Veritas Vineyards & Winery

Andrew and Patricia met and fell in love in Nottingham, England, while Andrew was a young Neurologist and Patricia was a nurse. Their careers brought them to the East Coast of the U.S. in the early 1970s, where they stayed until settling in Florida in the 1990s. After successfully raising their three children, and at the height of their careers, they decided to take a leap of faith and pursue their passion—wine.

In 1999, they bought Saddleback Farm, which at the time was a simple horse and cattle farm. Patricia saw the potential in the land and planted several acres of grapes with a wish and prayer. By 2001, they had their first vintage ready for production. That year, Andrew tried his hand at winemaking, and with great success their love for the Virginia wine industry blossomed. Since then, Patricia and Andrew have worked tirelessly to expand on their vision, bringing Veritas into the world of events and fine hospitality at the Farmhouse. The business is truly a family affair, as they have been joined by all three of their children in the running and development of the business.