Welcome to Caret Cellars!

We are a family-owned and operated Virginia Farm Winery and vineyard in Essex County, Virginia committed to producing quality estate wines, each expressing the unique character of our property.

Our Grapes

Our Grapes

We take a minimalist approach to wine making to allow the flavors created in the vineyard to be fully expressed in the wine.
Our Tasting Experience

Our Tasting Experience

Our winery provides an unpretentious and welcoming atmosphere with an Italian flair.
The Landscape

The Landscape

Let us host your next event. We can accommodate a variety of special occasions.
Visit Us

Visit Us

Bring a picnic, and enjoy a bottle of wine overlooking the vineyard.
Our Location

Our Location

We are an hour northeast of Richmond in Essex County, Virginia.
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OUR WINES

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2017 Chardonnay Reserve


Barrel fermented in American Oak with additional malolactic fermentation to add a long, buttery finish, this is a special Chardonnay with a strong sense of fruit on the nose, including apple, pear and citrus. On the palate it is flinty with notes of tropical fruit, hazel nut and plenty of oak. Medium bodied with a golden hue, this wine pairs well with nutty cheeses, creamy pasta, pork and, especially, seafood dishes of shrimp, crab and smoked salmon.

$23/bottle

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2023 Bay Blu


This 2023 Vidal Blanc is a refreshing, bright, white wine. It offers hints of pineapple and ripe melon, along with flavors of grapefruit with a hint of lemon zest and a crisp clean finish. It is clean and well balanced, and pairs well with pasta or citrus salads, risotto with asparagus, peas, grilled vegetables, soft cheeses (Havarti, young Gouda) and grilled chicken.

$23/bottle

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2022 Nebbiolo Rose’


A big glass of spring and summer sunshine, fruit, and flowers. As Nebbiolo produces some of the most lovely and aromatic reds on the planet, it’s not surprising this blend with Rkatsiteli does the same for this off-dry rose. This explodes out of the glass with intense notes of watermelon, strawberry, pomegranate, blood orange, ginger, white flowers and more. These grapes’ natural acidity keep this one super fresh and zesty.

$23/bottle

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2019 Traminette


This light white wine shows a Champagne hue while the smell of citrus, white stone fruit and spice fills its aroma. The bright, inviting taste of passion fruit, spices, apricot and white stone fruit with a hint of ginger wafting through fill the palette, constantly moving. This wine should be drunk chilled. It is excellent with spicy dishes such as Thai food or Mexican. It is not to be neglected as a solo wine consumed just as the coolness of a summer night approaches.

$21/bottle

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2023 Syrah


This light “Summer” Syrah showcases dark fruits (blueberries, blackberries and plums), medium to high tannins, a peppery/spicy flavor, and a dry finish. This black pepper flavor is due to a naturally occurring chemical in the Syrah grape called rotundone, and the grapes tend to be lighter with more of a purplish-red hue.

$25/bottle

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2019 Chambourcin


Earthy overtones with notes of blueberry, dark plum and leather. Deep ruby in color and highly aromatic, it was aged 30 months in French oak. This is a big, bold wine that pairs well with beef, smoked meats, goat cheese and wild game such as venison. Balanced tannins with a lingering finish. Cellar friendly, it will improve with aging.

$22/bottle

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Rivah Red


Rivah Red is a sweet, ruby colored red blend comprised of 95% Chambourcin Rose’ and 5% Niagara. Following an initial burst of strawberry aromas, a subtle nose of blueberry can be found. The taste of blueberries is followed with a strong grape finish suggesting candied fruit and making this an excellent aperitif when paired with cheesecake, cannolis, or a Tiramisu. In addition to desserts, it is a wonderful everyday wine for relaxing on the patio or in the hot tub.

$22/bottle

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2022 Tannat


On the nose, Tannat delivers rich aromas of black currant and red plum, with subtle notes of licorice, smoked meats, and black cardamom. It is quite tannic and is intense and flavorful, so it needs a dish of equal richness to pair. The balance of Tannat’s robust fruit, spice, and smoke flavor will make it the perfect pairing with grilled steak, chicken, pork! Due to Tannat’s naturally high tannins, we barrel aged this wine for 18 months to help the wine evolve and integrate prior to bottling. We believe that aging this wine for 7-10 years will deepen the expressions of the wine through beautiful fruit and earth notes.

$35/bottle

OUR COLLECTION

Our grapes are hand-harvested in our vineyard, and then crushed and fermented in small batches in our adjacent winery. Our red wines are aged in French oak barrels, while our whites and rosés linger in stainless steel.

We take a minimalist approach to wine making to allow the flavors created in the vineyard to be fully expressed in the wine.