ANKIDA RIDGE ... "Where heaven and earth join"
They said it couldn't be done...
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.
OUR SITE
• 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
SUSTAINABILITY & BIODIVERSITY
Our Katahdin Sheep
And Then There are the Dogs!
Our Katahdin Sheep
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.
Chickens Help Too!
And Then There are the Dogs!
Our Katahdin Sheep
Our chickens help us with insect control in the vineyard and provide us with fresh eggs as well.
And Then There are the Dogs!
And Then There are the Dogs!
And Then There are the Dogs!
Our dogs, Lucci and Guppie, help to protect the farm animals and provide lots of entertainment for our tasting room guests
UPCOMING EVENTS
SUNDAY OYSTERS & PIZZA Mar 26, 12-5pm
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.
Join Our Wine Club
Membership is free, fun and you will save money! We have several levels available. We welcome you to our Wine Club family.
EVENTS
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SPRING HAS SPRUNG! COME VISIT!
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