Stafford, Virginia’s Potomac Point Vineyard & Winery keeps you cozy when temperatures drop! This Tuscan-inspired estate spans 23 acres and boasts award-winning wines. Try the Grand Cru or Premier Cru tasting, then savor charcuterie, crab cakes, and flatbreads at Le Grand Cru Bistro. The coziest winter seats? Heated wine tents with rugs, sofas, and mulled wine overlooking wintry vines. End with a specialty wine cake, like French vanilla sponge soaked in their Coyote Cave red blend.

At Elmaro Vineyards in Trempealeau, Wisconsin, the warm tasting room glows amid a wintry landscape. Shake off the snow and savor wines made from cold-hardy Midwest varietals like fruity St. Pepin and medium-bodied Marquette. Enjoy a wine flight or guided tasting (weekdays) paired with cheese, nuts, or small bites. Holiday fun includes Ugly Christmas Sweater Bingo, wreath classes, and the outdoor Kris Kringle Market with mulled wine, s’mores, and festive shopping by the fire.

Fort Ross Vineyard & Winery stands alone on the Sonoma Coast, the only estate tasting room in the Fort Ross-Seaview AVA. Drive through misty coastal ridges to find the red timber winery perched high above the Pacific. Inside, warm up by the fire as you savor citrusy chardonnays and Burgundy-style pinot noirs. Winter temps are cool, but sunny days invite you to the terrace for stunning ocean views with seasonal chef’s pairings. A sleek, Cali-cool retreat for a truly unique tasting experience.

At Gervasi Vineyard in Canton, Ohio, 55 acres celebrate wine, spirits, and winter fun. Sample estate vintages like gold-medal winners Moscato and Fioretto at three onsite restaurants or tour the underground wine barrel cave. Enjoy festive events like artisan markets, Santa lunches, and the glowing Winter White Lounge. Stay overnight in Tuscan-inspired villas or the boutique inn, complete with in-room fireplaces for a cozy retreat. A perfect winter getaway for wine lovers and families alike.

Nestled in Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains, Veritas Vineyard in Afton is a dreamy winter escape with award-winning wines and festive events. Enjoy a self-guided tasting or custom flight by the stone fireplace in the rustic-modern tasting room or reserve the Greenhouse for a personal fire pit and tableside service. Holiday highlights include Veritas Illuminated, a walking light trail, a Christmas carol concert, and a glamorous New Year’s Eve masked ball with dinner, dancing, and a midnight toast.

Perched on a hill with views of Lake Erie, Quarry Hill Winery in Berlin Heights, Ohio, offers a cozy vineyard escape. The open tasting room feels like a snow globe with its floor-to-ceiling windows and crackling stone fireplace. Sip classics like the sweet Buckeye Red or the dry, warm Bourbon Barrel Aged Apple Wine. Holiday events include the Winter Wonderland Market and live music on weekends, perfect for sipping, shopping, and dancing your way through the season.

While it may not snow at Chateau St. Jean in Sonoma, this 250-acre Mediterranean-style estate offers a cozy winter escape. Known for single-origin wines and blends like their flagship Cinq Cépages, the chateau’s tastings shine indoors or out. Sip Reserve wines on the dreamy patio or under vaulted ceilings with old-world beams. In December, don’t miss Holiday at the Estates, a curated seated tasting with wines and snacks inspired by the Mediterranean coast.