Wineries, Breweries & Distillery

WINERIES, BREWERIES, DISTILLERIES

Chester Gap Cellars

Up in Chester Gap on the northern edge of Rappahannock County, you will fi nd a farm winery producing handcraft ed wines from their mountainside vineyards. Open 11 to 6 Friday, Saturday and Sunday (or by appointment) at 4615 Remount Rd. Call 540-636-8086, visit chestergapcellars.com.

Copper Fox Distillery

Award-winning craft American single malt, rye, bourbon, and gin. Our riverside cocktail garden is the perfect place to relax and unwind for "socially distanced" whisky fl ights and craft cocktails aft er a day of driving or hiking. Indoor seating is also available. Our distillery retail store is open for bottle sales 10 to 6 MondaySaturday, 1 to 6 Sunday. We now off er tours at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. weekdays. Email to reserve. All ages and well-behaved dogs on leash are welcome. 9 River Ln., Sperryville. Call 540-987-8554 or visit www.copperfoxdistillery. com.

Dida’s Distillery

Pressed, not mashed, ultra-premium spirits are made 100 percent from grapes at Dida’s: luxurious brandy, groundbreaking vodka and refreshing gin. The family's winery-based distillery brings new, unique, and innovative spirits to Virginia’s booming craft distilling landscape. Enjoy samples and luxury cocktails in our distillery store/tasting room (at Rappahannock Cellars, listed below). Rated Virginia Brandy Distillery of the Year at the 2018 and 2020 New York International Spirits Competition, the gold-medal winning spirits start with the highest quality grapes, pressed and fermented and carefully distilled in single small batches. Dida's (pronounced “diduh’s”) tasting room is located at Rappahannock Cellars, 14437 Hume Rd., Huntly. Call 540-5518141 or visit didasdistillery.com.

Gadino Cellars

Following their Italian heritage, the Gadinos off er quality varietals, pinot grigio, cab franc, chardonnay, cab sauvignon and nebbiolo from their estate vineyards — all wines made onsite. Visit their Tuscan-inspired tasting room and sit on the shaded deck overlooking the Blue Ridge. Centrally located between Little Washington and Sperryville, Gadino is committed to producing tantalizing wines and shares them in a fun-loving way with two regulation bocce ball courts outside, and grapes, artisan cheese and Italian sausage inside to go with your wine. 92 Schoolhouse Rd., Washington. Call 540-987-9292 or visit gadinocellars.com. Wine cellar tours on request.

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EXCEPTIONAL WINES, SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY One of Virginia’s Most Awarded Wineries • Rappahannock County’s Oldest Winery• Rappahannock County’s Oldest Winery

OPEN FOR TASTINGS AND SALES:

Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays | 11 am to 5 pm| 11 am to 5 pm

and Federal Holiday Mondays and Federal Holiday Mondays

JANUARY & FEBRUARY

Open Saturday & Sunday

Please visit the website for seasonal hours. Family owned and operated, a visit to Gray Ghost offers a knowledgeable staff, southern hospitality, beautiful picnic grounds and spacious indoor facilities. Gray Ghost hosts famous events, entertaining tours and the most popular volunteer harvest program in famous events, entertaining tours and the most popular volunteer harvest program in Virginia! Virginia! Visit the website for updated event information. Visit the website for updated event information.

14706 Lee Hwy, Amissville VA 20106 • 540.937.4869 • grayghostvineyards.com

Gray Ghost Vineyards

Gray Ghost is Rappahannock's oldest winery, producing internationally acclaimed wine from 100 percent estate-grown fruit. Gray Ghost is family owned & operated. A visit to the winery off ers a knowledgeable staff , southern hospitality, beautiful picnic grounds and spacious indoor facilities. Ask about Gray Ghost's famous winery events, entertaining tours & the most popular volunteer harvest program in the state. Open 11 to 5 Friday-Sunday and holiday Mondays March through December, and 11 to 5 SaturdaySunday in January and February at 14706 Lee Hwy., Amissville. Additional seasonal hours at grayghostvineyards.com, or call 540-937-4869.

Hopkins Ordinary Ale Works

This craft brewery is in the cellar of Hopkins Ordinary B&B (see listing under Places to Stay), and specializes in traditional beers that are true to style, with a little bit of whimsy. They use local barley and hops when possible and change their selections with the seasons. Come enjoy their beer garden and tavern room with a fi replace. At 47 Main St., Sperryville. Contact hosts Sherri Fickel and Kevin Kraditor at 540-987-3383 or visit hopkinsordinary.com.

Little Washington Winery

Tucked into the foothills of Skyline Drive between Washington and Sperryville, Little Washington Winery off ers eight of their own wines plus a daily Dirt Road Wine Tour featuring incredible other small-batch wines. This spot was named the best picnic spot in Virginia for its panoramic Blue Ridge views. Frequent events and classes are updated at littlewashingtonwinery. com. 72 Christmas Tree Lane, Washington. Call 540-987-8330.

Magnolia Vineyards

Magnolia Vineyards tasting room and surrounding grounds are the perfect place to relax and “Escape the Madness!” The family-run vineyard and boutique winery makes small lots of mostly Bordeaux varietals. Regular tastings are paired with cheeses and chocolates. Plenty of interior and outdoor seating to enjoy a picnic or the fi re pits in cooler weather. Live acoustic music most Saturdays. Located at 200 Viewtown Rd., Amissville. The tasting room is open 11:30 to 5:30 Thursday-Monday year-round. Check our website or Facebook page for current specials and events. Call 703-785-8190 or visit magnoliavineyards.com.

Escape the

MADNESS

no stress,

NO PRESSURE

JUST MAGNIFICENT WINES & VIEWS

Escape to Magnolia Vineyards, a family-run boutique vineyard and winery, located just off scenic Route 211. Visit us for unique wine tastings paired with cheeses & chocolates, live acoustic music on Saturdays, and more! Relax in our cozy tasting room or outside on our covered porch, beautiful deck, or surrounding grounds. Warm and welcoming hospitality, quiet country peace and great mountain views await you at Magnolia Vineyards!

For most current info on hours, specials, and events visit our website or social media pages:

WWW.MAGNOLIAVINEYARDS.COM

MAGNOLIA VINEYARDS @MAGNOLIAVINEYARDS 200 VIEWTOWN RD, AMISSVILLE, VA. 20106 I 703-785-8190

Narmada Winery

Narmada Winery off ers excellence in wines and ambience. The small boutique winery off ers grand views, a pavilion on the lake and picnic areas. The Tasting Room off ers Indian small plates, frequent live music and a gift shop. The tasting room is open year-round. Please call or check the website for seasonal hours! Narmada Winery does recommend making a reservation ahead of time to ensure you get all the food you want and the seating you want. Reservations are not required but recommended. You can make yours today at narmadawineryreservations. com Located at 43 Narmada Lane (off U.S. 211), Amissville. Call 540-937-8215 or visit narmadawinery.com.

Pen Druid Brewing

Pen Druid focuses on spontaneous and native yeast fermentation of beer and cider at their 27-acre farm. The Carney brothers — Lain, Van and Jennings — grew up in Woodville along the Thornton River and left the county to pursue 15 years of touring, playing live music in the psychrock band Pontiak.- Pen Druid opened their new location in Sperryville near the intersection of 231/522 in October 2020. The beers are made using a woodfi red brewing system as well as a coolship — a traditional Belgian cooling copper pool which helps to collect wild yeast and bacteria to ferment the beer while in oak barrels for up to 36-months or longer. The brothers also make spontaneously fermented cider using apples grown 100% in Rappahannock County. The brothers have additionally established a 5-acre permaculture, no spray or chemical orchard where they have planted heirloom apples, pears, plums and grapes. Email pendruidbrewing@gmail.com or contact through social media for more information.

Quiévremont Winery

Quiévremont Winery and Vineyards — established in 2008, the winery in 2012 — focuses on estate-grown Bordeaux varietals and blends, with wines made in the French style. Located at the heart of Reality Farm (see listing under Farms, Orchards, Nurseries), the vineyard benefi ts from well-draining soils, plenty of sun and cool mountain breezes. Tasting room is open noon to 6 Thursday, Sunday and holiday Mondays, noon to 7 Friday-Saturday and by appointment otherwise at 162 Gid Brown Hollow Rd., Washington. Call 540-827-4579, email info@quievremont.com or visit quievremont.com.

Rappahannock Cellars

Recognizing the promise in Virginia wines, the Delmare family moved their winery from California to the Blue Ridge in the heart of Virginia. With careful tending of the vineyard and exacting knowledge of the cellar, Rappahannock Cellars strives to create rich, supple and elegant wines, dedicated to the winegrower’s art. Open daily. Located at 14437 Hume