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!
Whether the real Mona Lisa hangs in the Louvre remains a subject of debate 500 years after Leonardo da Vinci’s painting of one of the most recognizable faces in the… Continue reading Mona Lisa’s Toast to the Williamsburg Winery
Spending the night at Wedmore Place is a marvelous retreat in itself, and often guests of the Williamsburg Winery hotel find the green space at Wessex Hundred so restorative, they… Continue reading Plan Your Day Visiting Williamsburg After a Good Night’s Rest at Wedmore Place
The Williamsburg Winery’s new Chef de Cuisine is at home at Wessex Hundred. A native New Yorker, Jake Wechsler moved to Williamsburg with his family at the age of 15… Continue reading The Williamsburg Winery’s Newest Chef Returns to His Roots
Lisa O’Conner will tell you she chooses to forgo manicures and makeup as Viticulturist at the Williamsburg Winery. Neither works for her in the elements that range from pouring rain,… Continue reading Even on a Cold Day, Viticulturist Lisa O’Conner Feels the Warmth at Wessex Hundred
As much as the Williamsburg Winery has evolved over the last 20 years, so, too, has its founder, Patrick Duffeler. Readers of the second edition of “The Art and Science… Continue reading Going Behind the Scenes with a More Personal Patrick Duffeler in his New Book
Williamsburg, Virginia — The second edition of “The Art and Science of Viticulture and Winemaking at the Williamsburg Winery” featuring stunning photographs from the Wessex Hundred farm and a behind-the-scenes… Continue reading Second Edition of “The Art and Science of Viticulture and Winemaking at the Williamsburg Winery”
Walk down the steep set of stairs and an enchanting archway awaits. The inviting sign from Austria on the handmade wooden door reads “Weinkeller.” The Williamsburg Winery founder Patrick Duffeler… Continue reading Peek inside Wessex Hundred’s most intimate wine cellar
Jim Beckert knew he wanted to retire in Williamsburg after a visit to Ford’s Colony nearly 20 years ago. He and his wife, Nanette, call it home today, though Jim… Continue reading After 38 Years at One Company, Jim Beckert Makes Himself Home at Another
Moldova, the birth country to Elena Barber, boasts more wines per capita than anywhere else in the world. “Pretty much everybody in my country makes their own wine,” Elena, Assistant… Continue reading An Unlikely Return to Her Roots for Elena Barber
Kenny Bumbaco studied aboard in Seville for a summer at William & Mary to immerse himself in the Spanish culture. Languages fascinate him, dating back to his introduction to Latin… Continue reading Kenny Bumbaco, Fluent in the Language of Wine
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
Simon Smith’s career has taken him from one storybook setting to the next. The Vice President of Food and Beverage at The Williamsburg Winery grew up in lush Kent, England,… Continue reading Wessex Hundred, a Fitting Chapter in the Storied Career of Simon Smith
Happy Cinco de Mayo weekend! Whether you are planning on celebrating at home or going to a party, it’s hard to beat Chef Taylor’s simple but delicious Brisket Tostadas! The… Continue reading Chef Taylor’s Cinco de Mayo Brisket Tostadas
Tacos and wine? Yes! It’s the perfect pairing you never knew existed, especially when it involves Petit Verdot and lamb. Lamb and Petit Verdot have a special place in our… Continue reading Cooking with Wine Episode 2: Ewe Know What I’m Taco’n About
It’s officially Rosé season! Chef David McClure has created a delicious dish to celebrate the flavors of springtime that pais perfectly with the new 2018 Wessex Hundred Dry Rosé. The… Continue reading Cooking With Wine – Through Rosé Colored Glasses: Episode 1