Cave Ridge Vineyard

1476 Conicville Road
Mt. Jackson, VA 22842
540-477-2585 
http://www.caveridge.com

Cave Ridge is a family owned and operated vineyard and winery located in the foothills overlooking the Shenandoah Valley, world renowned for its scenic beauty and history. Low rainfall and deep, rocky soils make this an ideal location for growing the highest quality grapes used to make our wines. We produce wines that emphasize the fruit character of the grape using a minimalist approach to our winemaking. Cave Ridge adheres to sustainable farming practices in order to promote a healthy ecosystem for future generations.

September 22, 2011

Amber and I continue to make visits to Cave Ridge. It's a great location and the reds are fantastic. Today we visited and were greeted by Randy, the owner. We had a great tasting with Bert in the tasting room and enjoyed sitting in the beautiful outdoor patio area overlooking the rolling hills of the vineyard. We had a bottle of Chambourcin and the cheese platter. On this trip, we became members of the wine club and will enjoy Cave Ridge wine on a regular basis as a member.

Crooked Run Cellars
1685 Crooked Run Road
Mount Jackson, VA

jadamy@shentel.net
540-318-0195
http://www.crookedruncellars.com/

“Crooked Run Cellars is located in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley; rich in heritage, grand views, small towns, and the spirit of the settlers before us. Crooked Run Cellars takes you back in time to reclaim that spirit; one of family, friends, and camaraderie. Our wines capture the flavors unique to the valley’s soil and climate. We invite you to be our guest and enjoy the wines and a taste of the simple life…Meet Me At The Barn”

That is the copy of our back label and truly the mindset and ambience we hope to create in our winery. Our tasting room is an old 40x65 Pennsylvania Bank Barn we estimate to date back to the early 1900’s. In researching the history of this barn style and how it became part of the landscape of the valley, I came across a passage from a book that really defines the spirit and uniqueness of the valley. It is by the author Warren Hofstra and the name of the book is The Planting of New Virginia.

"What is notable about this early landscape is what it is not. Absent, of course, were the grand houses of a gentry class of tobacco planters. Missing, too, was any significant disparity between the houses of the great and the small. Cramped though they were and simple in both construction and plan, the cabins of the Littles, Windles, Sellers, Stoners, and others were all much the same in size and social significance. These were the dwellings of families neither rich nor poor but all owners of their land."

Sitting on the deck of the barn, or standing on the ridge, this is still the landscape I see. Not only is the landscape similar, but the sense of community and loyalty to the land. As much as this valley has changed, its history can still be seen and felt. I think that is one of the things that drew us to the property. It wasn't just the views of the mountains. It was more the views of a simple life and a small farming community. That is the feeling we want to share with people when they visit our winery. A sense of history, a connection to the land, and most importantly a connection to each other.

Our goal at Crooked Run Cellars is to create a gathering place, where people can shed the worries of the day, connect with friends, relax with a glass of wine, and soak in what we who live here may take for granted. Through the summer months we will be staying open until 9pm on Fridays and Saturday’s. Saturday nights we aim to host live music from 6-9pm. Friday nights we are looking for musicians to play an open mic type setting. We have horseshoe pits, badminton, and charcoal grills for those who want to make a day of it. We also have a few secluded picnic sites we can guide you to. The property is a total of 120 acres; if seclusion is more your style, we can certainly accommodate.

Our vines are still young and will not produce until next year. The growers that we have chosen to purchase from are all located in the valley. We believe very much in wine reflecting the region in which it is grown. The Shenandoah Valley has its own unique viticulture. Its temperature, soils, elevations, and moderate rain fall help to produce some exceptional wines that we are proud to be able to craft.

So take a day, explore the wines, and a taste of the simple life…

Cross Keys Vineyard

http://www.crosskeysvineyards.com/
6011 East Timber Ridge Rd
Mt Crawford, VA 22841
(540) 234-0505
info@crosskeysvineyards.com

In the heart of the Shenandoah Valley ... a place of history, beauty and promise. Come and experience one of Virginia's newest wine estates. Taste our carefully crafted Estate wines. Experience the good life...share the special moments of your life with us. For information regarding tasting, tours and special events contact us.

MistyRay Winery

http://www.mistyraywinery.com/
215 Rorrer Circle
Harrisonburg VA 22801
Tasting Appointment - Phone: (540) 433-8243
Email: MistyRay.Winery@comcast.net

North Mountain Vineyard
http://www.northmountainvineyard.com/

4374 Swartz Rd
Maurertown, VA 22644
(540) 436-9463

EUROPEAN TRADITION
Our distinctive winery building was modeled after a European-style farmhouse and constructed in 1989. The below-ground cellar produces some 3,000 cases of premium wine per year. In the European tradition, North Mountain Vineyards celebrates wine, food, guests, and special events throughout the year.
SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY
Owners Krista, from Bavaria, husband Brad from Texas, and son John the Virginian and his wife Kelly from Philadelphia, welcome all our guests with Southern hospitality.

A Great Room with cozy fire place invites our guests to relax. French doors open to sunny decks overlooking splendid panoramas of mountains, meticulous vineyards and gardens of delicate flowers. So visit us and linger European style… around a comfortable table with wine and food and friends (and pets).

Shenandoah Vineyards Inc.
3659 South Ox Road
Edinburg, Va. 22824

Tel: (540) 984-8699
Fax: (540) 984-9463
Email: shenvine@shentel.net
http://www.shentel.net/shenvine

We take our name from the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. This valley was known as the "breadbasket of the confederacy" during the US Civil War. Most structures in the valley were burned during General Sheridan's Valley Campaign to destroy confederate supply lines. Now, as to whether the barn survived the Civil War or was built/rebuilt soon after the war, this is a matter of contention and further research, but the barn is now our barrel room and tasting room.

In 1976 Jim and Emma Randel began the business. The first plantings, 5000 vines of various French Hybrid varieties suited to the local climate and soil, were chosen after much research and consultation with some of the few wineries present at the golden dawn of eastern viticulture. After gaining experience with the hybrids, the more temperamental vinifera varieties were planted. The original vines can be seen growing and thriving behind the winery.

The wine made from grapes grown in the valley has a pronounced fruit character. The fruit quality is emphasized by the climate and soil. During the growing season, warm days and cool nights promote ripening while maintaining fruit flavor and bouquet. Valley breezes help dry and encourage healthy foliage.

The soil here is supportive of successful viticulture. Limestone and sandstone have eroded from mountain onto vineyard, forming a hilly terrain with good air and water drainage. Roots grow deep and fruit grows sweet. With a little help from the winemaker, these local qualities contribute a regional distinctiveness to the wine.

Currently the vineyard is 26 acres on rolling hills that gently slope toward Massanutten Mountain. Eleven varieties of grapes grow in the vineyard, mostly Riesling, Vidal, Seyval, Villard Blanc, and newly planted Cabernet Sauvignon! The remaining varieties include Chardonnay, Chambourcin, and a row or two of this and that. Next year we plan to increase the Chardonnay by 2 acres, and expand our hybrid reds.

A tour of the winery will show you how the grapes are grown, harvested, and processed. You can see how wine is coaxed from the grape into the bottle. And once bottled, we invite you to sample a taste of Shenandoah.

Wolf Gap Vineyard and Winery
123 Stout Road
Edinburg, VA 22824

http://www.wolfgapvineyard.com/

Beginnings
Founded in 2004 by Willard and Diane Elledge, the Wolf Gap Vineyard and Winery is a 50-acre estate located in the Shenandoah Valley with spectacular views from the
wine-tasting deck. Perched on a ridge, the deck offers valley and mountain views including Wolf Gap, the geographical feature from which the vineyard takes its
name.

Grape and Wine Production
The folks at Wolf Gap Vineyard are dedicated to growing hand nurtured, pristine grapes to produce the best quality wine possible year in and year out. We have chosen to make small batches of wine in order to provide the care and attention needed to produce truly
superior wines rarely found in larger, mass-production wineries.

The Wolf Gap inventory currently includes vintage bottles of rich reds including Cabernet Franc, Chambourcin, and Syrah. Our white wine lineup currently features Riesling and Viognier-Traminette blend.

Weekends we are open for tastings from 11 a.m. until sunset. During the week we will make ourselves available at your convenience for private tours and tastings that will give you an exclusive look at our facility and an extensive tasting of our wines. We ask
only that you call ahead: (540) 984-3306 or email us at admin@wolfgapvineyard.com so that we may prepare for your visit.