ABOUT
Owners
The serendipitous meeting between Hal White, a fervent beer enthusiast with dreams of farm life, and Chris Wallin, a city girl with a taste for fine wines, marked the inception of an extraordinary journey. In 2009, they made an investment in a picturesque property in Madison County, Virginia.
Driven by a shared vision of establishing a farm winery, Hal and Chris embarked on the grape-planting journey on their property. Simultaneously, Billy, Hal's steadfast colleague and friend, an ardent home brewer, secured a property merely a mile down the road.
Recognizing the potential for something exceptional, Hal, Chris, Billy, and his wife Margrit united their passions to give rise to the Shotwell Run Brewing Company. This collective venture resulted in the creation of a shared Tasting and Tap Room, which warmly opened its doors on July 13, 2019, inviting enthusiasts to savor the unique offerings in a welcoming atmosphere.
After nearly five years of collaboration, Billy and Margrit have retired from Shotwell Run Brewing Co. However, the legacy lives on as Chris, Hal, and their son Harold continue to expertly manage the business, ensuring its ongoing success and commitment to quality.
Dogs
Maggie, our black and white Sheltie, is full of energy and loves to play ball and run with the kids in our wide open spaces. She is very friendly and loves affection, always ready to greet visitors with a wagging tail. As the resident Tasting and Tap Room dog, Maggie will often bark to let both people and other dogs know she’s here to welcome them! Casey, our tri-color sheltie passed away (aged 14) in December of 2020. Merlin, our blue merle sheltie passed away (aged 16) in May of 2024. Both leaving Maggie in charge of all dog duties in the Tasting and Tap Room which include greeting customers, rounding up children, and cleaning up food scraps under all the tables.