Teaghlaigh Vineyard, in Rapidan, Virginia, is a multigenerational family operation owned and operated by the McMahons, whose name means 'son of a bear' in Irish Gaelic. They produce Son of a Bear Ciders from Virginia-grown apples. Teaghlaigh, meaning 'family' in Gaelic, encompasses four generations. The winery infuses Irish heritage and United States Air Force foundation into its cider program. Curbside pickup is available.
No — Teaghlaigh Vineyard and Son of a Bear does not operate a public tasting room. It's a production-only or by-allocation label, so its wines are found through retail, restaurants, or a mailing list rather than an on-site visit.
Teaghlaigh Vineyard and Son of a Bear is in Rapidan, Virginia. Phone: +1 540-395-3012. Confirm hours before visiting. Winery schedules vary seasonally.
The winemaking at Teaghlaigh Vineyard and Son of a Bear is led by Rick McMahon, Brenden McMahon, Caitlin McMahon-Brault, Garrett McMahon, Cary McMahon, Kate McMahon, Christopher Brault, Patricia McMahon. Visiting during special events or release weekends is often the best chance to meet the winemaking team and ask questions about specific vintages or techniques.
Teaghlaigh Vineyard and Son of a Bear offers: Farmer's Market Appearances, Farm Tours and Wine Festivals. Seated or guided experiences typically include more context about the wines and the estate's approach. Worth booking if you want depth over breadth.
Location
22344 Clarks Mountain Rd Rapidan, Virginia, United States of America
