Wineries and Meadery on Nelson 151

A guide to the vineyards and tasting rooms a short drive from our mountain homes.

Nelson 151 Trail

Tasting Rooms in Afton and Beyond

Route 151 runs through the heart of Nelson County wine country, and our mountain homes sit a short drive from the first tasting room. Start with the vineyards in Afton, then save an afternoon for the detours toward Nellysford and Crozet.

Route 151

Afton Wine Stops

Veritas Vineyard & Winery

A classic Virginia vineyard for a slow afternoon with a flight overlooking the vines. In season, Veritas hosts its Starry Nights concert series.

Hazy Mountain Vineyards & Brewery

Wine and beer flights are poured side by side at this hilltop tasting room, so it works well for a mixed group. Dogs are welcome on a dedicated outdoor patio.

Afton Mountain Vineyards

A hillside estate suited to a slower-paced tasting.

Valley Road Vineyards

An easy first stop near the northern end of Route 151, with a tasting room that looks out on the Blue Ridge.

Cardinal Point Vineyard & Winery

A smaller tasting room tucked off Batesville Road that suits couples and small groups.

Flying Fox Vineyard

A tasting room right off the route, with a seasonal house vermouth poured alongside the wines.

Worth the Drive

Nellysford and Nearby Detours

Nellysford

Hill Top Winery & Meadery

Fruit wines and honey meads make this a different kind of tasting from the grape-focused stops on the trail.

Crozet

King Family Vineyards

Mountain views and wine tastings, with polo matches on Sundays in season.

North Garden

Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards

A special-occasion lunch spot, with tastings set among gardens and mountain views.

Before You Go

Planning a Tasting Day on Route 151

Use the Trail Map
The official Nelson 151 trail map groups the tasting rooms by location, so it's easy to plan a loop of three or four stops.
Book a Driver
Arrange a designated driver or a private ride for the full day. Private drivers can pick up at the house, and rideshare is hard to find along the route.
Save the Route Offline
Cell service drops on some stretches of Route 151, so download the map and directions before you leave.
Reserve a Table
Pippin Hill takes reservations for seated service, and Hazy Mountain holds indoor and covered tables for guests who book ahead.
Plan for a Group
Afton Mountain and Cardinal Point both have group policies for larger parties.
Time It for an Event
Veritas hosts its Starry Nights concerts in season, and King Family runs polo matches on Sunday afternoons.