Athena Vineyards and Winery

“150 Wineries in 150 Days Tour: Virginia”- Stop #25
For a map and all the info check out our page on Athena Vineyards and Winery.

Three women – all nurses – started Athena Vineyards in 2002 and built the winery in 2005.  On the banks of the Great Wicomico River on the Northern Neck of Virginia, Athena grows an ambitious 20 varieties of grapes on their 15 acres. 

Spicy woodland smells greet you as you walk up the path of the winery building. A large wrap-around porch with white Adirondack chairs provides a nice perch if you decide to stay awhile.

Athena’s wines stand out in their distinctive bottles, such as the caravel-shaped Galleon Treasure Red, and the Sweet Notes Red guitar bottle. Great holiday gifts.
 

At the winery:  Group tours (call in advance for 10 or more); private parties; buses/RVs welcome; kids welcome; pets welcome; places to picnic; weddings

The wines:
- Galleon Treasure Red – blend of Chambourcin and Cabernet Franc
- Athena’s Holiday Gift – blend of 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot
- Athena’s Lighthouse White – blend of Seyval Blanc and other white wine grapes
- Safe Harbor – Fortified red made from Chambourcin
- Mellow Notes – Vignoles based blend fortified with brandy
- Sweet Notes Red
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Cabernet Franc
- Nightingale Red – Chambourcin grapes
- Meritage – Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot
- Chardonnay
- Athena’s White – white blend of Vidal blanc and Seyval blanc
- Rose
 Athena’s Sweet White – Late harvest white blend dessert wine

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