Ingleside Vineyards is one of the oldest and largest wineries in Virginia. It is part of a 3,000 acre estate which has been owned by the Flemer family for over o­ne hundred years. Charles H. Flemer purchased Ingleside in 1890 and today o­ne of his great-great grandsons is proprietor of Ingleside Vineyards.

Virginia's Northern Neck is a peninsula formed by the Rappahannock and Potomac Rivers, both breathtaking in their beauty. The rivers are tributaries of the Chesapeake Bay, which is a major factor in creating a stable climate accommodating the many American hybrid and grafted European vines. The vineyards cover about 70 acres of gently rolling, well-drained countryside. The climate and topography, along with the soil which is a sandy loam, create conditions similar to those of the Bordeaux region of France.

Ingleside has "worn many hats" over the years. Built in 1834, it has served as a boys' school, known as Washington Academy, a Civil War garrison, a courthouse, and a dairy. Now the property is home to Ingleside Vineyards and Ingleside Nursery.

The winery is housed in the plantation's former dairy barns. The first commercial wines were produced in 1980. Made from hand-harvested grapes, grown in our own vineyards. Ingleside wines have consistently earned top honors in state, national and international wine competitions.

For those interested in Native American history, please visit our museum. Ingleside's museum displays artifacts of several different tribes.

Ingleside is located in the Northern Neck of Virginia, one of the most historic regions in the country. While visiting Ingleside, you will find a fascinating history, a setting rich in nature's beauty, and a heritage of award-winning wines. Located nearby are the birthplaces of George Washington, Robert E. Lee and James Monroe.