Wind V ineyards Wines

From the fields of our farm to your glass, Wind Vineyards wines are hand-crafted from fresh, local and quality ingredients to ensure that every bottle produces a clean, balanced flavor that can be savored by the seasoned wine drinker or the occasional sipper. All Wind Vineyard wines are grown, bottled and aged right here on our farm in Tappahannock, Virginia so that we can ensure the highest quality product is being developed.

White Wines

Red Wines

Sweet Wines

White Wines

Pearl

An exceptionally favorable growing season ripened our grapes to perfection allowing us to blend together this “gem” of a wine! Our Chardonel grapes, a cross between Chardonnay and Sevyl, combine flawlessly with Vermentino, an Italian grape used for high quality wines. This dry white wine pairs perfectly with fresh seafood from our region, white meats, and Italian dishes but is versatile enough that there are really no wrong answers. Just like those who find a pearl in an oyster, if you are drinking a bottle of our Pearl, consider yourself lucky!

Vermentino

Traditionally grown in Italy where it makes fine, dry white wines, we took a chance growing Vermentino and it has exceeded all expectations! The grapes have thrived in our climate and our warmer growing season actually allows this late ripening variety to exhibit unrivaled complexity in its flavor profile. Although not widely grown in our region, Virginia grown Vermentino has been highly revered and among the best wines in the Commonwealth year after year–this vintage is destined to join that elite class of achievement!

Deadrise

The deadrise boat is perhaps the most characteristic and quintessential image of the coastal portion of Virginia, where the fertile soils of the Chesapeake Bay region produce unique and desirable flavors in our grapes. This dry white wine is deserving of its name, as it pairs impeccably with fish, oysters, crabs, and other seafood that are harvested daily from nearby waters aboard these unique watercrafts with a flat V-shaped hull.

Sauvignon Blanc

Originating from Bordeaux but widely grown throughout the world, Sauvignon Blanc is known for its herbal fruity flavors and racy acidity! This vintage is no exception as it boasts refreshing crispness and great minerality. After fermentation, this wine is aged in stainless steel and carefully crafted into a dry varietal to avoid masking the wine’s natural exuberant flavors that are sure to please!

Cayuga White

Cayuga White is a French-American hybrid grape seldom grown in Virginia. After a taste of this farm grown varietal, you will wonder why! A touch of sweetness accents the natural citrus and tropical flavors creating big and bold competing fruit character. An exceptionally favorable growing season ripened our grapes to perfection providing crispness and acidity which balance flawlessly! This wine is extraordinarily versatile and commonly listed as a favorite of our winemaking team–we have no doubt it will soon be a household name and on your list of favorite wines as well!

Vidal Blanc

Vidal Blanc is a French grape created by blending Trebbiano Toscano with Seibel. While initially created for cognac production in France, it was soon found that the grape thrived most in North America, particularly in the Eastern part of United States, where it is widely grown. Our Vidal Blanc is balanced nicely by our grapes’ natural acidity and zesty fruitiness producing enticing aromatics and soothing tropical flavors.

Pino Gris

Pinot Gris or Pinot Grigio? What is the difference? Actually, both are made from the same variety of grape and the only difference is the traditional origin–France vs. Italy! Our Virginia version is crisp and refreshing, made most like the French “Gris” being harvested later. This allows flavor complexity to increase and also allows us to produce a higher alcohol content. Pinot is unique in that the skin of the grape is dark, but it produces white wine. The clusters are very tight making it prone to disease and rot thus requiring daily monitoring during harvest time to pick at the ideal moment.

Traminette

Floral & spicy flavors abound in this off-dry varietal that pairs well with lighter summer fares such as salad, chicken, and seafood but also bold enough to pair with spicy dishes. Originally created as a table grape, it was quickly noted that Traminette displayed extraordinary quality and promise as a wine grape, displaying the same characteristics as its acclaimed parent, Gewurtztraminer. Widely grown through Virginia and into the Northeast, Traminette has built a reputation as a distinguished wine and this vintage is a testament to that!

Moscato

Over 200 of varieties of Muscat grapes are known and most commonly grow in Italy, where they produce famous Moscato wines! Our efforts to grow these large, plump berries in Virginia has been rewarded with spectacular flavors and high quality wine! Moscato is a very distinct wine highlighted by extensive sweet, fruity aroma and our version is no exception! Made slightly sweet and best enjoyed chilled, this vintage is sure to live up to your expectations!

Laurel

This sophisticated and unique blend results from the blending of several varieties of grapes that produce complementary strong, sweet aromatics. The predominant flavors include those of our Muscat grapes, most famously used for traditional Moscato wine, as well as Traminette, which retains and enhances many of the desired wine making qualities of its European parent, Gewurztraminer. With floral and fruity flavors ranging from apricot, pineapple, peach, honey, to citrus, it is a uniquely complex wine that is sure to be enjoyed by many.

Walking Tall

After countless requests, this wine pays homage to the unofficial mascot of our farm, Walking Tall Monster Truck! A common sight leaping school buses at our many agritourism events or making a guest appearance at the winery when not touring the country, the truck is a world class machine owned by the Wind family and driven by owner and assistant winemaker, Tyler Wind. This semi-sweet wine is one of the fruitiest you can find boasting tropical fruit flavors and ripe orchard aromas resulting from Brianna combined with native American grapes. The signature slogan on the side of Walking Tall boasts “It’s All About the Kids!” Let your inner child run free with this fun, fruity wine!

Red Wines

Tidewater

This exceptional red wine began as a true Bordeaux style blend featuring Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Malbec before ingeniously adding the Italian grape, Sangiovese, to create a unique and desired flavor. Utilizing 100% estate grown fruit ripened to perfection, this wine underwent crushed skin contact fermentation prior to malolactic fermentation to provide a smooth finish to go along with exceptional nose and color. The wine was aged in the highest quality oak casks, specially made for our vineyard, for up to 24 months. Just like the Tidewater region of Virginia where our vineyard is located, this dry, red wine is a true gem!

Chambourcin

Our Chambourcin is a dry, red wine suitable for pairing with fine beef or wild gamey meats but also enjoyed with a variety of other dishes. Born in France, this grape is currently grown around the world but has been found to thrive most and produce high quality wines in the Eastern United States. The unique attributes of this grape are fully on display in this wine which underwent crushed skin contact fermentation and malolactic fermentation prior to aging in the highest quality oak barrels.

Rosé

Our rose wine is made from our Chambourcin red grapes, processed differently to produce the desired flavor and character. In contrast to red wines, where the grapes are processed warm and fermented on the skins to extract color, tannins, and flavors, rose is created by chilling the same grapes down to 28 degrees prior to pressing to limit influence from the skins. The result is a remarkably crisp, flavorful wine with a fruit forward finish that is sure to please!

River Rosé

Since our inception, we have sought to be unique! Here at Wind Vineyards, we have more estate grown varieties of grapes than any vineyard in the state, including some that to our knowledge are not grown anywhere else in Virginia! This wine is the result of blending several of these unique varieties. The result is a crisp, fruity off-dry rose that will be sure to please many. It is the ultimate summertime porch and dock sipping wine in Eastern Virginia’s river region, but is suitable for year round enjoyment!

Rappahannock Breeze

The Rappahannock River courses 195 miles from the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Chesapeake Bay and is an important river in American history, as evidenced by countless artifacts discovered during the creation of our 700-acre farm estate. The same Blue Ridge minerality that produces the Rappahannock’s famous seafood flavors also impacts the soils of our vineyards, producing equally desirable wines. This particular wine is a blend of our Chambourcin grapes combined with unique native varietals, creating a slightly sweet red wine that most prefer to chill prior to consumption.

Sweeter Wines

Peché

The prominent, unmistakable peach flavors will quickly let you know why this wine is named, Peche’, the French word for peach! Here at Wind Vineyards, we are not afraid to think outside the box! While we have a strong core of traditional wines, we also recognize great value in non-traditional beverages. It took extensive experimentation and great care to produce this light, refreshing, wine with just the right amount of sweetness! Best served chilled, many enjoy this wine during the warmer months while some use it as an aperitif year round. Enjoy!

Concord

Concord grapes are the most widely planted grape in New York and produces some of the most popular wines in the Northeast. Despite its popularity in that region, Wind Vineyards is very unique producing one of Virginia’s few Concord wines. Crisp and refreshing with a sweetness that is balanced perfectly by the grape’s natural acidity, Concord is the quintessential “grape” flavor that you are sure to enjoy!

Liberty

“Give me liberty or give me death!” were the words spoken by the great patriot Patrick Henry at St. John’s Church in Richmond, VA. We exercised quite a bit of “liberty” as we carefully crafted this proprietary blend, which makes the perfect sweet, sipping wine. Many of the grape cultivars utilized in this blend are native to America, making this wine a true celebration of our freedom. The home depicted on the label is the “Honeymoon Cottage” located in Mechanicsville, VA, where Patrick Henry and his wife, Sarah, lived at the time of his famous speech in 1775. This historic property is currently owned by Tyler & Ashley Wind and listed on the National Register of Historic Places as well as Virginia Landmarks Register.

Cranberry

Wind Vineyards Cranberry Wine is a true fruit wine produced from 100% Cranberry juice. This wine is simultaneously sweet and tart, balancing nicely for an irresistibly delicious taste. This wine is sure to be a hit during winter holiday celebrations, but you will also find yourself craving it as a sweet sipping wine for year-round enjoyment. While many will enjoy this by the glass just like traditional wines, others capitalize on its versatility using it as an addition to recipes, as a mulled drink, or even as a dessert topping or mixer in beverages.

Wines Coming Soon

The following delicious wines will be released to the public soon.
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Malbec
Merlot
Cabernet Franc
Sangiovese

Chard Sir Lie
Bordeaux Blanc
Miscela Italiana
Muré

Wine Slushies

Refreshing and flavorful – Wind Vineyards wine slushies are made with fresh ingredients including lemonade, mango, peach, cranberry, strawberry and mixed berry to complement the flavors of the wine being used.

Sangria

A blend of fresh, seasonal fruits and flavors including peach, cranberry, caramel apple cider, citrus lime, cider, and pineapple that complement the base wine being used for this flavorful treat.

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Come Visit Us

Whether you are traveling from near or far, we invite you to join us for a tasting of our current releases or a unique flight of wine enjoyed at one of the many comfortable locations around the facility.

Hours of Operation:
Monday – Thursday 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Friday 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Sunday 12:30 pm – 7:00 pm