“Crooked Run Cellars is located
in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley; rich in heritage, grand
views, small towns, and the spirit of the settlers before us.
Crooked Run Cellars takes you back in time to reclaim that
spirit; one of family, friends, and camaraderie. Our wines
capture the flavors unique to the valley’s soil and climate. We
invite you to be our guest and enjoy the wines and a taste of
the simple life…Meet Me At The Barn”
That
is the copy of our back label and truly the mindset and ambience
we hope to create in our winery. Our tasting room is an old
40x65 Pennsylvania Bank Barn we estimate to date back to the
early 1900’s. In researching the history of this barn style and
how it became part of the landscape of the valley, I came across
a passage from a book that really defines the spirit and
uniqueness of the valley. It is by the author Warren Hofstra and
the name of the book is The Planting of New Virginia.
"What is
notable about this early landscape is what it is not. Absent, of
course, were the grand houses of a gentry class of tobacco
planters. Missing, too, was any significant disparity between
the houses of the great and the small. Cramped though they were
and simple in both construction and plan, the cabins of the
Littles, Windles, Sellers, Stoners, and others were all much the
same in size and social significance. These were the dwellings
of families neither rich nor poor but all owners of their land."
Sitting
on the deck of the barn, or standing on the ridge, this is still
the landscape I see. Not only is the
landscape similar, but the sense of community and loyalty to the
land. As much as this valley has changed, its history can still
be seen and felt. I think that is one of the things that drew us
to the property. It wasn't just the views of the mountains. It
was more the views of a simple life and a small farming
community. That is the feeling we want to share with people when
they visit our winery. A sense of history, a connection to the
land, and most importantly a connection to each other.
Our goal at Crooked Run Cellars is
to create a gathering place, where people can shed the worries
of the day, connect with friends, relax with a glass of wine,
and soak in what we who live here may take for granted. Through
the summer months we are open until 9pm on Saturday’s. Saturday
nights we host live music from 6-9pm. We have horseshoe pits, badminton, and charcoal grills
for those who want to make a day of it. We also have a few
secluded picnic sites we can guide you to. The property is a
total of 120 acres; if seclusion is more your style, we can
certainly accommodate.
Our vines are
still young, 2010 will be our first producing harvest. The growers
that we have chosen to purchase from are all located in the
valley. We believe very much in wine reflecting the region in
which it is grown. The Shenandoah Valley has its own unique
viticulture. Its temperature, soils, elevations, and moderate
rain fall help to produce some exceptional wines that we are
proud to be able to craft.
So take a day,
explore the wines, and a taste of the simple life…
“Meet Me At
The Barn”
Crooked Run
Cellars
Our barn and grounds are capable of hosting large
weddings and events as well. Please check the
Barn Weddings tab for more information.
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Sign
our guest book and you will receive 10% off
your first purchase at the winery! Your coupon will be emailed
to you and can be presented when you visit.
If
you would like to read more about the winery please visit our
blog at
Address to Crooked
Run Cellars is 1685 Crooked Run Rd Mount Jackson VA 22842
Directions: From the
North. Head south on 81 to exit 273 turn right off the exit.
Go to first stop sign South Middle Road and turn left. Go to
next stop sign route 263 Orkney Grade Rd and turn right. Go
approx 2.5 miles and turn right on Crooked Run rd. Go 2
miles down Crooked Run Rd, Crooked Run Cellars is on the
left.
From South. Head
North on 81 get off exit 269. turn right off exit. Go to
first stop sign Route 11 and turn left. Go approx 5 miles to
route 263 Orkney Grade Rd on left. Go apprx. 5 miles on
Orkney Grade Rd to Crooked Run Rd on right. Go apprx 2 miles
on Crooked Run Rd to Crooked Run Cellars on left.
Cheers!
If you have
interest in the Virginia Wine industry and are looking for
investment opportunities, please contact
madamy@shentel.net.
landscape similar, but the sense of community and loyalty to the
land. As much as this valley has changed, its history can still
be seen and felt. I think that is one of the things that drew us
to the property. It wasn't just the views of the mountains. It
was more the views of a simple life and a small farming
community. That is the feeling we want to share with people when
they visit our winery. A sense of history, a connection to the
land, and most importantly a connection to each other.
