An Italian-rooted estate in the Monticello AVA, set beside the ruins of a Jefferson-designed mansion.
Founded in 1976 by Gianni Zonin of Italy's Zonin winemaking family, Barboursville Vineyards helped prove that European vinifera could flourish in central Virginia. It is best known for Italian-influenced wines and its flagship Octagon Bordeaux-style red.
The estate surrounds the ruins of a mansion designed by Thomas Jefferson for Governor James Barbour, with vineyards rolling toward the Blue Ridge. Visitors can taste in the Library 1821 room and dine at the on-site Palladio Restaurant and stay at the 1804 Inn.
Tastings and flights in the Library 1821 room showcase the estate's vinifera wines and the signature Octagon red, paired with cheese, charcuterie, and a trattoria-style menu; reservations are recommended.
Worth knowing: The vineyards encircle the ruins of a mansion Thomas Jefferson designed for Governor James Barbour, a National Historic Landmark.
| Group | Guests | |
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| Couples & small groups — Business Sedan / SUV | 1–6 guests | Get quote → |
| Friends & celebrations — First-Class SUV | up to 6 | Get quote → |
| The whole crew — Executive Sprinter | up to 14 | Get quote → |
| Big celebrations — Party Bus | up to 32 | Get quote → |
Yes. We run private door-to-door trips to Barboursville Vineyards from Washington, D.C. and the surrounding area (under an hour from Washington, D.C.). You're picked up at your home or hotel and brought home the same way, with no one in your group driving.
As an hourly charter: one flat hourly rate covering the vehicle, your dedicated chauffeur, water, and all driving for the day. You get the price upfront — no surge, no surprises.
Reservations are recommended at Barboursville Vineyards, especially on weekends. Give us your date and group size and we'll help line up timed tastings across your stops.
Absolutely. Most Virginia Wine Country days are three to four tastings with a long lunch. Tell us your taste and we'll suggest a route and keep the car with you all day.
Tell us your date and group size — we'll handle the rest.
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