Located in Louisa, just off of Interstate 64 64 between Richmond and Charlottesville. Southern Revere is a small family owned and operated Farm Brewery and Winery on over 70 picturesque rolling acres. The winery opened its doors in December 2021. Owners are Jason and Sheridan Grime, who purchased the property in 2018. Southern Revere is named after local Virginia folk hero, Jack Jouett, who during the Revolutionary War, made a daring 40-mile dash on horseback to Monticello, the home of Virginia Governor, Thomas Jefferson, to sound the alarm that British forces were on their way to capture the Founding Father. The winery states they “have it on good authority that Jack Jouett, later dubbed the Paul Revere of the South, used to frequent his father’s Louisa tavern. So, in homage to local history and Jack’s proclivity for superior libations, Southern Revere celebrates our road’s namesake by being Rooted in Tradition, Crafted with Ambition.”
Wine. Tier III. Southern Revere grows Chambourcin and Chardonel, an unusual combination, on its small vineyards. Both are bottled as stand-alone varietals, including a deep-hued Rosé from the Chambourcin, Other wines are produced from grapes sourced from elsewhere in Virginia. There is considerably more focus on beer than wine here.
Setting. One star. The winery features an intimate tasting room experience in the scenic countryside of Louisa County. The Tasting Room is in a modern rustic barn, with tables set on an expansive covered patio or on the grounds overlooking the farm, pond, vineyard, and hops field.