James Charles Winery & Vineyard
James Charles Winery & Vineyard is the northern Shenandoah Valley’s premier winery, vineyard and wedding venue – located just outside of Winchester, Virginia, it’s easily accessible from Interstate 81, US Route 11, Interstate 66, US Route 522, US Route 15, US Route 17, VA Route 7, Northern Virginia and Washington, DC, yet a world away in the rolling hills of the Valley’s apple country. James Charles Winery & Vineyard strives to provide big-city chic with a side of Valley charm, all within the beautiful setting of the vineyard grounds, apple orchards and rolling hills as far as the eye can see. Whether your coming to taste our hand-crafted wine or hosting an elegant winery wedding, this winery and event venue is a class above.
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.
