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Michael Shaps Winery

Michael Shaps Winery

Multi Faceted International Winemaker

Internationally recognized winemaker Michael Shaps produces high-quality small lot wines from various vineyards around Virginia. Michael Shaps also manages Virginia's largest contract winemaking operation.

In addition, Michael owns and operates a winery in Burgundy, France and offers tastings of his French wines in the Tasting Room at both the winery and the Wineworks Extended location. At Michael Shaps Winery visitors glimpse a view into a multi-faceted winery operation where the focus is on quality production with a rustic, industrial feel.

Known for his innovation in the industry, Michael introduced the "bag in box" to Virginia wine consumers and most recently keg wines and refillable growlers available at the new Wineworks Extended location.

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Region
  • Central Virginia Region
Appellation AVAMonticello AVA
Wine Trail
  • Monticello Wine Trail
Tasting Fee$10.00
Reserve Tasting Fee$15.00
Tour Fee$0.00
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WinemakerMichael Heny
Vineyard Manager Michael Shaps

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DuCard Vineyards

Mountainside Vineyard with Spectacular Views of the Eastern Slope of the Shenandoah National Park

24711 Article rating: 4.7

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 Governor's cup we have been awarded one of twelve spots in the Governor's Case for our 2023 Cabernet Franc Reserve. In addition we received gold medals for our 2022 Cabernet Franc Reserve, 2021 Triskele, and 2023 Cabernet Franc Reserve. Plan a visit to try our Gold Medal Flight!  Our peaceful setting is a psychological and wine-ological getaway from the outside world. Live music on the weekends with no cover, family and dog friendly, Virgina Green. 

Early Mountain Vineyards

Discover the Best of Virginia Wine Country at Early Mountain Vineyards

10665 Article rating: 3.5

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 Virginia’s rich winemaking tradition.

Barboursville Vineyards

Virginia's Most Honored Winery

11091 Article rating: 4.4

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. With iconic wines and historic Jefferson-designed ruins, Barboursville invites guests to immerse in Virginia’s finest wine culture and landscape.

Valley Road Vineyards

A Virginia Wine Experience on the Nelson 151 Trail

12185 Article rating: 4.5

Founded in 2015, Valley Road Vineyard has already garnered a reputation for Great Wine, Great People, and Great Place. With a gold medal-winning, Petit Verdot in the Virginia Governor's Case in its first year, Valley Road has gone on to receive medals for its Viognier and Meritage varietals -- plus rave reviews from visitors for its blends, sparkling wines and rosé. Located at the north end of Route 151, just south of Route 250 in Albemarle County, Valley Road Vineyards serves as the gateway to the Nelson 151 corridor and its beautiful Blue Ridge vistas.

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