VIRGINIA WINE COUNTRY

Top 6 Wineries

Near Madison, VA

Swirling glasssrs amid the Blue Ridge foothills

Explore Virginia's Finest Wines - Taste the Tradition and Passion.

Tucked between the Shenandoah National Park and the rolling Piedmont, Madison County and its neighbors produce some of Virginia's most celebrated wines. Here are the five stops every wine lover should make.

Bookmark this guide so you don't miss the best wineries in Madison,VA and the Virginia Wine Country on your next visit!

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Early Mountain Vineyards

The flagship of Madison wine country. A 300-acre Blue Ridge estate with a world-class prix-fixe dining program, estate-grown wines, and one of the most beautiful tasting rooms in Virginia.

Sunset over the mountains with dramatic clouds.
silhouette of mountain during sunset
silhouette of mountain during sunset

Revalation Vineyards

A log cabin retreat tucked into Shenandoah's foothills. Owner-led tastings, cozy quilts by the fire, and surprisingly complex dry wines make this one of the most intimate experiences in the county.

silhouette of mountain during sunset
silhouette of mountain during sunset

DuCard Vineyards

A boutique mountain estate at 1,000 ft with a Bordeaux-trained winemaker, gold-medal reds, and 20 acres of hand-tended vines. Steps from Old Rag and White Oak Canyon trails.

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Blue Quartz Winery

A cozy Hazel River Valley gem open most days of the week, with mountain sunset views, a roaring winter fireplace, wine and craft beer, and live music on weekends.

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the sun is setting behind a wire fence

Prince Michel Vineyard & Winery

One of Virginia's premier wine estates with a brewery, pub, full food menu, private tours, and a gift shop. Their silky Constellata red and wine slushies keep guests coming back for more.

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Barboursville Vineyards

A cozy Hazel River Valley gem open most days of the week, with mountain sunset views, a roaring winter fireplace, wine and craft beer, and live music on weekends.

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