Located in Rockbridge Baths, in Rockbridge County, 30 minutes north of Lexington and 20 minutes west of Raphine and Interstate 81. This is an interesting (if a bit out of the way) family-run winery. Mary Hughes and David Vermillion purchased a 32-acre farm in 2006, and began producing wine in 2012. Small range but of unusual wines, featuring northern Italian and Austrian grape varieties that do well at altitudes.
Wine. Tier II, but one of the more interesting producers in the Shenandoah Valley. Jump Mountain’s 2019 vintage Borderland, a Tannat-led blend, won the 2023 Shenandoah Cup, while their 2021 Livia, a very original red blend featuring Italian grape varieties Refosco, Lagrein and Sagrantino, as well as local Cabernet Franc (named after Caesar’s wife), was awarded a gold medal at the same event. Their Livia was reviewed by the Washington Post in 2024. The largest plantings here are Cabernet Sauvignon: Jump’s 2021 vintage Cabernet Sauvignon was awarded a gold medal at the 2025 Virginia Governor’s Cup, the annual state-wide wine tasting competition, while their Borderland took home a silver medal at the event. There is also a sparkling Gruner Veltliner, from the white Austrian grape. Very reasonable prices.
Setting. One star. Good views of local landmark Jump Mountain as well as the vineyards. The winery has a small tasting room with a tasting table where guests are offered samples of the estate grown wines as well as tours, if desired. Open Saturday and Sunday afternoons only.