Ashton Creek Vineyard of Chester

Ashton Creek Vineyard of Chester is a winery in Chester, VA. It operates as a family-owned vineyard, tasting room, and event center located 20 minutes south of Richmond. The business serves estate-grown, hand-crafted wines and hosts events, holding a rating of 4.50 based on customer reviews.

The Thibault family planted their first vines in 2006 on nine acres along Route 1, and opened the Tasting Room in the fall of 2016. The winemaking process is a family affair, with Alan Thibault serving as the first-generation winemaker and Kirk Thibault, a former commercial airline pilot, co-founding the farm winery with his wife and three children. Lori Thibault acts as a Managing Partner, bringing hands-on experience to the business. The estate offers an all-season Tasting Room featuring a farm-to-table menu and reimagined Southern plates paired with estate vintages. Guests can participate in winemaker-led pairing dinners, cooking courses with the chef, trivia nights, and live music events on the lawn. The vineyard produces Reds, Whites, and Roses, with shipping available throughout Virginia and most US states. In 2025, the estate earned Gold Medals for its 2023 Merlot and 2023 Petit Manseng at the Virginia Governor's Cup. Ashton Creek Vineyard of Chester is also a Commemorative Partner of the Virginia America 250 Commemoration.

The business sits on Route 1 in Chester, VA.

The winery is known for its positive customer rating and its status as a family-operated establishment in Virginia Wine Country.

Ashton Creek Vineyard of Chester combines estate-grown wines with a farm-to-table dining experience in Chester, VA.