Southwest Mountains Vineyards

Southwest Mountains Vineyards believes in crafting wine that honors the distinctive terroir and the individual grape varietals. And that tender vines need to be prudently nurtured, with a commitment to land preservation and renewal is essential, and exceptional wines are made by dedicated, passionate craftspeople. SMV also believes that wine growing in Virginia is deeply rooted in tradition and most importantly, they believe in exceeding expectations by elevating the quality of Virginia wine, that every glass has a story worth telling and each bottle deserves a place on the table.

The vineyard has a unique octave in the dynamic Old World style wines grown on three estates and are the recipient of 2 Gold Medals in the 2024 Governor’s Cup and part of the Gold Medal Wine Trail.

Tasting Room Experience

Whether you're planning a relaxed afternoon or a guided tasting, Southwest Mountains Vineyards offers a range of seating options designed for how you want to experience Virginia wine.

Tasting Room Style
Vignette Seating - indoors. A more relaxed, lounge-style experience featuring couches, farm tables, and fireside seating throughout the upstairs tasting barn. High Top Seating - Classic tasting room experience inside the upper level the barn. Upstairs Deck Seating - Elevated outdoor seating with panoramic vineyard views. Downstairs Bar & Patio - A more casual tasting bar and ground level outdoor space.

Amenities & Features

Unique Features
Hiking Trail
Wine Shop
Food Available: Light Fare
Vineyard Views
Mountain Views
Fireplace

Food & Dining

Events & Activities

Classes Workshops
Dinner Events

Weddings

Reception Hall
Weddings
Ceremony Site

Farm & Production

Extras

2300 Whipper In Lane
Keswick, VA 22947
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bottle of red wine
2023 Cab Franc Reserve
bottle of red wine
2023 Merlot
bottle of white wine
2024 Viognier
bottle of white wine
2024 Petit Manseng
bottle of sparkling rose
2024 Sparkling Rosé

Competition Awards 6 Gold

Top Wines
  • Petit Manseng 2
  • Chardonnay Reserve 1
  • Viognier 1
  • Petit Verdot Reserve 1
  • Cabernet Franc 1
Wins by Year
  • 2026 2
  • 2025 2
  • 2024 2
Wins by Competition
  • VGC 6
Gold Medals (6)
WineVintageCompetitionYearAward
Chardonnay Reserve2023VGC2026Gold
Viognier2023VGC2026Gold
Petit Manseng2023VGC2025Gold
Petit Verdot Reserve2021VGC2025Gold
Cabernet Franc2021VGC2024Gold
Petit Manseng2021VGC2024Gold

Gold Medals by Varietal