Located 10 miles north of Richmond, in the town of Glen Allen, the James River Cellars Winery offers wine tasting throughout the year. The winery features 15 different flavors of the red and white variety, including a cherry-tasting Montpelier and a Pinot gris with a citrus flavor. On certain Fridays, the winery plays host to the Fridays on the Patio event, featuring live music, light snacks and wine tasting in the outdoors. Visitors may reserve the winery's event facility or its lush grounds for special private events, such as parties or weddings.
James River Cellars Winery
11008 Washington Hwy
Glen Allen, VA 23059
804-550-7516
jamesrivercellars.com
Guests can request a behind-the-scenes tour of the Lake Anna Winery, which resides just one hour north of Richmond. Standard wine tasting opportunities are available year-round. The facility also plays host to such special events as fundraisers, concerts and holiday-themed events. The winery produces about 15 wines, including red, white and sweet wines. Some of the bottles feature special labels depicting the area's historic past, specifically Civil War battles. Lake Anna sits just three miles from the winery offering excellent fishing, boating and swimming conditions.
Lake Anna Winery
5621 Courthouse Rd.
Spotsylvania, VA 22551
540-895-5085
lawinery.com
Situated 30 miles east of Richmond, the New Kent Winery features such wines as Merlot, Chardonnay and Vidal Blanc. Sprawled across 17,000 square feet of land, the winery offers state-of-the-art wine making facilities and a massive tasting room. The cost of the tour includes a sampling of wine, a baguette for palate cleansing, and an etched souvenir glass. New Kent Winery also offers various wine clubs, which, depending on the level of membership, may come with discounts, newsletters and a case of wine.
New Kent Winery
8400 Old Church Rd.
New Kent, VA 23124
804-932-8240
newkentwinery.com
