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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

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

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Debbie Malone, Realtor RE/MAX 1^st Olympic 20395 Timberlake Rd Lynchburg, VA 24502

(434) 546-0369 malone1981@aol.com

Posted by Debbie Malone, Realtor (R), Lynchburg, Smith Mountain Lake, VA on 03/16/2008 07:45 PM

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

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.

03/16/2008 10:11 PM

by Brande Bradford... South Metro Atlanta Luxury Living (Bradford Realty Group)

LOL! Thanks! Come on up Brande, I'll show you around! Thanks for commenting.

03/16/2008 11:09 PM

by Debbie Malone, Realtor (R), Lynchburg, Smith Mountain Lake, VA (RE/MAX 1st Olympic)

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?

03/17/2008 01:18 PM

by Kat Malone (Virginia Tech RPM Student)

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!

03/17/2008 01:39 PM

by Debbie Malone, Realtor (R), Lynchburg, Smith Mountain Lake, VA (RE/MAX 1st Olympic)

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!

03/18/2008 11:44 AM

by Rich Dansereau Loan Officer Knoxville TN (Home America Mortgage)

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.

03/18/2008 01:56 PM

by Debbie Malone, Realtor (R), Lynchburg, Smith Mountain Lake, VA (RE/MAX 1st Olympic)

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!

03/18/2008 07:20 PM

by Rich Dansereau Loan Officer Knoxville TN (Home America Mortgage)

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.

03/18/2008 07:25 PM

by Debbie Malone, Realtor (R), Lynchburg, Smith Mountain Lake, VA (RE/MAX 1st Olympic)

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!

03/18/2008 11:04 PM

by Bo Hunt, metro-Atlanta Mortgage Professional (First Choice Mortgage Group)

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

03/19/2008 06:50 AM

by Debbie Malone, Realtor (R), Lynchburg, Smith Mountain Lake, VA (RE/MAX 1st Olympic)

Debbie,

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

Lovely photos...

03/19/2008 07:07 AM

by Jo-Anne Smith-Belleville, Quinte and Prince Edward Region Real Estate, Ont. (Royal Lepage Proalliance Realty, Brokerage)

Jo, it really is. Bedford county is large and predominately rural. Blue Ridge Mountains all around, it's very beautiful.

03/19/2008 07:15 AM

by Debbie Malone, Realtor (R), Lynchburg, Smith Mountain Lake, VA (RE/MAX 1st Olympic)

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.

03/19/2008 02:48 PM

by Danny Thornton (Home America Mortgage, INC.)

Thanks Danny, I love these family owned businesses. Low key, friendly people. Great wine!

03/19/2008 02:56 PM

by Debbie Malone, Realtor (R), Lynchburg, Smith Mountain Lake, VA (RE/MAX 1st Olympic)

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

03/19/2008 06:42 PM

by Dale Baker, Home Inspector- in NH & VT (Baker Home Inspections and Consulting Service)

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!

03/19/2008 06:47 PM

by Debbie Malone, Realtor (R), Lynchburg, Smith Mountain Lake, VA (RE/MAX 1st Olympic)

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