The wines of Virginia have become famous across the country and even globally. The Shenandoah Wine Trail is made-up of 23 wineries located up and down the Valley. From the northern-most member, Veramar Vineyard in Berryville, to the southern-most member, Blue Ridge Vineyard in Eagle Rock, VA, the trail spans about 175 miles. Here are several great vineyards located within an easy drive from Steeles Tavern Manor B&B and Alpine Hideaway Cottages.
Our favorite local winery is located in Raphine, VA – less than 5 minutes away from our B&B. Rockbridge Vineyard not only has wonderful wines, but they have fun events happening almost every weekend. On September 15thenjoy the oldies music of The Invasion as we “Rock the Barn” Dance. The Invasion is a British-invasion tribute band that plays tunes from the Beatles, the Dave Clark Five, the Rolling Stones, and other familiar groups from the golden age of Rock & Roll. Cover charge is $8 per person ($4 per current Wine Club member). The following day, enjoy the guitar renderings of Larry Heatwole while you play in a Cornhole Tournament. Food that day will be provided by Rock’s Money Pit – one of the best purveyors of BBQ in the area! On September 23, celebrate “Uncorked” with Kiz Carter & Juke Jack playing some smooth Blues music. The food will be prepared by Pure Eats. Events run from 1PM to 4PM. Plan to attend Rockbridge Vineyard’s 25thAnnual Harvest Festival on October 6th, 2018. From grape stomping to wine tasting, this is a day to celebrate the harvest with hayrides and live music too.
If you want to combine your wine tasting with some fine art exhibits, visit Ox-Eye Vineyards tasting room located in Staunton’s historic Wharf district. The building serving as home to the tasting room is of 1904 vintage and has been used by several businesses through the years until Ox-Eye renovated it in 2010. In the Upstairs Gallery the Estate winery is currently presenting an Art Exhibit called Painted Poems: Images of The Blue Ridgeby Gray Dodson.
Barren Ridge Vineyards is located in nearby Fishersville, VA. During their 10thAnniversary year, the owners of Barren Ridge, John & Shelby Hicks, are celebrating with September 30thHarvest Festival Party. The festival will include a number of musical groups providing entertainment, two food trucks, and drawings for Swedish Fire Festival tickets. Barren Ridge Vineyard also hosts Open Mic night each Thursday evening through early November, Acoustic Music Nights on Friday and Saturday nights, and on the 3rdFriday evenings, the vineyard offers Sunset Concerts in the Vineyard from 6:30 to 10PM.
Jump Mountain Vineyard, is located in Rockbridge Baths, VA. The owners of this Shenandoah Valley vineyard purchased the land in 2006 and began their wine production in 2012. The Jump Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon was a Silver Medal winner in the 2017 Virginia Governor’s Cup Wine competition. Buy their wines at Old Lex Mercantile and Washington Street Purveyors in downtown Lexington and at Yelping Dog Wine in downtown Staunton, VA. The winery is open only on weekends by appointment.
Also in Rockbridge Baths, VA, you will find Lexington Valley Vineyard.The white and red wines produced at this vineyard are handcrafted here in the Shenandoah Valley. The vineyard is open for tastings most days of the week from 12PM to 4:30PM but it’s best to call first before you stop in. Call (540) 462-2974 to check on our availability for the day.
Blue Ridge Vineyard, located in Eagle Rock, tells you that they have “Wines and a View”. The vineyard’s location provides wonderful views of the mountain ranges and rolling hills of Virginia and that makes it a wonderful setting for weddings and receptions! It is also a great place to just relax and look at the scenery. And oh their wines!!! Take a sip (and buy a bottle) of their Riesling or their Big Bear Red. On Sundays continuing through October, they have the Sounds of Summer Concert series running from 1PM to 4PM.
You deserve a September getaway and The Shenandoah Wine Trail is a wonderful way to see the mountains, rolling hills, and the vast expanse of land known as the Great Valley. Register to WIN A FREE NIGHT’s stay with us when you buy one night through The Shenandoah Wine Trail’s website! If your name is selected during the bi-monthly drawing, you can book a 2-night stay at our B&B. If you don’t wish to risk “the luck of the draw”, just make your reservation to stay with us at Steeles Tavern Manor B&B and Alpine Hideaway Cottages and get a taste of the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia.
