In the far northern corner of Virginia, just a few miles from both Maryland and West Virginia, resides one of Virginia's most glorious winemaking regions. Loudoun County boasts dozens of wonderful wineries. And if they were laid across the rolling hills like some spectacular constellation, Breaux Vineyards could arguably be its Polaris. As grand as it is delightful, Breaux understands not only winemaking, but the overall wine experience. Located in one of Virginia's most densely populated ...
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Pearmund Cellars – Taste & Tour
If you're becoming familiar with the Virginia wine scene, odds are you've heard of executive winemaker Chris Pearmund and Pearmund Cellars. And that, my friend, is a good thing. Not only are they one of the most award-winning wineries in Virginia, they grow grapes or produce wines for other established wineries, including Vint Hill Craft Winery and the Winery at Bull Run. And if you've tasted Pearmund's wines, it's likely you've added some of their bottles to your collection. The drive ...
Morais Vineyards & Winery – Taste & Tour
Tucked far behind a low-profile white rock wall in Bealeton, Virginia, Morais Vineyards and Winery appears to be another historic Virginia estate. In the blur of your peripheral vision as you speed up US 17, you might not give it a second glance. But what lies at the end of the windswept lane is certainly worth more than a glimpse. As you wind up the 180-acre property, the grounds are manicured and evenly blended with vines and landscaping. Both grand and slightly whimsical, the property ...
Three Fox Vineyards – Taste & Tour
Located among the gently rolling hills of northern Fauquier County, Virginia, Three Fox Vineyards has something--and space--for everyone, right down to your kids and your dogs. Blending well-crafted wines, park-like serenity, and vast spaces that will satisfy your craving for freedom, Three Fox gets it all right. The hills are alive with . . . well, Pinot Grigio! And Viognier, Sangiovese, Nebbiolo, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. Fifteen acres of Three Fox Vineyards' sprawling 50-acre ...
Arterra Wines – Taste & Tour
Arterra Wines is indisputably one of Virginia's hidden treasures. And it is hidden. Arterra (and the associated Hawkmoth Art Gallery) are tucked off a pair of beaten paths in Delaplane, Virginia--beaten enough that you may want to take your SUV. But even if you need to hike, the journey will be worth the destination. With some of the finest crafted and true-to-terroir wines in Virginia, Arterra demands not merely to be sought after, but to be found. After twisting through lush forest and ...
Winery at La Grange – Taste & Tour
The Winery at La Grange blends old heritage and new vines as if it were a fine cuvée. Resting at the foothills of Bull Run Mountain, this winery takes a centuries-old legacy and brings a new world style to their wines--and wine experience! Just a few minutes from I-66 in Haymarket, Virginia, you can feel the weight of DC's metropolitan sprawl dissipate. From highway to gravel roads in mere moments, you'll think you've come upon this winery via time machine. Upon arrival, as you park ...
Vint Hill Craft Winery – Taste & Tour
Vint Hill Craft Winery: You were never here. Got it? Even if you visit on a glorious summer day, sitting under a shady maple, sipping one of their tasty little Petit Verdots . . . you were never here. This delightful winery has a deep history based on secrets, but once having visited this place, it will be a secret you just can't keep. Vint Hill Craft Winery Vint Hill is located almost directly on the Prince William and Fauquier County lines, making it a very accessible winery for DC ...
Barrel Oak Winery – Taste & Tour
Traversing the rolling hills of western Fauquier County, Virginia on I-66, you can't help but do a double-take at the expansive wood and glass winery atop a vine-enveloped knoll. A scene that stands with such promise that you'll find yourself automatically pulling off the highway in search of this destination. And its name is Barrel Oak Winery. Less than an hour from downtown Washington, Barrel Oak invites you for a visit--but demands you spend the day! As impressive as the winery and ...
Blue Valley Winery – Taste & Tour
After living in Virginia Wine Country for a few years, it was time to document and share my visits to these wonderful wineries! For my first Touring & Tasting post, the selection was easy: Blue Valley Winery, located in Delaplane, Virginia, perched at the apex of a gravel-trailed hill in the northern section of Fauquier County. With Virginia having over 250 wineries and counting, the array of tastings and tours can meet any personal preference, from small country vineyards to ...
