As Virginians take part in Women’s History Month celebrations across the state this March, the new Virginia Women in Wine Trail offers the chance to connect with the incredible women shaping the future of Virginia’s wine industry.
A project of the professional women’s organization Virginia Women in Wine, the Virginia Women in Wine Trail is a curated route through 50 wineries, cideries, and meaderies across the state, most of which are women-owned or employ women winemakers, vineyard staff, or tasting room educators. Visitors will explore, taste, and enjoy a variety of wines while experiencing the unique charm of the region. Over several weeks, guests can attend special events, tastings, and tours at each stop along the trail, making it a perfect way to discover the area’s women-in-winemaking culture.
“The Virginia Women in Wine Trail is a celebration of the passion, talent, and leadership of women shaping the future of Virginia’s wine industry,” says Hailey Zurschmeide Holdsworth, Chief Vision Officer of Bluemont Vineyard and Henway Hard Cider and chair of the 2025 Virginia Women in Wine Trail. “This trail not only showcases exceptional wines but also highlights the dedication and craftsmanship of the women behind each bottle. We invite wine lovers to explore, sip, and support the incredible women who are redefining Virginia wine.”
Events are happening from March 14-31, 2025, in eight regions, including Northern Virginia, Central Virginia, Shenandoah Virginia, Hampton Roads/Coastal, Chesapeake Bay/Northern Neck, Blue Ridge Highlands, Virginia Mountains, and Southern Virginia.
Highlights include:
Across the state, wineries, cideries, and meaderies will be hosting special winery activities such as Female Favorites Flights, wine women dinners, vineyard tours, blending workshops, and behind-the-scenes talks, among others.
A Trail “wrap party” – the VWW Trailblazer Bash – is slated for March 29, 4-7PM, at Bluemont Vineyards in Northern Virginia, and will feature food, music, and wines from around Virginia. Also at the Bash: the presentation of three 2025 Trailblazer Awards to women who’ve had a significant impact as leaders in Virginia wine’s history, and the launch of VWW’s new report, Closing the Gender Gap in Winemaking, which examines why women make up only 17% of head winemaker jobs in Virginia and explores ways to close that gap.
Wineries, cideries, and other venues on the Trail (to-date) include:
Blue Ridge Highlands
- Hamlet Vineyards
Northern Virginia
- 8 Chains North Winery & Brewery
- 868 Estate Vineyards
- Barrel Oak Winery
- Bluemont Vineyard
- Bozzo Family Vineyards
- Cana Vineyards & Winery of Middleburg
- Corcoran Vineyards and Cider
- Good Spirit Farm & Winery
- Gray Ghost Vineyards
- Kalero Vineyard
- Magnolia Vineyards
- Rappahannock Cellars
- The Winery at La Grange
- The Winery at Sunshine Ridge Farm
- Two Twisted Posts Winery
Central Virginia
- Albemarle Ciderworks
- Blenheim Vineyards
- Chisholm Vineyards
- Ciders from Mars
- Cunningham Creek Winery & Brewery
- Daring Wine & Cider Company
- DuCard Vineyards
- Eastwood Farm and Winery
- Ethos Wine & Tea, Charlottesville
- Fifty-Third Winery and Vineyard
- Hardware Hills Vineyard
- Horton Vineyards
- Merrie Mill Farm & Vineyard
- Muddy Paws Winery
- Prince Michel Vineyard
- Resolution Winery
- Southern Revere Cellars
- Thistlerock Mead Company
- Valley Road Vineyards
- Veritas Vineyard
Chesapeake Bay
- Ingleside Vineyards
Hampton Roads
- Jolene Family Winery
- Saude Creek Vineyards
- Williamsburg Winery
Shenandoah Valley
- Muse Vineyards
- The Winery at Kindred Pointe
- Wolf Gap Vineyard
Southern Virginia
- Dobbins Hollow Winery and Cidery
Virginia Mountains Area
- Sweet Briar College Farm Winery
Special thanks go out to the Trail sponsors, whose support makes these events possible. These include:
o Cunningham Creek Winery
o Dobbins Hollow Winery & Cidery
o DuCard Vineyards
o Farm Credit of the Virginias
o Fifty-Third Winery
o Good Spirit Farm
o Hardware Hills Vineyard
o Horton Vineyards
o Kalero Vineyard & Events
o Muse Vineyards
o Narmada Winery
o Prince Michel Vineyards
o Sweet Briar College Farm Winery
o Virginia Wine Marketing Office
For more information about the Virginia Women in Wine Trail, go to WomenInWineTrail
For more information about Virginia Women in Wine, go to WomenInWine
The mission of Virginia Women in Wine is to strengthen the Virginia wine industry by creating women-led media and marketing ventures, by providing networking opportunities that lead to improved winery operations and career advancement of its members, and by funding projects that generate important discussions and raise the bar for the continued advancement of Virginia wine.