Moss Vineyards, Nortonsville: October Tasting Hours
An architect-designed, roughly 1,000-case winery in northern Albemarle that opens only Friday through Sunday afternoons
Moss Vineyards is an architect-designed winery in northern Albemarle County, near Nortonsville, open Friday, Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. In October, with the vines in color and the weekend crowds thinner than in the Charlottesville core, it is a quiet, deliberate place to taste.
Quick Facts
- Location: Nortonsville, northern Albemarle County
- Open: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
- Closed: Monday through Thursday
- Production: about 1,000 cases a year
- Planted: 2009
- Google rating: 4.5
A Small Winery, Designed Rather Than Assembled
Many Piedmont tasting rooms grow by accretion: a barn, an addition, a deck. Moss Vineyards reads differently. The property is described as architect-designed, and the vines went into the ground in 2009 in the northern reaches of Albemarle, well away from the traffic of Route 29 and the better-known Charlottesville-area tasting rooms.
Output is modest, roughly 1,000 cases a year. That scale is the point for the wine-club set. A winery making this little wine is, by necessity, a place where the bottle in your glass is a large share of everything produced that year. We have no tasting menu, flight pricing or varietal list from the venue to quote, so call ahead or check the winery's site for what is pouring before you make the drive.
Why October Suits It
The weekend-only schedule means you plan around it, which is a feature in harvest season. Noon to 5 p.m. gives you a leisurely window: an unhurried late lunch elsewhere first, then a tasting in the afternoon light. The venue's recent social and event activity is thin in our data, so treat anything beyond the posted days and hours as something to confirm directly.
Pairing It With the Rest of the Weekend
If you are building a wine-country weekend in the Albemarle area, the Monticello Wine Trail is the regional association of 33-plus member wineries within the Monticello AVA, Virginia's first American Viticultural Area, and is a useful reference for planning other stops. For a gentler, non-wine half-day, Preddy Creek Trail Park is a trail park in northern Albemarle with a large network of hiking, mountain-biking and horseback trails, open daily 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. It suits a morning walk before an afternoon tasting.
Planning Your Visit
- Venue: Moss Vineyards, Nortonsville, Albemarle County, VA
- Hours: Friday 12:00–5:00 p.m.; Saturday 12:00–5:00 p.m.; Sunday 12:00–5:00 p.m.; closed Monday through Thursday
- Phone: (434) 990-0111
- Website: mossvineyards.net
Because our information on current pours and reservations is limited, a quick call before you go is the sensible move, especially for a group.
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Sources
Reporting drew on sources available for these places:
- Moss Vineyards — venue signals
- Monticello Wine Trail — venue signals
- Preddy Creek Trail Park — venue signals
Frequently asked questions
What are the hours at Moss Vineyards in Nortonsville?
Moss Vineyards is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. It is closed Monday through Thursday.
Where is Moss Vineyards located?
Moss Vineyards is in Nortonsville in northern Albemarle County, Virginia. You can reach the winery at (434) 990-0111.
How big is Moss Vineyards?
The winery produces about 1,000 cases a year from vines planted in 2009. It is an architect-designed property.
Do I need a reservation at Moss Vineyards?
Our information does not include current reservation rules, so call (434) 990-0111 before you go, particularly for a group.
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