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Hill Top Berry Farm and Winery

Hill Top Berry Farm and Winery

Fruit Wines and Mead

Hill Top Berry Farm and Winery is a second generation family farm located in beautiful Nelson County in the scenic recreation area known as Nelson 151 Trail. A hidden gem in its early years, the secret is out as the Nelson 151 Trail area is a thriving destination for craft beverage enthusiasts. Visitors to Hill Top find their winery home away from home and tend to be repeat customers.

The Winery Experience - What to Expect

The farm is appropriately perched in the rolling hills of the Rockfish Valley below Wintergreen Ski Resort. The winery has two large tasting rooms and is known for friendly, attentive service. Hill Top is dog-friendly and well-behaved dogs are welcome, even in the tasting room. There is a large covered patio so bring a picnic and enjoy the majestic scenery including the winery's small herd of registered Scottish Highland Cattle! Enjoy the farm experience with seasonal pick your own blackberries and even friendly goats that love to be petted and hand fed!

Our Specialities

Hill Top specializes in award-winning "True to the Fruit" wines made from various fruits other than grapes. Hill Top is the oldest meadery in Virginia, recreating authentic and historical honey meads.  Try styles once enjoyed by ancient cultures such as the Vikings, Greeks, Anglo Saxons, Celts, Egyptians, and Romans! The daily tasting line up includes a great selection of both wines and meads, which range from dry to sweet so there is something delicious for everyone to enjoy! Try the drink of your ancestors as you enjoy a tasting tour of the ancient world! 

When to Visit

Visit Hill Top to find out how wonderful wines can be beyond the traditional. Groups are welcome. Open daily, all year from 11 am to 5 pm with extended hours during blackberry season. Hill Top Berry Farm and Winery is the home of the Annual Blackberry Harvest and Music Festival which is always scheduled for the first Saturday in August. 

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Region
  • Central Virginia Region
Appellation AVAMonticello AVA
Wine Trail
  • Nelson 151 Trail
  • Other Wine Trail
Tasting Fee$5.00
Reserve Tasting Fee$0.00
Tour Fee$0.00
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DuCard Vineyards

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Virginia's Most Honored Winery

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Valley Road Vineyards

A Virginia Wine Experience on the Nelson 151 Trail

12523 Article rating: 4.5

Founded in 2015, Valley Road Vineyard has already garnered a reputation for Great Wine, Great People, and Great Place. With a gold medal-winning, Petit Verdot in the Virginia Governor's Case in its first year, Valley Road has gone on to receive medals for its Viognier and Meritage varietals -- plus rave reviews from visitors for its blends, sparkling wines and rosé. Located at the north end of Route 151, just south of Route 250 in Albemarle County, Valley Road Vineyards serves as the gateway to the Nelson 151 corridor and its beautiful Blue Ridge vistas.

Keswick Vineyards

Born from the Soil and Soul of Virginia

2639 Article rating: 2.0

Discover the enchanting Keswick Vineyards on Virginia's Monticello Wine Trail, a short drive from Charlottesville. This family-owned gem, nestled in the Piedmont region, offers a captivating retreat with its breathtaking landscapes and expertly crafted wines. Visitors can enjoy the lush, rolling hills and extensive vineyards, where the fertile soil and ideal climate nurture premium Viognier, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot grapes. The rustic yet elegant tasting room provides a cozy atmosphere for sampling exceptional wines, enhanced by panoramic views of the countryside. Keswick Vineyards not only serves as a paradise for wine aficionados with its top-tier vintages and educational tastings but also hosts weddings and festivals, making it a key cultural venue. Experience the beauty and tradition of Virginia winemaking at Keswick Vineyards, where every visit promises a harmonious blend of natural beauty and refined taste.

King Family Vineyards

Ultra Premium Wines crafted from the Monticello AVA

14859 Article rating: 4.7

King Family Vineyards is a family owned and operated winery located at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Crozet, Virginia just fifteen minutes from Charlottesville. The winery specializes in the production of ultra-premium wines that showcase the remarkable quality and terroir of the Monticello AVA.

Grace Estate Winery

Experience Award-Winning Wines at Grace Estate Winery in Virginia's Picturesque Wine Country

11800 Article rating: 4.0

Grace Estate Winery was established in 2013 with the mission to create wine that exhibited the unique aspects of our Mount Juliet Vineyard. Now more than 20 years after its initial planting, our vineyard yields unsurpassed quality with each harvest, exemplifying the terroir of the Monticello region. The vineyards, as old as 25th leaf, are planted on various soils, and include 12 grape varieties from white wine varietals Viognier, Chardonnay, Petit Manseng, Sauvignon Blanc and Chenin Blanc, Vidal Blanc to red wine varietals Merlot, Malbec, Petit Verdot, Tannat, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon.

Ankida Ridge Vineyards

Virginia's Little Burgundy

3599 Article rating: 4.0

Ankida Ridge - The Vrooman Family Farm & Vineyard is a family-run, micro-boutique vineyard, farm and winery located in Amherst County at 1800 feet on the eastern slope of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

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