Unwind and Uncork: A Tour and Tasting Experience at the Virginia Mountain Vineyards Wednesday 11 May, 2022
This post is in partnership with the Virginia Blue Ridge Tourism Board. All opinions are my own.
Exploring Virginia’s Blue Ridge would not have been complete without a visit to a winery, and I made sure to check that off my list before leaving Roanoke, VA. Acres of stunning scenery are a hallmark of wineries, and I wanted to witness that in person.
My destination was Virginia Mountain Vineyards, which sits on 91 acres of land between the Blue Ridge and Allegheny Mountains, making it a part of the rich heritage of wineries and vineyards in the Shenandoah American Viti-cultural Area. It’s situated about 25 miles north of Roanoke.
In 2018, Virginia Mountain Vineyards was purchased by new owners, Brian Weber and Jacqui Sobieski. Their focus is creating exceptional wines that can be enjoyed while taking in the the majestic mountain views at Virginia Mountain Vineyards. They have also emphasized quality winemaking practices as they strive to make Virginia Mountain Vineyards one more great winery in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
I was fortunate to be given a private tour and tasting of Virginia Mountain Vineyards by the Sobieski family. It was a delightful experience. The Sobieski family purchased the land in 2018 and has since been expanding the variety of vines and grapes to produce top-quality wine in Virginia.
Virginia Mountain Vineyards has established a reputation for growing exceptional grapes in Virginia. They specialize in producing “estate” wines, which means their wines are predominantly made from grapes cultivated in their vineyard.
The vineyard’s history dates back to 1998, when the first Chardonnay and Cabernet Franc were planted. Over time, Traminette, Merlot, and Petit Verdot were also added to the mix. Recently, a new variety, Sauvignon Blanc, was also planted, bringing the total number of acres of grapevines to nine.
TASTINGS
Following the tour, I had the opportunity to taste Virginia Mountain Vineyard’s wine collection. I sampled a range of white and red wines, from delicately sweet to full-bodied and elegant. Virginia Mountain Vineyards produces 11 distinct wines from five grape varietals, namely Chardonnay, Traminette, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Petit Verdot.
Chardonnay Reserve 2020
Traminette 2019
Dominion Gold (White Table Wine)
Dry Rose
Fincastle 1772 (2020)
Cabernet Franc (2019)
Acacia Gold (White Table Wine)
Virginia White (White Table Wine)
Virginia Red (Red Table Wine)
Holiday Spice
How you can have your own curated wine tasting sessions at Virginia Mountain Vineyards:
Wine Flights (choice of any 4 wines)
Wine and Chocolate Pairings
Glass or bottle of your choice!
THE SCENIC VIEWS
After the thorough tour of the vineyard and tasting of all the wine flavors, I couldn’t resist immersing myself in the essence of the expansive land. The Virginia Mountains are aptly named, as the stunning views of the Virginia Blue Ridge and its landscape are unparalleled.
A visit to Virginia Mountain Vineyards is a chance to connect with the land and appreciate the natural beauty of the surroundings. The day I visited was beautiful, and I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a memorable experience near Roanoke, VA.
LOCATION
4204 Old Fincastle Road
Fincastle, VA 24090
Please check out their website to learn more at vmvines.com
Have you ever been to a winery in Virginia?
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I’ve never been to Virginia before but I have been to a winery and a wine tasting and it is a wonderful experience indeed! What a fabulous selection of wines.
This sounds like a wonderful place to visit. I have never been to a vineyard. I don’t drink wine, but my husband does. I’m sure he would enjoy it here.
The vineyard’s history dates back to 1998, when the first Chardonnay and Cabernet Franc were planted. Over time, Traminette, Merlot, and Petit Verdot were also added to the mix. Recently, a new variety, Sauvignon Blanc, was also planted, bringing the total number of acres of grapevines to nine.
I love vineyard tours and wine tasting! One of the best I’ve done was in South Africa!
Never been to a vineyard tour before, this looks so nice! I’d love to do this kind of activity someday.
Oh no, I haven’t. I would love to, some day, though. I have always wanted to know how wine is made…where it all starts from!
I’ve never been to Virginia before but I have been to a winery and a wine tasting and it is a wonderful experience indeed! What a fabulous selection of wines.
This is awesome! We usually go to Italy every summer specifically to experience amazing vineyards, The best!!! Virginia it is….
I have never been in a vineyard. But man I would love to sniff the wine!
I am not a big fan of wine. But I have always wanted to visit a vineyard to see how wine is made
so very lovely. Tastings are so much fun. Thank you for sharing this one with us. I have not been.
I love going to wine tastings! I haven’t been to one in Virginia but the one in Italy was absolutely divine
Wine tastings sound exciting! I wish I could go one day.
This looks like a gorgeous vineyard to visit, the wine selection looks quite nice as well.
This sounds like a wonderful place to visit. I have never been to a vineyard. I don’t drink wine, but my husband does. I’m sure he would enjoy it here.
Oh wow this looks like a beautiful place to taste wine 🙂
Looks like you had an awesome day there! This sounds so fun and relaxing, and I would love to try this wine.
We have a vineyard not too far from us, and never done the tour yet. I bet it is lovely trying all the wines to see which you prefer
Wow that’s a lot of wine to taste. Looks like a lovely place to visit and go wine tasting x
Wow, what a lovely experience and you have tasted so much wine, thanks for sharing with us and it’s a great read. – Knycx Journeying
Not only does this place look so beautiful, but the wines sound amazing! Seems like you had a lovely time.