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Johnson's Orchards and Peaks of Otter Winery Bedford, Virginia

Peaks Of Otter Winery 2122 Sheep Creek Road Bedford, VA 24523
Phone (540) 586-3707

Peaks of Otter Winery Logo

Johnson's Orchards and Peaks of Otter Winery is a family owned and operated business. The current farm was established in 1919. The Johnson family have been in Bedford, Virginia since the 1700's.

johnson's orchard

I stopped in recently and had a pleasant visit with Shannon Johnson- he is a hoot! They have been producing 25 different fruit wines since 1995. We had a wine tasting in their lovely shop and brought several bottles home. Peaks of Otter has won numerous awards for their various wines and will host the Bedford Wine Festival in July.

peaks of otter winery peaks of otter winery

The farm is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, and at the foot of the Peaks Of Otter. (The family owned Sharp Top Mountain til the 1970's - when they were advised it would be a good business decision to sell it). The farm consists of over 200 acres planted with approximately 7500 apple trees; almost 200 different varieties. They developed the ‘Gold Nugget' in honor of the Beale Treasure. Apple picking is an annual event in our family and we love to go to Johnson's in September.

The Orchard and Winery are located approximately 8 miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway and 7 miles from the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford.

johnson's orchard

Horse & Hound Wine Festival
July 12, 2008

11am-6pm

Contact me for information on all of the wineries in Bedford County.

 


 
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17 comments • Debbie Malone, Lynchburg Realtor, (434) 546-0369 • March 16 2008 07:45PM

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Debbie ~ You just keping adding to the list of reasons that I need to plan a family vacation to Virginia.

I had a client who lived up in the North Georgia mountains when I sold their home here.  At closing they brought me some wine from  a little local winery.  Great stuff.

Your fantastic at this local stuff.  I am thoroughly enjoying getting to know your area through you.

Posted by Brande Bradford... Real Estate Specialist (Crye-Leike Real Estate Services) about 4 years ago
LOL! Thanks! Come on up Brande, I'll show you around! Thanks for commenting.
Posted by Debbie Malone, Lynchburg Realtor, (434) 546-0369 (RE/MAX 1st Olympic) about 4 years ago
Another month and I can go with you!lol! I remember going here on field trips to pick apples. This is the one that has the big Johnny Appleseed, right? 
Posted by Kat Malone about 4 years ago
Hey! Yes, this is true, you really are going to turn 21 whether I like it or not, aren't you? LOL! Yes, Johnny is still there, I don't know why I didn't take a picture of him. Guess I'll have to take another trip!
Posted by Debbie Malone, Lynchburg Realtor, (434) 546-0369 (RE/MAX 1st Olympic) about 4 years ago
I think that is another Malone voice added to the chorus of Rainers! This, and so many of your posts, really does give one a sense of your area. You shine as the local expert. I love wine and remember apple picking as a very young child with my family in Wisconsin! Great memories and great fun! BTW, oh to be 21 again!
Posted by Rich Dansereau (Positive Real Estate Professionals) about 4 years ago
LOL! Rich, yes, this is my college junior, Kat. I'm glad she's starting to get involved here. I didn't realize you grew up in Wisconsin. That's one state I haven't been to yet. I think I remember 21, it was a looong time ago!LOL! Thanks for commenting.
Posted by Debbie Malone, Lynchburg Realtor, (434) 546-0369 (RE/MAX 1st Olympic) about 4 years ago
I spent only three years in Wisconsin from age three to six. I actually went to kindergarten their but I was actually raised in Memphis, Tennessee. One of my brothers was born in Appleton, Wisconsin! I used to have lots of family in western Mass so I spent many a summer months there. Most of my Mass relatives have migrated to Florida now! I have family in Indiana, Mississippi, Texas, and Tennessee too! We are everywhere...like kudzu but prettier...LOL!
Posted by Rich Dansereau (Positive Real Estate Professionals) about 4 years ago
LOL! Kudzu has is charm! My family is still in New England, they don't have the travel bug that I have, or that I passed on to my kids.
Posted by Debbie Malone, Lynchburg Realtor, (434) 546-0369 (RE/MAX 1st Olympic) about 4 years ago
Hi Debbie, That looks like a fabulous vineyard/winery. I have enjoyed wine (sometimes too much) for many years, and a trip to Napa last year expanded my appreciation beyond belief. The vineyards are beautiful, the wineries are remarkable, the food is exceptional, and the makers/servers/owners are characters... My kind of fun!
Posted by Bo Hunt, metro-Atlanta Mortgage Professional (First Choice Mortgage Group) about 4 years ago
Bo, mine too! This is in a beautiful setting at the foot of the mountains. The apples are great too, it's a favorite for apple picking
Posted by Debbie Malone, Lynchburg Realtor, (434) 546-0369 (RE/MAX 1st Olympic) about 4 years ago

Debbie,

It looks like a wonderful place to spend a few hours visiting....especially in the summertime!

Lovely photos...

Jo 

Posted by Jo-Anne Smith- Oakville, Burlington and Mississauga Region Real Estate, Ont (Your Choice Realty ) about 4 years ago
Jo, it really is. Bedford county is large and predominately rural. Blue Ridge Mountains all around, it's very beautiful.
Posted by Debbie Malone, Lynchburg Realtor, (434) 546-0369 (RE/MAX 1st Olympic) about 4 years ago
Debbie, I am still trying to figure out how I missed a blog by you. I guess I can not catch them all. This is great though.
Posted by Danny Thornton (R & D Management) about 4 years ago
Thanks Danny, I love these family owned businesses. Low key, friendly people. Great wine!
Posted by Debbie Malone, Lynchburg Realtor, (434) 546-0369 (RE/MAX 1st Olympic) about 4 years ago

Howdy Debbie

What a very fine sounding vineyard.

Their website is very nice also.

They have a photo of their big Johnny Appleseed

on the website.

He looks really cool.

Have

Posted by New Hampshire Home, Events & Relocation Information by Dale-God Bless America (Baker Energy Audits and Commercial Properties Inspections ) about 4 years ago

Well Howdy Dale! I love your illustration. Yes, this is a great winery and orchard. There are numerous wineries in our area. Thanks for stopping by!

Posted by Debbie Malone, Lynchburg Realtor, (434) 546-0369 (RE/MAX 1st Olympic) about 4 years ago
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