Chester Gap Cellars

Breathtaking mountain views from a historic estate winery

Best known for: Estate-grown wines including Viognier, Roussanne, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Petit Manseng

Chester Gap Cellars is a charming estate winery located near Front Royal, Virginia. Known for its small production of high-quality red and white wines, the winery provides a picturesque tasting room experience with breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and valleys.

Open from Friday to Sunday, Chester Gap Cellars invites guests to enjoy tastings, glasses of wine, or even spend the entire day soaking in the serene atmosphere. The winery prides itself on welcoming a diverse clientele, celebrating the uniqueness of each visitor.

Nestled in historic Rappahannock County, the winery is perched between 1,000 and 1,300 feet elevation on the eastern slopes of the Shenandoah Mountains. It offers stunning 40-mile views from its open-air tasting patio, pavilion, lawn, or tasting room.

Tasting Hours

Friday - Sunday 11am–6pm; Last Call 5:30pm

Winery reviews for Chester Gap Cellars

After a five year search for the perfect terroir and an incredible view, Bernd and Kristi Jung started Chester Gap Cellars in 2000. Bernd, a former Olympic water skier from Germany, began to plot out his land to provide what turned out to be the perfect conditions for growing some of the best...

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