Back in June, we had the distinct pleasure of partnering with Lexus of Richmond and Cville Tours for a day of wine tasting and gorgeous views in Charlottesville. This is the second year that the two have teamed up to offer guests new luxurious experiences. Their Taste of Luxury partnership enhances three tours by allowing guests to experience the brilliance of Lexus firsthand. Guests, like us, are chauffeured to and from the tour in a 2018 Lexus LS or Lexus LX (what we rode in) for a perfectly curated experience. In addition to the Behind The Scenes Wine Tour we experienced, they also offer a Vineyard Horseback Riding Tour with VIP Wine Tasting and a Gearhart Chocolate Experience. Each of these is a unique way to experience what we have to offer in the beautiful state of VA.
Now for the good stuff: our tour!
For our trip, we started at King Family Vineyards. Known for its Sunday polo matches and delicious Crosé, King Family is one of Charlottesville’s most notable wineries. This wasn’t my first time at King Family, but it was certainly one of my favorites. We enjoyed a tasting with Matthew, their Wine Club Manager, and of course, loved all of the wines. Cath opted to take in the Crozet views over a glass of Crosé and I fell in love with their Roseland white blend (Chardonnay, Viognier + Petite Menseng). It was the perfect first stop for our tour.
Our Second Stop was Pollak Vineyards. This was a new one for me, but I have friends who rave about the wine, so I was extra excited to try it! As it was the middle of the day on a Wednesday, we had the place practically to ourselves, which made for an awesomely intimate tasting experience. The tasting room was gorgeous, the wines were delightful and I was reminded how lucky we are to live in a state that makes such great wine. One of the highlights was tasting their Meritages from 2014 and 2015, along with some homemade chocolates. *delish* However, surprise, surprise, we ended up with a bottle of rosé, which we enjoyed on the deck outside with sandwiches that we picked up from Greenwood Grocer!
Our third stop was Veritas! Last time I was there, it was just before Christmastime, so the experience was completely different. Their tasting room is full of plush leather couches and over the holidays, by the fire, I enjoyed some delicious red wines. This time, however, we were able to enjoy the beautiful outdoor patio post-tasting and it was the perfect end to our tour! The views of the valley and the mountains from Veritas really can’t be beat. After all of the white and rose we had tasted throughout the day, I opted for a glass of red, while Cath stuck with the day’s theme and enjoyed a glass of rose.
Thanks so much for the BEST day Lexus of Richmond + CVILLE Tours!
We truly had the most luxurious day! If you’re in the market for a new car, look no further than Lexus! Lexus of Richmond offers complimentary pick-up and delivery service within a 30-mile radius of downtown Charlottesville. Talk about good service!
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