Virginia Wineries for the Holidays

What better time to warm up with a glass of wine than now, in Virginia? Find a fire to cozy up to, shop for the wine lover in your life, and take home a few bottles for yourself. It's one-stop, slightly selfish shopping at its best. How grand!

Blue Ridge Highlands | Central Virginia | Chesapeake Bay
Northern Virginia | Shenandoah Valley

Blue Ridge Highlands

Floyd - Dec 5-6 - Château Morrisette Holiday Open House - Begin the holidays at Château Morrisette with beautiful seasonal decorations, complimentary hors d’oeuvres, mulled wine, sparkling cider, winery tours and wine tastings. Special gift and wine discounts.

Dugspur - Dec 5 - Foggy Ridge Cider Holiday Open House - Finish your holiday shopping at Foggy Ridge Cider's last open day of the season. Enjoy apple and cider themed treats paired with award winning hard cider. Pick up a bottle of Serious Cider, First Fruit or Sweet Stayman hard cider.

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Central Virginia

Visit Peaks of Otter Winery to warm your soul
from the inside and out!

Bedford - Nov 21-22, Dec 5-6, 19-20 - Christmas Time’s A’Coming Open House at Peaks of Otter Winery - Warm apple cinnamon wine and cider will be offered by the fire in the wine tasting room. Gift packs of wine and canned products will make wonderful Christmas gifts. Free Noon-5p.m. Visit the Christmas lights at the Elks National Home in "The Christmas Capital of Virginia

Louisa - Nov 21-22, Dec 12-13 - Holiday Open House at Cooper Vineyards - Low on liquid assets???? Stock up for the holidays with 100% Virginia wine and gifts from Cooper Vineyards. Light holiday fare. No fee. 11 to 5.

Nellysford - Nov 28-30 - "Get In the Spirit" Holiday Open House at Wintergreen Winery - Get in the spirit with hot mulled wine, unique gift shopping, warm hospitality & a festive setting! Enjoy complimentary tasting of our award winning wines and delicious holiday refreshments. Located in beautiful Nelson County on the Sunrise Side of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Louisa - Dec 5-6 - Heart of Virginia Jingle Bell Trail - Sponsored by the Heart of Virginia wineries. Get your ticket at any participating winery and complete the trail over the weekend. Special wine discounts, souvenir tasting glass and special gift for completing "The Trail". Cooper Vineyards, Grayhaven Winery, James River Wine Cellars and Lake Anna Winery. Lite fare along the trail or bring your own picnic.

Barboursville - Dec 5-6 - Holiday/Christmas Open House at Burnley Vineyards - Tasting new releases including Riesling and Hot Mulled Wine (Spicy Rivanna). Items to nibble will be available Free Admission.

Glen Allen - Dec 5-6 - Jingle Bell Wine Trail at James River Cellars Winery - Tour Central Virginia's Premier Wineries: Cooper, Grayhaven, Green Springs, James River and Lake Anna - receive souvenir glass and a special gift for completion of the trail. Open during regular business hours (Saturday 10-6 and Sunday 11-5), there will be wine tastings, tours, and light fare at the winery.

Nellysford - Dec 12-13, 19-20 - Holiday Open House at Hill Top Berry Farm & Winery - Celebrate the Holiday Season at Hill Top Berry Farm & Winery. Taste "True to the Fruit" wines & historical honey meads paired with samples of food. Find a unique gift for someone special from our gift shop or wine selection. Free logo glass with wine purchase. 10% discount on Christmas items in shop. Sunday open 1 - 5 p.m.

Midlothian - Dec 13 - Holiday Open House at Woodland Vineyard - 6th Annual - Celebrate the holiday season at Woodland Vineyard. Join us for wine tasting, light hors d’oeuvres, our signature mulled wine and holiday cheer! We will also have hot cider and cookies for the kids.

Glen Allen - Dec 19-20 - James River Cellars' Holiday Open House - 'Tis the season for celebrating with friends, family and of course our seasonal wines. Who is naughty and who is nice? Find those perfect last minute gifts, taste our award winning wines, and visit with special craft vendors to pick up some unique Holiday gifts. Stock up on wine, gifts and especially, holiday cheer!

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Chesapeake Bay

Oak Grove - Dec 5-6 - Holiday Open House at Ingleside Vineyards - Sample our award-winning wines and enjoy holiday refreshments while shopping for that perfect gift for your favorite wine lover. Wine and gift specials. Tasting fees include a souvenir wine glass; no charge for admission.

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Northern Virginia

Amissville - Nov 27, Dec 5-6 - Holiday Kick-Off at Gray Ghost Vineyards - Kick off the shopping season in style at Gray Ghost Vineyards! Extended hours to accomodate your schedule. Free gift wrap with minimum Gray Ghost purchase. An incredible selection of holiday gifts and gold medal winning wines. Live holiday music by Valerie VonFange from 4:00-6:00 pm. Free.

Purcellville - Dec 5 - Breaux Vineyards Holiday Open House - Join Breaux Vineyards for a Holiday open house complete with light fare, mulled wine and discounts on holiday gifts and our award winning wines! Gift certificates, wooden wine boxes and library wines available. Unique items for the wine lover on your list are in ample supply. FREE

Huntly - Dec 12-13 - Christmas at the Cellars - December 12 - 13, 2009 Are you looking for a gift for that special someone on your Christmas list? Finish your shopping and treat yourself at the same time! Join us at Rappahannock Cellars as we celebrate Christmas at the Cellars! Enjoy new wine releases, mulled wine, live music and hot soup all weekend long! Fee. Visit our website for details. Reservations required for groups of 8 or more.

Amissville - Dec 13 - Santa Claus is Coming to Gray Ghost Winery - Santa Claus is coming to Gray Ghost! Bring your wishlist to share with Santa. Free gift for each child! Cameras encouraged.

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Shenandoah Valley

Mt. Crawford - Nov 28 - The Illumination at CrossKeys - Rekindle the spirit of the holidays...join us at CrossKeys for our 2nd Annual Illumination. Shop our holiday bazaar for unique wine gifts. Enjoy a cup of mulled wine, listen to carolers. Discover the spirit of the holidays with us. Tours and Tastings available prior to 4:00 p.m.

Fincastle - Dec 5-6 - Virginia Mountain Vineyards Holiday Open House - Celebrate the season with family and friends and enjoy a wide selection of our fine wines, including our most popular signature Holiday Spice. We will be offering special holiday discounts on selected wines. Light fare and holiday treats served along with hot cider for the kids. The vineyards will be open for collecting pruned grapevines to make into wreaths and holiday crafts. 12-5pm. Free

Raphine - Dec 5-6 - Rockbridge Vineyard Open House - Sample Rockbridge Vineyard's award-winning wines and enjoy holiday snacks while shopping for that special gift for your favorite wine lover. Free admission.

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See Virginia for the Holidays for information regarding holiday home tours, 100 Miles of Lights, arts and crafts events, and parades and tree lightings.