CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA DAILY WINE TASTING AND TOURS

Keep this one on your itinerary! 

Of the dozen wineries on the Monticello Wine Trail near Charlottesville, VA, White Hall Vineyards is the closest to Sugar Hollow -- only 2 miles away -- a five minute ride or a lovely walk.

White Hall Vineyards is a farm winery near historic Charlottesville, Virginia. A pleasantly shaded picnic area adjacent to the winery is a wonderful place to relax with a glass of wine while enjoying spectacular views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. If you wish to purchase wine (and, after tasting it, you will, I promise!) the small tasting fee will be applied toward your purchase.

The handsome tasting room overlooks the winery's state-of-the-art production area where guests may observe first-hand the producing of fine wine. 

White Hall's winemaking philosophy is that "wonderful wines are made from the careful handling of great fruit." Combining attentive vineyard practices with modern winemaking techniques has resulted in the consistent production of wines of excellence. Their wines have won numerous awards across the nation for their fine quality, and White Hall has become recognized as one of the premier wineries in central Virginia, indeed throughout Virginia and the U.S. .

A visit to the vineyard has been described by some as "pure romance", "winemaking at its best", and "the perfect Sunday afternoon excursion."

The wine of the month for November, 2009 is their 2007 Gewurtztraminer
Regular price $17.99      Special price $14.99


Read on for its full descripstion.

2007 Gewurtztraminer, White Hall Vineyards

Following harvest, our 2007 Gewurztraminer was cold soaked and pressed; the juice was then added to barrels and steel tanks for fermentation. This vintage of our Gewurztraminer was also made in an Alsatian style, but it is slightly sweeter than the 2006 vintage, making this a delightful compliment to Asian dishes and spicier foods, as well as a pleasant wine to enjoy on its own.

Tasting Notes

An aromatic nose filled with vibrant notes of orange, rose, and honey precede an elegant palate of rich citrus and lychee, enhanced by cloves and cardamom throughout the refreshing and lengthy finish.

Technical Notes

Residual Sugar: 0.8%
Drinkability: Now through 2014

Food Pairings

Appetizers; Thai Cuisine; Chinese; Chicken; Duck; Lobster; Shrimp ~ Also a wonderful Thanksgiving wine!

Blend

77% Gewurztraminer, 14% Petit Manseng, 9% Muscat

Bottled

May 13, 2009

Cases Produced 170  |  Bottle Price $14.99  |  Order Now

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA MONTICELLO HISTORY BECOMES ART IN SUGAR HOLLOW

 

Our Sugar Hollow neighbor, Fred Williamson, bowl turner, has the distinct honor of preserving the existence of a Tulip Poplar tree planted by Thomas Jefferson at Monticello, near Charlottesville, VA. The 115-foot-tall tree was cut down in 2008 because the root system had been compromised and it was in danger of falling on Jefferson's home. Happily local artisans such as Fred are preserving the historical wood by creating beautiful bowls and other artistic pieces.

Monticello's director, Peter Hatch, is pleased to have Fred work his magic with the historic poplar wood. The Monticello Foundation wanted to preserve as much of the wood as possible and what better way to do that than to turn it into exquisite artistic objects. Fred's bowls are almost paper thin and whenever possible include the marbling of the tree.

A self-taught woodworker since 1971, Fred has worked exclusively turning bowls since 1996. Fred and his wife, Mary live on 9 wooded acres in Sugar Hollow where Fred also has his shop and studio. They enjoy a natural, rural lifestyle in the foothills of the Blue Ridge. Of his work and passion Fred says, "I get a great deal of satisfaction from using all local and native woods, from staying close to home, and from creating objects of beauty out of rough materials."

Fred's Monticello Tulip Poplar bowls may be purchased at the Monticello Museum Shop
(ph:434-984-9840),  or by contacting Fred through his website. Do not tarry, Fred has only enough of this precious wood to create 200 - 250 of his exquisite bowls. They will be purchased quickly by those who appreciate fine art and the living history of Monticello and Thomas Jefferson. 

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA. YUMMO! A NEW RESTAURANT!

Camino, promises to be a good one! Having opened October 22, 2009, less than one month later it has enthusiastic fans who are "regulars".

Charlottesville's newest restaurant  is owned by Matt Turner formerly of  Jarman's Gap Restaurantant in Crozet and partners, Sean Thomas and Drew Hart. These three foodies have oodles of  restaurant experience throughout Charlottesville, and indeed, the whole of Virginia. Their combined restaurant experience totals well over 20 years. Camino occupies a numero uno spot on the west end of Charlottesville's historic downtown pedestrian mall.

Western Mediterranean cuisine is their focus and includes as much local produce as possible balanced with imported authentic European ingredients. Menu items will change seasonally and currently range from appetizers such as Tuscan-style tomato soup, or baby squid a-la-plancha, to entrees such as paella, Fossil Farm natural guinea hen or cassoulet.

Can't wait to go there for dinner!

Charlottesville, VA Sugar Hollow Bridge

For our guests who have visited since mid-October and are planning
a return visit you will be happy to know that the completion of the

Sugar Hollow bridge (connecting Sugar Hollow to Charlottesville,
Virginia) is on target for completion by Nov. 20.
Woo Hoo! No more scenic detour!
Back to the original directions to Sugar Hollow.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA HIKING IN SUGAR HOLLOW

Near Charlottesville, VA, but a world away, a walk through the woods inSugar Hollow. Follow the river to the reservoir...and beyond...The best scenic jogging route in Virginia, or bring your rod for catch and release
trout fishing.