King Family Vineyards
Hours:
Monday – Sunday, 11:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Price Point:
Take Out:
Yes
Outdoor Seating:
Yes
Tasting Room:
Yes
Family Heritage, Winemaking Expertise, and Virginia Charm Sets King Family Vineyards Appart.
King’s gorgeous estate includes a tasting room, an event space, a large flat meadow with mountain views, a horse stable, and polo grounds. It is a beautiful place to bring family and friends for a relaxed winery experience, and you’ll even be treated to a polo match if you come on Sunday afternoons during the warmer months. Several tasting options range from the casual tasting room experience to the Founder’s Tasting, held in the wine Library and attended by one of the vineyard's founders.
Drinks
The wine menu at King is broad, including an astonishing number of white and rosé wines. The Crosé rosé ($25 or less if you buy 3 or 6 bottles) and Verde ($18) are perfect for a hot summer day. Pick up a few extra bottles (or cans!) of these affordable wines for your next picnic while you’re there. On the red side, the Merlot ($33) and Cabernet Franc ($30) are recommended wines.
King Family Vineyards has been in the game long enough to know that small batches and exciting wines are the future of regional wine. For example, the Viognier 2019 ($35) is made in the orange style with skin contact, giving a rich taste and surprising structure. Mountain Plains 2019 ($75) is an example of small batch making, blended differently from their award-winning Meritage series and aged in French oak.
Menu
Light refrigerated snacks are available. Outside food is welcome on the patio.
Pros
Can accommodate large groups, Kid and dog-friendly, lots of room to play
Cons
As with most tastings these days, the basic tasting is self-guided. You’ll have to reserve a special tasting to get to the good stuff. It can take a bit of time on busy days to procure your wine from the bar.
FAQ
Does King Family Vineyards host weddings?
Yes. The stunning backdrop of the Blue Ridge makes this an excellent choice for a sunset-timed wedding. The ballroom is extensive, with both indoor and outdoor cocktail hour settings.
Do I need tickets to attend the polo matches?
No, show up on Sundays beginning at noon. The season runs from Memorial Day to mid-October
Is it worth the drive?
King is very convenient to the Crozet area and just 13 minutes from the head of the 151 wine trail.
Is King Family Vineyards locally owned?
As the name implies, it is a family business run by local wine and horse enthusiasts.
