chauffeur-driven day: a private Sprinter collects your group and moves you between curated tasting rooms, with the pace set by your preferences and the concierge’s planning. The standard offering is five hours of private service, long enough for several tastings, a lunch stop, and a chance to sample the range of producers clustered around Charlottesville.
THE VEHICLE
Luxury transport for the whole group
Your private group rides in a premium 14-passenger Mercedes Sprinter, with the vehicle reserved exclusively for your party and driven by a professional chauffeur.
THE TASTINGS
Three to four wineries, plus choices
Itineraries typically include three to four wineries and can expand to include additional wineries or a brewery, cidery, or distillery depending on travel times and your group’s preferences.
THE SERVICE
Concierge-backed, customizable days
The tour includes concierge assistance for winery recommendations and reservations, complimentary pickup and drop-off in Charlottesville, Albemarle County, and Wintergreen, and the option to tailor tasting stops and lunch plans to your group.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this private tour suits—and when it doesn’t
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The listing does not specify required gear or items to bring for the tour.
Standard private service is five hours or more; additional tour hours may be added at booking based on your needs.
Complimentary pickup and drop-off are provided within Charlottesville, Albemarle County, and Wintergreen.
A concierge contacts you after booking to recommend wineries, assist with tasting reservations, help plan lunch stops, and coordinate special requests.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The tour provides five hours or more of private service; additional tour hours may be added during booking or afterward based on your needs.
How many people can ride?
The private vehicle is a premium 14-passenger Mercedes Sprinter and the tour accommodates up to 14 guests.
What is included in the service?
Included are a private vehicle exclusively for your group, a professional chauffeur, concierge assistance for recommendations and reservations, complimentary pickup and drop-off in Charlottesville, Albemarle County, and Wintergreen, a custom itinerary, and visits to three to four wineries (with options for additional beverage stops depending on travel times).
Can the concierge help with reservations and lunch plans?
Yes. After booking the concierge team will contact you to recommend wineries, assist with tasting reservations, help plan lunch stops, and coordinate special requests and celebrations.
Can the itinerary include breweries or distilleries?
Yes. The itinerary can include a brewery, cidery, or distillery in addition to wineries, depending on travel times and group preferences.
When is the tour available and what vehicle is used?
The tour is available daily and the operator uses a premium Mercedes Sprinter for private transfers; pricing starts at the hourly rate shown in the listing.