Septenary - the Winery at Seven Oaks Farm
February 23, 2024. About twenty minutes from downtown Charlottesville, along Route 250 in Western Albemarle County, near Greenwood, you would do yourself a favor by visiting Septenary – the Winery at Seven Oaks Farm. The winery sits inside part of the Seven Oaks national historic site where original owner, the Reverend Samuel Black, had a tavern whose patrons included Meriwether Lewis, and William Clark of Lewis and Clark fame. I doubt those gents drank as fine a wine as we had on the day of our visit. In case you were asking, a hurricane in the 1950’s brought down six of the original seven oaks. Only the one they call “Thomas Jefferson” is still standing. The physical space at Septenary is impressive. A white manse with long verandas looks out to the vineyards on rolling hills. Low clouds in the hollows were signaling the arrival of rain later in the day. Most seating is outside on a covered portico or around a calming pool. You’re advised to consult the weather