Wine Varietals

June 1, 2026

Beyond the Bottle: A Guide to Virginia’s Grapes

Virginia’s wine story is written in the vineyard. Through its evolution, the Commonwealth’s winemaking community has discovered the grape varieties that define the state—producing wines that are elegant, expressive, and […]

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December 19, 2024

Norton: Virginia Native

Through its evolution, Virginia’s winemaking community has discovered the grape varieties that define the state—producing wines that are elegant, expressive, and unmistakably Virginian. With over 30 varieties planted, including Norton, […]

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September 19, 2024

Chardonnay: Lush & Eclectic

In the heart of Virginia’s wine country, you’ll discover wines that honor tradition and others that take a daring turn. In both instances, Virginia’s winemakers have taken classic grape varieties […]

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July 16, 2024

Cabernet Sauvignon: Subtle & Savory

In the heart of Virginia’s wine country, you’ll discover wines that honor tradition and others that take a daring turn. In both instances, Virginia’s winemakers have taken classic grape varieties […]

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December 21, 2023

Merlot: Classic & Complex

In the heart of Virginia’s wine country, you’ll discover wines that honor tradition and others that take a daring turn. In both instances, Virginia’s winemakers have taken classic grape varieties […]

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November 30, 2023

Petit Manseng: Tiny & Mighty

Through Virginia Wine’s evolution, winemakers have discovered the grape varieties and wines that are defining the state. Crafting wines that could not have come from any other time or place. […]

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August 24, 2023

Petit Verdot: Bold & Beautiful

Through Virginia Wine’s evolution, winemakers have discovered the grape varieties and wines that are defining the state. Crafting wines that could not have come from any other time or place. […]

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July 27, 2023

Viognier: Bright & Vibrant

Through Virginia Wine’s evolution, winemakers have discovered the grape varieties and wines that are defining the state. Crafting wines that could not have come from any other time or place. […]

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June 29, 2023

Cabernet Franc: Elegance & Attitude

Through Virginia Wine’s evolution, winemakers have discovered the grape varieties and wines that are defining the state— crafting wines that could not have come from any other time or place. […]

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