Est. 2018 · Richmond, VA
Our Story
A place built slowly, with attention to what the land offers.
Philip Carter Vineyards & Wnry grew from a simple conviction: that the best wines start with patient vines, and the best bread starts with good flour and time. We planted our first estate vines on a sloping parcel just outside Richmond's historic corridor, and within a few years we were harvesting fruit that carried something unmistakable — the mineral lift of the James River valley, the warmth of our summer nights, the character of this specific patch of earth.
The wnry side of our name reflects the same philosophy applied to bread. We bake in small batches using naturally leavened starters, stone-milled flours, and recipes that change with the seasons. Some days you'll find a rustic rye; other days, a light olive-and-rosemary focaccia. The wines and the bread are made by the same hands, in the same building, because we believe they belong together.
