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Three Leg Run

Three Leg Run

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Three Leg Run in Chester, Virginia, operates at the intersection of wine and beer. Melissa Clayton, a student in viticulture and enology at Washington State University, has been making wine for over a decade. Her 2022 Noiret earned Double Gold and a 96-point score at the 2024 International East Meets West Wine Competition, plus a Silver Medal at Fingerlakes International. The program includes Noiret, Viognier, Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Riesling, alongside The Trinity, a red blend of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot. A 2025 Strawberry Fruit Wine draws from 100 percent strawberry sourced from Chesterfield County growers. Steve Clayton completed the University of Richmond Professional Brewers Program after over a decade of personal brewing and contributes Paper Boy Brown Ale, which took Bronze at the Virginia Craft Brewers Cup in 2022. A vineyard in Appomattox was planted and will take three to four years to mature.

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Varietals

NoiretViognierMerlotMalbecCabernet FrancCabernet SauvignonRiesling

When to go

MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Thursday4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Friday12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Saturday12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sunday12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Good to know

Yes — Three Leg Run has a tasting room open to visitors.
Three Leg Run focuses on Noiret, Viognier, Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc, and more. Signature bottles include 22' Noiret, 25' Viognier, 24' Dry Rosé - White Merlot, 25' Strawberry Fruit Wine, 2024 Malbec, The Trinity, 25' Italian Riesling - Semi-Sweet. When booking a tasting, ask which current release best represents the estate's style.
Yes, Three Leg Run has food available alongside tastings. Having food while tasting reduces the effect of alcohol and helps you taste more accurately. Worth taking advantage of when offered.
Yes, Three Leg Run welcomes dogs. Policies usually cover outdoor areas only and expect dogs on a leash. Call ahead if you're bringing more than one, or if the weather is pushing everyone indoors.
Three Leg Run is in Chester, Virginia. Phone: +1 804-454-0365. Confirm hours before visiting. Winery schedules vary seasonally.
The winemaking at Three Leg Run is led by Melissa Clayton. 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.
Three Leg Run offers: Bingo. Seated or guided experiences typically include more context about the wines and the estate's approach. Worth booking if you want depth over breadth.
Monday: Closed | Tuesday: Closed | Wednesday: 4:00 – 9:00 PM | Thursday: 4:00 – 8:00 PM | Friday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM | Saturday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM | Sunday: 12:00 – 6:00 PM Hours may vary seasonally. Confirm by phone or on their website before visiting.
Yes, Three Leg Run has outdoor seating. Availability is weather-dependent. Call ahead to confirm, particularly outside summer months.

Location

4418 W Hundred Rd
Chester, Virginia, United States of America