A family owned and operated winery, Gray Ghost Vineyards is the dream turned reality for Al and Cheryl Kellert.  The Vineyard was established in 1987 and since the winery’s establishment in 1994, Gray Ghost has garnered over 3,000 medals for outstanding wines and produces over 4,000 cases of handcrafted wine annually. 

At Gray Ghost Vineyard, you will enjoy a tour of the facility and wine tasting led by Al, learning everything you ever wanted and more about wine and the wine-making process.

Owners Pandit and Sudha Patil had a long-standing dream to own a vineyard one day and in 2009, Narmada Winery was established in Rappahannock County, VA. Throughout their married life, Pandit and Sudha traveled the globe and kindled their passion for fine wine.  

Sudha’s knowledge of complex spices  enable her to coax latent flavors from her grapes and to produce graceful wines. Narmada wines have achieved more than 40 gold medals in national and international competitions!

Philip Carter Winery has deep roots in the Virginia wine industry, that go as far back as the late 1700s. Charles Carter was instrumental in establishing wine cultivation and wine making in Virginia. In 1762, he sent the London Royal Society of the Arts bottles of his wine, made from American grape and was awarded a gold medal as the first person to make a “spirited attempt towards the accomplishment of their views, respecting wine in America”

In 2008, Philip Carter Strother, a direct descendent of the Carter family, founded the Philip Carter Winery.  

The Zissios family journey began in the scenic mountains of Greece when co-owner Yianni (John) Zissios started making wine with his grandfather at the age of 9. What started as tradition turned into a passion. 

The award-winning wines, along with breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Shenandoah Valley make BVV a premiere destination. BVV has also won awards as best wedding venue! As part of our Leisurely Tour, at BVV, you will enjoy a tasting of their white, rose, and red wines and delight in gorgeous views. 

The Morais family has been making wine for over a hundred years. In Portugal, the heritage of wine making has been passed down from generation to generation. Joining this age old family tradition with Virginia’s rich history of winemaking, the Morais family has built a legacy which has become an area landmark. The Winery opened its doors to the public in 2011. At Morais, you will enjoy a deluxe wine tasting, featuring three port-style wines, and an option for chocolate pairing.

The vineyard, Meriwether, is the oldest Chardonnay vineyard in Virginia, producing wine from its 30 acres for over 40 years.  Chris Pearmund bought Meriwether Vineyard in 1996 and in 2022, he launched the 47th winery in Virginia - Pearmund Cellars. Chris was recently voted as the best winemaker in Virginia by Virginia Wine Lovers Magazine and Pearmund Cellars as Virginia’s best winery several times.

In 1994 the Breauxs acquired a picturesque land with scenic views and 3 acres of grapes. Those original grapes captured the heart of Paul Breaux, President and CEO of Breaux Vineyards, and sparked his entrepreneurial spirit.

In April of 1997, Breaux Vineyards opened its doors to the public. Today, their 400+ acre estate has 104 acres planted in 17 different grape varieties. Come see Virginia’s Favorite Winery and enjoy the internationally acclaimed wines of Breaux Vineyards.

Hillsborough is a family owned & operated winery, brewery & vineyard specializing in the small batch production of complex wines that are in harmony with the terrain, as well as crafting quality beers brewed.  In 2001, this historic site was purchased by the Baki family, who have been crafting award winning wines for over 20 years and manage over 36 acres of vines. 

* Enjoy 15% off on bottles purchased during your tour with Spirited Tours

Nate and Sarah met in 2012, married in 2013, and founded the Walsh Family Winery in 2014.  Both have backgrounds in winemaking, vineyard management, and wine education.  They created a winery that is committed to supporting the local community and agriculture, empowering entrepreneurs, and fostering a welcoming and inspiring environment. 

The Sexton family bought the farm in 1984. After selling grapes to local wineries, they began making wine in 2019 and opened the tasting room in 2021. Williams Gap Vineyard has over 35 acres planted with six red varietals and six white varietals.  Come for the award-winning wine and stay for the gorgeous views and atmosphere!

*Enjoy 10% off on bottles purchased during your tour with Spirited Tours.

Lisa and Bryce embarked on their biggest adventure when they purchased Cana Vineyards in October 2018. Cana's property is roughly 43 acres, of which 8 acres are plated to Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Manseng, and Norton. Cana's winemaker - Malenie Natoli is the first woman to win the Virginia Governor's Cup in the competition's modern history. Enjoy the gorgeous countryside views and their award winning wines. 

50 West is a farm vineyard with a gorgeous tasting room offering stunning views of the Bull Run Mountain range. Award winning wines, welcoming staff, delicious snacks, and sophisticated atmosphere. 50 West was launched in 2015 and in June 2022, the Canneys sold both Sunset Hills and 50 West wineries to Chris and Katie Key. Chris is a native of Loudoun County, and met Katie at a California wine tasting event and the rest is history. 

Let us know if you have other preferences.  We are happy to coordinate your trip and have relationships with many wineries in Loudoun County (including Stone Tower Winery, Zephaniah Farm Vineyard, 868 Vineyard, and many others) and in Fauquier County (including Barrel Oak winery, Rappahannock Cellars, and others)