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Virginia Wineworks

31 Reviews

#46 of 99 things to do in Charlottesville

Wineries & Vineyards, Food & Drink

1781 Harris Creek Way, Charlottesville, VA 22902-7878

+1 434-296-3438

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“Twice The Tasti”

We had mixed feelings about the rural Tasting Room. We expected more ambiance from Mr Shaps. It... read more

Reviewed 1 week ago

mhensleyowb

Martinsburg, West Virginia

“I am a fan of Michael Shaps wines”

After a taste of his Viognier at the Salamander Resort in Middleburg, VA, I wanted to visit his... read more

Reviewed 14 November 2017

HyMaryland

Rockville, Maryland

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Located just south of Charlottesville, Virginia, Michael Shaps Wineworks is Virginia's first and largest custom contract winemaking operation. Known for his innovation in the industry, Michael Shaps introduced the "bag in a box" to Virginia wine consumers and most recently introduced a refillable wine growler. Michael is the winner of more Gold medals in the 2015 Virginia Governor's Cup wine competition than any other Virginia winery, and has been featured in numerous national publications. In addition to the Virginia winery, Michael owns a winery in Burgundy, France and imports these wines to the United States. Guests are welcome to taste the Virginia wines or the Burgundy wines.

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Very good50%
Average9%
Poor6%
Terrible3%

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1781 Harris Creek Way, Charlottesville, VA 22902-7878

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mhensleyowb

Martinsburg, West Virginia

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Reviewed 1 week ago

Twice The Tasti

We had mixed feelings about the rural Tasting Room. We expected more ambiance from Mr Shaps. It was dark, and depressing. Having said that, the wines were nice. There is a Va. Tasting menu and a French menu. We liked the Pinot Noir Bourgogne (15),...More

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HyMaryland

Rockville, Maryland

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Reviewed 14 November 2017

I am a fan of Michael Shaps wines

After a taste of his Viognier at the Salamander Resort in Middleburg, VA, I wanted to visit his winery. We enjoyed the tasting and speaking with his daughter. We appreciated the restaurant suggestions too. We will be back and are debating joining the wine club.

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HootieToo

Mentor, Ohio

327156

Reviewed 12 October 2017

Remote, sparse, but interesting

Small rustic winery off the beaten path. Other reviewers are right - the wine is expensive. We bought a couple bottles of their white wine, but didn't get any red because we didn't think it was worth the price. The other couple on our visit...More

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virginian9

Newport News, Virginia

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Reviewed 4 September 2017

Great Visit/Growler Refill

Stopped at Michael Shaps Wine Works Extended (on Avon Street in Charlottesville) on 9/1/17 and 9/3/17. This location is in addition to the more "rustic" tasting room on Harris Creek Way. Very convenient location just off I-64. This location is never crowded. We refilled our...More

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JNetteDC

Washington DC, District of Columbia

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Reviewed 6 August 2017 via mobile

Expensive and Bare Bones

I'll say it up front - we did not enjoy this tasting. Though it is a working vineyard, the tasting room was rather unwelcoming. It felt like an impersonal afterthought and the man handling our tasting was pretty impersonal uppity too. Perhaps the attitude works...More

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Sprout211

Chesapeake, Virginia

23241

Reviewed 5 June 2017 via mobile

Served the Viognier at our wedding

Michael Shaps 2014 was the Virginia white wine we served at our wedding in 2015. Loved this tasting because the staff was very knowledgeable and personable. We were able to taste wines from Michael Shaps French vineyards. The only French wines we tasted on our...More

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virginian9

Newport News, Virginia

672406

Reviewed 29 May 2017

Wonderful Wines

We stopped at Michael Shaps WineWorks (extended on Avon Street) on 5/28. There are two locations. The one on Harris Creek Road and the "new" one on Avon Street. We really enjoy their unique and different wines. Tasting room is small, but well done with...More

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BearcatEd

Cincinnati

4724

Reviewed 17 October 2016

Not fancy, but an enjoyable visit

We were doing an afternoon winery tour after spending the day at Monticello. Prior to Michael Shaps we had visited Trump and First Colony, and had enjoyed both stops. Michael Shaps did not disappoint. Tasting room - The tasting room is very basic, and I...More

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majiksea

Fairfax, Virginia

435138

Reviewed 13 October 2016

Nice Wine Typically Overpriced

I like VA wine, I really do, but I think a $50+ bottle of wine should be exceptional, not just good but exceptional. These are good solid wines that will get better with age and, yes the experience is worth something, but I am seriously...More

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virginian9

Newport News, Virginia

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Reviewed 6 August 2016

Great Wine, Wonderful Visit

Stopped at Michael Shaps in July 2016. The tasting room is not elaborate, but has a great history (old signs, metal siding from local historic buildings). Cassandra told us all about the construction. We liked the "homey" feel and felt very welcome. Cassandra, the manager,...More

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