Wineries

The Central Virginia Piedmont is a great environment for viniculture. Three outstanding wineries are located in Madison County and produce fine wines known nationally and internationally. These wineries are easily accessible and welcome visitors interested in their operations. Tours through both their facilities are informative and enjoyable down to the last sip.

Prince Michel
Home to Prince Michel, Madison, and Rapidan River wines, Prince Michel Vineyards and Winery is one of Virginia’s premier wine estates. Beautifully situated on Route 29 among the rolling foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Prince Michel is conveniently connected to Charlottesville, Richmond, and Washington DC. Treat yourself to a picnic on our expansive lawns or simply stroll among the vines. Enjoy a self-guided tour of our state-of-the-art winemaking facility followed by a complementary wine tasting in our newly designed, “see through” tasting room atop the winery. Prince Michel is also the perfect venue for weddings, receptions, corporate events, and exclusive private tours. For more information visit our web site at www.princemichel.com or call 1-800-800-WINE. We are open daily from 10am-6pm excluding major holidays.

Treat yourself to the ultimate wine experience! Stroll among the vines; enjoy a self-guided tour in one of Virginia’s largest wineries. Tasting room and gift shop are beyond compare. Open daily 10am-6pm excluding major holidays.

DuCard Vineyards

DuCard Vineyards is Virginia’s newest (and only solar powered) winery, comprising 7 acres of French vinifera and native Virginia varieties, all meticulously nurtured and tended by hand. Located at an elevation of 1,000 feet, on a picturesque slope in the shadow of the Blue Ridge mountains, our grapes reflect the rocky soils and rugged landscape of Madison County, Virginia and yield wines of unique character and complexity. DuCard Vineyards new tasting room features gorgeous views of vines, mountain stream and the Shenandoah National Park.   We are open for tastings 11 AM – 6 PM Friday through Sunday plus holiday Mondays, and by appointment.  We also offer vineyard tours with a unique focus on the viticulture practices we use in growing the grapes.  A brief profile of our operations appeared recently in the local Madison Eagle newspaper, and a link can be accessed on our website, along with a number of other magazine and TV features.  Visit us at http://www.ducardvineyards.com.

Sweely Estate Winery
http://www.sweelyestatewinery.com

6109 Wolftown Hood Road
Madison, Virginia
(located 1.5 miles west of Route 29 – complete directions below)

Sweely Estate Winery in Central Virginia features a Hospitality Center for tastings, retail boutique, art gallery and event venues. The 2006 Vintage was outstanding, and these first releases are a limited production of 2,000 cases total. And are collectors' items since they bear the original name, Acorn Hill Winery! (visit our website to learn about our name change)

So, come see us soon and try our …

2006 Acorn Hill Pinot Gris - Ready to drink
2006 Acorn Hill Chardonnay - Ready to drink
2006 Acorn Hill Viognier - Ready to drink
2006 Acorn Hill Merlot - Bronze Medal 2009 Governor's Cup - Ready to drink, but can be cellared 1- 1.5 years
2006 Acorn Hill Cabernet Franc - Ready to drink, but can be cellared 3-5 years

2006 '1867' Meritage - Gol d Medal 2009 Governor's Cup - Ready to drink, but can be cellared 5-8 years.

2007 Wolftown Chardonnay

2007 Wolftown White

2007 Wolftown Red

2007 Wolftown Riesling

Please also keep our wines in mind for your holiday parties and holiday gift giving.

For more information, please contact:

Tel. 540-948-9005
Email. massweelyholding@earthlink.net

Directions:
- From Northern Virginia/D.C. – take Rte 66 West to Rte 29 South; at Rte. 230/Wolftown Hood Road, turn right & continue 1.5 miles. Winery on right.
- From Charlottesville take Rte. 29 North; at Rte. 230/Wolftown Hood Road, turn left & continue 1.5 miles. Winery on right.
- From Richmond take I-64 West; take the exit for Rte. 15 North; continue into Gordonsville & at the Gordonsville rotary, take Rte. 231 West to Rte. 29; at Rte. 29 turn left, then take next right onto Rte. 230/Wolftown Hood Road and continue 1.5 miles. Winery on right.

Open Daily from 11:00am-5:00pm, except on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Years Day and Easter Sunday.