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: Winter 2020-2021 operations due to COVID-19
For winter 2020-2021, wine may be purchased for either curbside pickup, local delivery, or shipped to your door. Click here to place your online order. At checkout, you can select how you wish to receive it.
We will be closed for vacation from December 23, 2020 through January 10, 2021. Any orders placed for shipping or pickup during that time will be fulfilled beginning January 11, 2021.
The picnic area is now closed for the winter and the tasting room and gift shop continue to be closed for browsing. We do not have an indoor space that allows us to meet Virginia’s current COVID-19 requirements. We plan on reopening our picnic area in March 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.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: The 2020 Sunset Saturday season has come to an end. We thank everyone who came out in support of us as well as the incredible lineup of local musicians. See you in 2021!
The Furrows
Wendy Furrow-Scott
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!!