Situated in the rolling hills of Fauquier County, this vineyard - winner of Virginia Wine Lover Magazine's 2014 "Best Winery" and "Best Tour" awards - offers a lush, romantic setting of pastoral meadows, primordial forests, and gentle slopes just begging for a picnic blanket: $36 ($85 value) for a guided winery tour and picnic for two Includes wine education and appreciation class in the King Carter Suite Plus a keepsake Philip Carter corkscrew and two tasting glasses "Wine was great and the place was beautiful." - LivingSocial Member A Wine Tradition Three Centuries in the Making Let an expert viticulturist regale you with a rundown of the fermentation process and a tale of the Carter family's wine history dating back to 1762. This guided vineyard and winery tour will take about an hour, and allows you free time to wander at your leisure - along with a provided cheese and meat picnic basket to enjoy on the grounds. Sample local Virginia cheeses, cured meats, chutney, and an assortment of chocolates for a taste that's truly indulgent. Philip Carter Winery's Website