Featured Central Virginia Wineries

James River Cellars Winery

Oasis Near the Sprawl of the State Capital

This family-owned, family-run winery offers award winning wines from Virginia grown grapes. They are located just north of Richmond, off of Rte. 1 in Glen Allen (where I-95 and I-295 intersect, above the city).

Join them for special events throughout the year, including Fridays on the Patio with live music, wine tasting, and Richmond area food trucks. You can find more event info on their website for event dates and band listings.

You can reserve their Tuscan style event room for meetings or private events. In addition, the beautiful grounds are a perfect setting for wedding ceremonies and receptions.

Bring a picnic and relax on the beautiful patio or enjoy the view from the balcony.

James River Cellars is a quaint retreat, tucked away among the fast paced urban sprawl of our capital city to the south.

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Region	Central Virginia Region
Appellation AVA	Monticello AVA
Wine Trail	Colonial Virginia Wine Trail Heart of Virginia Wine Trail
Tasting Fee	$10.00
Reserve Tasting Fee	$0.00
Tour Fee	$0.00
First Planted	6/1/2001
Vineyard Acres	20
Estate Acres	20
Winemaker	James Batterson
Vineyard Manager	Glen Stone

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