Democracy starts with a bold vision and succeeds with bold action.
Located just off U.S. 29 on Rt. 718 in gorgeous Nelson County, Democracy Vineyards is very much in a state of becoming. Once a vibrant apple operation, a portion of the orchard has been cleared and planted with five varieties of grapes in preparation for future wine production. Destined to be a true Virginia Farm winery, with over 12 acres of Vitis Vinifera grapes, Democracy Vineyards will also remain an active apple operation.
The founders of Democracy Vineyards, Susan Prokop and Jim Turpin, started with just an idea, a notion of a Virginia farm winery where they could start their encore career as Virginia winegrowers.
Upcoming Events, August Newsletter for Democracy Vineyards.
For a Nelson Wine Weekend, check out our Condo in Wintergreen.
Our Wines/Awards ...and Apples!
- Forum 2009 Release Scheduled for August 28
- The Mid-Atlantic Grape Growers Association - silver medals on Velvet Revolution and Unum, our Viognier varietal
- Virginia State Fair competition -- Unum garnered a silver medal and Velvet Revolution earned a gold medal -- this is our first gold medal
- 2007 “Velvet Revolution” was awarded a Silver medal from the Tasters Guild
- Our Bordeaux style inaugural vintage was designated a “Best Buy” earlier this year by the Beverage Tasting Institute
- 2007 “Declaration” white blend earned a Bronze medal in the Tasters Guild competition
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