Rebec Vineyards is a 70 acre estate in Amherst County offering beautiful views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The family home, Mountainview, is listed both on the National Register of Historic Places and as a Virginia Landmark.
In 1980, Richard planted the eight acres of noble vitis vinifera grapes. By 1987, the wine produced began selling under the Rebec label. Now, twenty one years later, thirteen wines are marketed via winery visits, festivals, ABC Stores and soon retail establishments
The winery was designed and built by owner Richard Hanson and his son-
Visitors are encouraged to learn more about the art of winemaking through tours and wine tasting at Rebec. The tours and tastings are free. Enjoy the new deck overlooking our vineyards or bring a blanket and picnic under trees in the vineyards except on the second full weekend in October, when we host the Virginia Wine & Garlic Festival.
We are conveniently located right off Hwy 29 in Amherst County, between Charlottesville and Lynchburg, Virginia.
We named our vineyard after a medieval stringed instrument, the rebec. A forerunner
of the modern violin, the rebec represented our commitment to old-
We invite you to celebrate your special event in the vineyard at Rebec. Call 434-
Open Daily
10AM to 5PM
Join us in the vineyards October 11 & 12 for the 18th Annual Virginia Wine & Garlic Festival. Six area wineries participate each year, offering wine tasting. Garlicky foods are in abundance! Entertainment on 5 stages offers everything from magic to a variety of music to comedy.