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Hill Top Berry Farm Winery & Meadery

Meadery in Nellysford, Virginia

4.7★ 372 Google reviews 2nd most reviewed of 16 in Virginia

Hill Top Berry Farm & Winery is perched on a hill along the Nelson 151 Craft Beverage Trail. Opening in 1998 as the 51st winery in Virginia, it is the oldest meadery in VA! Almost 40 varieties of “True to the Fruit” Wine & Authentic Honey Meads are handcrafted in small batches on the farm and range from dry to sweet. With roots in farming prior to wine making, Hill Top still offers pick your own blackberries during the summer. Visit and feed friendly goats, sheep and other farm animals. Outdoor seating on a large deck or under a covered pavilion overlooks the pasture and berry fields and is surrounded by Blue Ridge Mountain views. There is also indoor seating, non alcoholic beverages, and a cheese shop. Wine & Mead flights start at just $5.

Hours

Mon 11am – 5pm
Tue 11am – 5pm
Wed 11am – 5pm
Thu 11am – 5pm
Fri 11am – 5pm
Sat 11am – 5pm
Sun 11am – 5pm

Hours come from public listing data and can change. Call ahead before travelling.

Nearest meaderies

2 other meaderies within 50 miles of Hill Top Berry Farm Winery & Meadery.

Distances are straight line from the listed addresses, not driving distance.

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