Rappahannock Wine Country: 5 Vineyards Near Sperryville

Wine Country at the Edge of the Blue Ridge: A Spring 2026 Guide

The stretch of Virginia wine country anchored by Rappahannock County — running from Amissville in the east to the foothills above Sperryville in the west — offers some of the most dramatic tasting-room settings within two hours of Washington, DC. On a clear spring day, you're pouring Viognier with the Blue Ridge as your backdrop. Here's a roundup of wineries worth building a Saturday around, with the latest hours and status we have heading into May 2026.

Narmada Winery — Indian-Inspired Tastings in Amissville

Narmada Winery is one of the region's most distinctive stops, pairing Virginia-grown wines with an authentic Indian cuisine menu that sets it apart from every other tasting room in the county. The winery draws its name and culinary inspiration from the Narmada River in India, and the combination of spiced dishes and estate wines has earned it a loyal following among DC-area food lovers.

For spring 2026, Narmada's regular hours are noon to 5pm, with the kitchen closing at 4pm — so plan to arrive early if you want food alongside your flight. The winery recently updated its hours (noted as of early April 2026), so it's worth confirming before you visit.

What to Know Before You Go

Address: 43 Narmada Ln, Amissville, VA 20106
Hours: Noon to 5pm (kitchen closes at 4pm) — verify before visiting
Phone: (540) 937-8215
Website: narmadawinery.com

DuCard Vineyards — Bordering Shenandoah National Park

Few tasting rooms in Virginia can claim a location quite like DuCard Vineyards, which sits at 40 Gibson Hollow Lane in Etlan — essentially on the doorstep of Shenandoah National Park. The vineyard has earned award recognition over the years and draws visitors who combine a morning hike with an afternoon of estate wines. The setting alone — surrounded by forested ridgelines — makes the drive from DC worthwhile.

DuCard's social presence has been quiet in recent months, so we recommend calling ahead to confirm spring hours before making the trip out.

Planning Your Visit

Address: 40 Gibson Hollow Ln, Etlan, VA 22719
Phone: (540) 923-4206
Website: ducardvineyards.com

Sharp Rock Vineyards — At the Foot of Old Rag Mountain

Sharp Rock Vineyards occupies one of the most storied addresses in Rappahannock wine country: 5 Sharp Rock Road in Sperryville, with Old Rag Mountain rising dramatically to the west. The family vineyard has won awards over the years and also offers two private cottages for overnight stays — an option worth considering if you want to turn a tasting into a full weekend, with river views and direct access to Old Rag hiking trails.

Like several other venues in the area, Sharp Rock's online activity has been limited recently. Call ahead to confirm spring tasting room hours.

Planning Your Visit

Address: 5 Sharp Rock Rd, Sperryville, VA 22740
Phone: (540) 987-8020
Website: sharprockvineyards.com

Gadino Cellars — Family Farming Near Shenandoah

Gadino Cellars operates out of 92 School House Road in Washington, VA — just outside the tiny village at the heart of Rappahannock County. As a family-owned vineyard close to Shenandoah National Park, Gadino has long appealed to visitors looking for a more intimate, unhurried tasting experience than larger winery destinations provide. The venue appears to have been quieter on social channels of late, so a phone call before visiting is strongly advised.

Planning Your Visit

Address: 92 School House Rd, Washington, VA 22747
Phone: (540) 987-9292
Website: gadinocellars.com

Magnolia Vineyards — Scenic Route 211 Farm Tasting

Situated at 200 Viewtown Road in Amissville along the scenic Route 211 corridor, Magnolia Vineyards offers a cozy farm-style tasting room that feels a world away from the interstate. For visitors driving in from the DC suburbs via Route 211 — a route that itself becomes increasingly beautiful west of Warrenton — Magnolia makes a natural first stop before continuing deeper into Rappahannock County.

The vineyard has been less active on social media recently, so confirm hours by phone before building your itinerary around it.

Planning Your Visit

Address: 200 Viewtown Rd, Amissville, VA 20106
Phone: (703) 785-8190
Website: magnoliavineyards.com

A Note on Hours and Status This Spring

Spring 2026 is a transitional season for several Rappahannock-area venues. A number of wineries and tasting rooms in this guide have reduced their social media activity or updated their hours in recent weeks, which can signal schedule changes, seasonal closures, or appointment-only operations. We strongly recommend calling ahead or checking each winery's website before making the drive. The wineries that have recently communicated hours changes — like Narmada — are your safest bets for a confirmed open door.

For a full spring weekend itinerary that pairs wine stops with dining in Sperryville and Washington, VA, explore our other recent guides on this site.