December 3, 2024 – CharlottesvilleFamily Life & Home Magazine is delighted to unveil the winners of the annual CharlottesvilleFamily Favorite Awards, celebrating the region’s most family-friendly wineries as chosen by the magazine’s readers. The Wine Enthusiast Wine Star Awards honored The Charlottesville area’s Monticello AVA in 2023 with the designation of Wine Region of the Year cementing Virginia’s place on the world wine scene. The Family Favorite Awards honor local wineries that provide exceptional experiences for families, combining outstanding wines with welcoming environments for all ages. For visitors to Charlottesville’s wineries, this will be invaluable insight from locals.
2024 Family-Friendly Winery Award Recipients:
1. King Family Vineyards- Located in Crozet, King Family Vineyards offers expansive lawns perfect for family picnics and hosts Sunday polo matches from May through October, providing entertainment for both children and adults.
2. Chisholm Vineyards at Adventure Farm- Situated near the Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport, Chisholm Vineyards features open lawns, a pond, and views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Families can enjoy picnics, seasonal live music, and glimpses of cattle from their longstanding beef farm.
3. Eastwood Farm & Winery- A women-owned, family-operated farm winery south of Charlottesville, Eastwood Farm & Winery provides a full menu, including kids’ cheese boards and juice flights. Families can explore hiking trails leading to a wildflower meadow and scenic overlook.
4. Keswick Vineyards- Just east of Charlottesville, Keswick Vineyards features a nine-hole mini golf course suitable for all ages and a fenced-in dog park for off-leash play, ensuring fun for the entire family.
5. Blenheim Vineyards- Owned by musician Dave Matthews, Blenheim Vineyards offers a family-friendly atmosphere with historical charm, featuring 18th and 19th-century outbuildings and a tasting room designed with sustainability in mind.
The CharlottesvilleFamily Favorite Awards, established in 2009, provide readers throughout Central Virginia the opportunity to voice their opinions on their personal favorites for everything related to kids and family. These awards are based entirely on votes from local families, reflecting the community’s most cherished businesses and services.
For more information on these family-friendly wineries and to explore other award categories, please visit CharlottesvilleFamily’s official website.
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