Did you know that Virginia has one of the most exciting and innovative wine scenes in the world today? I didn’t either until I visited lovely Charlottesville and its Monticello Wine Trail.

Address: 1135 Clan Chisholm Lane, Earlysville, VA 22936 Keswick Vineyards is a 400-acre estate owned and operated by the Schornberg family less than 15 miles northeast of Charlottesville.

The variations in soil, temperature and light in the Charlottesville area make for a diverse selection, so sampling some of Virginia's best wine is a must-do while in C-Ville. If you want to pick ...