Events

Winery Events

Live Music: The Norms October 3rd

Spend the afternoon at the winery with live music from The Norms, wine by the glass or bottle, and a laid-back fall afternoon in Charlottesville.

Saturday October 3rd 3pm-6pm

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AN AFTERNOON OF Cheese & Wine Pairing
featuring truckle cheesemongers

Join us at Michael Shaps Wineworks for an afternoon of wine and cheese featuring Truckle Cheesemongers of Richmond, Virginia.

Explore thoughtfully selected pairings designed to showcase how different cheeses complement and enhance our wines. The team from Truckle will guide you through each cheese while we share the wines chosen to accompany them, offering a delicious and approachable look at the art of pairing.

Saturday, September 26 at 11:30 AM
$70 per person | $60 Wine Club Members
1650 Harris Creek Road, Charlottesville, VA

Space is limited and advance reservations are required.

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Cellar Tour & Tasting with Winemaker Michael Shaps

Join winemaker Michael Shaps for an intimate, behind-the-scenes look at the winemaking process at Michael Shaps Winery.

Michael will lead guests through the cellar, sharing insight into how our wines are made from harvest through élevage, with the opportunity to taste wines along the way and experience the cellar from a winemaker’s perspective.

Following the tour, guests will enjoy a guided tasting with Michael accompanied by a light lunch.

Saturday, October 3rd at 10:30 AM
$120 per person
Reservations are required and space is limited.

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Group Bookings & Private Events

Make Your Visit Unforgettable

Looking for the perfect way to experience Michael Shaps wines?
Whether you’re gathering with friends, celebrating a milestone, or planning a scenic afternoon in wine country, we’ve got you covered.

  • Book a private tasting and dive into our Virginia and Burgundy portfolio
  • Reserve a private fire pit for a cozy, elevated vineyard hangout
  • Host a celebration—birthdays, bridal parties, anniversaries & more
  • Plan a corporate retreat or team outing with a wine-focused twist
  • Enjoy casual outdoor seating on one of our many patios for relaxed afternoons with a bottle and a view

From intimate get-togethers to unforgettable celebrations, our team will help you turn a visit into a memory — all paired with French-inspired hospitality and award-winning wines.

Your perfect day at Michael Shaps starts here.

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Private Label, Shiners, Bulk

Michael Shaps Wineworks
Custom Winemaking Services Since 2007

Your partner for consistent sourcing of  high quality shiners and bulk wine

The team at Michael Shaps Wineworks consistently offers high-quality shiner and bulk wine options, including both Virginia and International appellation offerings.  We can also discuss bottling or sourcing something specific to your needs.

 

Private Label wines for your business or organization make a lasting impression for your clients and colleagues. Our team will work closely with you to create offerings that highlight the uniqueness of your establishment. We work extensively with restaurants, retail shops, universities, start-up brands as well as private businesses.

 

For more information or to receive samples of shiners or bulk wine, please contact our team at winemaking@michaelshapswineworks.com.

Custom Bottling Services

Precision Bottling with Quality and Consistency

Michael Shaps Wineworks
Custom Winemaking Services Since 2007

Package Your Wines for Market with Confidence

At our Charlottesville, Virginia facility, the team at Michael Shaps Wineworks offers comprehensive Custom Bottling Services designed to ensure your wines are finished and packaged to the highest standards. From final sulfur and gas adjustments to careful oxygen management, our team provides the expertise and attention to detail needed for a clean, stable, and professional bottling outcome.

Our Bottling Services Include

We provide a complete suite of pre-bottling and bottling support, including crossflow filtration for efficient and gentle clarification, final sterile filtration to ensure microbial stability and clarity, and precise final adjustments of FSO2, O2 and CO2 to meet your desired specifications. Throughout the process, we carefully monitor dissolved oxygen levels to minimize pickup during bottling and preserve freshness and longevity. We also offer both cork and screw cap closure options to align with your brand and wine style.

Bottle Sourcing Available

We can source standard bottle shapes at competitive pricing, ensuring you receive exactly the quantity needed—eliminating the risk of shortages or excess inventory.

We offer a variety of solutions from any stage of the process.  Please reach out to our winemaking team at winemaking@michaelshapswineworks.com for further information.

Custom Sparkling Production

Craft Exceptional Sparkling Wines with Confidence

Michael Shaps Wineworks
Custom Winemaking Services Since 2007

Bring Your Sparkling Program to Life

Sparkling wine continues to be one of the fastest-growing categories in the market. Whether you are launching a new label, expanding your portfolio, or meeting increasing demand, Michael Shaps Wineworks provides Custom Sparkling Production tailored to each of our clients’ goals.

Our Sparkling Production Capabilities

At Wineworks, we utilize both traditional and modern techniques:

Méthode Champenoise (Traditional Method)

Create premium sparkling wines with complexity, elegance, and aging potential. Wines are typically aged between 12 and 36 months before disgorging.

Force Carbonation (Similar to Prosecco)

Efficient, consistent, and cost-effective production for fresh, fruit-forward sparkling wines designed for immediate consumption and broad market appeal.  Wines are typically carbonated in the winter or spring following harvest.
We offer a variety of solutions from any stage of the process.  Please reach out to our winemaking team at winemaking@michaelshapswineworks.com for further information.