Mark fell in love with wine while traveling for work.  Inspired, he went back to school, studying viticulture and oenology at Washington State University.  Mark worked his first harvest at Pamplin Family Winery, a boutique winery in Oregon specializing in Bordeaux style blends.

In 2014, Mark relocated to Virginia, where he interned at the Pearmund family of wineries and The Winery at Bull Run.  In 2015, he was hired as an assistant winemaker at the Pearmund locations, Pearmund Cellars, Vint Hill Craft Winery and Effingham Manor. In 2019, Mark was promoted to Executive Winemaker of all three locations.

Mark Ward

Winemaker

We are open 7 days a week from 11AM – 6PM for our friends to enjoy our pastoral setting, and our award-winning wines and take some Effingham history home.  Walk-ins are always welcomed, and reservations guarantee seating. Please note, Effingham Manor is an adults only winery and guests must be 21+ years to be on property.

Because of the historic nature of our property, please leave the pets at home.
Virginia law prohibits any person from bringing any other alcohol, of any kind, onto the estate.
Charter buses and vehicles larger than a 15-passenger vehicle are not allowed on the estate.

Effingham Manor Winery

United States

Winemakers

Mark Ward

Winemaker