Patrick Duffeler’s purchase of a farm in 1983 started the Williamsburg Winery story, though the history of Virginia wine extends back centuries from that on the very same land. Making… Continue reading The Williamsburg Winery’s Special Place in Virginia Wine History
A new world opened up to Jen Allen when she moved to Williamsburg last year with her husband, Brenden, who is stationed at Fort Eustis. Back in her hometown in… Continue reading New Director of Retail Operations Enjoys Sharing an Appreciation for Virginia Wine
A high school graduation trip to Italy wasn’t just fun for Alex Frey. It altered his life, introducing him to the world of wine. As a college student at William… Continue reading European Trip Introduced New Direct Shipping Manager to the World of Wine
Kris Rideout is happiest at the Williamsburg Winery when she wraps up in layers and dons her leopard print hat with a head lamp and descends into the reserve cellar… Continue reading New Wine Club Manager Passionate About Offering Members an Exclusive Experience
My warmest holiday greetings to you and your family as we bring 2022 to a close. It has been a special year at the Williamsburg Winery in that it was… Continue reading A Message From the Founder: Cheers to 2022!
The decision to plant vineyards and start a winery at Wessex Hundred was met with plenty of skepticism back in the ’80s when Patrick and Peggy Duffeler started their new… Continue reading Celebrating the Roots of Virginia Wine with a Toast to Acte 12
The Williamsburg Winery continued its legacy of giving back to the community by creating a special label for its 2019 Rosé to help raise money in support of breast cancer… Continue reading The Williamsburg Winery Donates $2,016 to the Riverside Foundation to Support Breast Cancer Patients
The wine world lost a legend and The Williamsburg Winery founder Patrick Duffeler lost a friend with the passing of Steven Spurrier on March 9. The British wine expert’s legacy… Continue reading Patrick Duffeler Reflects on Steven Spurrier, the “Light of the Wine World”
WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia – The Williamsburg Winery is pleased to announce it has welcomed Thomas Kayrouz, M.D., to its Board of Advisors. “If there is anything we have all learned in… Continue reading The Williamsburg Winery Welcomes Thomas Kayrouz, M.D., to Board of Advisors
Patrick Duffeler savors what’s simple. Business requires the Founder of The Williamsburg Winery to regularly dress in suit and tie, sit behind a computer and answer a smartphone. But the… Continue reading Patrick Duffeler Cherishes the Moments While Leaving a Legacy
Francoise Duffeler’s appreciation for nature and its spiritual ability to nurture dates back to growing up in the picturesque French countryside. Gothic castles, fragrant gardens and acres of bucolic green… Continue reading Meet the Extraordinary Francoise Duffeler
Family dinner in the Meyer household did not equate to burgers and fries. At 4-years-old, Matthew Meyer, today Winemaker at The Williamsburg Winery, savored sips of wine at a dinner… Continue reading Matthew Meyer, a Winemaker with Deep Roots
It’s finally time to plan for the moment, the moment you ask the One to marry you. You’ve got your perfect person, you have the ring, now you just need… Continue reading 5 Ways to get Engaged at The Williamsburg Winery
During our fall trip to France late last year, we discovered the world of Bastides. The French word is derived from the classic bastions meaning a fortification protecting its occupants… Continue reading Discovering the World of “Bastides”
We love wine, obviously. And we love making wine. But we also understand that sometimes, you want to try something different. Even our winemaker, Matthew Meyer, likes experimenting with new techniques,… Continue reading Rare Fermented Beverage Release
Have you joined us for the cozy winter season at the vineyard? The bare vines sleep under their blankets of ice and snow. The tasting room is warm and fragrant… Continue reading There is No “Off Season” in Winemaking
Our next stop was Athens where we were to visit the Acropolis and the Parthenon. It was a huge disappointment. The lines to enter the Parthenon were over two and… Continue reading And, Another Long Trip to Europe, Part Three
The next morning, we boarded the “Norwegian Spirit,” a cruise liner that can provide comfort and fine cuisine for some two thousand guests. Their crew of nearly nine hundred with… Continue reading And, Another Long Trip to Europe, Part Two
Francoise, my lovely wife, left for France during the closing days of August. By then, she had received all documents subsequent to her interview and her test on American citizenship… Continue reading And, Another Long Trip to Europe, Part One
For a number of years, I have shared with friends and guests the story of how we acquired this farm. At the time, I was International President of Fragrances Selective.… Continue reading Once upon a time, there was a farm in Williamsburg, Virginia