Brent Manor Vineyards

This is a great little Portuguese vineyard in Nelson Co. The vineyard is back to doing regular tastings and they have a good mix of white, rose, and red varieties. They also have rose, white, and ruby red ports that candy be tasted for an additional fee. I can say that I actually liked all of the wines and ports, which is unusual as there's always one or two I don't like, but not in this case. They had 2 whites, 2 rose, 2 reds, and 1 red blend (my favorite). Hands down my favorite of the ports was the chilled white. Currently their facility is relatively small, but very nice with a nice outdoor seating area with an awesome view. They do have a big expansion being constructed that will more than double their space and be able to host events. Finally they don't have a kitchen, but do offer some cheese/salami/crackers. They do not mind if you bring your own munchies.

4/16/2023: Stopped by again this year and like usual for a small winery the wines have changed, but like last year they're very good. I've attached the latest wine list, some updated pictures, and the rating remains 5 stars even though I'd normally reserve that for 'estate' wineries.

We had some friends tell us about Brent Manor Vineyards and we are thrilled they did. Four of us showed up for a tasting reservation and also had a charcuterie board (which was stellar) reserved. The wine was great and Jorge (pronounced George) was an enthusiastic vintner explaining his wines. His wife Tracy was also very helpful. The view is beautiful and the Portuguese wines are just as good as the views. A definite must stop for anyone that enjoys wine and the stories behind them.

The best wine and best people. Seriously some of the best wine I've ever had. I love every style they offer, and that's not normal at most vineyards I've been to. If you haven't been, you need to go.

This was our favorite stop of the area vineyards. The owner is very personable. You can tell he takes great pride in his work. It was a pleasure and so informative to have him walk us through the tasting, not to mention the wines were phenomenal! I'm a red wine person, yet we walked away with 4 bottles of white wine too. That's how good everything is!

I had the most memorable, positive experience with them. The owner was more than attentive with my boyfriend and I, he was so good at educating us about each wine and region. It was such a pleasant conversation and educational experience, not to mention the most beautiful views for this time of year (early September) !! I couldn't be happier after this experience. It seems to be a married couple working in and owning the winery. They are beautiful people and more than accommodating. I highly recommend everyone to make a stop here!! Gorgeous views and delicious wines! They even have special wine cocktails such as a lemonade/mint/basil cocktail that includes their wine in it, omg to die for !!! So good. MUST VISIT! We will be returning.

We just had a wonderful tasting at Brent Mabor! The owner and his wife are wonderful hosts. The Porto style wines are indescribably amazing. I liked every single wine in the tasting- which is rare for me to say. Overall a must stop!

One of the best winery experiences I’ve had in Charlottesville. Jorge and Tracie are knowledgeable and their wine is pretty fantastic. I highly recommend you check it out if you’re in the area.

Outstanding wines with warm personal hospitality and very knowledgeable winemaking!

Must visit on a Saturday or Sunday!

Brent Manor is our absolute favorite! We visit any time we are relatively close to the area. Even though we don't make it to Brent Manor very often, the owners recognize us every time. They are extremely friendly and welcoming. The wines are excellent (we love the lemon crush winetail and the rose especially). This is a must-visit winery—don't pass it up.

We had a wonderful experience , great wine .A very
knowledgeable host with a passion for great wine and port.
Highly recommend you visit here and discover a top class
Vineyard. Don’t miss this exceptional wine tasting experience .
We will be back for sure. Thank you!

Gorgeous property, delicious wine, incredible views and wonderful owners. You can't ask for much more.

What an excellent place! This winery specializes in Portuguese and Port style wines. Very drinkable, unique wines and pretty views of the valley. They also have interesting "winetales" that thoughtfully blend their wine with lemonade and other tasty things. The couple that runs it are very personable, passionate, and knowledgeable. They also have excellent food recommendations for the surrounding area. The site itself is right off 29 and easy to access. After spending a long weekend touring various wineries in the area this one is by far the best and definitely worth your time.

Gorgeous space, delightful humans and delicious wine. Probably the most enjoyable tasting I've done in recent memory, and my tasting was free because I bought 3 bottles. The wines were very complex and interesting, highly recommend, can't wait to come back!

A wonderful surprise hidden among a very saturated market. We went on the recommendation of a sommelier from another winery, tempted by the promise of ports and Portuguese style wine. We were not disappointed. The tasting room is child and dog free, but both are welcome in the outside seating area. The proprietor and his wife served us our tasting. They were vibrant and fun and their wine was delightful. There were no misses, everything was very drinkable, even the wines that were not normally to my taste. I’m a white drinker personally, and the petit manseng was phenomenal. I haven’t laughed that much in a tasting in a while. I look forward to coming back in cooler weather for the fire pits and to enjoy the expanded port menu.

We had a great time as the owner provided first class service to us and all of the guests! The reds are our favorite and all of his 2019 vintages are outstanding. We stayed warm with a fire pit and enjoyed the beautiful views. He is continuing to expand the winery and it will be amazing once completed!

A hidden gem and some of the best wine you can drink in Virginia. It brought us back to our trip in Portugal. Beautiful dry reds and delicious port style wines. Do not pass this place by!

I work in the spirits industry which has allowed me to develop a great sensory ability for quality wine & spirits. I can’t stress enough how incredible the wine is. I will turn my nose to a white in a heart beat BUT I have ordered a glass while we were there. That is totally out of character, but the craft and quality is just unmatched. We subscribed to the wine clubs immediately. I can’t believe they are so small for how incredible their wine is!

Look at the pictures- how could you not love this place? It is gorgeous here. A small winery with outdoor seating. It also seems very covid safe here and the owners conscientious of making it a safe place.They are also happy to tell you about their wines and are very hospitable. Your wine flight comes with a glass you can take home! Check out this underrated hideaway and enjoy your stay!

Jorge was so amazing!! Customer service was phenomenal, has so much knowledge about wine, and made me his special Bloody Mary! Fabulous views can’t wait to visit again!

Wonderful experience! Knowledgeable owner and fantastic wines. A must visit if you’re in the Charlottesville area!