Wine & Spirits

Distilleries & Wineries

Family wineries are an integral part of the delightful patchwork of farmland in Rappahannock. Clinging to our stony hillsides, the vineyards of Rappahannock produce a generous crop of native American, hybrid, and vinifera grapes with each harvest. Each winery's tasting room offers sampling opportunities, light foods, wines and wine accessories for sale. Rappahannock County also is home to Wasmund's single malt whiskey at the Copper Fox Distillery in Sperryville, where scheduled tours and presentations offer insight into the distilling process.

Berry Hill Vineyard
After growing wine grapes for more than 10 years, Berry Hill Vineyard opened the doors of a small rustic tasting room in 2010. We offer 2009 Cabernet Franc exclusively, at this time. Call us for an appointment to visit and taste. The 2010 Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc have been bottled and released. Dave and Joanne Hilty and family produce and bottle these wines on site from grapes grown solely at Berry Hill Vineyard. We have handcrafted a beautiful wine.
Hours: by appointment for tasting and tours, M-Sa
berryhillvineyard.com
berryhillvineyard@gmail.com
540.675.2205
466 Dearing Rd / Flint Hill, VA 22627
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Chester Gap Cellars
Chester Gap Cellars is a family-owned and -operated winery producing hand-crafted wines from our mountainside vineyards located at the northern tip of beautiful Rappahannock County. Visit us to enjoy not only stunning views from our tasting room and outdoor deck but also truly great, estate-grown wines.
Hours: F, Noon-6 pm; Sa, 11 am-6 pm; Su, 11 am-5 pm; Memorial Day and Labor Day, 11 am-5 pm; contact Bernd to set up a private tasting or off-hours appointment
chestergapcellars.com
bernd@chestergapcellars.com
540.636.8086
4615 Remount Rd / Front Royal, VA 22630
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Copper Fox Distillery
Home of Wasmund's Single Malt Whiskey. The only distillery in North America malting its own barley. Come see how the combination of tradition and creativity make your new favorite whiskey.
Hours: tours: M-Th, 12, 2 & 4 pm; F-Sa, 10 am-6 pm on the hour, or by appointment; store is open M-Sa, 10 am-6 pm
copperfox.biz
rwasm@aol.com
540.987.8554
9 River Ln / Sperryville, VA 22740
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Gadino Cellars
Slip away to the quiet, beautiful countryside of Rappahannock County, only an hour's drive from Northern Virginia, and feel like one of "La Famiglia" at this family-owned and -operated winery. Relax with fine wines crafted from small lots of hand-picked grapes, artisan cheeses and local beef summer sausage in an Italian-inspired tasting room or on the expansive deck overlooking the gardens, the vineyards and the Blue Ridge Mountains. Tours of the wine cellar are available upon request. Gadino Cellars also has two new regulation size bocce ball courts for customers to use when they visit the winery tasting room. Join the latest craze with this fun Italian game. Bocce ball sets can be checked out by anyone 21 or older at the tasting bar to add a new dimension to your wine tasting experience. Gadino Cellars is making the world a better place...one glass at a time!
Hours: open year-round F, Su, M, 11:30 am-5 pm; Sa 11:30 am-6 pm
gadinocellars.com
info@gadinocellars.com
540.987.9292
92 Schoolhouse Rd / Washington, VA 22747
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Gray Ghost Vineyards
Family-owned and -operated winery producing internationally acclaimed wines from immaculate vineyards. Enjoy southern hospitality, a knowledgeable staff, beautiful picnic grounds and spacious indoor facilities. Experience famous winery events, entertaining tours and the most popular volunteer harvest program in Virginia! Named "Best of the East" four consecutive years by Vineyard and Winery Management magazine.
Hours: March-Dec., F-Su & federal M holidays, 11 am-5 pm; Jan.-Feb., Sa & Su, 11 am-5 pm; M-Th, sales by appointment
grayghostvineyards.com
540.937.4869
14706 Lee Hwy / Amissville, VA 20106
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Little Washington Winery
Tucked into the sweet spot of Virginia wine country on the edge of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Little Washington Winery is near Washington, Va., the town that George Washington laid out in 1749. The panoramic vistas are incredible here ... and the wine is pretty good too! Virginia Wine Lover Magazine, in its March 2013 issue, named Little Washington Winery the #2 winery in Virginia for picnics. The magazine also named our red blend, affectionately named "George," as the #1 red wine in Virginia and our "Shenandoah Steel Chardonnay" as the #3 white wine in Virginia. Come enjoy award-winning wine and views of the Blue Ridge Mountains with a picnic on our panoramic deck. Or, relax in the shade of our backyard forest on our shade deck. We have picnic fare and hiking provisions available for purchase on site. Check our website weekly for events and wine offerings.
Hours: F-M, 11 am-5 pm
littlewashingtonwinery.com
donna@littlewashingtonwinery.com
540.987.8330
72 Christmas Tree Ln / PO Box 125 / Washington, VA 22747
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Narmada Winery
Established in 2001, Narmada Winery boasts 51 acres of beautiful rolling countryside. Wanting to bring something unique to the region, owners Pandit and Sudha Patil invite you to "Taste Virginia, Experience India…." The tasting room offers a variety of small-plate Indian food pairings and traditional light American fare on weekends, all complemented by handcrafted Virginia wines. Narmada is a family- and pet-friendly establishment and welcomes groups of all sizes to enjoy the cozy fireplace, deck and comfortable outdoor seating. The facility also is equipped to entertain large parties such as weddings, private events, and much more.
Hours: F, Su, M 11 am-5 pm; Sa 11 am-6 pm
narmadawinery.com
info@narmadawinery.com
540.937.8215
43 Narmada Ln / Amissville, VA 20106
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Rappahannock Cellars
Recognizing the promise in Virginia wines, we moved our family’s winery from California to the Blue Ridge Mountains in the heart of Virginia’s hunt country, in Rappahannock County. Here in Virginia we continue to create rich and elegant wines dedicated to the winegrower’s art. Open daily year-round since 2001, we have established ourselves as a leader at the forefront of the Virginia wine industry. Our experienced wine-making team, coupled with careful tending of the vineyard and exacting knowledge of the cellar, is producing exquisite, internationally recognized wines.
Hours: M-F & Su, 11:30 am-5 pm; Sa, 11:30 am-6 pm
rcellars.com
info@rcellars.com
540.635.9398
14437 Hume Rd / Huntly, VA 22640
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Sharp Rock Vineyards
Located just off scenic Route 231 at the foot of Old Rag Mountain, Sharp Rock Vineyards offers 10 award-winning estate wines produced and bottled in limited quantities from hand-selected grapes grown on the family vineyard. Unique wines include Sauvignon Blanc, Malbec, Chamois Rouge, Petite Verdot and Merlot.
Hours: F-Su & holidays, 11 am-5 pm
sharprockvineyards.com
jeast@sharprockvineyards.com
540.987.8020
5 Sharp Rock Rd / Sperryville, VA 22740
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