We are open Thursday through Monday from 12 p.m. until 6 p.m. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday. We are located at 1126 Marksville Rd, Stanley, VA and our phone number is 540-742-1489. Please call ahead if you plan to bring your pet or for groups of 8 or more to help make it a more enjoyable experience for all!
Thank you for visiting our site. We are located in the Shenandoah Valley in Page county, known for its rural character and scenic beauty, between the towns of Luray and Stanley. Our small farm winery is nestled on the western slope of the Blue Ridge mountains. This is a working farm and vineyard; we also have a flock of natural-colored Romney sheep as well as free-roaming chickens for your viewing pleasure while picnicking and enjoying your wine!
April Events (See Below for all upcoming events)
April 13 – Our Wine and Ewe Shearing Day from 10 until 1 p.m. with refreshments. While the grapes are just starting to wake up, the rest of the farm is alive and kicking! Join us for a shearing day on Saturday, April 13. Shearing begins around 10 a.m. and usually continues until 1 p.m. (or until the last sheep is sheared!). Hot drinks and snacks will be served and the tasting room will be open.
April 20 – Spring Planting of the Grapes for Earth Day! Want to see how the whole wine making process starts while enjoying a day in the country? Celebrate Earth Day early and come out and join us for our Spring Planting Day! Don't worry, the hard work (digging the holes) will already be done for you, just the fun part is left. We will start planting early in the morning, so come out and join us throughout the day. All volunteers will receive a free tasting and 10% off any purchases in the tasting room.
We invite you to come out and enjoy a day in the country. Bring a picnic and wander around the farm and vineyard or just sit on our deck, enjoying the wine and the surroundings. In the colder months, warm yourself by the fireplace in the tasting room or one of our outdoor heaters or fire pits. We offer free wi-fi for our friends while you are enjoying your wine on the deck or in the tasting room.
We'd love to have you join our extended family, either as a Wine Club Member or a "Friend of the Winery"! Check out this link on our Facebook page for more details. If you are interested in joining us, just shoot us an email or let us know the next time you come by!
Our farm dates from the 1890s, although we are the first to grow grapes here. Our tasting room is an addition to the original house, a lovely Victorian. Our vineyard is located on a very old creek bed and is extremely porous and rocky, which helps the grapevines thrive.
We follow sustainable agriculture practices, and strive to be good stewards of the land. All of our trellising is made from cedars grown on our property which we had to clear to make way for the vineyard - no treated posts and recycling at its best!
We believe a great wine comes from great grapes. To that end, we spend most of our time in the vineyard, tending the grapes. We pick them at the optimal time to allow the wine to achieve it's highest potential on it's own with minimal interference from the winemaker.
All of our wine is crafted from 100% Virginia-grown grapes. Our goal is that they will eventually all be from estate-grown grapes. Our offerings include Pinot Gris (estate), Chardonnay, Viognier, Traminette, Seyval (estate), Merlot, Carmine (estate), and Norton (estate). We also offer three semi-sweet blends (Velvet, Ashtaroot, and Adonis) and a dessert wine (Sweet Daisy). The regular tasting fee is $5 and includes a souvenir glass.
We can also ship within the state of Virginia and other selected states; if you would like to order our wine, just send an email to info@wisteriavineyard.com!
UPCOMING EVENTS
April 13 – Our Wine and Ewe Shearing Day from 10 until 1 p.m. with refreshments. While the grapes are just starting to wake up, the rest of the farm is alive and kicking! Join us for a shearing day on Saturday, April 13. Shearing begins around 10 a.m. and usually continues until 1 p.m. (or until the last sheep is sheared!). Hot drinks and snacks will be served and the tasting room will be open.
April 20 – Spring Planting of the Grapes for Earth Day! Want to see how the whole wine making process starts while enjoying a day in the country? Celebrate Earth Day early and come out and join us for our Spring Planting Day! Don't worry, the hard work (digging the holes) will already be done for you, just the fun part is left. We will start planting in the morning, so come out and join us throughout the day. All volunteers will receive a free tasting and 10% off any purchases in the tasting room.
May 11 - Luray Spring Festival. A great regional festival along Main Street in Luray, complete with a wine garden and music!
May 25 - Valley Fest. Another fun regional festival at Massanutten Resort.
June 1, 4 - 6 p.m. We kick off our annual Music Under the Arbor series with one of our favorite local groups, Time. Wendy and Russ play and sing music from the 50s, 60s, 70s and beyond and have a song list ranging from folk to rock.
Sunday, June 9, 2 - 4 p.m. Me & Martha join us for a fun afternoon of bluegrass music including American fiddle tradition, blues, old-time string band, sea shanties and work songs, old-time-country, bluegrass, and contemporary folk ballads.
June 22, 4 - 6 p.m. Frick 'N Frack are a great local duo who play a range of music from classic rock to blues to folk.
June 29 - Wine & Jazz Festival. Join us in Staunton at the Frontier Culture Museum for a great afternoon (2 p.m. - 8 p.m.) of wine from the Shenandoah Valley and Jazz! $25 at the door or $16 in advance at participating wineries (including us!) includes wine tastings, a souvenir glass, and full museum access.
July 13, 5 - 7 p.m. Time returns to entertain us with another afternoon of 50s, 60s, 70s and beyond and their song list ranging from folk to rock.
Sunday, July 21, 2 - 4 p.m. Acoustic Thunder is another local high-energy duo who plays great classic rock.
July 27, 5 - 7 p.m. Kipyn Martin is out of Shepherdstown, WV. She interweaves familiar blues and folk styles with a freshness of approach and an edge of unpredictability. Exhaling one phrase with gentle lyricism, and the next growling with guttural honesty, hers is an authentic voice not to be missed.
August 3, 5 - 7 p.m. We will be featuring the acoustic guitar and lovely voice of local artist Felicia Housden.
Sunday, August 11, 2 - 4 p.m. Another local duo with great talent, Lisa & Steve play a relaxing mix of folk and rock.
August 17 - Four Year Birthday Party! Come out and join us as we celebrate our 4th anniversary! We will have snacks and a cake available and Greg Ward from Charlottesville will be here to help us celebrate from 5 - 7 p.m. Greg's performance consists of an upbeat acoustic set featuring artists such as Smokey Robinson, Johnny Nash, Ben E. King, The Beatles, Van Morrison, The Lumineers, Bob Marley, and more. Greg's electric set is an explosive blend of classic Reggae hits, Motown, Rock, as well as Originals, all with an Island flavor!
Sunday, August 25, 2 - 4 p.m. The high-energy duo of Mokey & Hector return with the great classic rock of Acoustic Thunder.
August 31 - Pick 'em & Stomp 'em. A fun-filled day for all! Come out early for the Blessing of the Vines and help harvest our first grapes of the season. Once the grapes have been picked, the stomping begins! If you've ever wondered what it's like to stomp grapes like Lucy or just see the process of turning grapes into wine, this is your chance! We'll also provide lunch for our volunteers as well as a vertical tasting. The date is dependent on the grapes and Mother Nature, so be sure to check our website or give us a call ahead of time.
September 7, 6 p.m. until... We host the annual SPCA Benefit with fun for all while helping out our 4-footed friends and companions. Your ticket will be good for either a glass of wine or a tasting, great finger food and music, plus a silent auction with great items!
Sunday, September 15, 2 - 4 p.m. Pops Walker will be performing for us. Pops gives a mesmerizing performance of original songs with an old chestnut or two included and plays with a penchant for “acoustic blues”.
September 21, 3 - 5 p.m. Felicia Housden and her lovely voice return to play the acoustic guitar and sing for us.
October 19, 3 - 5 p.m. Me & Martha and their bluegrass, and contemporary folk ballads return to close our Music Under the Arbor series for the year.
November 9 - Shenandoah Uncorked! A great wine festival with many regional wineries from the Shenandoah Valley held at the Yellow Barn at Shenandoah Caverns.
Thanksgiving until Christmas - we will have warm, mulled wine available on the weekends, plus the fireplace and fire pit will be going to help warm you up while you enjoy the wines and our place!
December 21 - 23 - Come out and celebrate the first day of winter as well as the holiday season at our Christmas Open House! We will have assorted light refreshments available for munching while enjoying a glass of wine by the fire!
We are open Thursday through Monday from 12 p.m. until 6 p.m. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday. We are located at 1126 Marksville Rd, Stanley, VA and our phone number is 540-742-1489. Please call ahead if you plan to bring your pet or for groups of 8 or more to help make it a more enjoyable experience for all!
