Category Archives: Charlottesville area

4 Beers not to miss on your Charlottesville Brewery Tour

Charlottesville beer tour

4 Charlottesville brews are competing for the title of Best Brew 2013 in the Washington Post’s Beer Madness 2013. Out of hundreds of beers from over 70 Virginia and Maryland breweries, the newspaper selected 32 contenders. And we are proud to say Charlottesville produced 4 of them:

-          Devils Backbone Vienna Lager
-          Wild Wolf Local Wolf
-          Starr Hill Northern Lights
-          Blue Mountain Dark Hollow

If you were looking for a reason to go on a Charlottesville Brewery Tour, this is it. Wish Wish offers affordable 3 and 5 hour Charlottesville brewery tours that allow you to taste the 4 contenders, among many other prize winning beers. Check out our map to plan your brewery trip - just click on breweries in the legend. Cheers!

What is your favorite local beer?

5 reasons to go on a Charlottesville wine tour now

charlottesville wine tour1 Spending time with friends = happiness

Spending time with good friends is high on the list of things that make us happy. Charlottesville wine tours offer that magical mix of experiencing something fun together, while having plenty of time to catch up.

2 Great Charlottesville wines for you to taste

Charlottesville wines are well regarded. Year after year, Charlottesville wineries produce outstanding wines that win prizes in competitions all over the country. A tour allows you to find your favorite wine, one you might enjoy for years to come.

3 Beautiful tasting rooms

The Charlottesville wineries sell most of their bottles locally. No wonder the wineries make a big deal of serving visitors well. Think top notch tasting rooms and knowledgeable wine servers. What is more fun than hearing from the winemakers themselves about what makes their wines unique? Good wine comes with a good story, right?

4 Picturesque settings and views

It is hard to find a winery without a great view or a nice rural setting around here. No matter what time of year, the scenery is gorgeous. The Charlottesville countryside has many surprises, and the wineries help you capture them.

5 Affordable wine tours

It’s no fun tasting wine while having to worry about driving. Charlottesville has many taxi and limousine services that drive you in comfort from one winery to another. Before booking, make sure you understand how the operator works. Is pricing per group or person? How many hours are included and when does the clock start and stop? What is the charge for overtime? If you plan on doing a tour on a Saturday, make sure to plan ahead, as they typically fill up fast.

Wish Wish teamed up with local transportation services to provide the most affordable wine tours around. Check our Charlottesville wine tours here. Looking for a map of all Charlottesville wineries, breweries and cideries? Click here.

What are your favorite wineries to visit? Leave a reply below. Cheers!

Brad Savage discovers his inner mountain goat

Brad Savage from 106.1 The Corner discovered his inner mountain goat at Rocky Top REC. He will share his experience on 106.1 The Corner this week. A big thank you to Matt Murray, the owner or Rocky Top for being a professional and encouraging host.

Indoor climbing is great fun. Experience it yourself!

New deal: learn to shoot sporting clays, 50% off regular pricing!

Sporting clay shooting is like playing golf with a shotgun. It’s a lot of fun. Try it with a 50% discount on the regular pricing!

Learn to shoot, 2 people – $75, Mount Crawford, VA

 

New: private scenic flights over Charlottesville

New: a private 30 minute or 1-hour scenic flight for up to 3 people, departing from Charlottesville Airport and flying over UVA, downtown, and Monticello. The 1-hour flight also includes the Skyline Drive.