VA Wine GuideNorthern Virginia

Frederick County, Virginia

James Charles Winery

Winchester

Children welcome; dogs welcome; no outside food; live music most weekends.

Before you go

Can we bring the children?

Children welcome

Children must be supervised at all times and stay with their group.

From their “policies” page, checked October 31, 2026

Can the dog come?

Dogs welcome

Leashed, well-behaved dogs are allowed on the patio, in outdoor spaces and inside the tasting room.

From their “policies” page, checked October 31, 2026

Can we bring a picnic?

No outside food

Outside alcohol is also prohibited, and coolers may be inspected.

From their “policies” page, checked October 31, 2026

Is there food?

Cheese, charcuterie and light fare

The light fare menu includes a $26 cheese and charcuterie platter, pizza, egg rolls, truffle fries, baked brie and pretzel sticks.

From their “https jamescharleswine com food menu” page, checked October 31, 2026

Do we need a reservation?

Reservations recommended

Walk-ins are welcome when space allows; reservations are recommended on busy weekends.

From their “visit us” page, checked October 31, 2026

Coming as a group?

Groups of 8–16 must reserve the Group Tasting Experience; groups over 16 should call (540) 931-5452.

From their “visit us” page, checked October 31, 2026

Arriving by limo or bus?

Limos and buses welcome

Buses and shuttles are allowed; coordinate the arrival with your transportation company in advance.

From their “policies” page, checked October 31, 2026

Is there live music?

Live music most weekends

From their home page, checked October 31, 2026

When are they open?

Opening hours

Monday12 PM – 6 PM
Tuesday12 PM – 6 PM
Wednesday12 PM – 6 PM
Thursday12 PM – 6 PM
Friday12 PM – 7 PM
Saturday12 PM – 7 PM
Sunday12 PM – 5 PM

Walk-ins welcome unless a special event, private experience, or reservation-only offering says otherwise.

From their home page, checked October 31, 2026