About The Williamsburg Winery
The Williamsburg Winery began when Patrick Duffeler and his wife Peggy bought a run-down farm with several large barns near Williamsburg. They planted their first grapes around 1985 and released their first wine in 1988. Today the Wessex Hundred property has more than 50 acres of vineyards set among woods, fields and gardens, with an on-site tavern, a market called Provisions and Wedmore Place, a small hotel styled after a European country inn. The wines come in themed series such as Jefferson's Journey and the Lafayette Series, plus estate, reserve, sparkling and dessert bottles.
The tasting room in Susan Constant Hall is open daily from 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., with last call at 7, and pours flights of four 2-ounce wines. Booked tours range from the family-friendly Highlights Tour and tasting ($40 per guest, with non-alcoholic drinks for anyone under 21) to the Founder's Tour ($65), a seated Private Estate Tour with nine reserve wines paired with cheese ($80) and a Barrel Cellar Tour ($100). Those last three are for guests 21 and older.
The Tavern serves lunch every day, dinner Thursday through Saturday and brunch on Sunday, and the outdoor pavilion hosts live music. Outside alcohol isn't allowed on the farm, and the picnic areas close when the wine shop does. The winery closes on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. If you are staying in town, the winery also runs a wine bar in Merchants Square in Colonial Williamsburg.
Sweethaven Lavender, which offers reserved pick-your-own visits west of Williamsburg, is about 20 minutes away. Book a morning lavender slot in season, then come here for a tour and lunch at the Tavern.
What to do
- Taste a flight of four wines in Susan Constant Hall, daily 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- Take the family-friendly Highlights Tour and tasting
- Book a seated Private Estate Tour with reserve wines and cheese (21+)
- Have lunch, dinner or Sunday brunch at the Tavern
- Stay overnight at Wedmore Place on the farm
- Hear live music at the outdoor pavilion
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- Open year-round, daily; closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day
- Hours
- Tasting room daily 11:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m., last call 7 p.m. (posted October 2026); Tavern lunch Mon-Wed 11-3, Thu-Sat lunch 11-4 and dinner 5-8, Sunday brunch 11-4
- Admission
- Tours $40-$100 per guest plus tax and gratuity (posted October 2026); tasting flights priced per flight
Good to know
- Age
- 21 or older to taste or drink alcohol
- Reservations
- Walk-in
Tips for your visit
- Tours are non-refundable but can be moved with 48 hours' notice
- Book the Private Estate Tour at least 24 hours ahead; spots are very limited
- Call the tasting room at 757-608-3181 for help booking
- Plan a designated driver, or stay the night at Wedmore Place
Pair it with a lavender farm
Sweethaven Lavender · about 20 minutes away
Reserve a morning pick-your-own slot at Sweethaven Lavender, then drive about 20 minutes to the winery for a tour and lunch.
Getting there
Questions
Can kids come on a tour?
Yes, on the Highlights Tour, which includes non-alcoholic drinks for guests under 21. The other tours are 21 and older.
Is there food at the winery?
Yes. The Tavern serves lunch daily, dinner Thursday through Saturday and brunch on Sunday.
Can I bring my own wine or drinks?
No. Outside alcohol is not allowed on the farm.
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
