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Winery Briede Family Vineyards Our charming, French-style boutique winery is a reflection of who we are: timeless, intentional, and committed to a standard of quality reminiscent of a bygone era. For over 12 years, we’ve been handcrafting small-batch Virginia wines from...
DuCard Vineyards Visit our gorgeous vineyard and winery bordering the eastern slope of Shenandoah National Park. We offer estate-grown wines with a friendly, knowledgeable staff providing a memorable and incomparable tasting experience. In the 2025 Virginia...
Willowcroft Farm Vineyards Celebrating 40 years of wine-making excellence, the vineyards at Willowcroft are located high atop the Catoctin Ridge on the southern tip of Leesburg, VA. We are Loudoun County's Original Winery, which opened in 1984!
Early Mountain Vineyards Visit Early Mountain Vineyards in Virginia’s wine country, offering award-winning wines, breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, and locally inspired dining. Enjoy our elegant tasting room and explore unique events that highlight...
Barboursville Vineyards Barboursville Vineyards in Virginia offers an unforgettable wine country experience, blending sustainable winemaking, rich history, and award-winning wines. Visitors enjoy scenic tours, intimate tastings, and fine dining at Palladio Restaurant....
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Emma Holman / Monday, January 29, 2018 / Categories: Winery Keswick Vineyards Born from the Soil and Soul of Virginia Keswick Vineyards, established in 2000 by Al & Cindy Schornberg, is a family owned and operated winery specializing in small lots of high-quality wines that showcase the terroir of the Estate. Keswick is one of the premier Virginia wineries on the Monticello Wine Trail. Originally from Michigan, the Schornbergs chose Virginia to pursue their dream of owning a vineyard after an extensive search that spanned coast to coast. Al recalls his grandfather’s stories of working at his uncle’s winery, Massena Cellars in France, and like his predecessor, his goal was straightforward: “I just wanted to be able to enjoy a really good wine that I made. There’s something very natural and satisfying about that.” With their first vintage in 2002 winning the honor of "Best White Wine in America" at the Atlanta International Wine Summit, the Schornbergs knew they had made the right decision and set out to prove Virginia could also produce award-winning reds. In 2009 they were awarded the Virginia Governor's Cup for their 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon, further transforming their dream into a reality. In 2016 Keswick Vineyards received their second Virginia Governor's Cup for their 2014 Cabernet Franc Reserve. The Schornbergs are humbled and excited that their vision has evolved into a world-class vineyard and winery, with each year's vintage better than the last. Visit and taste the wines that are "Born from the Soil and Soul of Virginia." Bodie Vineyards Bacchus Winery and Home Winemaking Supply Print 2764 Tags: WineryVineyardTastingMonticello Wine TrailKeswick VineyardsWine TastingVirginia Winevineyard weddings StateVirginiaRegion Central Virginia RegionAppellation AVAMonticello AVAWine TrailMonticello Wine TrailRoute 231 TrailTasting Fee$12.00Reserve Tasting Fee$15.00Tour Fee$0.00First Planted6/1/1999Vineyard Acres10Estate Acres20Annual Production Cases3000WinemakerStephen BarnardVineyard Manager Stephen BarnardVineyard VarietalsCabernet FrancChardonnayMerlotViognierPetit VerdotSauvignon Blanc More links Keswick Vineyards Shop for Keswick Vineyards Monticello Wine TrailMonticello Trail Organizer Website Route 231 Wine TrailCentral Virginia Wine Trail with the Best Vineyards Emma HolmanEmma Holman Hi, I'm Emma, a Content and Community Manager at Virginia Wine Market. If you'd like to update or add to your winery profile here, click the 'Contact Author' button below, and your message will come straight to me. I can also help you claim your profile to self-manage. Other posts by Emma Holman Contact author Full biography Full biography Hi, I'm Emma, a native Virginian living in the great city of Richmond. I love all things wine, food, and travel. Follow me as I guide you through the best of Virginia. x Facebook page Twitter Related articles Muse Vineyards Virginia Ashton Creek Vineyard Thatch Winery DuCard Vineyards Early Mountain Vineyards