History of Ingleside Vineyards

Come find the casual side of elegance at Ingleside Vineyards. Our vineyards and winery are like nowhere else on earth. You will not find strip malls on every corner here in the Northern Neck, and you will probably see more herons than minivans. But that's what makes our surroundings so unspoiled and unpretentious. Ingleside Vineyards embraces the casual attitude and lifestyle of the Northern Neck, and by visiting us, you too, can experience great wines in a relaxed environment.

Ingleside Vineyards has produced a long heritage of award-winning wines and is rich in nature's beauty and history.  Our wines have consistently earned top honors in state, national and international wine competitions, such as the Virginia Governor's Cup Competition, the San Diego International Wine Competition and the London International Wine and Spirits Competition. Nearby you will find the birthplaces of George Washington, Robert E. Lee and James Monroe. As one of the oldest and largest wineries in Virginia, we have been producing hand-crafted wines from estate grown vineyards for almost thirty years. Our winery is part of the 3,000 acre Ingleside Plantation Estate, which has been owned by the Flemer family for over o­ne hundred years.  We take pride in the fact that we are a Virginia Century Farm.

Ingleside Plantation has "worn many hats" over the years. Built in 1834, it has served as a boys' school, known as Washington Academy, a Civil War garrison, a courthouse, and a dairy farm. Now the property is home to Ingleside Vineyards, as well as Ingleside Nursery. Our winery is housed in the plantation's former dairy barns. Ingleside Vineyards began in 1980 and produces over 18 varieties of wine from estate grown grapes today.