About Chateau Morrisette
Chateau Morrisette sits just off the Blue Ridge Parkway near milepost 171.5 in Floyd County. William, Nancy and David Morrisette planted the first vines here in 1978, and over the next 20 years the family gathered about 1,000 acres of mountain land; David was the first winemaker. Dogs run through the whole place, from the dog-on-a-bicycle logo and the Black Dog wine to the big, friendly resident dogs that greet visitors.
The list is wide: dry reds such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Chambourcin, Petit Verdot and the Archival blend; whites including Viognier, Petit Manseng, Vidal Blanc and several Chardonnays; and sweeter bottles like Sweet Mountain Laurel, Blackberry and Sweet Mountain Apple. The state wine listing shows seasonal hours of Monday through Thursday 11 to 5, Friday 11 to 6, Saturday 11 to 7 and Sunday noon to 5, with closures around Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.
Beyond the tasting room there's a wine shop and an on-site restaurant, and the winery has hosted weddings for more than 40 years. The events calendar repeats through the year with the Black Dog Concert series, Music Bingo and Ladies Night, and most events are family-friendly, with sidewalk chalk, bubbles and coloring set out for kids.
Carroll County Lavender Company, a working lavender farm with u-pick and field trails near Hillsville, is about 40 minutes west, so a summer day can take in both.
What to do
- Taste dry, off-dry and sweet wines, from Viognier and Petit Verdot to Black Dog and Sweet Mountain Laurel
- Have a meal at the on-site restaurant
- Catch a Black Dog Concert series show
- Bring the kids to a family-friendly event with sidewalk chalk and bubbles
- Pair the visit with a drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway near milepost 171.5
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- Open year-round with seasonal hours; closed around Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day
- Hours
- Seasonal hours listed on the state wine site in 2026: Mon-Thu 11-5, Fri 11-6, Sat 11-7, Sun noon-5
Good to know
- Age
- 21 or older to taste or drink alcohol
Tips for your visit
- Hours change by season, so call the winery before a long drive
- Weather on this stretch of the Blue Ridge can change fast; check Parkway conditions in winter
- Plan a designated driver for the mountain roads
Pair it with a lavender farm
Carroll County Lavender Company · about 40 minutes away
Spend a summer morning at Carroll County Lavender Company near Hillsville, then drive about 40 minutes to Chateau Morrisette for lunch and a tasting.
Getting there
Questions
Where is Chateau Morrisette?
At 291 Winery Road SW, Floyd, just off the Blue Ridge Parkway near milepost 171.5.
Is there food?
Yes. The winery has an on-site restaurant as well as a tasting room and wine shop.
Are events kid-friendly?
Most are. The winery sets out sidewalk chalk, bubbles and coloring for children.
🗺️ Part of the guide Things to Do Near the Lavender Farms of Wytheville & the Blue Ridge Highlands, Virginia
Checked in October 2026 against the business’s own website and local tourism pages. Hours and seasons change, so check with them before you go. How we check listings · Is this your business? Claim it free
