Central Virginia Wine Country

There are around 275 wineries in Virginia and the central part of the state has some great ones. Here, the Blue Ridge Mountains play a huge part in this region’s terroir, especially in the Monticello and Shenandoah Valley viticultural areas. Here, it’s a bit warmer than further north in the state and it benefits from a longer growing season. Humidity overall is substantial making grape growing challenging resulting in an overall shortage of fruit and slightly higher pricing for the wines. If you’re looking for “New World”, California-type vinos here, you’ll be sadly disappointed. Styles definitely tend to lean to the “Old World” with great expressions of their terroir and understated oak-treatment. It’s well worth a visit.