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Fine Virginia Winemaking since 1995

We are now operating under our Winter hours!

*PLEASE NOTE: Due to health and safety regulations, we only allow food served by Veramar Vineyard inside our tasting room. You’re welcome to bring outside food for an outdoor picnic or seated experience. For any questions, concerns, or additional information, please click here to email us at info@veramar.com, or give us a call at (540) 931-5452 prior to your visit.

Monday - Saturday: 12 PM - 6 PM
Sunday: 12 PM - 5 PM

VIRGINIA'S PREMIER WINERY & VINEYARD

Only 55 miles from Washington, DC

Veramar Vineyard is located off of Rt 7 in the northern Shenandoah Valley AVA of Virginia. Right over the Blue Ridge Mountains from Loudoun County, Veramar is a short drive from Leesburg or Winchester, and easily accessible from Washington, DC, Northern Virginia, Frederick, MD, Harpers Ferry, WV, and the Interstate 81 corridor.

This hidden gem, nestled in the rolling hills near the Shenandoah River, has an expansive views of the mountains from the 28 acres of vineyards and the rustic yet elegant tasting room and terrace. In this idyllic setting we grow Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, Seyval Blanc, Traminette, Norton, Albariño, Vidal Blanc and Malbec wine grapes, and make Virginia wine across a spectrum of varietals and blends. Each wine distinctively expresses our dedication to premium Virginia winemaking.

The Bogaty family founded Veramar in 2000, when there were very few wineries operating successfully in this part of the state. Since then, the business has grown to include their son, Justin Bogaty, as winemaker, and there has certainly been a tremendous boom in the Virginia wine industry since then, especially in Loudoun County. But over the years we have never lost our values of family and sustainability - every aspect of Veramar, from the vineyard to the winemaking itself, is managed with the goal of creating a family business that can be passed down to many generations of Bogatys to come. We strive to be grounded enough to forego trends and fads in favor of the lasting principles that will sustain Veramar and Shenandoah Valley winemaking culture many years into the future.

Our tasting room is open year-round, seven days a week, and opens daily at noon. The estate and vineyards are also the perfect setting for an elegant winery wedding or private party, a venue perfectly situated near Northern Virginia, Winchester, VA, and Washington, DC. We hope you'll visit us, and experience everything that premium Virginia wine has to offer!

Our History

Being a family-owned winery absolutely affects our winemaking and viticulture practices.

purchased farm

1996

Our estate is comprised of 100 acres, with 26 acres currently planted in grape vines.

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first harvest

1999

Veramar Vineyard rests in the thermal belt and we receive warm days and typically late rains. Our vineyards tend to have a longer growing season and the grapes have more hang time compared to other Virginia wine regions, resulting in fully mature fruit whose acid chemistry is kept in balance.

open for business

2001

Veramar Vineyard was founded almost 2 decades ago by the Bogaty family. We produce full-bodied, complex Virginia wine in the Shenandoah Valley AVA.

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decanter award

2010

Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) is the world’s largest and most influential wine competition. Judged by the top wine experts from around the globe, the DWWA is trusted internationally for its rigorous judging process.

exported to UK

2010

The UK’s wine trade has more than doubled in the last decade and become a key hub for importing and distributing to 124 countries across the globe. The UK is the world’s second largest importer of wine by volume behind Germany and the second largest, by value, to the US, according to an OIV report on state of the viniculture world market, April 2016. Meaning Britain imports more wine per head than any other of the world’s top importers.

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65 & counting awards with 85+ ratings

2018

Wine Enthusiast is a magazine and website specializing in wines, spirits, food and travel. Wine Enthusiast’s tasting panel reviewed more than 24,000 wines from around the globe, exploring a multitude of regions, styles and price points. Each year, we cull through this behemoth batch of wines to pull out the most exciting finds.

Our Story

Our estate is comprised of 100 acres, with 26 acres currently planted in grape vines. Cabernet Franc is the most widely planted varietal, with 7 acres under cultivation. Chardonnay is the next largest planting, with 6 acres, followed by Seyval Blanc (5 acres) , Norton (3 acres), Albariño (2 Acres) and Malbec (2 acres). A 5-8 acre block of Vidal Blanc is planned for planting in 2017. The Bogaty family has traditionally hailed from the Italian Alps where, even today, extended relatives of the Bogaty family still own and operate a small vineyard. Two generations after Ludwig Bogati immigrated to the United States, James "Jim" Charles Bogaty decided it was time to return to his family's roots. Being a family-owned winery absolutely affects our winemaking and viticulture practices. As a family-run business, we put the long-term interests of future generations above short-term financial gains. Veramar's success is measured by generations, rather than by numbers in quarterly reports.

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Red Wines

Here at Veramar we combine traditional French techniques and old Italian inspiration with American innovation. We are always striving to capture the unique expression of our estate grapes through the meticulous winemaking process. Our role in winemaking maximizes the distinct character of our vineyard and underline a strong link between vineyard and winery. We consider terroir and winemaking equally important in creating our exceptional wine.

 

White Wines

Our winemaker, Justin believes the Shenandoah Valley in between the rolling mountains of Virginia is "the best growing region on the East Coast." When describing his own winemaking style, he says, "Grapes and wine need to be treated with respect. One has to be realistic about what one is trying to achieve. I want to have fun and to drink wines with balance and wines that make a statement about Virginia’s Terroir."

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Our Great Team

Three generations of the Bogaty family; Jim and Della, along with their son, Justin, daughters Tiffany and Ashley, and numerous grandchildren continue the legacy of the family’s tradition of excellence in winemaking.

Veramar Vineyard is a picturesque winery and vineyard in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, an easy drive from Washington, DC and Northern Virginia. The tasting room is open daily from 12:00 PM
Jim & Della Bogaty
Owners

Just two generations after Ludwig Bogati immigrated to the United States, James ``Jim`` Charles Bogaty decided it was time to return to his family's roots.

Veramar Vineyard is a picturesque winery and vineyard in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, an easy drive from Washington, DC and Northern Virginia. The tasting room is open daily from 12:00 PM
Justin Bogaty
Winemaker

Justin Bogaty brings over a decade of oenology and viticulture experience to his role of winemaker.

Veramar Vineyard is a picturesque winery and vineyard in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, an easy drive from Washington, DC and Northern Virginia. The tasting room is open daily from 12:00 PM
Eric Hamilton
Assistant Winemaker

Eric is married to Jim and Della's youngest daughter, Ashley. Since joining the Bogaty family, Eric has played a keen role in fine-tuning the wine quality and refining the winery’s style which results in wines that have character, integrity and a sense of place.

Bogaty Family
Bogaty Family

Three generations of the Bogaty family; Jim and Della, along with their son, Justin, daughters Tiffany and Ashley, and numerous grandchildren continue the legacy of the family’s tradition of excellence in winemaking.