CHARLOTTESVILLE WINE FIELD GUIDE
Slow Down and ‘Wine’ South of Cville — A 3‑Stop, 6‑Hour Tasting Loop
A six-hour, 3-stop public wine and cider tour out of Charlottesville that lets you choose which local vineyards and cideries to visit and provides round‑trip transportation and extended tasting time.
Slow Down and ‘Wine’ South of Cville — A 3‑Stop, 6‑Hour Tasting Loop.
Embark on a relaxed wine and cider tour out of Charlottesville that visits three local vineyards and cideries of your choosing. The 29 South Hop On Public Tour gives you extended tasting windows at each stop, comfortable round‑trip transport, and a six‑hour itinerary built for savoring regional beverages and scenery.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Pick the local producers you want to visit
The public tour invites you to tailor the day: for the first 1.5‑hour stop choose between Albemarle Cider Works or Pippin Hill, the second 1.5‑hour stop offers Pippin Hill or Loving Cup Vineyard, and the final one‑hour stop is your pick of Potter's Craft Hard Cider or Ragged Branch Distillery.
Extended tasting windows to linger
Stops are arranged as two extended 1.5‑hour visits followed by a one‑hour final stop, giving ample time to taste and take in the surroundings without rushing between destinations.
Door‑to‑door transport and easy return
Round‑trip transportation is included, with complimentary pickup available from a pre‑selected hotel or from Three Notch'd Brewing Company at IX Art Park; after the final stop you return to Charlottesville and are dropped off at Three Notch'd or your original pickup spot.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
Departing from Charlottesville late morning with a complimentary pickup option, the day is paced for tasting rather than transit: two generous 1.5‑hour stops and a one‑hour final stop, all chosen from a short list of nearby vineyards, cideries, and a distillery, with comfortable round‑trip transport tying the itinerary together.
THE CHOICES
Pick the local producers you want to visit
The public tour invites you to tailor the day: for the first 1.5‑hour stop choose between Albemarle Cider Works or Pippin Hill, the second 1.5‑hour stop offers Pippin Hill or Loving Cup Vineyard, and the final one‑hour stop is your pick of Potter's Craft Hard Cider or Ragged Branch Distillery.
THE PACE
Extended tasting windows to linger
Stops are arranged as two extended 1.5‑hour visits followed by a one‑hour final stop, giving ample time to taste and take in the surroundings without rushing between destinations.
THE LOGISTICS
Door‑to‑door transport and easy return
Round‑trip transportation is included, with complimentary pickup available from a pre‑selected hotel or from Three Notch'd Brewing Company at IX Art Park; after the final stop you return to Charlottesville and are dropped off at Three Notch'd or your original pickup spot.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour suits — and who it doesn’t
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
You will be outdoors at stops and should be prepared for inclement weather; plan clothing accordingly.
The activity runs rain or shine and participants should anticipate being outside during visits.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What time does the tour start?
Start time is 11:00 AM.
Where will I be picked up?
Pickups are complimentary from your pre‑selected hotel or from Three Notch'd Brewing Company at IX Art Park; for Three Notch'd pickups the meeting spot is at the stoplight behind the brewery and you may park anywhere suitable in the IX complex.
What is the cancellation and rescheduling policy?
All cancellations incur a $5 cancellation service fee per seat. Cancellations 48 hours or more before the tour can be rescheduled or refunded (minus the cancellation fee and online booking fee). Cancellations 24–48 hours before may be rebooked once; cancellations within 24 hours are nonrefundable and not rebookable.
Is tipping expected?
Tipping the driver is not required but a $5–$10 per person gratuity is suggested.
What is the weather policy?
The tour runs rain or shine; participants should be prepared to be outside in inclement weather.
Are there participant minimums or maximums?
The operator requires at least six total participants for the tour to operate. Groups of six or more may face service limitations at some destinations; there are operational limits at select venues.