Come to Your Senses. Come to Virginia’s Wine Country.
Estate wineries, mountain views, and award-winning Virginia wine — all a short drive from where you are, and a world away from where you've been.
When the TODAY show called the Shenandoah Valley a "Napa Valley dupe," we understood the compliment. Napa has the name. We have the rest.
You know the feeling. The calendar has you. The inbox has you. The scroll has you.
The Valley doesn’t want you like that. It wants you here — glass in hand, mountains in view, with nowhere you need to be but the next pour.
When the TODAY show called the Shenandoah Valley a “Napa Valley dupe,” we understood the compliment. But we’d put it a little differently. Napa has the name. We have the rest of it: deep, rocky soils and dry mountain air that grapes love. Some of the highest-elevation vineyards in Virginia. Family-owned estates where the winemaker is the one refilling your glass, urban wineries tucked into historic mill buildings, and tasting rooms in 1807 manor houses, stone mountain inns, and open-air pavilions with what locals will swear is the best view in the state. And a case full of Virginia Governor’s Cup gold to back it up.
From Winchester in the north to Lexington in the south, the Valley’s wine trail isn’t a trail so much as an invitation. Take the scenic route. Stay the weekend. Let the wine remind you what unhurried tastes like.
You belong here. Come to your senses. Come to the Valley.
See the Valley. Taste the Valley.
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Explore by destination
Every corner of the Valley
pours a little differently.
Start where the road takes you. Eleven destinations, North to South, each with its own estate wineries and character.
North valley
Winchester
Wine lovers will find plenty to savor around Winchester, where highly rated wineries are tucked into the surrounding Shenandoah Valley countryside. Boutique, French-inspired small-batch wines in town. A relaxed farm setting with live music down the road. And just south in Stephens City, award-winning wines poured in and around a beautifully restored 1807 manor house.
Briede Family Vineyards
450 Green Spring Road, Winchester, VA 22603
A boutique, French-inspired winery producing distinctive small-batch wines — and, at the 2025 Atlantic Seaboard Wine Competition, a medal for every single wine they entered.
Awards and Recognition
- 2025 Atlantic Seaboard Wine Competition — Triple Gold: 2023 Arandell Special Reserve, 2022 Bries Estate, 2023 Guthrie Cabernet Franc; 10 medals from 10 entries
- 2025 Shenandoah Cup — Gold: 2021 Sparkling Winchester, 2024 Traminette, 2024 Le Meilleur
- 2024 Atlantic Seaboard Wine Competition — Best in Category: 2023 Le Meilleur (Other White Hybrid) and 2021 Stuurboord (Port-Styled)
- 2024 Virginia Governor’s Cup — Silver: 2022 Bries Estate
James Charles Winery & Vineyard
4063 Middle Road, Winchester, VA 22602
Virginia wines in a relaxed farm setting, with events and live music. Winemaker Justin Bogaty has surpassed 100 Wine Enthusiast ratings of 85 points or higher.
Awards and Recognition
- Wine Enthusiast — 89 points, 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon (87 points for the 2022 vintage)
- Medals at the San Francisco International Wine Competition
Valerie Hill Vineyard & Winery
1687 Marlboro Road, Stephens City, VA 22655
A perennial favorite just south of Winchester, with award-winning wines served in and around a beautifully restored 1807 manor house.
Awards and Recognition
- 2023 Shenandoah Cup
Valerie Hill Vineyard & Winery
1687 Marlboro Road, Stephens City, VA 22655
A perennial favorite just south of Winchester, with award-winning wines served in and around a beautifully restored 1807 manor house.
Awards and Recognition
- 2023 Shenandoah Cup
James Charles Winery & Vineyard
4063 Middle Road, Winchester, VA 22602
Virginia wines in a relaxed farm setting, with events and live music. Winemaker Justin Bogaty has surpassed 100 Wine Enthusiast ratings of 85 points or higher.
Awards and Recognition
- Wine Enthusiast — 89 points, 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon (87 points for the 2022 vintage)
- Medals at the San Francisco International Wine Competition
Briede Family Vineyards
450 Green Spring Road, Winchester, VA 22603
A boutique, French-inspired winery producing distinctive small-batch wines — and, at the 2025 Atlantic Seaboard Wine Competition, a medal for every single wine they entered.
Awards and Recognition
- 2025 Atlantic Seaboard Wine Competition — Triple Gold: 2023 Arandell Special Reserve, 2022 Bries Estate, 2023 Guthrie Cabernet Franc; 10 medals from 10 entries
- 2025 Shenandoah Cup — Gold: 2021 Sparkling Winchester, 2024 Traminette, 2024 Le Meilleur
- 2024 Atlantic Seaboard Wine Competition — Best in Category: 2023 Le Meilleur (Other White Hybrid) and 2021 Stuurboord (Port-Styled)
- 2024 Virginia Governor’s Cup — Silver: 2022 Bries Estate
North valley
Clarke County
In Clarke County, the northern Valley’s wine story is written in stone and history — a restored mountain inn pouring elevated, character-filled wines in the Bear’s Den Historic District, and a gracious estate near Berryville where mountain views come with small plates and a seat in the gazebo among the vines.
Veramar Vineyard
905 Quarry Road, Berryville, VA 22611
Timeless elegance and exceptional wines in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley. Surrounded by mountain views, Veramar invites you to relax, sip, and savor — award-winning wines paired with small plates, flatbreads, and charcuterie in the tasting room, on the patio, or in the vineyard gazebo.
Awards and Recognition
- Wine Enthusiast — more than 50 wines rated 85+ points, led by the 90-point 2019 JB Cabernet Franc and the 89-point 2021 JB Winemaker Series Petit Manseng and 2015 JB Winemaker Series Merlot
Twin Oaks Tavern Winery
18035 Raven Rocks Road, Bluemont, VA 20135
Nestled in the Bear’s Den Historic District, Twin Oaks began as a mountain inn where Washingtonians escaped the summer heat. Today the restored stone home, tavern, and vineyard honor that history, while this woman-owned winery pours wines that are elevated and full of character.
Awards and Recognition
- 2023 New York International Wine Competition — Virginia Winery of the Year; Gold: 2021 Hawk Mountain; Silver: 2021 Chardonnay; Bronze: 2021 Golden Hour
- 2023 Virginia Governor’s Cup — Silver
- 2020 Savor Virginia Wine Competition — Gold: 2017 Merlot, 2017 Vidal Blanc; Silver: 2017 Chardonnay
Twin Oaks Tavern Winery
18035 Raven Rocks Road, Bluemont, VA 20135
Nestled in the Bear’s Den Historic District, Twin Oaks began as a mountain inn where Washingtonians escaped the summer heat. Today the restored stone home, tavern, and vineyard honor that history, while this woman-owned winery pours wines that are elevated and full of character.
Awards and Recognition
- 2023 New York International Wine Competition — Virginia Winery of the Year; Gold: 2021 Hawk Mountain; Silver: 2021 Chardonnay; Bronze: 2021 Golden Hour
- 2023 Virginia Governor’s Cup — Silver
- 2020 Savor Virginia Wine Competition — Gold: 2017 Merlot, 2017 Vidal Blanc; Silver: 2017 Chardonnay
Veramar Vineyard
905 Quarry Road, Berryville, VA 22611
Timeless elegance and exceptional wines in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley. Surrounded by mountain views, Veramar invites you to relax, sip, and savor — award-winning wines paired with small plates, flatbreads, and charcuterie in the tasting room, on the patio, or in the vineyard gazebo.
Awards and Recognition
- Wine Enthusiast — more than 50 wines rated 85+ points, led by the 90-point 2019 JB Cabernet Franc and the 89-point 2021 JB Winemaker Series Petit Manseng and 2015 JB Winemaker Series Merlot
North valley
Front Royal & Warren County
Warren County is quietly becoming one of Virginia’s most celebrated wine destinations. Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains just minutes from Shenandoah National Park, its wineries and wine spots offer world-class pours with breathtaking views.
Glen Manor Vineyards
2244 Browntown Road, Front Royal, VA 22630
On the western flank of the Blue Ridge at elevations up to 1,300 feet, Glen Manor offers intimate, reservation-based tastings with sweeping panoramic views — and the winemaker is often on-site.
Awards and Recognition
Chester Gap Cellars
4615 Remount Road, Front Royal, VA 22630
One of Virginia’s highest-elevation vineyards, perched between 1,000 and 1,300 feet with 40-mile views. Sip estate-grown Viognier, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and more from an open-air tasting patio that makes you feel on top of the world.
Awards and Recognition
Reitano Vineyards
137 Lee Burke Road, Front Royal, VA 22630
Eighty-eight acres with stunning views of Shenandoah National Park — and more than a winery. Reitano is a full destination, with handcrafted wines, a full restaurant, live music, events, and on-site lodging.
Awards and Recognition
Vinícola Wine Bar & Bottle Shop
205A E. Main Street, Front Royal, VA 22630
A welcoming gathering spot on downtown Main Street championing Virginia wines, small producers, and women winemakers. Open Tuesday through Saturday, with weekly events including fondue night on Thursdays.
Awards and Recognition
Front Royal Wines
300 E. Main Street, Front Royal, VA 22630
Also on historic Main Street, Front Royal Wines offers free tastings and wines from over 35 countries — including the best selection of Virginia wine in the area. The perfect last stop before heading home.
Awards and Recognition
Front Royal Wines
300 E. Main Street, Front Royal, VA 22630
Also on historic Main Street, Front Royal Wines offers free tastings and wines from over 35 countries — including the best selection of Virginia wine in the area. The perfect last stop before heading home.
Awards and Recognition
Vinícola Wine Bar & Bottle Shop
205A E. Main Street, Front Royal, VA 22630
A welcoming gathering spot on downtown Main Street championing Virginia wines, small producers, and women winemakers. Open Tuesday through Saturday, with weekly events including fondue night on Thursdays.
Awards and Recognition
Reitano Vineyards
137 Lee Burke Road, Front Royal, VA 22630
Eighty-eight acres with stunning views of Shenandoah National Park — and more than a winery. Reitano is a full destination, with handcrafted wines, a full restaurant, live music, events, and on-site lodging.
Awards and Recognition
Chester Gap Cellars
4615 Remount Road, Front Royal, VA 22630
One of Virginia’s highest-elevation vineyards, perched between 1,000 and 1,300 feet with 40-mile views. Sip estate-grown Viognier, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and more from an open-air tasting patio that makes you feel on top of the world.
Awards and Recognition
Glen Manor Vineyards
2244 Browntown Road, Front Royal, VA 22630
On the western flank of the Blue Ridge at elevations up to 1,300 feet, Glen Manor offers intimate, reservation-based tastings with sweeping panoramic views — and the winemaker is often on-site.
Awards and Recognition
North valley
Shenandoah County
Deep, rocky soil. Low rainfall. Long mountain light. Shenandoah County has everything a grape could ask for, which is why it may hold the highest concentration of vineyards in the Valley — and why its wineries keep coming home from the Virginia Governor’s Cup with gold. Here you’ll find Virginia’s second-oldest winery, a domaine-style estate inspired by the old family vineyards of France and Italy, and pavilions with a view you’ll want to sit with for a while.
Cave Ridge Vineyard
1476 Conicville Road, Mount Jackson, VA 22842
Family-owned since the tasting room opened in 2005, Cave Ridge sits in the foothills overlooking the Valley. Live music, charcuterie, a view worth lingering over, and a new Event Center opened in 2025 — complete with an Italian-inspired patio and a European double-decker bus for elevated evenings.
Awards and Recognition
- 2026 Virginia Governor’s Cup — Gold: 2023 Pinot Noir, 2024 Albariño
Muse Vineyards
16 Serendipity Lane, Woodstock, VA 22664
Modeled on the small domaine wineries of France and Italy, Muse makes wine exclusively from estate-grown grapes — grown, pressed, aged, and bottled on the property. The result is a wine from an identifiable place. Expect great food, live music, art exhibitions, and more!
Awards and Recognition
- 2026 Virginia Governor’s Cup — Gold: 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon, 2021 Petit Verdot, 2022 Vin Gris de Gamay
North Mountain Vineyard & Winery
4374 Swartz Road, Maurertown, VA 22644
European farmhouse charm on 47 acres, with 15 acres of producing vines, limestone and sandstone soils, and long mountain views. More than four decades of estate-grown wine and Valley hospitality, poured in the tasting room, the Great Room, and out on the decks and lawns.
Awards and Recognition
Shenandoah Vineyards
3659 South Ox Road, Edinburg, VA 22824
Founded in 1976, Shenandoah Vineyards is the second-oldest winery in Virginia. Family-run for four decades and now in the hands of renowned winemaker Michael Shaps, it’s a timeless escape where tradition meets exceptional estate-grown wine.
Awards and Recognition
- 2026 Virginia Governor’s Cup — Gold: 2021 Lemberger, 2023 Cabernet Franc, 2021 Reserve Red
Star in the Valley Estate Winery
33 Amos Lane, Strasburg, VA 22657
More than 11,000 vines rooted in some of the oldest mountains on earth, at over 1,000 feet in the driest corner of Virginia. The tasting room is relaxed and without pretense — bring a picnic, bring the kids, bring the dog, and take in the open skies.
Awards and Recognition
- Virginia Governor’s Cup — Bronze: 2021 Vidal Blanc (also rated 85 by the Beverage Testing Institute)
The Winery at Kindred Pointe
3575 Conicville Road, Mount Jackson, VA 22842
A woman-owned winery and cidery on 58 scenic acres just five miles off I-81. A climate-controlled pavilion tasting room keeps the mountain views in play year-round, with award-winning wines, thoughtfully crafted hard ciders, and now spirits.
Awards and Recognition
- 2025 Virginia Governor’s Cup — Silver: 2021 Dornfelder, Seven Strays Red Blend, Picasso (2022 Gold Medal winner)
- 2023 Virginia Governor’s Cup — Gold: 2019 Petit Verdot
Wolf Gap Vineyard & Winery
123 Stout Road, Edinburg, VA 22824
Award-winning wines, live music every weekend, and — from the covered pavilion — what many consider the best view in the Valley.
Awards and Recognition
- 2026 Virginia Governor’s Cup — Gold: 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon, 2024 Sauvignon Blanc
Muse Shenandoah Wine Company
138 South Main Street, Woodstock, VA 22664
Modeled on the small domaine wineries of France and Italy, Muse makes wine exclusively from estate-grown grapes — grown, pressed, aged, and bottled on the property. The result is a wine from an identifiable place, with great food, live music, and art exhibitions.
Awards and Recognition
- Pours Muse Vineyards’ estate wines — see Muse Vineyards above for the 2026 Virginia Governor’s Cup Golds
Muse Shenandoah Wine Company
138 South Main Street, Woodstock, VA 22664
Modeled on the small domaine wineries of France and Italy, Muse makes wine exclusively from estate-grown grapes — grown, pressed, aged, and bottled on the property. The result is a wine from an identifiable place, with great food, live music, and art exhibitions.
Awards and Recognition
- Pours Muse Vineyards’ estate wines — see Muse Vineyards above for the 2026 Virginia Governor’s Cup Golds
Wolf Gap Vineyard & Winery
123 Stout Road, Edinburg, VA 22824
Award-winning wines, live music every weekend, and — from the covered pavilion — what many consider the best view in the Valley.
Awards and Recognition
- 2026 Virginia Governor’s Cup — Gold: 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon, 2024 Sauvignon Blanc
The Winery at Kindred Pointe
3575 Conicville Road, Mount Jackson, VA 22842
A woman-owned winery and cidery on 58 scenic acres just five miles off I-81. A climate-controlled pavilion tasting room keeps the mountain views in play year-round, with award-winning wines, thoughtfully crafted hard ciders, and now spirits.
Awards and Recognition
- 2025 Virginia Governor’s Cup — Silver: 2021 Dornfelder, Seven Strays Red Blend, Picasso (2022 Gold Medal winner)
- 2023 Virginia Governor’s Cup — Gold: 2019 Petit Verdot
Star in the Valley Estate Winery
33 Amos Lane, Strasburg, VA 22657
More than 11,000 vines rooted in some of the oldest mountains on earth, at over 1,000 feet in the driest corner of Virginia. The tasting room is relaxed and without pretense — bring a picnic, bring the kids, bring the dog, and take in the open skies.
Awards and Recognition
- Virginia Governor’s Cup — Bronze: 2021 Vidal Blanc (also rated 85 by the Beverage Testing Institute)
Shenandoah Vineyards
3659 South Ox Road, Edinburg, VA 22824
Founded in 1976, Shenandoah Vineyards is the second-oldest winery in Virginia. Family-run for four decades and now in the hands of renowned winemaker Michael Shaps, it’s a timeless escape where tradition meets exceptional estate-grown wine.
Awards and Recognition
- 2026 Virginia Governor’s Cup — Gold: 2021 Lemberger, 2023 Cabernet Franc, 2021 Reserve Red
North Mountain Vineyard & Winery
4374 Swartz Road, Maurertown, VA 22644
European farmhouse charm on 47 acres, with 15 acres of producing vines, limestone and sandstone soils, and long mountain views. More than four decades of estate-grown wine and Valley hospitality, poured in the tasting room, the Great Room, and out on the decks and lawns.
Awards and Recognition
Muse Vineyards
16 Serendipity Lane, Woodstock, VA 22664
Modeled on the small domaine wineries of France and Italy, Muse makes wine exclusively from estate-grown grapes — grown, pressed, aged, and bottled on the property. The result is a wine from an identifiable place. Expect great food, live music, art exhibitions, and more!
Awards and Recognition
- 2026 Virginia Governor’s Cup — Gold: 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon, 2021 Petit Verdot, 2022 Vin Gris de Gamay
Cave Ridge Vineyard
1476 Conicville Road, Mount Jackson, VA 22842
Family-owned since the tasting room opened in 2005, Cave Ridge sits in the foothills overlooking the Valley. Live music, charcuterie, a view worth lingering over, and a new Event Center opened in 2025 — complete with an Italian-inspired patio and a European double-decker bus for elevated evenings.
Awards and Recognition
- 2026 Virginia Governor’s Cup — Gold: 2023 Pinot Noir, 2024 Albariño
Central valley
Page Valley
Lift a glass in toast to your Page Valley visit at a family-friendly estate vineyard and farm, plus several tasting rooms — all set against the sweeping beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Wisteria Farm and Vineyard
1126 Marksville Road, Stanley, VA 22851
Fifteen acres against a Blue Ridge backdrop, with three of them given over to the vines. Wisteria is a family-friendly estate vineyard and farm where the Shenandoah Cup medals keep stacking up.
Awards and Recognition
- 2024 Shenandoah Cup — Gold: 2023 Aphrodite; Silver: 2023 Persephone, 2023 Cabernet Franc, 2023 Petit Verdot
- 2023 Shenandoah Cup — Silver: 2022 Persephone, 2022 Cabernet Franc, 2022 Viognier (Oaked)
- 2022 Shenandoah Cup — Silver: 2021 Persephone
Wisteria Farm and Vineyard
1126 Marksville Road, Stanley, VA 22851
Fifteen acres against a Blue Ridge backdrop, with three of them given over to the vines. Wisteria is a family-friendly estate vineyard and farm where the Shenandoah Cup medals keep stacking up.
Awards and Recognition
- 2024 Shenandoah Cup — Gold: 2023 Aphrodite; Silver: 2023 Persephone, 2023 Cabernet Franc, 2023 Petit Verdot
- 2023 Shenandoah Cup — Silver: 2022 Persephone, 2022 Cabernet Franc, 2022 Viognier (Oaked)
- 2022 Shenandoah Cup — Silver: 2021 Persephone
Central valley
Harrisonburg
Harrisonburg brings wine into the heart of downtown. At Sage Bird, discover Whimsy — a vibrant wine experience in a welcoming, creative setting. Nearby, Rootstock Wine Bar offers thoughtfully selected wines and tasting opportunities for every palate. Together, these stops offer an easygoing way to explore the Valley’s wine culture in an urban setting.
Rootstock Wine Bar & Provisions
86 W Gay Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22802
Your neighborhood wine bar in the heart of downtown Harrisonburg. Founded by Lee Hartman, a seasoned winemaker deeply connected to the Shenandoah Valley, Rootstock opened its doors in December 2023 with a mission to celebrate wine, community, and culture.
Awards and Recognition
Sage Bird / Whimsy
325 N Liberty Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22802
In downtown Harrisonburg, Sage Bird crafts small-batch, hand-crafted hard cider from locally sourced fruit — and Whimsy, their recently introduced wine brand, takes a lighthearted and exploratory approach to Virginia wine without sacrificing quality.
Awards and Recognition
Sage Bird / Whimsy
325 N Liberty Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22802
In downtown Harrisonburg, Sage Bird crafts small-batch, hand-crafted hard cider from locally sourced fruit — and Whimsy, their recently introduced wine brand, takes a lighthearted and exploratory approach to Virginia wine without sacrificing quality.
Awards and Recognition
Rootstock Wine Bar & Provisions
86 W Gay Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22802
Your neighborhood wine bar in the heart of downtown Harrisonburg. Founded by Lee Hartman, a seasoned winemaker deeply connected to the Shenandoah Valley, Rootstock opened its doors in December 2023 with a mission to celebrate wine, community, and culture.
Awards and Recognition
Central valley
Rockingham County
Rockingham County is home to a wide variety of wineries and vineyards — from large estates with sweeping mountain views showing off the grand Shenandoah Valley to quaint patios for more intimate spaces.
CrossKeys Vineyards
6011 E. Timber Ridge Road, Mt Crawford, VA 22841
One of the Valley’s grand estates, with sweeping mountain views — and one of the most decorated award cases in the region.
Awards and Recognition
- 2026 Virginia Governor’s Cup — Gold: 2024 Cabernet Franc (selected for the Governor’s Cup Case — a top-12 wine in Virginia), Blanc de Noir, 2024 Chardonnay, 2024 Casa Nikoo Chardonnay; Silver: 2023 Meritage; Bronze: 2023 Petit Verdot
- Wine Enthusiast — Blanc de Noir named a Top 40 Sparkling Wine of 2026
- 2025 Shenandoah Cup — Best of Show: 2024 Chardonnay (also Gold at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition)
- 2026 Finger Lakes International Wine & Spirits Competition — Best of Class: 2024 Meritage
Bluestone Vineyard
4828 Spring Creek Road, Bridgewater, VA 22812
In Bridgewater, the Hartman family crafts some of the region’s finest offerings — wines so beloved that downtown Harrisonburg’s Rootstock Wine Bar was founded in part to spotlight them.
Awards and Recognition
- Award recognition submitted for the 2023 Houndstooth, 2023 Cabernet Franc, and 2024 Oaked Chardonnay
Brix & Columns Vineyards
1501 Dave Berry Road, McGaheysville, VA 22840
Family owned and operated, with 16 acres under vine growing both hybrid and vinifera varieties. Steve and Stephanie Pence have refined their winemaking alongside Michael Shaps and Joy Ting, letting the site’s terroir and each grape’s varietal character shine.
Awards and Recognition
- Multiple Gold and Silver medals in the Shenandoah Cup (including a top-6 wine) and the Virginia Governor’s Cup
Marceline Vineyards
5887 Cross Keys Road, Mount Crawford, VA 22841
A family vineyard on Cross Keys Road in Mount Crawford.
Awards and Recognition
White Oak Lavender Farm & The Purple WOLF Vineyard
2644 Cross Keys Road, Rockingham, VA 22801
A lavender farm and estate vineyard in one — The Purple WOLF Vineyard pours its wines amid White Oak’s lavender fields.
Awards and Recognition
White Oak Lavender Farm & The Purple WOLF Vineyard
2644 Cross Keys Road, Rockingham, VA 22801
A lavender farm and estate vineyard in one — The Purple WOLF Vineyard pours its wines amid White Oak’s lavender fields.
Awards and Recognition
Marceline Vineyards
5887 Cross Keys Road, Mount Crawford, VA 22841
A family vineyard on Cross Keys Road in Mount Crawford.
Awards and Recognition
Brix & Columns Vineyards
1501 Dave Berry Road, McGaheysville, VA 22840
Family owned and operated, with 16 acres under vine growing both hybrid and vinifera varieties. Steve and Stephanie Pence have refined their winemaking alongside Michael Shaps and Joy Ting, letting the site’s terroir and each grape’s varietal character shine.
Awards and Recognition
- Multiple Gold and Silver medals in the Shenandoah Cup (including a top-6 wine) and the Virginia Governor’s Cup
Bluestone Vineyard
4828 Spring Creek Road, Bridgewater, VA 22812
In Bridgewater, the Hartman family crafts some of the region’s finest offerings — wines so beloved that downtown Harrisonburg’s Rootstock Wine Bar was founded in part to spotlight them.
Awards and Recognition
- Award recognition submitted for the 2023 Houndstooth, 2023 Cabernet Franc, and 2024 Oaked Chardonnay
CrossKeys Vineyards
6011 E. Timber Ridge Road, Mt Crawford, VA 22841
One of the Valley’s grand estates, with sweeping mountain views — and one of the most decorated award cases in the region.
Awards and Recognition
- 2026 Virginia Governor’s Cup — Gold: 2024 Cabernet Franc (selected for the Governor’s Cup Case — a top-12 wine in Virginia), Blanc de Noir, 2024 Chardonnay, 2024 Casa Nikoo Chardonnay; Silver: 2023 Meritage; Bronze: 2023 Petit Verdot
- Wine Enthusiast — Blanc de Noir named a Top 40 Sparkling Wine of 2026
- 2025 Shenandoah Cup — Best of Show: 2024 Chardonnay (also Gold at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition)
- 2026 Finger Lakes International Wine & Spirits Competition — Best of Class: 2024 Meritage
Central valley
Staunton
Tucked into the agriculturally rich heart of the Valley, Staunton pairs rolling hills and fertile fields with family-owned vineyards and eclectic tasting rooms. Venture out to a vineyard overlooking the Blue Ridge, or stay right downtown for a sip in one of Virginia’s most walkable small cities. Virginia wine country is more than you might expect.
Ox-Eye Vineyards
44 Middlebrook Avenue, Staunton, VA 24401
In 1996, John and Susan Kiers bought a 100-acre Shenandoah Valley farm for the purpose of growing wine — and became regional pioneers of cool-climate vinifera. Today their downtown Staunton tasting room pours the results in a lively, walkable setting.
Awards and Recognition
- Virginia Governor’s Cup — Silver: 2022 Lemberger, 2022 Riesling, 2022 Scale House Reserve Chardonnay, and past vintages including the 2017 Riesling
Ox-Eye Vineyards
44 Middlebrook Avenue, Staunton, VA 24401
In 1996, John and Susan Kiers bought a 100-acre Shenandoah Valley farm for the purpose of growing wine — and became regional pioneers of cool-climate vinifera. Today their downtown Staunton tasting room pours the results in a lively, walkable setting.
Awards and Recognition
- Virginia Governor’s Cup — Silver: 2022 Lemberger, 2022 Riesling, 2022 Scale House Reserve Chardonnay, and past vintages including the 2017 Riesling
South valley
Augusta County
Experience the unique terroir of Augusta County — an enticing selection of reds and whites where four-legged friends are welcome, creative blends made with estate-grown fruit (including flavorful raspberries and apples), and the county’s newest winery, where the wine is made in an underground cave production facility.
Barren Ridge Vineyards
984 Barren Ridge Road, Fishersville, VA 22939
An enticing selection of reds and whites overlooking the breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountains — and four-legged friends are welcome, too.
Awards and Recognition
Above Ground Winery
975 McKinley Road, Middlebrook, VA 24459
Creative blends made with estate-grown fruit, including flavorful raspberries and apples.
Awards and Recognition
Noer Vineyards
1310 Lee Highway, Verona, VA 24482
Augusta County’s newest winery, offering a diverse selection of wines made in their underground cave production facility.
Awards and Recognition
Noer Vineyards
1310 Lee Highway, Verona, VA 24482
Augusta County’s newest winery, offering a diverse selection of wines made in their underground cave production facility.
Awards and Recognition
Above Ground Winery
975 McKinley Road, Middlebrook, VA 24459
Creative blends made with estate-grown fruit, including flavorful raspberries and apples.
Awards and Recognition
Barren Ridge Vineyards
984 Barren Ridge Road, Fishersville, VA 22939
An enticing selection of reds and whites overlooking the breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountains — and four-legged friends are welcome, too.
Awards and Recognition
South valley
Waynesboro
In Waynesboro, Virginia wine goes urban. Inside the historic Virginia Metalcrafters Marketplace, a custom crush facility and winery incubator is raising the next generation of Virginia winemakers under one roof. Across town in a former mill, an urban winery is crafting expressive wines that invite you to taste the unexpected. This is the collaborative, character-filled side of the Valley.
Common Wealth Crush Co.
1010 E Main Street, Waynesboro, VA 22980
A custom crush and winery incubator supporting the growth of next-generation Virginia winemakers and brands — strength in numbers, and a shared drive to generate “commonwealth” for every maker in the ecosystem. The tasting room is open Thursday through Sunday.
Awards and Recognition
Lightwell Survey
200 W 12th Street, Waynesboro, VA 22980
Wine meets industrial history at this urban winery in Waynesboro’s historic South River Mill complex. Lightwell sources grapes from distinctive sites across Virginia’s mountains and valleys, crafting expressive wines that invite you to taste the unexpected. Open Saturdays 12-5, April-November.
Awards and Recognition
- Wine Enthusiast — several wines rated 88–89 points
Lightwell Survey
200 W 12th Street, Waynesboro, VA 22980
Wine meets industrial history at this urban winery in Waynesboro’s historic South River Mill complex. Lightwell sources grapes from distinctive sites across Virginia’s mountains and valleys, crafting expressive wines that invite you to taste the unexpected. Open Saturdays 12-5, April-November.
Awards and Recognition
- Wine Enthusiast — several wines rated 88–89 points
Common Wealth Crush Co.
1010 E Main Street, Waynesboro, VA 22980
A custom crush and winery incubator supporting the growth of next-generation Virginia winemakers and brands — strength in numbers, and a shared drive to generate “commonwealth” for every maker in the ecosystem. The tasting room is open Thursday through Sunday.
Awards and Recognition
South valley
Lexington & the Rockbridge Area
Rockbridge’s wineries aren’t a conventional wine trail — they’re rural, scenic, farm-based experiences you can string together with farm stays, locally sourced meals, historic sites, scenic drives, and the mountain landscape itself. You might even see camels and llamas along the way. All five Rockbridge wineries took home 2026 Virginia Governor’s Cup medals, and two are members of the Shenandoah Valley Wine Trail. But the real strength here isn’t the number of wineries. It’s the character of the experiences waiting in these small towns and this very big backyard.
Ecco Adesso Vineyards
340 Ecco Adesso Lane, Fairfield, VA 24435
Ecco Adesso means “here, now” in Italian: 350 acres of meadows, vineyards, waterfalls, and protected forest between the Blue Ridge and the Alleghenies, with 30-plus varietals, a timber-frame pavilion for music and festivals, and farm stays if you decide to linger.
Awards and Recognition
- 2026 Virginia Governor’s Cup — Gold: 2022 Old World Cabernet Franc; Bronze: 2022 Old World Chardonnay
Great Valley Farm Brewery & Winery
60 Great Valley Lane, Natural Bridge, VA 24578
A 27-acre farm-based brewery, vineyard, and winery with views of the Blue Ridge — and of the animals next door at Virginia Safari Park. Small batches, inventive blends, and a Grüner Veltliner sparkling worth the drive.
Awards and Recognition
- 2026 Virginia Governor’s Cup — Silver: Shenandoah Red, 2024 Red Blend, 2024 Vin Gris Rosé
Jump Mountain Vineyard
1493 Walkers Creek Road, Rockbridge Baths, VA 24473
A family-owned farm winery west of historic Lexington, crafting European-style wines with a distinctly local character drawn from the sandstone and limestone soils of Jump Mountain. A member of the Shenandoah Valley Wine Trail.
Awards and Recognition
- 2026 Virginia Governor’s Cup — Silver: 2021 Borderland
Lexington Valley Vineyard
80 Norton Way, Rockbridge Baths, VA 24473
Family-owned and operated since 1999 on 67 rolling acres ten minutes northwest of Lexington. The first Norton vines went in the ground in March 2000, and Norton — Virginia’s native grape — still anchors the list alongside Cabernet Franc, Traminette, and Grüner Veltliner.
Awards and Recognition
Rockbridge Vineyard & Brewery
35 Hillview Road, Raphine, VA 24472
Founded in 1992 between the Blue Ridge and Allegheny Mountains, Rockbridge is the fruition of Shep Rouse’s dream to make fine wine in his native Virginia. His motto: “All Virginia, all the time.” A member of the Shenandoah Valley Wine Trail.
Awards and Recognition
- 2026 Virginia Governor’s Cup — Gold: 2019 DeChiel Reserve Meritage, 2021 DeChiel Reserve Cabernet Franc, 2022 DeChiel Reserve Chardonnay; Silver: 2022 Chardonnay, 2023 Blanc de Noirs Rosé
- Shep Rouse — 2022 Grower of the Year, Virginia Vineyards Association
Rockbridge Vineyard & Brewery
35 Hillview Road, Raphine, VA 24472
Founded in 1992 between the Blue Ridge and Allegheny Mountains, Rockbridge is the fruition of Shep Rouse’s dream to make fine wine in his native Virginia. His motto: “All Virginia, all the time.” A member of the Shenandoah Valley Wine Trail.
Awards and Recognition
- 2026 Virginia Governor’s Cup — Gold: 2019 DeChiel Reserve Meritage, 2021 DeChiel Reserve Cabernet Franc, 2022 DeChiel Reserve Chardonnay; Silver: 2022 Chardonnay, 2023 Blanc de Noirs Rosé
- Shep Rouse — 2022 Grower of the Year, Virginia Vineyards Association
Lexington Valley Vineyard
80 Norton Way, Rockbridge Baths, VA 24473
Family-owned and operated since 1999 on 67 rolling acres ten minutes northwest of Lexington. The first Norton vines went in the ground in March 2000, and Norton — Virginia’s native grape — still anchors the list alongside Cabernet Franc, Traminette, and Grüner Veltliner.
Awards and Recognition
Jump Mountain Vineyard
1493 Walkers Creek Road, Rockbridge Baths, VA 24473
A family-owned farm winery west of historic Lexington, crafting European-style wines with a distinctly local character drawn from the sandstone and limestone soils of Jump Mountain. A member of the Shenandoah Valley Wine Trail.
Awards and Recognition
- 2026 Virginia Governor’s Cup — Silver: 2021 Borderland
Great Valley Farm Brewery & Winery
60 Great Valley Lane, Natural Bridge, VA 24578
A 27-acre farm-based brewery, vineyard, and winery with views of the Blue Ridge — and of the animals next door at Virginia Safari Park. Small batches, inventive blends, and a Grüner Veltliner sparkling worth the drive.
Awards and Recognition
- 2026 Virginia Governor’s Cup — Silver: Shenandoah Red, 2024 Red Blend, 2024 Vin Gris Rosé
Ecco Adesso Vineyards
340 Ecco Adesso Lane, Fairfield, VA 24435
Ecco Adesso means “here, now” in Italian: 350 acres of meadows, vineyards, waterfalls, and protected forest between the Blue Ridge and the Alleghenies, with 30-plus varietals, a timber-frame pavilion for music and festivals, and farm stays if you decide to linger.
Awards and Recognition
- 2026 Virginia Governor’s Cup — Gold: 2022 Old World Cabernet Franc; Bronze: 2022 Old World Chardonnay
Find Your Way
to the vines.
More than thirty stops on the Valley wine map. Tap a pin to start planning the route.
- Winchester
- Clarke County
- Front Royal & Warren County
- Shenandoah County
- Page Valley
- Harrisonburg
- Rockingham County
- Staunton
- Augusta County
- Waynesboro
- Lexington & the Rockbridge Area
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Stay Longer. Sip Slower.
A tasting is an afternoon. The Valley is a weekend. Pair your wineries with a farm stay, a scenic drive, a long table under the stars — and let each destination show you the rest of what it’s pouring.