Planning a visit to Above Ground Winery? We've compiled answers to some of the questions we hear most often. From tasting room information and vineyard visits to policies and amenities, you'll find helpful details below to make your experience as enjoyable as possible.
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We are open Saturday and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Monday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
The tasting fee is $10. All wines are served in Riedel glassware.
Anyone asking to be served alcohol may be asked to present valid photo identification that clearly states the date of birth verifying legal consumption age. We reserve the right to deny service to anyone, no reason needed. We abide by all Virginia ABC laws.
We have several tables and chairs outside that are available along with several inside. If the weather is great you may want to bring your own seating.
We have packaged light fare food such as cheeses, salami, olives and cracker available. We also have non-alcohol beverages. You are welcome to bring your own food.
The parking lot is located on the left, just past the tasting room.
By Virginia law, no outside alcohol is allowed. We do reserve the right to inspect bags, coolers, and containers should we suspect illegal activity.
Our focus is on hospitality. As a small, farm winery we cannot accommodate tour groups, limousine service, nor unscheduled groups larger than 8. If you are celebrating an event with 8 or less guests and would like us to reserve a space for your visit, please call so we can arrange for you.
While the roadway is paved, it is narrow, therefore large/extended commercial vehicles are not recommended.
To ensure a focused and enjoyable tasting experience for all guests, we are an adults-only (21+) winery. We kindly ask that no guests under the age of 21 be brought into the tasting room.
While we genuinely appreciate families, our tasting room is designed specifically for adult wine enjoyment and does not include amenities suited for children. We encourage guests to plan accordingly so they can fully relax and enjoy their visit.
We fully support our fellow Virginia wineries that welcome families and children, and we respect each winery’s choice in creating the experience that best fits their vision.
For the safety of our guests, staff, farm animals, and working farm operations, pets are not permitted on the property.
We encourage guests to plan ahead so they can fully enjoy a relaxed and carefree visit.
We support our fellow Virginia wineries, many of which welcome pets, and we respect each winery’s choice in creating the experience that best suits their environment.
Located near Little North Mountain, our winery is rooted in a deep respect for the land. For this reason, smoking is not permitted anywhere on the property at any time.
To maintain a relaxed and focused tasting experience for all guests, we do not host scheduled musical performances at our venue.
We do not ship wine. Our wine is only available in our tasting room.
The Pilot Travel Center located at 3541 Lee Jackson Hwy. Staunton, VA 24401 is 12.3 miles.
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