Stretching along the North Carolina border, the Southern Virginia Wine Region offers a relaxed, rural escape where gently rolling farmland, lakes, and pine forests frame a growing collection of destination wineries. With a warm, temperate climate and well-drained soils in select pockets, Southern Virginia supports everything from classic vinifera grapes to hybrids and even locally grown fruits, giving winemakers a broad palette to work with.
Here you’ll find the SoVA Wine Trail, a network of boutique, family-owned wineries that showcase the region’s easygoing charm and hospitality. Tasting rooms range from rustic barns to polished estate properties, each offering its own take on Southern Virginia’s terroir—whether that’s a crisp, stainless-steel-aged white, a barrel-fermented Chardonnay, or a smooth Bordeaux-style red blend. Many producers also craft off-dry or semi-sweet styles that appeal to a wide range of palates.
Southern Virginia is also “lake country,” making it ideal for long weekends built around wine, water, and winding back roads. Spend your day visiting estates such as Rosemont of Virginia, then unwind with a glass on a deck overlooking vineyards or nearby lakes as the sun sets. Whether you’re a curious beginner or a seasoned Virginia wine explorer, Southern Virginia rewards those willing to venture a little farther south.