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.  

Aspen Dale Winery at the Barn was founded in 2009, Aspen Dale is a family-owned and operated winery, by husband and wife Larry and Kelly Carr and their children. They converted a 200 year-old barn into a winery. The property encompases 50 acres, including six resident horses and goats. Multiple historic structures, to include the 18th Century Manor House, corn cribs, a silo and a smoke house, grace the grounds.  

At Aspen Dale, you will enjoy a white, rose, or sweet flight of wine paired with food bites.

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.

Molon Lave Vineyards is a family owned and operated farm winery. The vines were established on the farm in 2003 and in 2009, the vineyard opened its doors - a dream come true for the Papadopoulos family. Originally from Greece, winemaker and owner Louizos Papadopoulos presents a fusion of European wine making traditions melded with Virginia grown grapes. Molon Lave prides itself in producing a wine list of nearly exclusive 100% varietals, allowing customers to fully experience the taste of the grape!

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. Memories of winemaking inspired the Zissios family to bring their legacy to the Shenandoah Valley so they could share their family trade with you!

The award-winning wines, along with breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Shenandoah Valley make BVV a premiere destination. 

As part of our Relaxed Tour, at BVV, you will enjoy a tasting of their white, rose, and red wines and delight in gorgeous views. 

Moved by her passion of creating delicious and beautiful food and feeding those around her, in 2010, seasoned Chef Alexis Starkey, launched Farm to Feast catering company. For over 13 years, she has been serving up delicious meals from fresh and locally sourced ingredients.  

Whether you order a boxed lunch for your day winery tour or food for your wine tasting event, our trusted partners will deliver the highest quality.

Boxed Lunches feature salad, cookie, and one of the following sandwiches:

Veggie: Grilled Portobello, Bell Pepper, & Goat Cheese 

Chicken: Chicken Pesto

Beef: Roast Beef & Cheddar Sandwich