Located between Charlottesville and Richmond on the Monticello Wine Trail and named by Wine Enthusiast as the wine region of the world for 2024, Cunningham Creek Winery & Brewery is just 20 minutes from Jefferson’s Monticello, hiking trails, the Rivanna and James Rivers and local fruit orchards. Seating in the tasting room and outdoor space is available on a first come, first served basis. Glasses, flights and bottles of wine and glasses, flights, pitchers and growlers of beer are available.
Cunningham Creek Winery and Brewery
Tasting Room Experience
Tasting Room Style
Wood-burning fireplace on weekends during the colder weather and choose from tables, Adirondack chairs, covered pergolas with tables or the large lawn. Additional folding chairs or your own blankets for the lawn area are welcome.
Amenities & Features
Wine Shop
Food Available: Light Fare
Picnic Area
Dogs Welcome
Children Welcome
Outdoor Heating
Fireplace
Outside Food Welcome
Events & Activities
Private Parties
Weddings
Wedding Capacity
70
Weddings
Farm & Production
Wine Tours Available
Brewery
Winemaking Details
Contact Information
Wine Sales & Membership
Wines Sold Online
Wine Club
Tall & Strong Rosé
2024 Rihanna Red Bordeaux
2022 Herd Dog Red
2022 Estate Petit Verdot
2021 Cabernet Sauvignon
Competition Awards 8 Gold
Top Wines
- Meritage 2
- Viognier 2
- Herd Dog Red 1
- Rivanna Red 1
- Estate Petit Verdot 1
Wins by Year
- 2026 2
- 2025 1
- 2024 1
- 2023 1
- 2021 2
- 2020 1
Wins by Competition
- VGC 8
Gold Medals (8)
| Wine | Vintage | Competition | Year | Award | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herd Dog Red | 2022 | VGC | 2026 | Gold | |
| Meritage | 2021 | VGC | Multiple | Multiple Golds | |
| Viognier | 2023 | VGC | 2025 | Gold | |
| Viognier | 2022 | VGC | 2024 | Gold | |
| Rivanna Red | 2019 | VGC | 2023 | Gold | |
| Estate Petit Verdot | 2017 | VGC | 2021 | Gold | |
| Meritage | 2017 | VGC | 2021 | Gold | |
| Her Dog Red | 2017 | VGC | 2020 | Gold |