Michael Shaps Winery

Michael Shaps Winery is a fantastic venue for wedding photography. Its intimate, rustic charm and beautiful vineyard views create a warm and inviting setting for capturing special moments. The variety of spaces—whether among the vines, by the winery, or under the open skies—gives me so many creative backdrops to work with. The team at Michael Shaps is wonderful, attentive, and accommodating, ensuring the day flows seamlessly and allowing everyone to fully enjoy the experience. For couples seeking a cozy, picturesque venue with a relaxed elegance, Michael Shaps Winery is a perfect choice. Highly recommended! --Rebecca Crosby Photography

Had a great tasting experience at Michael Shaps. We came with our friends from Charlottesville, who were members of their club. We did the deluxe tasting, which covered the majority of their offerings. All the wines were delicious, and our server was friendly and informative. The winery itself is beautiful, plenty of outdoor space to relax and enjoy the wines. There is even a Tesla charging station if you need a charge while you are touring. Definitely make Michael Shaps a priority for your next wine tour!

Pan and Calvin were so amazing during our Tasting. They were so educated and helpful. It’s worth a visit…. And the wines are amazing. Do a red tasting!

We had an amazing experience at Michael Shaps Winery. The ambiance, the staff and the wine were absolutely exceptional! After becoming wine club members we found out about Wineworks Extended, a cute and quaint wine bar of Michael Shaps. Finley, who works at the Wineworks location, was super helpful and extremely knowledgeable. We enjoyed learning all about the wine that Michael makes in France and all the upcoming, exciting changes happening. I would highly recommend either location! We will definitely be back again!

Very nice winery!. I visited several in the area on a vacation trip and while this winery does not have all the magnificent landscapes of others, the wine is worlds better. The lady who waited on us during a Sunday was fabulous and great to talk with. I rate them highly for truly being a good winery and having passion for the art of making good wine.

Nice local, working Winery. Tasty selection of flights. We tried the Crisp (rose and white) and the Rouge flights. The back deck is a lovely peaceful location to sip and nibble. Helpful and friendly staff. Go check it out!

Number 1. The wine was amazing. Kevin helped us pick a great dessert wine that accommodated my husbands sweet taste buds. We had the awesome meat and cheese plate while sitting outside on the wooded deck. 2. Speaking with Kevin was awesome because he went to school where I did and we had a lot in common and a lot to talk about. He was the kindest man who knew exactly what we needed. We came to Thatch winery when it was in business in 2019. We made another 4.5 hour trip to visit our favorite place, only to find it has been bought out.. by amazing people! We enjoyed our time here 1000x more than when we visited the previous ownership, and will recommend it to anyone coming down this way. Thank you, Kevin!

Impressive wines and knowledgeable staff. We enjoyed ourselves thoroughly. Definitely a need to visit winery and right down the road about a mile away is Micheal Schapps. The atmosphere is nice and they have plenty of space inside and out to accommodate larger groups. First colony has live music and a thatched roof :) Love that Cab Sauv and Port-style!! Thanks!!