The Vineyard
The Furrows first vineyard was planted on the shores of Smith Mountain Lake in 1984. This small, experimental vineyard in Hickory Cove sparked the passion and by 1992, the current Hickory Hill Vineyards was established.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Summer 2021 operations
We are open Wednesday-Sunday 12-5 pm! Details on visiting Hickory Hill while you are at Smith Mountain Lake as well as picnic area reservation information can be found here.
In addition to enjoying our wines in the picnic area, wine may be purchased for either curbside pickup, local delivery, or shipped to your door. Place your online order and at checkout, select how you wish to receive it.
We are hopeful to reopen the indoor tasting bar by reservation in fall of 2021. Thank you for your patience as we work to ready our indoor space for visitors once again.
We look forward to seeing you in 2021!
Thank you.
~The Furrows
Home of the music series
Estate Wines & knowledgeable staff
A visit to Hickory Hill Vineyards is a must for any wine lover visiting or living near Smith Mountain Lake.
Three generations of the Furrow family have experienced first-hand the growth and maturation of the Virginia wine industry. Hickory Hill opened in 2001 as the 75th winery in the state making it the oldest winery at Smith Mountain Lake.
Visit our tasting room and learn how we bottle a lake summer. Taste the difference 100% local makes.
Over 80 medals & awards for quality
Visit our 1923 Farmhouse Tasting Room & Gift Shop
The Furrows invite you to their 1923 farmhouse tasting room and gift shop with a modern winery to sample the fruits of their labor. The farmhouse is original to the estate and was given as a wedding present at the cost of $500. The farmhouse is the first on record in Bedford County to be in a woman’s name, Etta Ayers Cunduf Scruggs.
The Wines
Since its first vintage in 2001, Hickory Hill Vineyard’s wines have consistently earned medals of excellence in wine competitions, with over 80 medals to date in state, national and international competitions.
Hickory Hill’s popular “Lake series” of blended wines are made in a light, fruit-forward style. For those preferring more traditional, drier wines, there is also estate-grown, award-winning Chardonnay, and Cabernet Sauvignon. Other options include Cabernet Franc and a yet to be released traditional Bordeaux blend.
Sunset Saturday
Saturday nights in the summer vineyard ring with good music, good conversation, and laughing children chasing fireflies. Hickory Hill’s Sunset Saturday music series are evenings of affordable, local entertainment and a popular lake tradition since 2005.
The Furrows
Wendy Furrow-Scott, CSW, WSET2
Business Manager & Winemaker
Roger Furrow
Owner & Co-founder
We just left your vineyard and had a lovely experience! The reservation process was simple, and the service we experienced upon arrival was friendly and very efficient. The flights you provided were wonderful, and we especially enjoyed engaging with each wine through the QR codes — nice techy touch! Thank you for a great experience on such a gorgeous fall day!
“Can’t beat the the great wines, great people, and lovely setting. A variety of wines for every taste.”
Excellent variety of wines with friendly and knowledgeable staff in a picturesque setting!! Absolutely a must stop!!
The owners are fantastic to work with and the selection is great. Had a great time at one of their Sunset Saturdays. I’ll definitely visit again.
Wonderful local vineyard. Great destination for relaxing and enjoying an evening of music and good wine!!