News & Events

Tailgate Thursday Continues Through August 30th!

Apr 16, 2018

Our Tailgate Thursday summer music series continues through May 30! We’ll continue to fire up the grills and host live music on the patio each Thursday until then from 6 to 9 pm. Bring your own food to grill, or purchase meats from our tasting room farm stand. Admission is free and children and leashed dogs are welcome.

Meat from Free Union Grass Farm can be purchased and thawed by calling ahead. General thaw times are 20 to 40 minutes. For larger cuts and whole chickens, please email a day in advance.

Severe inclement weather may cancel the event – follow our facebook page to stay on top of updates and weekly lineups. **Please note that due to VA ABC regulations, the only alcohol that can be consumed on the property must be wine purchased from the tasting room during the duration of the event.**

– Music Lineup –

August 23: The Robert Jospé Express Trio

August 30: The Pollocks

Sunday Sessions Music Series Begins Sept 2

Mar 17, 2018

After our Summer Tailgate Thursday Music series concludes on Thursday, August 30, music and grilling will move to Sundays for the fall. Each Sunday in September and October, the grills will be lit from 12-4pm and we’ll have live music on the patio from 1-4pm. Like Tailgates, you can bring your own food to grill, or purchase meats from our tasting room farm stand. Meat from Free Union Grass Farm can be purchased and thawed by calling ahead. General thaw times are 20 to 40 minutes. For larger cuts and whole chickens, please email a day in advance.

– Music Lineup –

Sun, Sept 2: Matthew McAllister Band

Sun, Sept 9: Nick Franzitta

Sun, Sept 16: Erin Lunsford

Sun, Sept 23: Gallatin Canyon

Sun, Sept 30: Paulien

Sun, Oct 7: Bobby Midnight Band

Sun, Oct 14: Sue Harlow

Sun, Oct 21: Cville Jazz Congregation

Sun, Oct 28: Burrito Riders League

Food & Wine Magazine Lists Charlottesville Wine Region as “best and most underrated” – Top Wineries Include Stinson

Nov 8, 2016

Food & Wine Magazine Executive Wine Editor Ray Isle lists Charlottesville, Virginia as his vote for “the best and most underrated wine region in the US” in his October 2016 Your Urgent Wine Questions, Answered column. He elaborates: “It’s absolutely gorgeous, and the top wineries (such as Barboursville, Stinson, Michael Shaps and King Family) will impress even the biggest wine snob”. Bonus points for shout outs to Fleurie, one of our favorite local restaurants, and The Farmhouse B&B at Veritas.

Southern Living Includes Stinson Among “South’s Best Vineyards”

Apr 15, 2016

Southern Living Travel shines a spotlight on The South’s Best Vineyards, acknowledging that “the South may be widely known for whiskey and bourbon, but its growing wine scene should not be overlooked”. Stinson is included among some of our local favorites including Veritas, Barboursville, Michael Shaps, Blenheim, and Keswick.

Stinson Named in Washington Post “Top Picks: Best Wines”

Sep 4, 2014

Thanks to The Washington Post for including us in their September 15th Travel Section. Stinson was listed among some of our favorite area wineries under Central Virginia Top Picks for Best Wines and Kid/Pet Friendly. Come on out and see for yourselves!