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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
Vineyard Acres1
WinemakerMichael Heny
Vineyard Manager Michael Shaps

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Afton Mountain Vineyards

Some of the oldest vines in Virginia

11309

Afton Mountain Vineyards is one of Virginia's first farm wineries with our oldest vines dating from the late 1970's. Our focus is on making wines of exceptional quality from our own estate-grown grapes. Our Tasting House is surrounded by vineyards, 360 degree mountain views and sits beside a 13 acre lake. We grow 11 varieties on 25 acres. "Grapes don't grow in ugly places"® Come see for yourself!

Ankida Ridge Vineyards

Virginia's Little Burgundy

5692

Ankida Ridge - The Vrooman Family Farm & Vineyard is a family-run, micro-boutique vineyard, farm and winery located in Amherst County at 1800 feet on the eastern slope of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Autumn Hill Vineyards Blueridge Winery

Some of the oldest vines in Virginia

5094

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.

Bacchus Winery and Home Winemaking Supply

Fredericksburg Virginia

4872

Bacchus Winery and Home Winemaking Supply sets the standard for your home brewing experience! Onsite classes available: beginner to experienced.  For home brewers: All the equipment needed to brew at home.  Wine tastings, wine and sparkling wine available for purchase.  Come visit and open your world to the art of home wine making!

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