40 Gibson Hollow Ln.
Etlan, VA 22719

540-923-4206

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Operating Adjustments at DuCard Vineyards (3/19/20 and 3/24/20)

Consistent with latest guidance from the CDC and the Governor of Virginia, DuCard Vineyards is transitioning short-term operations beginning immediately, with the following offerings available:

  • Tasting room and grouds are closed.  No on-premises consumption permitted.
  • Curbside / take out is available at DuCard’s tasting room. Customers can order and pick up bottles of our wines from 3-6 PM daily, with no minimums.  You do not need to call or email – we will take the order at the front door.
  • Free local home delivery with on-line ordering. For residents in the Route 29 corridor, including Charlottesville/Albemarle, Greene, Madison, Culpeper and Rappahannock, we will deliver to your front door at no charge.  6 bottle minimum.
  • UPS shipping with on-line ordering in Virginia and to most states. Complimentary for 6 bottles or more.

Taking a hike in the Shenandoah National Park and cruising the scenic back roads of Madison County are great ways to get some peace, enjoyment and exercise in our current challenging environment — with half a million acres of social distance.  Add to the outing by picking up a bottle of our award-winning wines to take with you, plus some to have at home.

To order wine for local delivery or UPS shipping, visit www.ducardvineyards.com/wines

Members of the DuCard Wine Club:  you can pick up your new allocation at the tasting room between 3 and 6 PM daily, or as noted we will personally deliver it or ship it to you via UPS – no charge for orders of 6 bottles or more.  Check Wine Club newsletter you are receiving today, 3/25 for more details.   As always, please contact us directly at marty@ducardvineyards.com to place your order.  Note:  we cannot correctly apply your Club discounts if you use the online system.

Hours for curbside / to go are 3-6 PM – 7 days a week – starting now.

Through the end of April we are cancelling Saturday Music on the Patio and postponing festivals and special enrichment events.  See www.ducardvineyards.com/events for details.

If you have any questions or special needs, please feel free to call us at 540-923-4206 and leave a detailed message and your phone number for us to call you back if we are unavailable.

Thank you for your understanding and support.

DuCard Vineyards

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DuCard Overview Video
from DuCard Vineyards

DuCard Vineyards

An Award-winning Mountainside Vineyard and Winery

Visit our gorgeous vineyard and winery bordering Shenandoah National Park in Madison County. We’re located just north of Charlottesville, 90 minutes from the DC Beltway and less than two hours from Richmond.  We offer estate-grown wines and a friendly, knowledgeable staff providing a memorable and incomparable tasting experience.

We’re a relaxing getaway destination

Savor the views of the Blue Ridge Mountains as you sip DuCard wine and enjoy the pure, fresh mountain air in our tranquil country setting.

DuCard is the perfect location for a day trip, a relaxing afternoon as part of a weekend getaway, a celebratory stop after a Shenandoah hike, or for hosting a special event.

Our unique LOVE sculpture greets you upon your arrival. Photo op!

We offer several wine tasting options

We offer tastings at the bar – a rotating selection of six current release and premium wines (plus a bonus pour), poured by our knowledgeable and friendly staff

As a special and unique option, we also offer seated, table service wine flights, either red or white, including current releases, premium selections and sold-out older vintages from out library.  Gourmet cheese, charcuterie and dessert platters, all locally sourced, are available to accompany the wines.

Both of these options are available on a “walk-up” basis, no reservation needed.

For larger parties (nine or more, including buses) we offer group tastings with a dedicated staff member and a tour of the vineyards and winery (depending on weather).  Advance reservations are required.

We offer several wine tasting options

We offer tastings at the bar – a rotating selection of six current release and premium wines (plus a bonus pour), poured by our knowledgeable and friendly staff

As a special and unique option, we also offer seated, table service wine flights, either red or white, including current releases, premium selections and sold-out older vintages from out library.  Gourmet cheese, charcuterie and dessert platters, all locally sourced, are available to accompany the wines.

Both of these options are available on a “walk-up” basis, no reservation needed.

For larger parties (nine or more, including buses) we offer group tastings with a dedicated staff member and a tour of the vineyards and winery (depending on weather).  Advance reservations are required.

We have great events every weekend

There is music on the patio every Saturday 2-5, with no cover charge, featuring various singer-songwriters from the area.

We also have a wide variety of special events throughout the year: Oyster Festivals, Holiday Sunday Brunches, Leaf Peep/ Harvest Weekends, Dog Days of Summer, Second Saturdays – evening concerts during summer months, featuring a guest local brewery too – and many more!

We are an authentic farm winery

DuCard wines are handmade using traditional methods, in our on-site winery, from grapes grown by us at our three local Madison County vineyard sites.  This level of Authenticity, which was the norm 10 to 20 years ago as the Virginia wine industry was just getting started, is less common now.  But we consider it extremely important both for producing high quality wines that express a sense of ‘place’ or local terroir and also for providing customers with the memorable experience they are increasingly looking for in a country getaway wine tasting.

Our wines are available for tasting and sales exclusively at our tasting room. A limited selection of DuCard wines is available at a few local restaurants, by the glass or bottle at dinnertime, but we are not in any retail stores.  Nationwide shipping is also available

We are an authentic farm winery

DuCard wines are handmade using traditional methods, in our on-site winery, from grapes grown by us at our three local Madison County vineyard sites.  This level of Authenticity, which was the norm 10 to 20 years ago as the Virginia wine industry was just getting started, is less common now.  But we consider it extremely important both for producing high quality wines that express a sense of ‘place’ or local terroir and also for providing customers with the memorable experience they are increasingly looking for in a country getaway wine tasting.

Our wines are available for tasting and sales exclusively at our tasting room. A limited selection of DuCard wines is available at a few local restaurants, by the glass or bottle at dinnertime, but we are not in any retail stores.  Nationwide shipping is also available

We look forward to your visit!