What’s more romantic than a glass of wine over a candlelit meal? Virginia’s wineries are here to assure that the answer to this age-old question remains: nothing. With Valentine’s Day falling blessedly on a Saturday this year, there’s no excuse not to indulge in a little lovey-doveyness—and a lot of wine. Discover the most romantic evenings the Commonwealth has to offer with these V-Day dinners at Virginia wineries.
CrossKeys Vineyards
6011 E. Timber Ridge Rd., Mt. Crawford
Decadent courses, full glasses, and full hearts await at CrossKeys Bistro come Cupid’s day.
CrossKeysVineyards.com
Early Mountain Vineyards
6109 Wolftown-Hood Rd., Madison
A prix-fixe, perfectly paired menu arrives at Early Mountain Vineyards for a Valentine’s Day special all weekend long. Plus, for one night, find a romantic four-course dinner designed by celebrated Chef Tim Moore. EarlyMountain.com
Mermaid Winery
101 Granby St., Norfolk
Dine like kings and queens and drink like sailors at the ever-inventive Mermaid Winery, where a three-course, family-style meal comes with an optional wine pairing. MermaidWinery.com
Nicewonder Farm & Vineyards
22020 Nicewonder Dr., Bristol
Nicewonder’s cozy tasting room in its rustic-chic barn becomes a haven for lovebirds each V-Day, with a menu that pairs wines and dishes as perfectly as the couples who’ll enjoy them. NicewonderFarm.com
Stone Tower Winery
19925 Hogback Mountain Rd., Leesburg
This stately outpost in the rolling hills of Virginia Hunt Country offers a wine-paired, expertly prepared four-course meal—plus a special wine and chocolate pairing. StoneTowerWinery.com
Featured photo courtesy of CrossKeys Vineyards. This article originally appeared in the February 2026 issue.
