VISIT

SIP: Our Wine Tasting Room

UPDATE as of July 1, 2020:

Please CLICK HERE for PHASE THREE operating protocol effective as of June 5, 2020!

NOW OPEN DAILY!

Open daily Noon– 5:30pm (note shorter operating hours during COVID-19)

Closed: Thanksgiving and Christmas

Welcome to SIP, our tasting room conveniently located in Afton, Virginia, just one mile from the 151/250 intersection. Our knowledgeable and friendly staff will guide you through our Virginia wine tasting, while you enjoy SIP’s intimate atmosphere.

Be sure to check our Calendar, since some of the area’s most popular Food Trucks come by on Saturdays. In addition, we are happy to once again be able to feature some of our favorite musicians to offer safe, socially distant entertainment on weekends!

This past Spring, we released many of our latest varietals… 2019 Sauvignon Blanc, 2018 Chardonnay, 2019 Mountain Glen, and 2019 Rosé. Come out and try one of our Tasting Flights — our Summer Flight, a White Wine Flight, or a Red Flight — and try the latest offerings.

Also, Frosés are back! A perfect accompaniment to warm weather. And soon Mountain Freeze will be back, as well! Other seasonal specials include Sangria in the Fall, and Mulled Wine in the winter.

Take in the views of the Blue Ridge on the patio, enjoying the shade of the tent during the warm months or the fire pit in the cooler months.

Our Virginia winery is happy to accommodate parties of all sizes; however, bus tours and parties of 6 or more people should make arrangements with us in advance of a visit. Please call 540-456-6350 for details or to make a reservation.

Click here for our transportation schematic! This is especially helpful for bus tours, and includes parking, drop-off, and pick-up points. COVID-19 UPDATE FOR BUSES AND GROUP TOURS: Please drop your groups off at the Greeter Stand at the far end of the parking lot near the Tasting Room stairs.

VISIT SIP:

Join us in SIP for a delightful Virginia wine tasting experience. Pair our varietals with a Pie Chest pot pie, Boar’s Head cheeses, or another delicious grab-and-go offering. To reserve a private tasting, call 540.456.6350, or scroll down to submit a reservation request online.

VISIT US AT THE GATEWAY TO THE NELSON 151 TRAIL

POLICIES:

Outside food and beverage

You are welcome to bring your own picnics and non-alcoholic refreshments.

However, only Valley Road Vineyards wines, which have been purchased on premises, are permitted and may be consumed while on our property. We ask that you respect Virginia law and our licensing with the Commonwealth.

Larger Groups

Pets

Smoking

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Arriving from the east on I-64

Use the Crozet exit (Exit 107) and turn left (west) off of the ramp onto US Rte 250
Travel on Rte 250 for 4.8 miles until you reach Va State Rte 151 (also known as “Critzers Shop Road”) and turn left onto Rte 151
Travel 1.1 miles on Rte 151 to Valley Road Vineyards’s entrance, on your right

Arriving from the west on I-64

Use the Afton Mountain exit (Exit 99) and turn right (east) off of the ramp onto US Rte 250
Travel on Rte 250 for 3.2 miles until you reach Va State Rte 151 (also known as “Critzers Shop Road”) and turn right onto Rte 151
Travel 1.1 miles on Rte 151 to Valley Road Vineyards’s entrance, on your right

Arriving from the south on US Rte 29/Va Rte 151

From US Rte 29 near Woods Mill, turn west on Va Rte 6, and travel 5.8 miles to the intersection of Rte 6 and Va Rte 151
Turn right onto Rte 151 and travel about 8.5 miles north to Valley Road Vineyards on your left at 9264 Critzers Shop Rd, Afton, VA
Valley Road Vineyards is located on the west side of Rte 151, about 200 yards north of Blue Mountain Brewery