Virginia wine trails
- Virginia Wine counts 300+ wineries and sorts its trails into Blue Ridge, Central Virginia, Chesapeake Bay, Northern Virginia, Shenandoah Valley and Virginia Mountains regions.
- Charlottesville and the Monticello AVA were named Wine Enthusiast's 2023 Wine Region of the Year; the Monticello Wine Trail counts more than 40 wineries in Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, Orange and Nelson counties.
- The Shenandoah Valley AVA has limestone soil, higher elevation, cooler nights and less rain, per the Shenandoah Valley Wine Trail.
- Loudoun County, about 25 miles west of Washington DC, has more than 50 wineries and tasting rooms, per Visit Loudoun.
Our full trail guides
- Monticello Wine Trail44 wineries checked · Monticello AVA (Central Virginia, around Charlottesville)
All wine trails in Virginia
| Trail | Region | Wineries | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Whisky Wine Loop | Blue Ridge, Northern Virginia, Shenandoah Valley | 7 | Official site |
| Blue Ridge Wine Way unconfirmed | Northern Virginia | – | – |
| Botetourt County Wine Trail unconfirmed | Virginia Mountains (Botetourt County) | – | – |
| Bottled in Bedford Craft Beverage Trail | Virginia Mountains (Bedford County) | – | Official site |
| Chesapeake Bay Wine Trail | Chesapeake Bay, eastern Virginia | 7 | Official site |
| Fauquier County Wine Trail unconfirmed | Northern Virginia (Fauquier County) | – | – |
| Foothills Scenic Wine Trail | Central and Northern Virginia | – | Official site |
| Grapes and Grains Trail unconfirmed | Northern Virginia (Stafford County) | – | – |
| Heart of Virginia Wine Trail unconfirmed | Central and Northern Virginia | – | – |
| Jefferson Heritage Trail unconfirmed | Central Virginia | – | – |
| Loudoun Wine Trail | Northern Virginia (Loudoun County) | – | Official site |
| Monticello Wine Trail | Central Virginia (Charlottesville) | 40 | Official site |
| Mountain Road Wine Experience unconfirmed | Blue Ridge | – | – |
| Nelson 151 | Central Virginia (Nelson County) | – | Official site |
| Shenandoah County Wine Country | Shenandoah Valley (Shenandoah County) | 8 | Official site |
| Shenandoah Valley Wine Trail | Shenandoah Valley | – | Official site |
| Skyline Wine Trail unconfirmed | Northern Virginia, Shenandoah Valley | – | – |
| The General's Wine & History Trail unconfirmed | Northern Virginia, Shenandoah Valley | – | Official site |
| Tween Rivers Trail unconfirmed | Central Virginia | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
How many wine trails are in Virginia?
We list 19 wine trails in Virginia (9 confirmed active). A trail counts only if it has its own website or an official tourism page.
How many wineries are in Virginia?
About 300, according to this official source.
Sources
- https://pages.virginiawine.org/trails/
- https://monticellowinetrail.com/
- https://www.shenandoahvalleywinetrail.com/
- https://chesapeakebaywinetrail.com/
- https://www.blueridgewhiskywineloop.com/
- https://www.visitloudoun.org/food-and-drink/wine-country/
- https://visitshenandoahcounty.com/plan-your-visit/trip-ideas/shenandoah-county-wine-country/
- https://www.nelson151.com/
- https://foothillsscenicwinetrail.com/