Vineyards

Linden Vineyards 
Linden, VA
(540) 364-1997

You won’t walk in on a wedding at this place -- it’s all about the wine.  The location is a high mountain ridge with dramatic views.  The name of one of their wines, “Hardscrabble” gives a clue as to the terroir.  Open Wednesday through Sunday, April through October; weekends only through the winter.  Closed some holidays

Naked Mountain Vineyard 
Markham, VA
(540) 364-1609

Home of our favorite Chardonnay and those wonderful winter weekend Lasagna Lunches.  Great views from the tasting room and deck.  Open daily March through December; weekends only through January and February.  Closed some holidays.

Rappahannock Cellars
Huntly, VA
(540) 635-9398

Conveniently located on the way back from a day of hiking/driving in the Shenandoah National Park, this friendly spot boasts innovative state of the art winemaking, transplanted to Virginia from California.  Open daily, year round.

Fox Meadow Vineyards
Linden, VA
540-636-6777

On a clear day, enjoy a 50 mile view of the seven mountain ranges from the deck of this new winery. Tastings feature pairing with cheeses, including some from Virginia. Open daily.

Glen Manor Vineyards
Front Royal, Va
540-635-6324

Only five miles from the entrance to Skyline Drive, this forth generation mountion-side farm just opened its doors for tasting and touring in June 2008. Open Wednesday through Sunday, April through November. December through March, open Saturday and Sunday only.

For a listing of more Virginia wineries to visit on your way here or on your way home, log onto virginiawines.org.