Keswick Vineyards
Welcome to the Tasting Room at Keswick Vineyards Winery & Brewery. When you’re here you will enjoy all the natural beauty of Keswick, Virginia, the foothills of the Southwest Mountains and be surrounded by the original vineyards planted in 1999 at our outdoor tasting bar and courtyard. Experience award-winning and innovative wines from our winemaker, named one of the 100 most influential wine makers in the United States, local cider from some of Charlottesville’s favorites, and exciting new craft beer. Join us on Saturdays when we also offer live music year round. We are both kid and pet friendly, and we ask that both your children and/or pets remain with you at your table(s) during your visit. Wine sales for glasses, flights and open bottles stop at 4:45pm and our property closes promptly at 5pm.
Author: Caroline Porsiel
Caroline Porsiel is a master distiller and liqueurist based in East Ellijay, Georgia. She founded House of Applejay, a fine spirits and liqueur distillery, in 2022 with her mother, Sabine, crafting award-winning products like Applejay from Ellijay, Mt. Frozen Knob Vodka, and Winter Cherry Mountain Liqueur. The distillery won a 2024 Best of Georgia Award and a 2025 Double Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition for its Winter Cherry Mountain Liqueur. As a founding member of the AMBRU Campaign, launched in 2020, Porsiel advocates for the global recognition of American Brandy and Rum. She continues to drive innovation in the craft spirits industry from her active distillery in the heart of Georgia’s apple country.
