Williams Gap Vineyard
Family owned since 1984
Williams Gap Vineyard is a family owned vineyard located in Round Hill. Nestled on 200 acres of land with the Blue Ridge Mountains in the distance, Williams Gap is a charming environment for all types of celebrations. It reflects the hard work which has ultimately created this special environment.
Williams Gap Vineyard’s main focus is producing the best grapes while providing an unmatched setting to enjoy them. Our family works together to make sure everyone has the best possible experience, whether it’s enjoying a glass of wine or attending an event.
Our 200+ acre vineyard with 35+ acres under vine is blessed with ideal soils and climate suited to our many varietals. We are currently growing six red vinifera varietals (Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Tannat and Syrah) and six white varietals (Chardonnay, Viognier, Vidal Blanc, Petit Manseng, Albariño and Sauvignon Blanc) and will continue to expand. After selling our grapes to local wineries since 2009, we began our own wine production in 2019 and opened our Tasting Room in April of 2021. We love to share our wines and unique experiences with new guests and our club members.
JACK SEXTON, DVM | OWNER
Jack is a native of Northern Virginia and has been caring for animals for the last 40 years as a veterinarian at McLean Animal Hospital. Having always enjoyed a nice glass of wine, in 2006 he decided to start a vineyard on a parcel of land he had owned since 1983 and began to split his time between caring for animals and tending to his grapes. Jack has been married to his wife, Jeanne, for over 35 years. Together, they have 3 children (Caroline, Jeb, and Jamie) and currently share their home with Henni (a Welsh Corgi) and Dixie (a Pudlepointer). Jack's favorite wine is the Williams Gap 2019 Red Blend.
BRIDGETTE SMITH | GENERAL MANAGER
Bridgette joined the Williams Gap team in February of 2021 with background in Virginia winery tasting room management at four wineries in Northern Virginia. While Bridgette’s career began with a focus on sales, she quickly fell in love with Virginia wine when she was offered a part time position with a winery in Loudoun County. Shortly after starting her weekend position there, she climbed the ladder and joined the management team. She has found many mentors throughout the wine community to learn as much as she can, along with independent study. Bridgette is WSET Level 2 Certified and is passionate about using this certification to educate those around her in professional and personal settings. At Williams Gap, her philosophy is to make sure every guest has the best experience possible and that each person who visits us learns something new about Virginia winemaking and vineyard practices, and tastes the best wines Virginia has to offer.
ROB COX | WINEMAKER
Rob joined the Williams Gap team for our first vintage in 2019. Before his winemaking career took off, he first studied Business at Frostburg State and then attended the University of Maryland’s Institute of Applied Agriculture concentrating on Agronomy after graduating. After finishing at University of Maryland, Rob pursued a career in golf course management, having helped build several golf courses throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. Arriving in Virginia in 2001, he started to pursue his interest in wine by working at a Virginia winery while beginning his schooling in the UC Davis Extension Service Winemaking Certificate Program. Rob is one of a few who has cut his teeth in Virginia, having worked with several wineries throughout the state for the past 20 years.
JACOB ROBINSON | ASSISTANT WINEMAKER
Jacob was born and raised in Northern Virginia and started his winemaking career right here in Loudoun County. Coming from a family of oenophiles, he had always been interested in the winemaking process and took a job as a harvest intern in 2017 to learn what he could. After enjoying his first harvest season, Jacob decided to stay in the industry, and once he had completed two harvests and the UC Davis Extension Winemaking Certificate program, he went on to study biology at James Madison University while working with winemakers in both the Monticello and Shenandoah Valley American Viticultural Areas. Jacob joined the Williams Gap team in May 2024, and when he's not in the cellar or in the vineyard, you may find him in the tasting room enjoying a glass of Cabernet Franc or Petit Manseng.
TORI KLIER| TASTING ROOM SUPERVISOR
Tori joined the Williams Gap team in March 2023 with a background in education, hospitality, mental health specialities, and a love for Virginia wines and wines from around the world. Tori was born in Northern VA, grew up in North Carolina, and studied at James Madison University where she majored in Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies with concentrations in Humanities and Mathematics and completed her Masters in Elementary Education. Tori is a Certified Tourism Ambassador for Loudoun County and enjoys using her knowledge of the area to help guests explore all the unique local destinations that Loudoun County has to offer. When she is not enjoying a glass of Petit Manseng, Tori can be found running, reading, or playing with her dog, Juno.
JEMS BYRD | KITCHEN MANAGER
Jems joined the Williams Gap team in July of 2022 with a background in local farm kitchens. At a young age, Jems found her passions for culinary with an emphasis on farm to table, local ingredients, and wanting to create long lasting partnerships with Loudoun farmers and makers. Jems has brought that focus to Williams Gap by creating relationships with hyperlocal vendors. She strives for all guests to be just as excited about all things culinary as she is, whether it is through our featured events or through our tasting room food menu.