Virginia Wineries 101
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I’ve been tasting wine in Virginia for over 20 years. The growth and change in the Virginia wine industry has been spectacular, and I’ve had a front row seat. These are my field trips to, and reviews of Virginia wineries.
I’m often asked by friends (and friends of friends) to recommend a “good” Virginia winery. I always hesitate to answer because “good” means different things to different people. I tend to mentally rate wineries based first on the quality of the wines, then on other aesthetics like setting and service. My own preference is for winemaking as craft, not an entertainment venue.
I have over 20 years of armchair wine tasting experience, but I do not work for (nor am I affiliated with) any Virginia Winery. My palate and my opinions are mine. All mine.
My four favorite wineries (and this changes from time to time, along with my mood) are:
- RdV Vineyards in Delaplane
- King Family Vineyards in Crozet
- Stinson Vineyards in Crozet
- Granite Heights Winery
Here’s the growing list of Virginia wineries I’ve reviewed on this blog:
Barboursville Vineyards
17655 Winery Rd
Barboursville, VA 22923
Casanel Vineyards
17956 Canby Rd
Leesburg, VA 20175
Chrysalis Vineyards
The Ag District Center &
Chrysalis Vineyards Tasting Room
39025 John Mosby Highway
Middleburg, VA 20117
Early Mountain Vineyards
6109 Wolftown-Hood Rd
Madison, VA 22727
Granite Heights Winery
8141 Opal Rd
Warrenton, VA 20186
Greenhill Winery & Vineyards
23595 Winery Lane
Middleburg, VA 20117
King Family Vineyards
6550 Roseland Farm
Crozet, VA 22932
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Molon Lave Vineyards
10075 Lees Mill Rd
Warrenton, VA 20186
Naked Mountain Winery
2747 Leeds Manor Rd
Markham, VA 22643
Narmada Winery
43 Narmada Ln
Amissville, VA 20106
Old House Vineyards
18351 Corkys Ln
Culpeper, VA 22701
Paradise Springs Winery
13219 Yates Ford Rd
Clifton, VA 20124
Potomac Point Winery
275 Decatur Rd
Stafford, VA 22554
Prince Michel Vineyards & Winery
154 Winery Ln
Leon, VA 22725
RdV Vineyards
2550 Delaplane Grade Rd
Delaplane, VA 20144
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2550 Delaplane Grade Rd
Delaplane, VA 20144
Stinson Vineyards
4744 Sugar Hollow Rd
Crozet, VA 22932
Stone Tower Winery
19925 Hogback Mountain Rd
Leesburg, VA 20175
The Winery at Bull Run
15950 Lee Hwy
Centreville, VA 20120
Williamsburg, VA 23185
Virginia Wineries Final Thoughts
With over 300 wineries and a reputation for high-quality production, Virginia is really turning into a surprising and exciting wine-producing state. Some vineyards are even rivaling the West Coast wine country.
With a varied terrain, a wide range of terroirs, and a grape growing and winemaking culture as passionate as any, Virginia has raised itself to the upper echelons of American wine.
From familiar varieties like Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot, to less widely known ones like Viognier, Norton, and more, Virginia, as the state’s tourism tagline goes, isn’t just for lovers; it’s for wine lovers, too.
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