Williamsburg Winery

You’re home the moment you turn into The Williamsburg Winery, 400 acres of woods, fields, gardens and vineyards our Wessex Hundred farm that house The Williamsburg Winery. In 1983, Patrick Duffeler purchased an abandoned farm with 300 acres overlooking College Creek and Pate’s Creek. From centuries old buildings and beautiful land that spanned the property, our now Wessex Hundred Farm came to life. In 1985, our first Chardonnay grapes were planted. After our first harvest in 1987, the vineyard operation expansion began. The years to follow brought many delicious varietals, expanding on the collection of Williamsburg Winery wines. In 1989, we won our first Governor’s Cup with the Acte 12 of 1619 Chardonnay and we have continued to earn many awards among cases and competitions throughout Virginia and the region.

Featured wines:

2021 Petit Manseng

  • 100% Petit Manseng

  • Alcohol: 14.7%

    RS: 0.6%

    Retail Pricing: $24

    Total case production: 288

2022 Viognier

  • 100% Viognier

  • Alcohol: 13.4%

    RS: 0.1%

    Retail Pricing: $30

    Total case production: 343

2019 Trianon

  • 78% Cabernet Franc, 22% Petit Verdot

  • Alcohol: 13.2%

    RS: 0.4%

    Retail Pricing: $50

    Total case production: 674

2021 Gabriel Archer Reserve

  • 38% Cabernet Franc, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot, 10% Tannat, 5% Petit Verdot

  • Alcohol: 12.5%

    RS: 0.3%

    Retail Pricing: $50

    Total case production: 526

Meet the winemaker:

Stacey Lightfoot

An alumna of Stockton College with a B.S. in environmental studies and a minor in Chemistry, Stacey embarked on her career in water testing labs before joining Williamsburg Winery just before the 2006 harvest season. With her future husband, they vacationed often to Colonial Williamsburg and would visit the winery several times.  One day, while visiting a small winery in Minitola, NJ, they asked for a tour only to be hosted by the winemaker, who learned of Stacey’s vocation and practically offered her a job.  When they decided to make Williamsburg our forever home, Stacey applied for a job at the Williamsburg Winery right before the 2006 harvest season began, thinking it would be a fun place to work.  The team was quick to hire her! With an impressive 17-year tenure, Stacey extends her gratitude for the invaluable partnership, friendship, and mentorship she has received. She eagerly anticipates continuing the legacy by creating exquisite wines for the enjoyment of all.

CONTACT

Elena Barber | ebarber@wmbgwine.com