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 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 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

First Vintage

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.