Zoll Vineyards

What Zoll Vineyards does

Zoll Vineyards is a privately held, founder-owned boutique winery operating a 16.5-acre estate at 10309 Vineyard Rd in Dutton, Virginia, on the Gloucester/Mathews County line in Tidewater Virginia. Founded by Frank Zoll and opened to the public in November 2019 as Gloucester's first winery, the business produces and sells a portfolio that spans dry and semi-sweet wines, a broad line of award-winning sangrias (Pineapple Strawberry Lemonade, Hibiscus Watermelon, Blueberry Lavender, Spiced Blackberry, Apple Cinnamon Honey, Vanilla Chai Tea, Cranberry Lime), hard ciders (Lil Tart, Getting Saucy), and meads (Strawberry Pie, Cranberry Pie). Revenue is generated entirely through direct-to-consumer channels: on-site tasting room flights and glass/bottle sales (pricing $2.25-$15 for tastings, $15-$36 per bottle), two quarterly wine club subscriptions (Vineyard Club for dry wines, Sweet Life Club for sweet wines/sangrias/meads) with 20% member discounts, catering services, and private venue rentals in The Great Room (capacity up to 100 guests). The company is supported by an off-the-shelf DTC technology stack — Vinoshipper for online wine and wine club sales, SpotHopper for website, reservations, and email marketing, and Eventbrite for paid event ticketing — with no proprietary technology, no external funding, and no disclosed AI capabilities.

The business is anchored by Frank Zoll's two-decade winemaking track record (hobbyist since 2001, commercially since 2005 under the predecessor Zoll Cellars label), his formal culinary training from Johnson & Wales University (Baking & Pastry Arts, 1997), and prior hospitality experience at Ritz Carlton Boston, Tavern on the Green, Marriott Marquis, and Boston Copley Marriott. Customer acquisition is event-driven, anchored by recurring weekly programming (Wine Wednesday, Flight Fridays, Sangria Slushy Sundays), seasonal festivals such as the Pickle Festival, workshops, cooking demos, wine pairing dinners, and murder mystery events, supplemented by Facebook, Instagram, and email newsletter marketing. Customer segments include social groups and celebrations (primary), corporate events, wine enthusiasts, and wedding celebrations, all served at a single Tidewater Virginia location with a 40-seat tasting room and a 100-guest event space. The company has accumulated an extensive regional award record across the Virginia Governors Cup, Atlantic Seaboard Wine Competition, American Wine Society Commercial Competition, Mid Atlantic South Eastern Wine Competition, and Big E Wine Competition between 2015 and 2026, with notable honors including Gold and Best of Show at the 2024 Atlantic Seaboard Wine Competition for the '20 Cranberry Pie Mead.

Name

Zoll Vineyards

Legal name

Zoll Vineyards

Website

https://zollvineyards.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Zoll Vineyards is a privately held boutique winery in Dutton, Virginia, producing award-winning wines, sangrias, ciders, and meads sold direct-to-consumer through its on-site tasting room, wine clubs, catering, and private event hosting.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Winery and Craft Beverage Production

NAICS

Wineries (312130), Grape Vineyards (111332)

akta.pro primary industry

Wine & Sparkling Wine Wineries & Brands (CRADAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wineries & Vineyards (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAE), Wine Tastings & Vineyard/Winery Tours (THAJAGAD), Wine Grape Vineyard Operations (Varietal/AVA Practices, Yield & Quality Targets) (AFAGAJAJ), Wine Bars (THAFAEAF)

Keywords

• Boutique winery
• Wine tasting flights
• Wine club subscription
• Farm-to-table catering
• Vineyard event venue

Headquarters

HQ city

Dutton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Wine Sales: Direct-to-consumer wine sales through on-site tasting room, online shop via Vinoshipper, and wine club subscriptions. Includes dry wines, semi-sweet wines, sangrias, meads, and ciders.
2. Wine Club Membership: Quarterly subscription with 3 bottle selections per quarter, 20% discount on purchases, exclusive access to barrel tastings, release events, and member-only experiences.
3. Food and Catering: Farm-to-table food pairings, savory and sweet menu items, catering services for private events and celebrations.
4. Event Hosting: Private event rentals for The Great Room (up to 100 people), corporate events, rehearsal dinners, birthdays, bachelorettes, and festivals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Zoll Vineyards is a boutique Virginia winery that produces and sells award-winning wines, sangrias, hard ciders, and meads. It operates a 16.5-acre estate tasting room with curated wine flights and farm-to-table food pairings, runs two quarterly wine club subscriptions (Vineyard Club and Sweet Life Club), and offers catering services plus private event hosting in The Great Room venue for groups up to 100 guests.

Product overview

Zoll Vineyards is a boutique Virginia winery offering a unified tasting experience centered on award-winning wines, sangrias, hard ciders, and meads paired with a farm-to-table food menu. The core offering combines the Tasting Room experience (wine flights and food pairings) with subscription memberships (Vineyard Club and Sweet Life Club), event hosting (private parties in The Great Room and catering services), and regular public events. All offerings are integrated through the SpotHopper platform for reservations and Vinoshipper for e-commerce.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Keswick Vineyards: Virginia family-owned estate winery with tasting room, wine club, and weddings/events. Directly comparable business model and scale to Zoll Vineyards.
• Bold Rock Hard Cider: Virginia-based hard cider producer with tasting room, taproom, and DTC distribution. Comparable on the cider portion of Zoll's portfolio and as a Virginia beverage-tourism operator.
• Chateau Morrisette Winery: Virginia winery with tasting room, restaurant, and event venue on a scenic estate. Directly comparable DTC hospitality model and award-winning wine portfolio in the same state.
• King Family Vineyards: Virginia estate winery with tasting room, wine club, and event hosting on a scenic property. Directly comparable in size, business model, and event-driven revenue mix.
• Fabbioli Cellars: Small Virginia boutique winery with tasting room and wine club. Comparable scale, DTC focus, and emphasis on tasting-room experience rather than broad distribution.
• Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards: Virginia boutique winery focused on farm-to-table food pairings, weddings, and private events. Mirrors Zoll's combined wine, food, and event-hosting positioning in a similar Virginia market.
• Williamsburg Winery: Virginia boutique winery with on-site tasting room, wine club, and event hosting. Closely comparable to Zoll in geography (Virginia), DTC model, and combination of tasting room, wine club, and private events.
• Early Mountain Vineyards: Virginia boutique winery with tasting room and event programming. Comparable DTC hospitality positioning and award-winning portfolio within the Virginia wine category.
• Black Heath Meadery: Virginia meadery producing honey-based wines with tasting room. Directly comparable on Zoll's mead product line (e.g., Cranberry Pie Mead, Strawberry Pie Mead).

Broad incumbents

• Trump Winery: One of the largest Virginia wineries with broader distribution and a tasting room. Larger, broader-incumbent comparison versus Zoll's boutique scale.

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/2221417987908276
• Instagraminstagram.com/chef_zollvineyards
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/zoll-vineyards

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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