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53rd Winery and Vineyard is located in Louisa, Virginia just a short drive from Richmond, Charlottesville, and Fredericksburg. Enjoy wine by the flight, glass, or bottle on the deck or in our tasting room year-round. 53rd offers a number of wines to fit a variety of tastes and is a member of the Heart of Virginia Wine Trail. Our wines are sold at the winery and through our online shop. Don’t miss the opportunity to become a member of our quarterly wine club! Wines are shipped or picked up at the winery on designated dates.
Monday – Sunday 11am – 5pm
Closed: Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day
Experience our fine wines with a self-guided flight, a traditional tasting, or an exclusive private tasting.
For groups of eight or more, please call in advance to arrange your visit: (540) 894-1536
Wine Tasting Flights
Choose four wines to enjoy in a self-guided flight. No reservation required.
Traditional Wine Tastings
Select eight wines to sample. Offered at our tasting bar, this experience requires no reservation but is subject to space and staff availability.
Private Tastings and Events
Call ahead to arrange a private tasting experience, led by an experienced staff member. Enjoy eight carefully selected wines paired with light fare. For ticketed events, click the Tock link below.
Join us at the production facility for a guided tasting with winemaker, Chelsey Blevins, featuring a flight of Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Franc dominant blends from select vintages, along with light fare.
Ticketed Event:
Live Music: Paulo Franco 1-4pm
Join us for From Vine to Vintage: Cabernet Franc Experience on Sunday, July 5th at 1:30 PM, held inside the production facility; tickets are $42
plus taxes. Our winemaker, Chelsey Blevins, and owner, Dave Drillock, will walk you through how we grow and make this signature grape—what goes into it, how each vintage is different, and what we’re excited about for the future. This experience will include a Riedel glass for Cabernet Franc to use and take home. Lite fare provided by Fine Line Catering.
Live Music: On Permanent Vacation: Lance Wolak 1-4pm
Sunday, July 12th: Fifty Third Uncorked: Perfect Pairings: Food & Wine Made Simple
We’ll wrap things up with pairing tips you can actually use—plus a guided blind tasting that’s always a favorite.
$40 per person + tax
Wine Club 3rd Quarter Pick up Day 1
Live Music: Ron Gentry 1-4pm
Food Truck: Blue Ridge Pizza Co.
Let’s welcome back one of our favorite food trucks!
Bring a friend(s) $17/person includes tasting, food coupon and a great experience at the winery!
Wine Club 3rd Quarter Pick up Day 2
Live Music: Luke Bobbitt 12:30-4:30pm
Food Truck: Beaverdam Grill
Bring a friend(s) $17/person includes tasting, food coupon and a great experience at the winery!
Live Music: Matt Johnson 1-4pm