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The Reserve Room Private Events
When the Tasting Room & Taphouse was first imagined by the team at Mount Ida Reserve we wanted to create a space for the community to enjoy the beauty the reserve while incorporating the element of hospitality that we have been perfecting for almost two decades at...
Supermoon .992
Supermoon IPA and the evolution of West-coast style IPAs
Wicked Cool Southie Stout
The Wicked Cool Southie Stout recently tapped at our Tasting Room, and was made from 100% of our farm grown Violeta barley.
Old Ironsides NEIPA
India Pale Ales originated in the early-mid 19th century during British colonialism. Used as a preservative of their traditionally bitter beers, hops were added to ales in order to transport casked beer from England to the far reaches of the India colonies. Known for...
Christmas Pairings
Winter holidays are always full of festive parties with friends and family, and what better way to celebrate than with wine and delightful treats! Here are a few suggestions from our family at Mount Ida to yours. Stephanie's Christmas Sangria pairs wonderfully with...
Happy Thanksgiving!
Thanksgiving is always a time that brings memories of family, football, and of course great food and drinks! Whether you prefer beer or wine with your family’s Thanksgiving traditions, here are some of our personal pairing suggestions throughout the day
Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Franc is a grape varietal that is growing in popularity across the state of Virginia; and here at Mount Ida, we especially love this approachable grape- check out our 2017 vintage! It happens to be one of my favorites both in the vineyard and the winery. I...
Chardonnay Harvest
It’s the most wonderful time of the year…Harvest! Our Assistant Manager, Stephanie, helped out with the harvest this year and gave us a little inside scoop. Enjoy Stephanie’s take on the 2018 Chardonnay Harvest!
Planning your UVA move-in weekend
Enjoy the end of our Charlottesville summer with some of our favorite things to do during UVA’s move in weekend
