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29 pin-worthy · 1 iconic

Iconic and outstanding houses in Virginia.

01 · ICONIC

Paradise Springs

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02 · OUTSTANDING

North Gate Vineyard

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03 · OUTSTANDING

Pollak

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04 · OUTSTANDING

Pippin Hill Farm

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05 · OUTSTANDING

Stinson Vineyards

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06 · OUTSTANDING

Casanel

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07 · OUTSTANDING

Barboursville Vineyards

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08 · OUTSTANDING

Slater Run Vineyards

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09 · OUTSTANDING

James Charles Winery & Vineyard

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10 · OUTSTANDING

Upper Shirley

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11 · OUTSTANDING

Pearmund

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12 · OUTSTANDING

Horton

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13 · OUTSTANDING

Boxwood Estate

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14 · OUTSTANDING

Muse Vineyards

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15 · OUTSTANDING

Keswick Vineyards

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16 · OUTSTANDING

Afton Mountain Vineyard

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17 · OUTSTANDING

White Hall Vineyards

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18 · OUTSTANDING

Veramar Vineyard

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19 · OUTSTANDING

Sunset Hills

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20 · OUTSTANDING

Glen Manor

Cited by Wine Advocate · Wine Enthusiast

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21 · OUTSTANDING

Bogati

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22 · OUTSTANDING

King Family

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23 · OUTSTANDING

James River

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24 · OUTSTANDING

Jake Busching

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25 · OUTSTANDING

Veritas

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26 · OUTSTANDING

Early Mountain

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27 · OUTSTANDING

Shenandoah

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28 · OUTSTANDING

Michael Shaps

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29 · OUTSTANDING

Three Fox

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The Virginia reading

Virginia winemakers chase Bordeaux blends and Viognier through humid summers and unpredictable springs, wrestling inland heat against Atlantic moderation.

Wythe CountyOrange CountyMiddleburg VirginiaEastern RegionNorth Fork of RoanokeMonticelloVirginia’s Eastern ShoreSouthwest Region
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Region DNA

The character of Virginia

Based on 1,777 wines with structural data

Style profile

IntensityAcidSweetTanninFizz
IntensityAcidSweetTanninFizz
Consistent

Tight, signature style across producers

Virginia
Country avg

FEM score distribution

90+ Elite
8
80–89 Great
99
70–79 Good
29
<70 Other
3

Based on 139 rated wineries in this region

Flavor territory

Red fruitOakTree fruitBlack fruitCitrus fruit

Most frequent primary flavor groups

Style breakdown

Virginia Red
1710
Virginia White
1145
Virginia Rosé
253
Californian Rosé
5
Californian Zinfandel
4
Californian Sauvignon Blanc
4
Californian Red Blend
3
Wisconsin Red
3

Wine style frequency · Bar length = relative count

Top grape varieties

Cabernet Franc539Merlot483Cabernet Sauvignon438Chardonnay385Petit Verdot368Viognier246Chambourcin237Vidal Blanc217Petit Manseng151Traminette111

Varieties ranked by number of wines · Number = wine count

Most representative winery

The estate whose wines are closest to the regional average — the truest expression of Virginia

Turk Mountain Vineyards

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About Virginia

Virginia is a wine region in United States, home to 316 producers tracked on Femente, 8 of them rated 90+ on the critic index. Its vineyards are led by Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon, producing Virginia Red and Virginia White wines with notes of Red fruit, Oak, and Tree fruit. It takes in Wythe County, Orange County, Middleburg Virginia, Eastern Region, and North Fork of Roanoke.

Virginia — good to know

What grape varieties are grown in Virginia?
The most planted varieties in Virginia are Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Chardonnay, based on the wines Femente tracks across the region.
What wines is Virginia known for?
Virginia is known for Virginia Red, Virginia White, and Virginia Rosé wines and flavors of Red fruit, Oak, and Tree fruit.
How many wineries are in Virginia?
Femente tracks 316 producers in Virginia, of which 8 are rated 90+ on the critic index.
Where is Virginia?
Virginia is a wine region in United States, taking in Wythe County, Orange County, Middleburg Virginia, and Eastern Region.

Virginia

Virginia winemakers chase Bordeaux blends and Viognier through humid summers and unpredictable springs, wrestling inland heat against Atlantic moderation. The result is bold red wine with sharp acidity—wines that demand food, not contemplation.

Producers in Virginia

Restaurants in Virginia

Restaurants in Virginia