VA Wine GuideNorthern Virginia

Prince William County, Virginia

Effingham Manor Winery

Nokesville

Adults only, 21 and over; no dogs; outside food, with limits; snacks and light fare.

Before you go

Can we bring the children?

Adults only, 21 and over

No children or infants are permitted on the estate; the 21+ rule covers the whole property, including the Manor House and grounds.

From their “faqs” page, checked November 1, 2026

Can the dog come?

No dogs

Service animals are exempt.

From their “faqs” page, checked November 1, 2026

Can we bring a picnic?

Outside food, with limits

Guests may bring a picnic, but no large coolers, crock pots or chafing dishes; staff may check food bags, and no outside alcohol is allowed.

From their “faqs” page, checked November 1, 2026

Is there food?

Snacks and light fare

Meats, cheeses, spreads and charcuterie are sold on site, and a local food vendor is hosted on most weekends.

From their “faqs” page, checked November 1, 2026

Do we need a reservation?

Walk-ins welcome

Walk-ins are seated first come, first served; reservations are optional and guarantee a table.

From their “faqs” page, checked November 1, 2026

How do tastings work?

Tastings offered

A self-guided selection of three wines (2 oz each) or a traditional sampling of six wines (1 oz each) is $18 each; the Manor House offers tastings by the flight on Saturdays and Sundays.

From their “faqs” page, checked November 1, 2026

Coming as a group?

No party-size threshold is stated; tastings are not provided to groups arriving by KegBus or Boomerang Bus, and the Manor House rooms each seat up to 10.

From their “faqs” page, checked November 1, 2026

Arriving by limo or bus?

Limos and buses welcome

Vehicles up to a 15-passenger size are accepted; charter buses, party buses and anything larger than 15 passengers are not allowed on the estate.

From their “faqs” page, checked November 1, 2026

Is there live music?

Their website doesn’t say.

When are they open?

Opening hours

Monday11 AM – 6 PM
Tuesday11 AM – 6 PM
Wednesday11 AM – 6 PM
Thursday11 AM – 6 PM
Friday11 AM – 6 PM
Saturday11 AM – 6 PM
Sunday11 AM – 6 PM

Closed Thu, Nov 26, Fri, Dec 25, Fri, Jan 1, Sun, Mar 28.

Closed on Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day; 21+ only, walk-ins welcome and reservations guarantee seating.

From their home page, checked November 1, 2026

Grapes and styles on their site

Petit Verdot, Tannat, Norton, Viognier and Traminette

From their “about effingham manor” page, checked November 1, 2026