Highest-rated wineries in Virginia by visitors

Napa Valley isn't the only travel destination in the United States for a good glass of wine. While California's wine country is known for being a top winery destination (and also home to the award-winning bottle of Chardonnay that won top honors at the Judgment of Paris competition in 1976), wine connoisseurs no longer have to travel all the way to California for a good winery experience. In fact, at this point, noteworthy wineries are available to visit in every state, if you know where to look.

As of January 2025, there are , slightly down from the 11,691 reported in early 2023, marking a modest decline of about 1.6%. According to WineAmerica's latest 2025 Economic Impact Study, the U.S. wine industry now contributes a total economic output of , creates or supports 1.75 million jobs, and maintains 10,761 distinct wine-producing operations.

With such a booming industry and a plethora of wineries to choose from, how does a vino-lover know if a winery is worth it? First, the location is a big reason why people choose to visit a winery; if they are tucked away next to a sprawling field of grapes for guests to explore, then the wine is likely locally sourced. The tasting experience is also key. Wineries will offer a selection of their wines by the glass, or even tastings where the customer can order smaller pours of a variety of their wines. Some wineries even offer cellar tours with glimpses into their winemaking process. Of course, the ambiance is a big draw. If it's the kind of place that makes guests want to post photos on Instagram to make their friends jealous, then that winery is probably doing something right.

So, how do you know which winery to visit that includes some鈥攊f not all鈥攐f what makes a winery the best of the best? compiled a list of the highest-rated wineries in Virginia, according to , so you know exactly where to venture when wine o'clock hits鈥攏o trip to Napa necessary. Tripadvisor ranks places using a combination of metrics, including overall rating, reviews, and number of page views. As a result, an activity with a 5 out of 5 overall rating might rank lower than one with a 4 out of 5.

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#30. Hill Top Berry Farm & Winery

- Rating: 4.5/5 (167 reviews)
- City: Nellysford
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#29. Casanel Vineyards & Winery

- Rating: 4.3/5 (96 reviews)
- City: Leesburg Loudoun County
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#28. Keswick Vineyards

- Rating: 4.3/5 (215 reviews)
- City: Keswick
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#27. Cave Ridge Vineyard

- Rating: 4.6/5 (101 reviews)
- City: Mount Jackson Shenandoah County
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#26. The Cottage At Barrel Oak Winery

- Rating: 4.1/5 (312 reviews)
- City: Delaplane
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#25. Breaux Vineyards

- Rating: 4.0/5 (307 reviews)
- City: Purcellville Loudoun County
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#24. Paradise Springs Winery

- Rating: 4.1/5 (188 reviews)
- City: Clifton Fairfax County
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#23. Old House Vineyards

- Rating: 4.6/5 (116 reviews)
- City: Culpeper
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#22. Potomac Point Winery

- Rating: 4.2/5 (245 reviews)
- City: Stafford
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#21. Greenhill Winery and Vineyards

- Rating: 4.3/5 (192 reviews)
- City: Middleburg Loudoun County
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#20. CrossKeys Vineyards

- Rating: 4.1/5 (303 reviews)
- City: Mount Crawford
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#19. Fabbioli Cellars

- Rating: 4.3/5 (210 reviews)
- City: Leesburg Loudoun County
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#18. 868 Estate Vineyards

- Rating: 4.5/5 (158 reviews)
- City: Purcellville Loudoun County
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#17. Glen Manor Vineyards

- Rating: 4.7/5 (130 reviews)
- City: Front Royal
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#16. The Winery at Bull Run

- Rating: 4.1/5 (350 reviews)
- City: Centreville Fairfax County
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#15. Early Mountain Vineyards

- Rating: 4.3/5 (272 reviews)
- City: Madison
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#14. Abingdon Vineyards

- Rating: 4.6/5 (137 reviews)
- City: Abingdon
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#13. Boxwood Estate Winery

- Rating: 4.2/5 (127 reviews)
- City: Middleburg Loudoun County
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#12. Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards

- Rating: 4.4/5 (343 reviews)
- City: North Garden
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#11. Blenheim Vineyards

- Rating: 4.2/5 (378 reviews)
- City: Charlottesville
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#10. River Hill Wine & Spirits

- Rating: 4.9/5 (122 reviews)
- City: Luray
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#9. Bluemont Vineyard

- Rating: 4.0/5 (277 reviews)
- City: Bluemont Loudoun County
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#8. Veritas Vineyard & Winery

- Rating: 4.3/5 (487 reviews)
- City: Afton
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#7. Zephaniah Farm Vineyard

- Rating: 4.8/5 (70 reviews)
- City: Leesburg Loudoun County
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#6. Jefferson Vineyards

- Rating: 4.2/5 (438 reviews)
- City: Charlottesville
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#5. Chateau Morrisette Winery

- Rating: 4.3/5 (459 reviews)
- City: Floyd
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#4. Barboursville Vineyards and Historic Ruins

- Rating: 4.3/5 (642 reviews)
- City: Barboursville
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#3. Stone Tower Winery

- Rating: 4.3/5 (228 reviews)
- City: Leesburg Loudoun County
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#2. Williamsburg Winery

- Rating: 4.2/5 (932 reviews)
- City: Williamsburg
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#1. Trump Winery

- Rating: 4.2/5 (966 reviews)
- City: Charlottesville
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 45 states.

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