Home of Democracy Vineyards of Nelson County, Virginia

Democracy starts with a bold vision and succeeds with bold action.

Located just off U.S. 29 on Rt. 718 in gorgeous Nelson County, Democracy Vineyards is very much in a state of becoming.  Once a vibrant apple operation, a portion of the orchard has been cleared and planted with five varieties of grapes in preparation for future wine production.  Destined to be a true Virginia Farm winery, with over 12 acres of Vitis Vinifera grapes, Democracy Vineyards will also remain an active apple operation.

The founders of Democracy Vineyards, Susan Prokop and Jim Turpin, started with just an idea, a notion of a Virginia farm winery where they could start their encore career as Virginia winegrowers.

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For a Nelson Wine Weekend, check out our Condo in Wintergreen.

Our Wines ...and Apples!

  • Velvet Revolution Reserve 2007, Virginia Red blend
  • Declaration Reserve 2008, Virginia White blend
  • Village View Gold, Coming Fall 2009, Apple varietal

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John 15:1 "I am the true vine, and My Father is the vineyard keeper."  For Jim and Susan, Democracy Vineyards is something of a "leap of faith" and they want to acknowledge that whatever progress they make comes from abiding in the Word of the Lord.