Steeped in history, Virginia has over 400 years of viticultural tradition and it has become a fast-rising star of the international wine world. Designated wine trails wind through Virginia Wine Country, comprised of diverse terroirs from the Atlantic shores to the mountains and valleys of the Blue Ridge Mountains and everything in between. It is the diversity of the state’s terrain, mild climate and the dedication of wine professionals here that make Virginia a viticultural gem.
Of the over 300 wineries in the Commonwealth, 66 won a total of 142 Gold Medals in our state’s 2023 Virginia Governor’s Cup Competition. While other wine competitions are equally notable, we choose to highlight the Virginia Governor’s Cup specifically because this competition involves only Virginia wines and it is the competition that our wineries participate most in.
Our experts have divided Virginia into the following wine regions and created useful maps of Virginia wineries to make it easy to locate wineries, dining, shopping, places to stay and attractions all along your route. The Virginia Wine & Country Maps are the perfect way to explore the gold medal wineries: Central Virginia Wine Region, Northern Virginia Wine Region, Shenandoah Valley Wine Region, West & South Virginia Wine Region, Coastal Virginia Wine Region. This is the ultimate Virginia Wine Country Map.
Central Virginia Wine Country Map | Northern Virginia Wine Country Map | Shenandoah Valley Wine Country Map
West & South Virginia Wine Country Map | Coastal Virginia Wine Country Map
All of the 2023 Virginia Governor’s Cup Competition gold medal winning wineries are noted on the following maps. The key is as follows:
# = 2023 Gold medal winning wineries
# = Sponsoring partners with a 2023 Governor’s Cup Gold
# = Sponsoring partners with other awards
A = Sponsoring partners with quality dining, lodging or attractions
While we focus on primarily the gold medaling wineries in this Wine & Country Gold Book, you’ll find all Virginia’s many other wineries at VirginiaWine.org. Meanwhile, please enjoy the map of Virginia wineries.
Central Virginia Wine Trails
The Central VA region is home to Virginia’s oldest AVA. The Monticello AVA and Monticello Wine Trail are located near Charlottesville, aptly named for the historic impact of wines grown at Thomas Jefferson’s home, Monticello. The hilly, mountainous land on the slopes of the Blue Ridge have fertile granite-based clay. Differences in altitude, soil composition and weather patterns across Central Virginia allow for the cultivation of a wide variety of grapes. This region is home to over 80 wineries, as well as a multitude of cideries, breweries and distilleries. Noteworthy varietals include Viognier, Chardonnay, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc.
Also Explore
Monticello, UVA, Historic Downtown Charlottesville, Museums and the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Virginia Wineries Map – Central Virginia
Off Northern R-29 Corridor Map
1 Early Mountain Vineyards, Madison
2 Moss Vineyards, Nortonsville
3 Horton Vineyards, Gordonsville
4 Barboursville Vineyards, Barboursville
5 Chestnut Oak Vineyard, Barboursville
R-22 Keswick Area
6 Castle Hill Cider, Keswick
7 Southwest Mountain Vineyards, Keswick
8 Keswick Vineyards, Keswick
Western Charlottesville-Crozet Area
9 Stinson Vineyards, Crozet
10 Grace Estate Winery, Crozet
11 Hark Vineyards, Earlysville
12 Oakencroft Farm Winery, Charlottesville
13 King Family Vineyards, Crozet
14 Pollock Vineyards, Greenwood
R-151 Afton Area
15 Veritas Vineyards & Winery, Afton
Lodging, Dining and Attractions
A Boxwood Villa, Orange
B James Madison’s Montpelier, Montpelier Station
C Market at Grelen, Somerset
D Spotswood Lodge, Gordonsville
4 The 1804 Inn & Palladio Restaurant at Barboursville Vineyards, Barboursville
6 Castle Hill Cider Cafe, Keswick
E Waterperry Farm, Free Union
F Schwartzchild, Keller & George, Charlottesville
F The Forum Hotel by Kimpton at UVA, Charlottesville
F University of Virginia, Charlottesville
13 Roseland Polo Grounds, Crozet
15 Farmhouse at Veritas Inn & Restaurant, Afton
23 Eastwood Farm & Winery Grill, Charlottesville
G Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello, Charlottesville
H James Monroe’s Highland, Charlottesville
Northern Virginia Wine Trails
The wines produced in Northern VA are very fresh, bright and fruit-forward. With this region’s terroir, white wines are more prominent, and the Norton, Albariño, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Viognier are common grape varietals. Because of better soil drainage, it’s also a premier region in the state for ripening Cabernet Sauvignon. Bordering on the metropolis of DC, this region is home to over 90 farm wineries, multiple designated wine trails and also includes the historic cities of Arlington and Leesburg. While hosting a number of cities and towns, most of the land in this region is covered by rolling farmland and is home to one of the state’s fastest growing AVAs. The Middleburg Virginia AVA is framed by the Potomac River to the north, mountains to the east, south, and west and composed largely of granite and sandstone soils.
Also Explore
Town of Middleburg, equestrian events, Mount Vernon, The Inn at Little Washington and nearby Washington DC.
Virginia Wineries Map – Northern Virginia
North of Leesburg
28 Creek’s Edge Winery, Lovettesville
29 Carriage House Wineworks, Waterford
30 The Winery at Lost Creek, Leesburg
31 Fabbioli Cellars, Leesburg
Hillsboro Area
32 Breaux Vineyards, Purcellville
33 Two Twisted Posts Winery, Purcellville
34 Williams Gap Vineyards, Round Hill
35 Sunset Hills Vineyard, Purcellville
36 Doukénie Winery, Hillsboro
37 Walsh Family Wine, Purcellville
38 The Barns at Hamilton Station, Hamilton
39 Bluemont Vineyard, Bluemont
40 Three Creeks Winery, Hamilton
Middleburg Area
41 Zephaniah Farm Vineyard, Leesburg
42 Endhardt Vineyards, Purcellville
43 West Vineyards, Middleburg
44 Cana Vineyards & Winery, Middleburg
Near I-66
45 Barrel Oak Winery, Delaplane
46 Paradise Springs Winery, Clifton
Off Southern R-29 Corridor
47 Narmada Winery, Amissville
48 Mountain Run Winery, Culpeper
49 Old House Vineyards, Culpeper
Lodging, Dining and Attractions
A Locke Store gourmet deli & The Buttery restaurant, Millwood
B L’Auberge Provencale Bed & Breakfast Boyce
C National Sporting Library, Middleburg
D Great Meadows Equestrian Park, The Plains
E The Blue Door Kitchen & Inn, Flint Hill
F Inn at Little Washington, Washington
39 Bluemont Vineyard Cottages & Dining, Bluemont
G Wolf Trap National Park for the Arts, Vienna
H George Mason University, Fairfax
I Mount Vernon, Mt. Vernon
Shenandoah Valley Wine Trails
The Shenandoah Valley AVA, Shenandoah Valley Wine Trail and the Virginia Mountains are known for their Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc and the new Austrian red varietal, Blaufränkisch/Lemberger. Protected by mountain ranges on either side of it, the Shenandoah Valley stays drier and cooler than any other region in the state. The Virginia Mountain region also benefits from the cooler temperatures and lower humidity of a high altitude – ideal for growing grapes. In these regions, grape growers are vigilant to protect crops from late frosts and harsh winters. With 360 views of both the Blue Ridge and Allegheny Mountains, visitors will find themselves stunned by the views from towns throughout the area. With over three dozen wineries and spectacular natural tableaus in this part of Virginia Wine Country, any one of these Shenandoah Valley wine trails are wonderful for a tasting tour
Also Explore
Museum of the Shenandoah Valley, The American Shakespeare Center, Shenandoah National Park.
Virginia Wineries Map – Shenandoah Valley
Off Northern I-81 Corridor
50 Stars in the Valley Estate Winery, Strasburg
53 Muse Vineyards, Woodstock
52 Shenandoah Vineyards, Edinburg
55 Widow’s Watch Cidery/Muse Orchard, Edinburg
51 Cave Ridge Vineyard, Mt. Jackson
54 The Winery at Kindred Pointe, Mt. Jackson
Off Central I-81 Corridor
56 Big Fish Cider Co., Monterey
57 Bluestone Vineyard, Bridgewater
58 Brix & Columns Vineyards, McGaheysville
59 CrossKeys Vineyard, Mt. Crawford
60 Barren Ridge Vineyards, Fishersville
Off Southern I-81 Corridor
61 Rockbridge Vineyard & Brewery, Raphine
62 12 Ridges Vineyard, Raphine
63 Great Valley Farm Winery, Natural Bridge
Lodging, Dining and Attractions
A Museum of the Shenandoah Valley, Winchester
B Luray Caverns, Luray
C James Madison University, Harrisonburg
D Grand Caverns, Grottoes
E The American Shakespeare Center, Staunton
F Frontier Culture Museum, Staunton
G Natural Bridge State Park, Natural Bridge
West & South Virginia Wine Trails
In Western and Southern Virginia, cooler temperatures and higher elevation give the grapes a longer growing season favoring the production of Chambourcin, Vidal Blanc, Traminette and Riesling grapes. In Southern VA, the warmth of the area causes the growing season to begin and end much earlier, but the mix of sandy loam and clay soils are fertile for growth. Vintners on these wine trails are adapting with disease-resistant varietals that can withstand humid conditions. This region is also producing many fruit wines, cider and meads.
Also Explore
Virginia Tech, Roanoke’s Art Center in the Square and the Crooked Road Music Trail.
Virginia Wineries Map – West & South Virginia
Near 1-81
64 Tumbling Creek Cider Company, Abingdon
Danville Area
65 Rosemont Vineyards, La Crosse
Lodging, Dining and Attractions
A The Crooked Road Heritage Music Trail, Abingdon
B Virginia Tech, Blacksburg
C Center in the Square, Roanoke
D Martinsville NASCAR Speedway, Martinsville
E Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, Lynchburg
Coastal Virginia Wine Trails
Due to their proximity to the ocean and the protection of the Chesapeake Bay, Coastal Virginia wine trails remain at a warmer temperature throughout the year. The sandy loam soils produce bright wines, particularly from the Chardonnay, Albariño and Cabernet Franc varietals, while Petit Verdot ripens well in the longer growing season. The terroir produces wines that pair well with fresh seafood.
Also Explore
Richmond, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Virginia Beach and Colonial Williamsburg.
Virginia Wineries Map – Coastal Virginia
Near Coastal R-17
66 Ingleside Vineyards, Oak Grove
67 Wind Vineyards at Laurel Grove, Tappahannock
Near I-95
68 Buskey Cider, Richmond
69 Black Heath Meadery, Richmond
70 Ashton Creek Vineyard, Chester
Near I-64 East of Richmond
71 The Williamsburg Winery, Williamsburg
Lodging, Dining and Attractions
A Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens, Henrico
B Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond
B Black History & Culture Museum, Richmond
B Science Museum of Virginia, Richmond
B Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Richmond
71 Wedmore Place Hotel & Gabriel Archer Tavern at Williamsburg Winery, Williamsburg
C Busch Gardens amusement park, Williamsburg
C Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg
C Jamestown Settlement, Williamsburg
C William & Mary University, Williamsburg
D Chrysler Hall, Norfolk
D Old Dominion University, Norfolk
E Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach, VA Beach
