Our Story
Twisted Pines Farm and Vineyard started as a dream fueled by an appreciation for wine, as well as opportunities to learn about vineyard management and wine making from vignerons and an established winemaker in Maryland. With a passion for agriculture and a love of the Shenandoah Valley, that dream began coming to life in 2020 when Chris and Ashley acquired a 40-acre farm in Staunton, Virginia.
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Our name, Twisted Pines, is a nod toward Chris' passion for reptiles, in particular the Pine Snake.
Our Farm
Our family has always had a passion for animals. With Ashley's animal and poultry science background and a lot of acreage available, it seemed only natural for Twisted Pines to expand our offerings beyond grapes and wine.
In 2021, we began establishing our fold of Highland Cattle and flock of Sebastopol geese. Both breeds of cattle and geese were selected for their unique physical features and docile nature. In addition to our breeding animals, our farm is home to a menagerie of beloved companions ranging in size from pocket pets to horses.
Our Vineyard
With an average elevation of 1800 feet, we have initially designated 10 acres of land with a north-eastward-facing slope for our vineyard. Our initial 5500 vines were planted in 2021, with an additional 1100 vines planted in 2022.
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We currently grow four traditional European grape varietals, two red and two white:
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Malbec
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Dornfelder
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Gewürztraminer
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Reisling
Our Winery
Our winery (aka production facility) is located on our family farm in Staunton, VA. As we get our production off the ground, our current facility does not allow a public-facing tasting room. While we build the capital to create a publicly accessible tasting room, hand crafted wines from our facility can be tasted at a variety of events across Virginia throughout the year or can pre-ordered for pick up in Staunton anytime.
In addition to use of estate grapes from Twisted Pines' vineyard, we also source grapes from other local Virginia vineyards. Our wine maker, Chris, aspires to combine common and atypical winemaking strategies to produce beautiful wines intended to please a variety of palates.
We launched our inaugural set of 5 wines to the public in January 2025.