Location: Afton, Virginia
Wine specialties: Aubaine, Cabernet Franc, signature blends
Winery description: Situated below Afton Mountain, Cardinal Point Vineyard & Winery is known for its hillside vineyard setting and a winemaking approach closely connected to its own fruit. The winery produces both varietal wines and creative blends; its 2025 Aubaine earned gold in the 2026 Monticello Cup.
Visitor information: Confirm tasting formats, group visits, and current food and pet policies.
Nestled into the rolling hillsides below Afton Mountain, Cardinal Point Vineyard & Winery is a pleasing blend of the industrial and the pastoral. Cardinal Point is the perfect destination for those who want to sample award winning varietal as well as unique blends.
9423 Batesville Road
Afton, VA 22920
tel: 540.456.8400
fax: 540.456.6800
email: info@cardinalpointwinery.com
website: www.cardinalpointwinery.com
Sarah Gorman, Operations Manager
Paul & Ruth Gorman, Owners
Winemaking Philosophy:
At Cardinal Point, our winemaker, Tim Gorman, is the Vineyard Manager as well. With 24 years of experience growing vitus vinifera vines at Cardinal Point, Tim’s expertise as a grower shows up in the quality of his wines.
Tim takes great pains to ripen his fruit to the best quality possible… since he knows he’ll be the one paying for any shortcomings in the winery! And although he will tell you that the best wines make themselves, he clearly enjoys expressing his creative side in the cellar, as evidenced by our very popular signature blends.
Wines Typically Available:
Whites: Green (vinho verde inspired), Chardonnay, IPC Hopped Chardonnay, Quattro (Riesling blend)
Rosé: Cabernet Franc based rosé
Reds: Rockfish Red (lighter bodied red), Union (fuller bodied red), Petit Verdot
Hours:
Daily: 11 am to 5:30 pm*
Please review polices for curbside and enjoying wine onsite HERE.
Closed: Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day
Tasting fee: $10/person, for groups less than 10 people. Discounts are available for teachers and military personnel with valid identification
Group Policy: Groups of 10+ people must have confirmed reservation by calling 540-456-8400 or email info@cardinalpointwinery.com. All groups are scheduled before 1pm. Tasting fee is $10/person.
Handicap accessible.
Event Policies:
Public: Live music on the deck Sundays in warmer months and fall. Oyster Festival held in May and November.
Private: Space available for private event and wedding rental. Contact form on Cardinal Point website.
Food Available: A selection of meats and cheeses are available for purchase.
Pet Policy: Leashed dogs allowed inside tasting room and in outdoor seating areas.
Kid-friendly: yes