Nine Gables Vineyard and Winery is a family owned and operated winery, which began in 1998.  The name comes from the nine gables on the house built in 1992 by Jerry and Pam Notestine.  The Notestines have owned the Nine Gables property for almost twenty years, but have been crafting wines since 1978.  Today, Jerry attends to the vineyards; Pam operates the tasting room; and with Jerry's help, their son - Ryan - handles the day to day wine operations.

History:   Nine Gables Vineyard and Winery is located on what was once the Old Peroni Ranch.  The Peroni family settled on the 120 acre ranch in the Shenandoah Valley in the late Nineteen or early Twentieth Century.  Mr. Peroni worked in Plymouth in the Alleghany mine (which ceased operations shortly after World War II).

County records indicate the old farm house, which is still standing West of Nine Gables, was built in 1857.  While the original builder is unknown, some time after occupying the house, the Peroni's planted vineyards (mostly Zinfandel and Mission grapes) and Walnut trees - many of which are present today.  The Peroni Winery was constructed across the driveway from the original Old Peroni Ranch House.  The crushing and primary fermentation were completed on the first floor, and the wine was stored in barrels in the basement below.  The Peroni Winery ceased operations sometime before the Second World War.

Over the years, the Old Peroni Ranch was split into many parcels.  While the first floor of the Peroni Winery is now a cabin; the old farm house has also been remodeled several times, and many of the Walnut trees were removed to plant more grapes, the Mission grapes originally planted in the early 1900's are still growing around the Nine Gables Vineyard and Winery house and tasting room.

 Mission Statement.  By intent Nine Gables is not a large winery and the Notestines have no aspiration of producing mass quantity wines.   Nine Gables Vineyard and Winery is dedicated to making quality wines at reasonable prices commensurate to the wines produced.

Nine Gables Vineyard and Winery is committed to making wines in small batch fermentations with a hands-on, handcrafted approach.  Better flavors come from fermenting the gapes in small batches and hand-punching them many times a day for maximum extraction of flavors, colors and aromas. The wine is then stored for 18 months in Oak barrels.  Stainless steel tanks at Nine Gables are used mostly for blending and storing wines. 

Good wines start with good grapes.  While Nine Gables Vineyard and Winery does not grow all of the grapes used in its wines, they strive to buy only the highest quality of grapes from growers who share their commitment to exceptional wine.  the best wines can only be produced when both grower and vintner share a strong commitment to tried and true methods of growing grapes, such as deficit irrigation, or dry farming, proper sizing of fruit set, leaf removal, and other methods of cultivation which achieve the highest quality grapes and wines.

Visiting the winery.  When you visit Nine Gables we do our very best to make your experience a pleasant one.  Consider yourself a member of the Nine Gables extended family.  Often times, you'll be greeted by one or more of the family members as well as the family dogs.  Hannah is a Weimaraner and her pup (all 100 pounds) is a Weimaraner-Labrador mix.  The dogs will greet you with either a bark or a kiss, depending on their mood.  For health concerns, please do not feed the dogs;  Hannah has Addison's disease and we need to watch both dog's weight.

Join our Wine Club, and take advantage of Club discounts on wine purchases.  Ask about our Wine Club membership or go to the Club page on our web site for details.

Getting Married?  Get married at Nine Gables Vineyard and Winery.  Ask about our wedding packages and custom labeled wines and champagne.

We also hold small private tasting's for a minimum charge - with or without catering.

We make our wines for your enjoyment. Share our wines with your friends and tell them about our steadfast commitment to making quality wines.  And if we can be of any further assistance please contact us.

      Sincerely;

Jerry, Pam, & Ryan Notestine