Virginia Wine Month
October is Virginia Wine Month and we're celebrating with plenty of well-loved local and state vintages. Plan to include one of these opportunities this month when you visit Lexington, Buena Vista, and Rockbridge County.
Rockbridge Vineyard | Raphine
Celebrating their 31st Annual Harvest Festival this year on October 5, Rockbridge Vineyard has produced many award-winning wines. A farm winery, their tasting room is found along one side of a classic Shenandoah Valley bank barn with adjacent silos that people love to photograph.
More Upcoming Events
- Uncorked Sunday Concerts from 1 to 4 p.m.
- Oct 6: Bruce Allen & Jason Burke
- Oct 13: Porch Dogs
- Oct 20: So Diverse
- Oct 12: Mimosas & Brunch with Music by John & Bill (11 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
- Oct 18: Sip & Paint "Pumpkins on a Hay Bale" (6:30 p.m.; reservations required)
- Oct 26: Halloween Trunk or Treat with Music by Danny Goodson (4:30 to 9 p.m.)
Ecco Adesso Vineyards | Fairfield
With just one look at the rolling fields and their stunning mountain backdrop, you'll quickly fall in love with Ecco Adesso, a family winery that feels like home. Peruse the property at your leisure with hiking trails and even overnight accommodations. There's always something going on, so any time is a great time to visit Ecco Adesso. Open Thursday from 1 to 5 p.m., Friday and Saturday from noon to 6 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.
Upcoming Events
- Thursdays: Apertivo at the Vineyard (1 to 5 p.m.)
- Live Music in the Vineyard
- Oct 5: Chaz Knapp (3 to 6 p.m.)
- Oct 12: Jacob Paul Allen (3 to 6 p.m.)
- Oct 13: Jason Hostetter (3 to 5 p.m.)
- Oct 13: Sip & Paint "Fall in the Blue Ridge" (3 p.m.; reservations required)
- Oct 26: Hallow-Wine Weekend with Music by Jason Hostetter (noon to 7 p.m.)
- Oct 27: Floral Pumpkin Workshop with Grace Roots (3 to 5 p.m.; reservations required)
Lexington Valley Vineyard | Rockbridge Baths
You'll love the deck at Lexington Valley Vineyard as the views are incredible! Join them October 5 for a special documentary screening of "Norton: The Grape that Changed Everything." Seating is limited and reservations are required. Hors d'oeuvres and opening remarks from the filmmaker, Chris Conte, begin at 7 p.m.
Lexington Valley Vineyard is a boutique winery in Rockbridge County open Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. Be sure to try their Norton, a Virginia favorite crafted from the notable heirloom Norton grape.
Jump Mountain Vineyard | Rockbridge Baths
European style wines flow from this small family farm winery. So named for its view of Jump Mountain and the micro climate it helps create in the valley, Jump Mountain Vineyard is open Saturdays and Sundays from 12:30 to 5 p.m. Visit their tent at the Annual Apple Butter Festival at Wade's Mill on October 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Jump Mountain's Recent Awards
- 2019 Borderland - Won the 2023 Shenandoah Cup
- 2021 Livia
- Gold Medal at 2023 Shenandoah Cup
- Silver Medal at 2024 Virginia Governor's Cup
- 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon - Silver Medal at 2023 Shenandoah Cup
- 2021 Sparkling Gruner Veltliner - Silver Medal at 2024 Governor's Cup
Great Valley Farm Brewery & Winery | Natural Bridge
A prominent destination for great beer, wine, and scenery, Great Valley Farm Brewery & Winery is celebrating Virginia Wine Month the same way they celebrate every other month: great flavors and live music. Food trucks and musicians are a highlight of each weekend, so pay attention to their social feeds for all the pertinent information. Great Valley is open Wednesday and Thursday from noon to 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday from noon to 8 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m.
Header Image by Sarah Hauser and courtesy of Virginia Tourism Corporation.