Our Wine
At Michael Shaps Winery, we create complex wines with careful attention to the details of fine wine production in a traditional old-world style. We use natural yeast, and our wines spend a significant amount of time in barrel prior to release. As an independent winery, we focus on quality and refined small-batch production.
Michael strongly believes in choosing grape varietals that represent the potential of Virginia viticulture. Michael’s wines prove that Virginia can produce wines that compete head-to-head with some of the finest wines from the best regions in the world. The whites focus on varietal intensity and the retention of natural acidity. The reds are highly extracted and crafted to be age-worthy and require cellaring.