ANKIDA RIDGE ... "Where heaven and earth join"
ANKIDA RIDGE ... "Where heaven and earth join"
While still living in Virginia Beach back in 1999, the Vrooman family purchased a forested piece of land high on a mountainside in rural Amherst County for their future retirement retreat. A series of serendipitous events led them on an unexpected journey of growing the "impossible" .. Pinot Noir
The rest is history.
• 37°42’ N x 79°10’W
• Chestnut Ridge, Blue Ridge Mountains, Amherst County, Virginia
• Elevation 1625 – 1800ft with steep SE and S aspect
• Ancient, weathered Charnokite granite soils over one billion years old
• 6 acres under vine on site : Varieties: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Gamay
Our flock of sheep play a vital role in our environmentally sensitive vineyard practices, massaging the soil, adding nutrients, helping with weed control and providing us with valuable compost to add back to our vineyard soils.
Our chickens help us with insect control in the vineyard and provide us with fresh eggs as well.
Our dogs, Lucci and Guppie, help to protect the farm animals and provide lots of entertainment for our tasting room guests
Let's celebrate the arrival of spring up on this mountain! Redbuds are beginning to pop and West of VA Furnace Pizza is serving up his delish Neapolitan pizzas and raw or roasted oysters! With our wines, sunshine and 65, it's a winning combination. Email Holly@ankidaridge.com to guarantee your food selections.
Membership is free, fun and you will save money! We have several levels available. We welcome you to our Wine Club family.
TASTING ROOM HOURS
MARCH: SAT & SUN 12-5pm
APRIL - DEC: FRI, SAT and SUN: 12-5pm
In season, Ankida Ridge is open on all three levels of the property, the Lower Grounds, Winery and Tasting Room (both indoors and outdoors) and at the Overlook (AWD or 4WD vehicles required)
SEE US. HEAR US. TASTE US.
Ankida wines can be enjoyed at the following highly esteemed, luxury locations, along with numerous other restaurants and shops of distinction
The Inn at Little Washington, Washington, VA
Blackberry Farms, Merryville, TN
Marigold - Keswick Hall, Keswick, VA
Primland - an Auberge Resort, Meadows of Dan, VA
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READ ABOUT US
The Washington Post
Food & Wine Magazine
Decanter
Saveur
Vinepair.com
Distinction Magazine
Moneyinc.com
WineBusiness.com
The Financial Times of London
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WATCH US
The Smithsonian Channel
VPM Un-Wined
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RECOGNITION
Ankida Ridge Pinot Noir 2019
James Suckling- 93 points
Ankida Ridge Pinot Noir Reserve 2017
James Suckling - 93 points
Ankida Ridge Chardonnay 2019
James Suckling - 91 points
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Ankida was invited to the prestigious
IPNC - International Pinot Noir Celebration - 2016
McMinnville, OR
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FACEBOOK @ankidaridge
INSTAGRAM @ankidaridge
1304 Franklin Creek Rd, Amherst VA
434.922.7678
ANKIDA RIDGE FARM & VINEYARD
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WE WILL BE OPEN FRI, MAR 31!! HELLO SPRING!
APRIL- DEC: FRI, SAT & SUN 12-5PM
1304 Franklin Creek Rd, Amherst, VA
434-922-7678
Questions? Email: Holly@ankidaridge.com
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