Winery Wednesday- Meriwether Springs Vineyard and Brewery

The RWG (Random Winery Generator) spit out Meriwether Springs last Wednesday. Fairly close to Charlottesville proper and UVA, the vineyard is quickly accessible, but feels very green and rural. The tasting room is in a more wooded area. They have a woodfired pizza truck that operates on the weekends, and a bar below the tasting room. The area above the tasting room operates as an Airbnb. 

We had a tasting from a young man who seemed a bit dispassionate about the wine. Maybe he was more enthused about the brews? So, we did not learn much about the wines. They were drinkable, and with such a new vineyard ( less than 10 years old) probably on the upswing!  

I found the origin of the Meriwether Springs name rather interesting.  The property was once part of the estate of Locust Hill where Meriwether Lewis was born in 1774. "Meriwether" was his mother's maiden name. I, for one, think using a maiden name for a first name is a fine idea. ( HEY! Hamilton!)

Meriwether Lewis is most famous for being named by President Thomas Jefferson to head up the expedition to explore the newly "acquired" Louisiana Purchase. Meriwether Lewis and William Clark documented their exploration from the Ohio River to the Pacific Ocean. 

Meriwether Lewis' mother, Lucy Meriwether Lewis Marks was born at Clover Fields in 1752, which is just up the road from Foxcroft Farm. Keswick Hunt still rides to the hounds at Clover Fields. And, Lucy's aunt and uncle, Dr. Thomas Walker and Mildred Meriwether Walker owned Castle Hill- another beautiful Keswick Hunt fixture and home to our favorite cidery. We frequent Castle Hill Cidery happily and independently of Winery Wednesdays.

Listed on the internet as "Artist rendition of what Locust Hill may have looked like at the time of the birth of Meriwether Lewis."

Our wine choices at Meriwether Springs: 2019 Vidal Blanc for me and the Chambourcin for Huz. 

But, Huz also tried, and really liked an Oatmeal Caramel Macchiato Stout, which he assures me, should be on the autumn list to enjoy with a woodfired pizza. 

our Winery Wednesday Ratings scaled up to 4*s. 

 Wine **

Atmosphere and location **

Food- Did not try, but available on weekends