Post 460: Independence Day at Trump Winery

Independence Day at Trump Winery 

Saturday, July 4, 2026 at Trump Winery is just outside of Charlottesville, Virginia and a GREAT place to meet up with family, grab a bite, and have some fantastic wine to enjoy the day. Especially on America's 250th Birthday!

From left to right: Cousin J, Cousin Carrie, Me, Aunt Judy (the DD), and Cousin Raena

Enjoying the Day at a Winery and a Cidery

And not just any winery, Trump Winery at 385 Albemarle House Dr, Charlottesville, VA 22902. When the wine is that good, the food is really good, and the views are AWESOME, it is hard to find another spot on the map to meet up with my family for a special day. My family is spread out across several states (and 2 countries that I can think of at the moment), but we have a nice concentration of family members spread across Virginia - which makes meeting at this winery pretty convenient for all.

To learn more about Trump Winery, see the Our Story page here. Just the driveway to get to the tasting rooms at the Winery building is incredible. the driveway winds through hills and dales, past pond and trees, vineyards, Albemarle Estate, and a chapel. That's after you pass the Trump Cidery and the 602 American flags. That's right, 602. We asked. Just beautiful! https://trumpwinery.com/

You roll right pass the entrance to Monticello and wave at Jefferson when you pass by. There were a lot of cars going in to see Monticello on this day, but it could have been because on July 4th, they do a Naturalization Ceremony swearing in as new US citizens every year there. 

Trump Winery off in the distance

The entrance to Trump Winery

The courtyard

My choices of white and rose wines. Scrumptious! They're magically delicious!!

I've been to Trump Winery with Judy, and cousins Carrie and Raena before, but this was a first time with cousin J. I've been with my Mom, Aunt Sonny too. We've been with Raena's family and my friend Teresa. I know my Uncle Tony and Diane have been here before too. Not sure who else from the Fam has been there.

My pictures may not convey the many people that came wearing the red, white, and blue as the winery got busier and busier after it opened at 11am. It was pretty hot outside, but eventually even the outside tables started filling too. They eventually opened up this side of the tasting room for serving as well. Every staff person we have met has been so nice and helpful too.

Yes, a storm was brewing, which actually was pretty harsh. Depending on where you were heading, after it went through, trees were down heading toward Louisa, Blue Ridge Shores, and on to Richmond. We were on the way to the Trump Cidery, just outside of the gate from the Trump Winery.

The Cidery opened in June 2024 and it was the original Trump Winery. My first visit to the winery was here, with my Aunt Judy. We told everyone what a marvelous lunch we had and recommended it to all the family. Some years later when I made my first return to Trump Winery, it had moved locations to the very large building at the top of the hill. WOW, just WOW. Jaw dropping building and views...and wine and food!

So this was my first stop at the Cidery and we got a sampler of various flavors and enjoyed them along with a big pretzel. 

I left on Monday morning and made 2 stops. The first was Yoder's Country Store, 25 miles outside of Charlottesville up 29 North. The second stop was The Ole Country Store and Bakery just before Culpepper, which I had not been to before. BOTH are good places to shop!

Well, that was the way I celebrated America's birthday, and it was marvelous. I so enjoyed seeing everyone, and had intended to visit my Mom, Bro and Sis-in-law in Louisa on Sunday. Alas, the storm that came through cancelled BRS Church as trees were down at the back gate.

See also my previous blog posts here where I have a lot more pictures. And it is JUST a winery folks, a VERY good winery that I highly recommend visiting when you get a chance. A beautiful spot with great food and marvelous wine makes for a very nice time.

A Short Trip to Charlottesville, VA

Visiting Family, a Winery, and Shopping 

Have you been to Trump Winery? What is your favorite winery in Virginia? Drop a comment below.

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