Located in Mineral, Louisa County, on Route 33, Jefferson Highway, just south of Lake Anna. Everleigh Vineyards is a family-owned boutique winery opened by Virginians Joe and Barbara Evers in 2022. The Evers have long been wine collectors, and decided to move from there into winemaking. Everleigh’s first vines were planted in 2015, and the plan was to only provide grapes to other wineries, but the owners subsequently decided to make their own wine. Their son Ryan was interested in cidermaking, so a cidery was added to the winery, along with a brewery.
Wine. Among the Top 100 wineries of Virginia. In their inaugural entry to the annual, state-wide Virginia Governor’s Cup wine competition, Everleigh’s 2020 and 2021 vintage Chardonel were both awarded gold medals. Their 2019 Cabernet Franc and Devil’s Profit Meritage, along with the 2021 vintage Angel’s Confession Rosé, received silver medals at the event. Chardonel, Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Cabernet Franc are grown on the property. Everleigh’s wines are based on 100% estate-grown grapes. The wines are produced in Charlottesville at Wineworks Extended, by Michael Heny.
Setting. A very modern-looking building with first and second floor windows overlooking the property, with a view towards the rolling hills of Louisa County. Outdoor deck and picnic grounds available in season. Food trucks and seasonal live music.