Virginia boasts a large wine community that has been growing wine for as long as the nation has been established. Many of the vineyards and wineries are settled in the breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountains, which makes them not only scenic but also convenient to access from major surrounding cities and states. Take a tour through one of America’s most historic regions and enjoy some of the best wine the East Coast has to offer.
Burnley Vineyards
One of the oldest vineyards in the Monticello Viticultural Area, Burnley Vineyards is proud to have over 32 acres of vineyards on which they grow chardonnay, Riesling, cabernet sauvignon, Chambourcin, Vidal, and Norton grape varieties.
Find it at this Address: 4500 Winery Lane Division, Barboursville, VA 22923, Phone: 434-960-4411
Prince Michel Winery
What began with an Old World start under an original French owner, modern day Prince Michel Winery is far from conventional, both in their wines and their winery.
Find it at this Address: 154 Winery Lane, Leon, VA 22725, Phone: 800-800-9463
Cardinal Point Vineyard and Winery
Set in the picturesque foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the shadow of Afton Mountain, Cardinal Point Vineyard and Winery is family owned and operated.
Find it at this Address: 9423 Batesville Road, Afton, VA 22920, Phone: 540-456-8400
Chisholm Vineyards at Adventure Farm
Chisholm Vineyards at Adventure Farm has been family owned and operated by the Chisholms since 1950 and is currently managed by the 3rd and 4th generations of the Chisholm family.
Find it at this Address: 1135 Clan Chisholm Lane, Earlysville, VA 22936, Phone: 434-971-8796
Early Mountain Winery
Early Mountain Winery takes great pride in its tasting room, vineyard, and overall guest experience. Tucked into the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Early Mountain rests on land with deep history.
Find it at this Address: 6109 Wolftown-Hood Rd, Madison, VA 22727, Phone: 540-948-9005
General’s Ridge Vineyard
Situated in the middle of Virginia’s Northern, near both George Washington and Robert E. Lee’s birthplaces, General’s Ridge Vineyard lies in an area that is steeped in the history of the nation.
Find it at this Address: 1618 Weldons Drive, Hague, VA 22469, Phone: 804-472-3172
Glass House Winery
Truly a unique experience in the heart of the Monticello Wine Trail in central Virginia, Glass House Winery features a tropical flair, artisan wines and chocolates, and a one-of-a-kind guest experience.
Find it at this Address: 5898 Free Union Rd, Free Union, VA 22940, Phone: 434-975-0094
Ingleside Vineyards
Located on a historic estate that has been in the Flemer family for over a hundred years, Ingleside Vineyards was originally purchased by Charles H. Flemer in 1890 and is currently owned by one of his great-great grandsons, Doug Flemer.
Find it at this Address: 5872 Leedstown Road, Oak Grove, VA 22443, Phone: 804-224-8687
Iron Heart Winery
Pleasantly situated in the historic mountains of Southwestern Virginia, Iron Heart Winery is operated by a father-son team who built the winery from the ground up.
Find it at this Address: 3742 Boone Furnace Road, Allisonia, VA 24347, Phone: 540-320-0203
Afton Mountain Winery
Afton Mountain Winery is owned and operated by Elizabeth and Tony Smith, high school sweethearts who have lifelong ties to the University of Virginia and the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Find it at this Address: 234 Vineyard Ln, Afton, VA 22920, Phone: 540-456-8667
Beliveau Estate Winery
Joyce and Yvan Beliveau, the owners of Beliveau Estate Winery , openly admit that they fell in love with the property from the first time they set foot on the 165-acre plot of land.
Find it at this Address: 5415 Gallion Ridge Rd, Blacksburg, VA 24060, Phone: 540-961-0505
Notaviva Vineyards
Notaviva Vineyards produces wines, but also takes the experience one step further by pairing their wine with a musical genre or lyrical inspiration through augmented reality.
Find it at this Address: 13274 Sagle Road, Purcellville, VA 20132, Phone: 540-668-6756
Peaks of Otter Winery
With over 30 different varieties of wine produced, it is no surprise that Peaks of Otter Winery in Bedford has grown throughout the years and had to continually expand their operations, first from their home basement and eventually to newly built buildings. Peaks of Otter Winery is a family-owned and operated business.
Find it at this Address: 2122 Sheep Creek Rd, Bedford, VA 24523, Phone: 540-586-3707
Philip Carter Winery
From hosting live music to entertaining guests in the tasting room, leading tours through the extensive vineyards or answering any and all questions about wine, Philip Carter Winery is no stranger when it comes to providing an engaging and enthralling guest experience.
Find it at this Address: 4366 Stillhouse Road, Hume, VA 22639, Phone: 540-364-1203
Bold Rock
Bold Rock actually makes cider instead of wine, but that doesn’t mean they should be skipped when exploring the Virginia countryside.
Find it at this Address: 1020 Rockfish Valley Hwy, Nellysford, VA 22958, Phone: 434-361-1030