Home Town: Le Perreon, FR
Time in Wine Industry: 42 years, my family has been in wine for years and years
Favorite Afton Wine: Cab franc Albariño VDN
Favorite Food Pairing with Wine: VDN Tannat with blue cheese
Local's Tip for Visiting Our Area: Hiking, fishing, mountain biking
Time in Wine Industry: 5 years
Favorite Afton Wine: Enjoys his coffee breaks!
Favorite Food Pairing with Wine: Carne asada
Local's Tip for Visiting Our Area: Take in the views! The pond is partcularly lovely!
Home Town: Pasedena, CA
Time in Wine Industry: 4 years
Favorite Afton Wine: Albariño
Favorite Food Pairing with Wine: Cheese and chocolate
Local's Tip for Visiting Our Area: Take in the natural beauty, hike the tunnel, take in this tiny lil piece of paradise.
Home Town: Lancié, FR
Time in Wine Industry: I grew up in the industry - my father has a winery
Favorite Afton Wine: Sparkling
Favorite Food Pairing with Wine: Beef tartare & a glass of Morgon
Local's Tip for Visiting Our Area: I recommend the Charlottesville area for anyone who enjoys outdoor activities like hiking, running, golf, tennis and then wants to enjoy a glass of local wine at a vineyard.
Time in Wine Industry: 20 years
Favorite Afton Wine: Bollicine & Rose
Favorite Food Pairing with Wine: Pasta or Steak
Local's Tip for Visiting Our Area: Come visit us!
Home Town: Fredericksburg, VA
Time in Wine Industry: 12 years
Favorite Afton Wine: Bollicine, always
Favorite Food Pairing with Wine: Potato chips
Local's Tip for Visiting Our Area: Don't miss out on a chance to see the natural beauty up close on one of our many nearby hiking trails, and then by the vineyard for a glass or bottle!
Time in Hospitality Industry: 36 years
Time at Afton Mountain: 4 months
Favorite Afton Wine: Albarino
Favorite Food Pairing with Wine: Popcorn & Pinot
Local's Tip for Visiting Our Area: Grab sandwiches from the Greenwood Grocer for a picnic basket!
Home Town: Peachtree, GA
Time in Wine Industry: 7 years
Favorite Afton Wine: Sparkling, especially where there is something to celebrate!
Favorite Food Pairing with Wine: Cheese!
Local's Tip for Visiting Our Area: Take in the natural beauty of our area!
Home Town: Livingston, NJ
Time in Wine Industry: 10 years
Favorite Afton Wine: Merlot!
Favorite Food Pairing with Wine: Gewurztraminer with surf & turf, cajun shrimp, London broil, asparagus, and mashed potatos
Local's Tip for Visiting Our Area: Don't miss hiking Crabtree Falls, or watch a polo match at King Family Vineyards, stroll Fridays after Five on Charlottesville Downtown Mall
Home Town: Whitesville, NY
Time in Wine Industry: 17 years
Favorite Afton Wine: Sparkling!
Favorite Food Pairing with Wine: Brisket from our Saturday food truck, LFA Catering
Local's Tip for Visiting Our Area: Visit the Crozet Tunnel!
Home Town: Chesapeake, VA
Time in Wine Industry: 2 years
Favorite Afton Wine: Albarino
Favorite Food Pairing with Wine: Cab Franc & Chocolate
Local's Tip for Visiting Our Area: Enjoy the wine here at Afton!
Time in Wine Industry: Less than 1 year
Favorite Afton Wine: T17 or Albarino
Favorite Food Pairing with Wine: Beef Burgundy
Local's Tip for Visiting Our Area: Take full advantage of Nelson 151 amenities - something to please everyone in your party.
Time in Wine Industry: 4 years
Favorite Afton Wine: Sangiovese
Favorite Food Pairing with Wine: Everything!
Local's Tip for Visiting Our Area: Hike Blue Ridge tunnel then join us for a glass/bottle!
Home Town: Staunton
Time in Wine Industry: 10 years
Favorite Afton Wine: Sparkling & T17
Favorite Food Pairing with Wine: I love a cheese and wine pairing!
Local's Tip for Visiting Our Area: Afton is just engulfed in beauty, literally surrounded by a panorama of mountains. Book one of our beautiful newly renovated cabins, hike, enjoy the great restaurants in the area and definitely make your way around the Monticello Wine Trail!
Home Town: Kansas City, MO
Time in Hospitality Industry: 30 years (OMG, I'm old!)
Favorite Afton Wine: Petit Verdot
Favorite Food Pairing with Wine: An elaborate charcuterie with a good red like Petit Verdot or Cabernet Franc. I'm a grazer!
Local's Tip for Visiting Our Area: Take advantage of all Mother Nature has to offer! Amazing trails, mountain lakes, dense woodlands, waterfalls, caves...the Blue Ridge Mountains are a playground for nature lovers.
