Justin Bogaty is a renowned winemaker who has been making wine for over two decades. He is the head winemaker at Bogaty Family Wine Group in Virginia, where he has been crafting award-winning wines since 2006.

Justin grew up in a family of wine lovers and developed a passion for winemaking early on. His first degree is a B.A. from Virginia Military In (VMI). He also holds an Enology Certificate from the University of California, Davis (U.C. Davis).

As the head winemaker at Bogaty Family Wine Group, Justin is known for his commitment to quality and his dedication to the art of winemaking. He believes in letting the grapes speak for themselves and strives to create wines that are true expressions of the vineyard.

Justin specializes in producing small-batch, handcrafted wines that showcase the unique terroir of Virginia. He is particularly skilled at working with Bordeaux varietals such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot, as well as Rhône varietals like Viognier and Syrah.

Under Justin's leadership, Bogaty Family Wine Group has won numerous awards for their wines,  Justin's wines have been praised for their depth, complexity, and balance, and he is considered one of the top winemakers in Virginia. Justin has over 30+ wines Virginia wines with 85 points or higher from Wine Enthusiast Magazine.

Overall, Justin Bogaty is a talented winemaker who has made a significant impact on the Virginia wine industry. His dedication to quality and his commitment to sustainable practices has earned him a well-deserved reputation as one of the top winemakers in the region. 

Justin Bogaty

Winemaker

Head Winemaker

Veramar Vineyard, the Bogaty family’s first winery, opened to the public in 2000, and Justin Bogaty came on as winemaker the next year. From the earliest days of the business, each decision and each project has been done with the goal of creating a sustainable family business that can be passed down from generation to generation. The family believe strongly in investing in the future of their family’s passion and avoiding trends and fads that can distract from their mission of creating world-class, enduring wines.
Currently, the Veramar estate has 24 acres under vine, mostly on eastern-facing slopes at about 150 meters above sea level and about one mile from the Shenandoah River. 


Veramar Vineyard

United States

Winemakers

Justin Bogaty

Winemaker