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Virginia wine – worth a road trip

Tuesday 8 April 2025 • 1 min read
Enjoy Virginia Wines ad painted on side of barn,  taken by Kori Price Photography

Spring is the perfect time to check out this thriving East Coast wine region, according to Virginia native Sedale McCall, one of the finalists in our 2023 Wine Writing Competition.

Virginia has become one of the most popular regions for winegrowing in the United States, with more than 350 wineries spread among eight AVAs. I have been fortunate to have witnessed this growth first hand, as I’ve lived here all my life. However, as most wines are sold within the state, exploring Virginia’s wine scene really requires a trip.

A Virginia vineyard landscape
Virginia boasts more than 4,013 bearing acres (1,624 ha) of wine grapes, with Cabernet Franc the most-planted red variety and Chardonnay the most-planted white. (credit: Virginia Wine Board)

Fortunately for wine lovers, getting here is easy, and all...

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