Another AMAZING! all inclusive Wine Trail Tour day out yesterday. This was our 2nd wine tour with Deanna(owner) and her team..Just as before she just out did herself. Deanna pays attention to detail to ensure that everyone is taken care of and happy . Yesterday's tour to Walton's Mountain was no exception. We had two of our dearest friends Stella and Will come with us too which made it extra special.Upon getting on the bus we were all given a Continental breakfast with Muffins, fresh fruit and free Mimosa's (Yum!). On our way to our destination Deanna kept us all engaged with history entertainment and a Walton's Mountain movie to get us warmed up. It was a perfect start. Upon arrival we visited the Original Hamner (Jon-Boy) house, and were given a very detailed tour. Really takes you back to days gone by. Then we visited the Walton's Museum. AWESOME!! Then onto the Delfosse Vineyards where we had tastings and lunch (My hubby and I had treated each other to this trip for our birthdays) I'm saying that because Deanna presented us with a Birthday cake with candles and had everyone sing to us. It was so nice and thoughtful. Thank you Deanna. Then we carried on to visit Hill Top Berry Farm and winery and then finally we stopped at the Blue Mountain Brewery in Alton VA. Fun was had by all, We all got recharged with food, wine and beer The men were very happy to purchase beer flights. Lol!! The Blue Mountains were wonderful, and I don't know how our driver Cap'n Luther managed to get our bus around all those bends, curves and narrow roads. Hi Five to Cap'n Luther for getting us safely to our destination and back again. On our way home we watched other movie's and documentary's which capped off our day. Entertainment was ongoing the whole way there and back All in all a wonderful way to make memories and to spend a day.. Looking forward to the next one. Thanks again Deanna and your team. read more

What an AMAZING way to spend any day! I spent this trip with my mom, step-dad, step-mom, step-sister, and niece! FUN for ALL of the 21 and over crowd in the family. We got picked up by a brand new and very comfortable bus. Upon arrival we were warmly greeted and given gift bags with goodies (water, granola bar, a scent bag with soy candle samples from Pink Zebra and brochures for wineries). We were offered an all inclusive continental breakfast (and lunch which I will get to later). The continental breakfast selection included: apple cinnamon muffins, individual sweet potato pie (my fav), grapes, and strawberries & blueberries. Deanna, the owner and tour guide was very energetic and informative providing great historical facts of Virginia and Virginia wine. We enjoyed wine at New Kent , Barboursville, and Horton wineries. The tastings were informative and the wine made it fun. In between New Kent Winery and Barboursville we stopped to have lunch at Michie's Tavern. Keeping up with the historical theme, I felt transformed as we had an inclusive buffet lunch there as their staff were dressed in time period clothing (Thomas Jefferson era). Food was excellent (I wish I had more) and it really helped later as we drank for the duration of the tours. My hands down favorite winery was Horton. The staff was great, they even had a food truck outside with snack and hot food. The wine was by far my favorite. I love their Norton, however ALL of their wines from white to the desserts were fantastic! For those passengers who wanted to grab a snack on the way back home, Deanna made a stop that satisfied everyone's hunger/snack crave. Will definitely do this trip again and again. I have already invited my co-workers and a bunch of my friends. We are even thinking of doing a private tour in the summer. Can't wait! P.S. Call Deanna directly for the better deal. read more

Fruits & Roots Wine Tours deserves 5-thousand stars!! My experience far exceeded my expectations last weekend as we toured 4 incredible vineyards in Virginia, all of which I never knew existed. In addition, Deanna, Fruits & Roots Owner, has taken wine tours to another level by sharing hidden jewels about Virginia's history. She is a wealth of knowledge and her passion draws you in as she weaves her personal legacy into the tapestry of Virginia's roots. I'm still researching and reading about individuals she mentioned. From the moment you enter the motorcoach until you return to the drop-off location, Deanna and her team shower you with amazing hospitality. Swag bags, muffins, fruit, mimosas... and that's just on the bus! Everything about the tour shows that Deanna pays great attention to detail. The chosen route, vineyards, moments in history; all were executed with precision and care. It's easy to see that she loves what she does. I have been telling friends about Fruits & Roots ever since. I am checking my calendar right now and planning for my next tour. Thank you so much for such an AWESOME time! read more

On Saturday February 25th I went on the Fruits & Roots Wine tour. I had a wonderful time. From the moment we got on the bus until we were dropped back, we were taken care of. We had a selection of different pastries and mimosas. Our first stop was New Kent winery this was my favorite stop. New Kent was very well ran, the tour of the winery and the cellars was very informative. New Kent had a excellent selection of wine. Our next stop was Michie Tavern where we had a buffet lunch of traditional southern favorites with great food the atmosphere added a great factor everyone was dressed as they would have been in Thomas Jefferson's times. We went to two other winery's after that. Horton winery which was our last stop was great as well they had a variety of different wines the chocolate wine was my favorite. I would highly recommend this tour great wine, food, fun and scenery! Looking forward to going again!! Deanna King is a great host and will ensure you have an exciting and worthwhile experience. read more

A MUST DO experience ! My boyfriend and I had an amazing time during this wine tour. Deanna, the tour guide and owner, was wonderful! She was bubbly, welcoming, and very informative about the history of Virginia and wine. As a non drinker I still enjoyed the delicious comfort food at Michie Tavern (went along perfectly with the historical aspects of the tour since the restaurant was Thomas Jefferson era themed) and the beautiful scenery at each winery. In fact, the food was sooooo good, that I wanted to take some home with me in my purse! Deanna has done an excellent job at selecting each location for the tour. At every stop I fully enjoyed myself and learned a lot about the history of Virginia and Virginia wine. My boyfriend and I enjoyed Fruits & Roots so much, and will definitely be back for another tour! read more

I had the most awesome fantastic memorable time this past Saturday on the Fruits & Roots Wine Tour!! The experience wasn't just about the beautiful vineyards and lovely wine we sampled in Virginia!! But Deanna, Wine Tour CEO, was so AMAZING, warm, friendly and ever so knowledgeable about all things Virginia...the little known history she shared (some we got to see through the day) was so rich! I'm looking at Virginia in a new light AND I'M PREPARING TO GO ON THE NEXT TOUR!! John Boy, Mary Ellen, Walton's Mountain I'll see you soon (learned that was in VA while on the tour too)!! Thank you for such a great time, great wine, great food, great learning, great sites...loved wine-ing and dine-ing and making new friends on fruits and roots wine tours!! This is definitely a bucket list MUST DO!! read more

Wow! What a wine tour! I was amazed from the start, a delightful gift bag, complimentary breakfast (which was great), a brand new comfortable bus, and a fantastic host, Deanna! Deanna was fantastic throughout the entirety of the tour. She was a delight to be around all day, coming off as smart, knowing the history of Virginia and wine, but also as funny and knowing how to inspire the group to have a great time. This wine tour had four tastings along with a fantastic lunch at Michie Tavern, I could not get enough! There were so many enjoyable moments during the tour, I will definitely be coming back for another. It was an experience like no other! read more

OUTSTANDING!!! This was the most memorable experience ever. The Charlottesville tour through the mountains, experiencing the Virginian history, the visits to the beautiful wineries, the hosts hospitality, refreshments, professionalism makes Fruits and Roots my number #1 option for Any of my travel needs. This is a Stellar" rated trAvel experience! Perfect for any occasion for groups or when you want to take the day to get away! Brought a group of wonderful friends and met more wonderful people! This is by far my choice of tour traveling! This is just the beginning. #1 CHOICE. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! read more

I sent a review the other day but hit send before I could comment. Not too good at this kind of thing so forgive me. I need to tell you that I have been on two of the tours with Deanna and Her Team and do not think I could find another tour group that lives up to the standards of Fruits and Roots. So much fun, so entertaining, so professional! You not only experience the fine wineries and restaurants but get a lot of information about the history of our areas. I encourage you to take a tour. You will love it!! read more

We went on the Monticello Trail Wine Tour with Deanna, the owner. She did an excellent job organizing and planning the tour. She make it fun and we learned a lot about history and wine. We had a very comfortable bus and Deanna had a lot of extra surprises for us! I would recommend this tour company to anyone who would like to spend a fun day visiting wineries. Deanna is very friendly and enthusiastic! read more

My daughter and I went on the bourbon and distillery tour in September. The bus was comfortable and clean, Deanna was so knowledgeable, kind and attentive to everyone's needs. And even with most places needing to adjust accommodations due to COVID, we felt like we got a 5 star experience. We even had a bonus stop thrown in at Bold Rock which made my daughter very happy! We will definitely do it again! read more

We had a wonderful time celebrating our friend's bachelorette and birthday with Fruits and Roots Wine Tour! We all learned a little about our own local history, had some great food and wine, and most importantly, made memories with the people we love. The tour was well organized and delivered on every promise. I highly recommend this to anyone who is looking for a little adventure with loved ones. read more

This was an awesome tour. Picked us up close to home. The tour guide was interesting and creative. We went to New Kent Winery, Michie Tavern for lunch and more wine tasting, Barboursville Winery and Norton Winery. We had delicious mimosas and homemade muffins and treats. Everyone on the bus was fun and nice. We all celebrated a sweet young at heart lady's 80th birthday, too! read more

Your review helps others learn about great local businesses. This was a fantastic tour and very educational about the unknown history of Virginia. My wife and I can't wait until our next tour read more