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Barren Ridge Vineyards

Barren Ridge Vineyards

Former Apple Orchard, Now Augusta County's Premier Winery

John and Shelby Higgs cleared the overgrown land and planted it with grapevines that now produce fourteen award-winning wines. They also converted their 1890′s apple barn into a state-of-the-art winery, preserving the original structure and wood beams.

Barren Ridge Vineyards is a small, family-owned winery in the heart of the beautiful Shenandoah Valley. Owned by John and Shelby Higgs, the property was originally purchased in 1934 by John’s father James Higgs, an apple grower. John grew up here, picking apples and cultivating an appreciation for the land and for the agricultural heritage of this region. Decades later, after his retirement from Phillip Morris, John and his wife Shelby cleared the overgrown apple orchard and planted a vineyard.

They renovated the old apple packing barn and transformed it into a state-of-the-art winery, tasting room, and event facility, using reclaimed wood and preserving the charm and character of the original building. Now they welcome guests from far and wide to enjoy the rustic tranquility and natural beauty of Barren Ridge Vineyards while savoring a glass of one of their award-winning, handcrafted wines.

The Tasting Room features carefully handcrafted wines that are available daily for tastings. The winery is open seven days a week for complimentary tours, and the patio is always ready for picnics and sunset-viewing.

 

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Region
  • Shenandoah Valley Region
AVAShenandoah Valley AVA
Wine Trail
  • Shenandoah Valley Wine Trail
  • Skyline Wine Trail
Tasting Fee$8.00
Reserve Tasting Fee$0.00
Tour Fee$0.00
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Vineyard Manager John and Shelby Higgs

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Monticello AVA Wineries

DuCard Vineyards

Mountainside Vineyard with Spectacular Views.

16878 Article rating: 4.7

Limited quantity, estate grown wines in a relaxed, fun and intimate environment. Music on the patio most Saturdays, and lots of special events.

Grace Estate Winery

Mount Juilet Farm Vineyard Crozet

9768 Article rating: 4.0

Grace Estate Winery was established in 2013 with the mission to create wine that exhibited the unique aspects of our Mount Juliet Vineyard. Now more than 20 years after its initial planting, our vineyard yields unsurpassed quality with each harvest, exemplifying the terroir of the Monticello region. The vineyards, as old as 25th leaf, are planted on various soils, and include 12 grape varieties from white wine varietals Viognier, Chardonnay, Petit Manseng, Sauvignon Blanc and Chenin Blanc, Vidal Blanc to red wine varietals Merlot, Malbec, Petit Verdot, Tannat, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon.

Valley Road Vineyards

Gateway to the Nelson 151 Trail

10254 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.

Montifalco Vineyards

A humble farm winery in the historic Monticello AVA

5486 Article rating: No rating

A humble farm winery in the historic Monticello AVA

Open Thursday - Sunday 11:30am - 5pm  & Mondays in October - Virginia Wine Month​​

Five Oaks Vineyard

New Winery, Old Fashioned Wines.

2839 Article rating: 2.0

A new winery with old fashioned wines. Our wines are grown form their own roots, no grafts. Our Reds are smooth and quite lovely. Our whites are the same.

Autumn Hill Vineyards Blueridge Winery

Some of the oldest vines in Virginia

2635 Article rating: 1.0

Established in 1979 in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Autumn Hill Vineyards has some of the oldest Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon vines in Virginia.

The 13 arces of only Vinifera grapes: Chardonnay, Viognier, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot and Nebbiolo yield wines of special character and finese.

White Hall Vineyards

1205 Article rating: 3.5

Located just 15 minutes from historic Charlottesville, we offer tours of our state-of-the-art winery and tastings of our award-winning wines. We invite you to stop by and enjoy a glass of wine in front of our roaring fire in the winter or under the shade of our Oak trees in the spring and summer. Our friendly tasting room staff will make you feel right at home in the foothills of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains.

Thistle Gate Vineyard

Winery with Southern Hospitality.

8723 Article rating: 4.0

A family-owned and operated vineyard located near historic Scottsville, VA with a reputation of southern hospitality. A large tasting room with tables, expansive decks, gazebo and gardens are all available for your enjoyment.

 

 

 

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