Map of Virginia Winery and Vineyards

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If your holiday list includes people who grin at the pop of a cork, shop the 2025 Virginia Governor’s Cup medal stand. I’ve pulled the most giftable Gold and Best in Show bottles. Only wines vetted by this year’s judges. Zero fluff. All thrill.

A standout holiday party starts with a cheese board that looks like art and tastes like celebration. Use this step by step guide to select five essential cheese styles, match them with crowd pleasing Virginia wines, and finish with festive accents guests will talk about well into the new year.

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 2026 Virginia Governor's Cup we received gold medals for our 2023 Cabernet Franc (Stainless), 2023 Cabernet Franc Reseve, and 2023 Triskele. At the 2026 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition our 2023 Tana Chardonnay, 2023 Whetstone Chardonnay and 2023 Signature Viognier were awarded Gold Medals. Plan a visit to try our Gold Medal Flight!  Our new 2024 Rosé  has been named one of VinePair's top 30 Roses for 2025 and our Merlot named Top 20 for 2025! 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. 

This signature Bordeaux style blend has a bright, “fun” and fruity nose, with lots of black cherry. The forward palate is fruity with a bit of leather, giving way to vanilla and a light smokiness on the finish. 33% Merlot, 33% Cabernet Franc, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Petit Verdot.

A very French style Cabernet Franc

Aromas suggest spice and earth underpinned by a hint of violet. On the palate, full and rich, laden with berry, clove and black pepper. Good acidity and tannic grip ensure a long-lived wine.

Cabernet France is one of Virginia’s most popular red wines. Light in character and easy to drink.

Narmada Yash-Vir is made with the classic Bordeaux grapes: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. It is a compelling wine, rich mahogany in color with evocative aromas of black fruits and cedar.

Chatham Vineyards is owned and operated by the Wehner family at historic Chatham Farm which has been a working farm for four centuries.