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Established in 1999, Kluge Estate Winery and Vineyard aspires to be one of the East Coast's most prestigious wineries. Helmed by Patricia Kluge, whose touch and taste is stamped on every aspect of the operation, this winery is making an impression on Virginians and is poised to make a mark on the national and international scene. Situated on Carter's Mountain, Kluge Estate's accomplished team and terroir reinforces the promise of good things to come.

Kluge Estate Winery
100 Grand Cru Drive
Charlottesville, VA 22902
tel:  434.977.3895
fax: 434.977.0606
website: www.klugeestate.com

Kluge Estate Vineyard Farm Shop
3550 Blenheim Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
tel:  434.984.4855
Patricia Kluge, Owner
Michael Rolland, Winemaker

Visitors welcome at the Farm Shop
April through December
Tuesday - Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
January through March
Tuesday - Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tastings are $5. Wines are the Bordeaux-style blend, NEW WORLD RED; SP, the sparkling white made in the methode champenoise; and CRU, a Chardonnay-based apertif.

From Charlottesville - there are two options from Route 20:
Scenic Route: Route 20 South to 53 East. Pass Monticello and go right on 795 (James Monroe Parkway) towards Ash Lawn Highland. 1.8 miles past Ash Lawn Highland proceed straight onto Route 627 (Carter's Mountain Road).
Travel 2.2 miles and turn left on Blenheim Road. The Kluge Estate Farm Shop is on the right.
Direct Route: Take Route 20 South for 9 miles from the Interstate 64/exit 121 exchange. Make a left turn onto Route 627 (Carter's Mountain Road); drive three miles and then make a right onto Blenheim Road. The Kluge Estate Farm Shop will be the first right off Blenheim Road. The Kluge Estate Winery and Vineyard entrance will be the second right turn onto Grand Cru Drive.

From Staunton or Richmond:
Travel on Interstate 64 to Exit 121-B (Route 20 South) and proceed as above.

From Washington DC and North:
Take I95 South to 495 West, continue to Exit 49 ( 66 West). Take I66 West to 29 South towards Gainesville. Once in Charlottesville (approximately 2 hours) take the 250 bypass West (the on ramp is on the right – lane turns right up to the bypass). Travel approximately 3-4 miles to the I64 East exit (toward Richmond). Take Exit 121B (Scottsville Exit – Route 20 South). Travel South for 8-10 miles. Turn left on Rt 627 (Carters Mountain Road). Stay on Route 627 for approximately 3 miles, then make a right onto Blenheim Road. The Kluge Estate Farm Shop will be the first right off Blenheim Road. The Kluge Estate Winery and Vineyard entrance will be the first right turn onto Grand Cru Drive.


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