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How to Visit the Loudoun Wineries This guide is organized by geographical clusters for easier planning reference. For current hours and directions, please contact the winery. Many wineries have policies regarding pets, picnics and group visits. If you plan on visiting with a group of six or more people, please call the winery to confirm their policy and make a reservation.

Loudoun Offers More Than Just Grapes!Virginia is one of the top apple producers in the country (5 to 6 million bushels annually), so it was only a matter of time before cideries made their mark in Loudoun. Enjoy bourbon-barrel aged hard ciders made with nontraditional fruits and hops, which create sophisticated

flavors. Try a tasting at one of these great cideries, and make sure to celebrate Virginia Cider Week each November ciderweekva.com.

Bluemont Wild Hare Hard Cider wildharecider.com

Middleburg Mt. Defiance Cidery & Distillery mtdefiance.com

Waterford Corcoran Vineyards & Cider Corcoranvineyards.com

Loudoun Heights Cluster

Breaux Vineyards is one of Virginia’s largest producers. Described as a “Mediterranean-meets-Napa” style estate, it is one of Loudoun’s most scenic. Vistas of the Blue Ridge Mountains can be enjoyed from the tasting room, Patio Madeleine and the landscaped terraces.

02 | Breaux Vineyards

36888 Breaux Vineyards Lane, Purcellville 540.668.6299 BreauxVineyards.com

With 120 beautiful acres to roam, 868 Estate Vineyards offers plenty of space to enjoy award-winning wine, fabulous food and live music (seasonally, weekends). 868 is dog, family and group friendly (reservations recommended).

01 | 868 Estate Vineyards

14001 Harpers Ferry Road, Purcellville 540.668.7008 868EstateVineyards.com

Boasting a well-respected agricultural tradition and rolling hills laced with vineyards, Loudoun has emerged as DC’s Wine Country®, one of the preeminent wine regions of the East Coast. The soil, climate and sunlight create excellent growing conditions for white varietals such as Viognier, as well as reds ranging from Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot to Virginia’s native grape, the Norton.

Throughout the countryside more than 40 wineries and tasting rooms are intertwined along country roads, nestled between horse farms and historic estates.

Many of our boutique-style wineries thrive on creating an intimate and relaxing experience for visitors, as our winemakers believe wine tasting is as personal as wine making. Loudoun’s winemakers are judged every year during the Loudoun Wine Awards, an event which showcases the depth of quality wine being produced in the county. To read more about the latest award-winning wines, visit LoudounWineAwards.com.

Welcome to DC’s Wine Country®

A good wine is allowed to be itself and not twisted to fit an image. Two Twisted Posts focuses on making a limited number of quality wines that are allowed to express the terroir of Loudoun Heights.

08 | Two Twisted Posts Winery

12970 Harpers Ferry Road, Purcellville 540.668.6587 TwoTwistedPosts.com

Notaviva was founded on the idea to capture the feelings that music can create and put it into wines. Each wine is paired with a musical genre or lyrical inspiration. Be it joy or sadness, Notaviva creates wines that will connect patrons with their occasions.

07 | Notaviva Vineyards

13274 Sagle Road, Purcellville 540.668.6756 NotavivaVineyards.com

Cardamon Family Vineyards is a family owned micro-winery making small batch, handcrafted Virginia wines. All of their wines embody a passion for “New World Wines in an Old World Style.”

03 | Cardamon Family Vineyards

12226 Harpers Ferry Road, Purcellville 540.668.9018 CardamonFamilyVineyards.com

Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge, on the edge of DC’s Wine Country, Doukénie is truly paradise. Whether you visit for a wine event, wine tasting, wine tour or just to unwind, staff members are happy to share their paradise with you.

04 | Doukénie Winery

14727 Mountain Road, Purcellville 540.668.6464 DoukenieWinery.com

Experience a revolution that is driven by the dedication to hand-crafted Virginia wines made from well-proven grapes. Hillsborough Vineyards is family owned and operated, offering exceptional wines, incomparable ambiance and unsurpassed hospitality.

05 | Hillsborough Vineyards

36716 Charles Town Pike, Purcellville 540.668.6216 HillsboroughWine.com

Maggie’s man-made cave is located on a beautiful 215 acre estate overlooking the Blue Ridge and Short Hill mountains and features 30 acres of the highest quality grapes in Virginia, including 15 different varietals that are hand-crafted into a lineup of award-winning wines.

06 | Maggie Malick Wine Caves

12138 Harpers Ferry Road, Purcellville 540.668.6042 MaggieMalickWineCaves.com

Loudoun Heights Cluster

Hidden Brook Winery invites you to share their passion for extra- ordinary wine. Nestled in a grove of white pines, visit Hidden Brook and unwind with wine. The winery has a diverse line up of estate vintages, artfully handcrafted since 2001. The winery is family and dog friendly.

12 | Hidden Brook Winery

The Vineyards & Winery at Lost Creek is a 50-acre boutique winery nestled in the rolling hills of Northern Virginia near historic Leesburg, tucked away between Route 15 and the Potomac River.

13 | The Vineyards & Winery at Lost Creek

43277 Spinks Ferry Road, Leesburg 703.443.9836 LostCreekWinery.com

Tarara Winery specializes in showcasing the very best vineyard sites in Virginia through several single vineyard blends. Their goal is simple: make the very best wines. Their continuous national and international accolades are the result.

14 | Tarara Winery

13648 Tarara Lane, Leesburg 703.771.7100 Tarara.com

Visit romantic Winery 32 with stunning views, unique art and great wines, including their signature Gloria Peach wine. Allow the chef/winemaker to prepare a delicious bistro menu for your pairing pleasure, or relax and enjoy the beautiful tasting room and deck.

15 | Winery32

15066 Limestone School Road, Leesburg 301.943.9995 Winery32.com

Sourced from the vineyard lying just outside of town, the tasting room has found a home in historic downtown Leesburg. The tasting room has its roots as the Leesburg Vintner, where you can still find bottles from around the world to complement the impressive local selection.

09 | Carroll Vineyards Tasting Room

29 South King Street, Leesburg 703.777.3322 CarrollVineyards.com

Fabbioli Cellars is a critically acclaimed winery, focused on making white, red and port-style dessert wines. For a unique experience, book a tasting of 7 wines paired with small, gourmet food bites. Enjoy a bottle by one of their cozy fire pits or scenic seated areas.

11 | Fabbioli Cellars

15669 Limestone School Road, Leesburg 703.771.1197 FabbioliWines.com

43301 Spinks Ferry Road, Leesburg 703.737.3935 HiddenBrookWinery.com

Nestled in the foothills of Furnace Mountain in the historic Village of Taylorstown and facing the Catoctin Creek, Creek’s Edge Winery features delectable wines and provides a relaxing retreat in Loudoun County’s wine country. Open 7 days a week!

10 | Creek’s Edge Winery

41255 Annas Lane, Lovettsville 540.882.3825 CreeksEdgeWinery.com

Potomac Cluster

8 Chains North is a boutique farm winery offering handcrafted Old-World-style wines. Enjoy gorgeous vineyard views, wine and chocolate tastings as well as lite fare. Picnics are allowed, and the winery is child and dog friendly. Private space is available.

16 | 8 Chains North Winery

38593 Daymont Lane, Waterford 571.439.2255 8ChainsNorth.com

Corcoran is Loudoun County’s only winery and cidery under one roof, featuring five unique hard ciders plus numerous wines including specialty ports. Corcoran offers indoor and outdoor seating with BBQ (available spring thru fall). Pets and picnics are welcome.

17 | Corcoran Vineyards & Cider

14635 Corkys Farm Lane, Waterford 540.882.9073 CorcoranVineyards.com

Crushed Cellars is a family owned and operated farm winery that is passionate about fine wine. The tasting room has a warm and fun atmosphere and features a variety of award-winning wines. Relax on the outdoor patio that overlooks a pond and vineyard.

18 | Crushed Cellars

37938 Charles Town Pike, Purcellville 571.374.WINE CrushedCellars.com

Rustic charm and regal wine best describes Hiddencroft Vineyards. The tasting room is an 1830’s farmhouse, surrounded by butterfly gardens, an orchard and vineyard. Relax on the large deck or by the 12-foot fire pit while enjoying international, award-winning wines.

19 | Hiddencroft Vineyards

12202 Axline Road, Lovettsville 540.535.5367 HiddencroftVineyards.com

Providing an atmosphere like no other, Sunset Hills Vineyard shares spectacular mountain and sunset views, pastoral, old-world style farm grounds and a stunning Amish-restored historic barn. A total of 245 solar panels run the winery and winemaking operations.

20 | Sunset Hills Vineyard

38295 Fremont Overlook Lane, Purcellville 540.882.4560 SunsetHillsVineyard.com

Waterford Cluster

Terra Nebulo Vineyards is one of Loudoun’s newest wineries, located just outside the historic Village of Waterford. The vineyards feature gorgeous bucolic views and are surrounded by working farms. The main tasting room is an Amish-built replica of a working hay barn.

21 | Terra Nebulo Vineyards

39892 Old Wheatland Road, Waterford 540.882.3800 terranebulo.com

Waterford Cluster

The Village Winery is a farm winery specializing in Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Elderberry. Their winemaking philosophy values quality over volume, with all wines crafted by hand. Listen to the babble of a spring-fed creek as you enjoy a tasting.

22 | Village Winery and Vineyards

40405 Browns Lane, Waterford 540.882.3780 VillageWineryandVineyards.com

Just minutes from Leesburg, the Wine Reserve at Waterford is a convenient escape for a truly unique tasting experience. Enjoy sweeping views of the Blue Ridge and Catoctin mountains, paired with carefully crafted wines, local food and friendly staff.

23 | The Wine Reserve at Waterford

38516 Charles Town Pike, Waterford 540.882.3132waterfordwinereserve.com

Ashburn Clyde’s Willow Creek Farm | clydes.com/willow

Middleburg Gold Cup Wine Bar | salamanderresort.comGoodstone Inn & Restaurant | goodstone.com

Purcellville Grandale Restaurant | grandalerestaurant.comMagnolias at the Mill | magnoliasmill.comWK Hearth | thewinekitchen.com/hearth

Leesburg Lightfoot Restaurant | lightfootrestaurant.com Pike’s Fish House | pikesfishhouse.comTuscarora Mill Restaurant | tuskies.comThe Wine Kitchen | thewinekitchen.com/leesburg

Lovettsville Market Table Bistro | markettablebistro.comThe Restaurant at Patowmack Farm | patowmackfarm.com

Local RestaurantsFeaturing Loudoun Wine

Aldie Little Apple Pastry Shop | hotapplepie.com

Hillsboro Stoneybrook Farm Market | stoneybrookfarm.org

Leesburg Shoe’s Cup & Cork | shoescupandcork.com

Middleburg Market Salamander | marketsalamander.com

Round Hill Mom’s Apple Pie at Hill High | momsapplepieco.com

Paeonian SpringsVino 9 Market | vino9market.com

PurcellvilleWest End Wine Bar & Pub | westendwinebarpub.com

Quick Bites Along the Trail

Loudoun Heights Cluster 01 | 868 Estate Vineyards02 | Breaux Vineyards03 | Cardamon Family Vineyards04 | Doukénie Winery05 | H illsborough Vineyards06 | Maggie Malick Wine Caves07 | Notaviva Vineyards08 | Two Twisted Posts Winery

Potomac Cluster09 | Carroll Vineyards Tasting Room10 | Creek’s Edge Winery11 | Fabbioli Cellars12 | Hidden Brook Winery13 | The Vineyards & Winery

at Lost Creek 14 | Tarara Winery15 | Winery32

Waterford Cluster16 | 8 Chains North Winery17 | Corcoran Vineyards & Cider18 | Crushed Cellars19 | Hiddencroft Vineyards20 | Sunset Hills Vineyard21 | Terra Nebulo Vineyards22 | Village Winery and Vineyards23 | The Wine Reserve

at Waterford** | Nova Ridge Vineyards

(coming soon!)

Mosby Cluster24 | 50 West Vineyards25 | Boxwood Estate Winery26 | Cana Vineyards & Winery

of Middleburg27 | Chrysalis Vineyards28 | Greenhill Winery & Vineyard29 | Quattro Goomba’s Winery

Harmony Cluster30 | The Barns at Hamilton

Station Vineyards31 | Casanel Vineyards32 | Dry Mill Vineyard & Winery33 | Hunter’s Run Wine Barn34 | Stone Tower Winery35 | Willowcroft Farm Vineyards36 | Zephaniah Farm Vineyard

Snickers Gap Cluster37 | Bluemont Vineyards38 | Bogati Winery 39 | North Gate Vineyards40 | Otium Cellars41 | Stonehouse Meadery

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Chrysalis Vineyards concentrates on varieties that excel in Virginia’s climate and soils to produce wines that can unconditionally compete on the world stage. Varietals include Norton, The Real American Grape!®, Viognier, Albariño and other “off the beaten path” varietals.

27 | Chrysalis Vineyards

23595 Winery Lane, Middleburg 540.687.6968 GreenhillVineyards.com

50 West is located just minutes from the historic towns of Aldie and Middleburg in Virginia’s rolling horse country. The vineyard uses 100% Virginia grapes from five local farms. The tasting room, or The Tack Room as it is named, is a converted stable with an open feel.

24 | 50 West Vineyards

39060 John Mosby Highway, Middleburg 571.367.4760 50westvineyards.com

26 | Cana Vineyards & Winery of Middleburg

Quattro Goomba’s is Italian for four close friends and defines the heart of the winery. The Quattro Goomba’s brand represents a passion for friendship, family, celebration and tradition by using traditional old-world methods to produce Mediterranean-style wine.

29 | Quattro Goomba’s Winery

22860 James Monroe Highway, Aldie 703.327.6052 GoombaWine.com

Boxwood Winery is a premium boutique winery producing 100% estate Bordeaux-style blends from French clones in the Middleburg, Virginia AVA. John Kent Cooke hired world-renowned consultant Stephane Derenoncourt to create wines with power and finesse.

25 | Boxwood Estate Winery

2042 Burrland Road, Middleburg 540.687.8778 BoxwoodWinery.com

39025 John Mosby Highway, Middleburg 540.687.8222 ChrysalisWine.com

Greenhill is one of the foremost boutique destination wineries in Loudoun County, delivering quality wine with friendly, professional staff in a breathtaking country environment. They invite you to enjoy their wine in their authentic and earthy ambiance.

28 | Greenhill Winery & Vineyards

Cana was named for Cana of Galilee, where Jesus turned water into wine. The second floor tasting room affords breathtaking view of the Bull Run and Blue Ridge mountains, and is reserved for adults.

38600 John Mosby Highway, Middleburg 703.348.2458 CanaVineyards.com

Mosby Cluster

Stone Tower Winery is a family owned and operated winery, where magnificent views and premium wines are equally matched by impeccable hospitality. Stone Tower has created stunning vineyards of classic French varietals atop Hogback Mountain.

34 | Stone Tower Winery

19925 Hogback Mountain Road, Leesburg 703.777.2797 StoneTowerWinery.com

Willowcroft Farm Vineyards was established in 1984 as Loudoun’s original winery. They produce award-winning wines high atop the Catoctin Ridge in Southern Leesburg. Willowcroft boasts serene views of the Loudoun Valley and Blue Ridge mountains.

35 | Willowcroft Farm Vineyards

38906 Mount Gilead Road, Leesburg 703.777.8161 WillowcroftWine.com

If you want to enjoy fine wine in a relaxed, gracious atmosphere, Zephaniah is for you. The grapes are grown on their third-generation Loudoun farm and the staff at Zephaniah work as a family to make award-winning wines that are sure to be a highlight of your visit.

36 | Zephaniah Farm Vineyard

The Barns at Hamilton Station, a restored 1910 dairy barn located near the quaint town of Hamilton is the perfect blend of rustic and inviting. They feature a large selection of award-winning wines.

30 | The Barns at Hamilton Station Vineyards

16804 Hamilton Station Road, Hamilton 540.338.5309 TheBarnsatHamiltonStation.com

Casanel’s focus is a passion for grape-growing and winemaking, emphasized in their superb craft wines. The vineyard’s unique terroir expresses their exclusive winemaking style and flavors. Quality and attention to detail ensure a perfect pour every time.

31 | Casanel Vineyards

17956 Canby Road, Leesburg 540.751.1776 CasanelVineyards.com

Dry Mill is snuggled into nine rolling acres, just one mile outside of Leesburg, in a stable and barn that was once home to the Loudoun Hunt Club. Exposed wooden beams, a tin roof, sconces and a fireplace provide a warm and welcoming character throughout the winery.

32 | Dry Mill Vineyard & Winery

18195 Dry Mill Road, Leesburg 703.737.3930 DryMillWine.com

19381 Dunlop Mill Road, Leesburg 703.431.2016 ZephWine.com

Hunter’s Run offers a truly enjoyable and casual winetasting experience. The Hunter’s Run wines and house Sangria are served in a beautifully decorated Irish-themed equestrian barn. The barn is also available for rent for small gatherings and events.

33 | Hunter’s Run Wine Barn

40325 Charles Town Pike, Hamilton 703.926.4183 HuntersRunWineBarn.com

Harmony Cluster

Bogati Winery, inspired by the cultures and wines of Argentina, has produced award-winning wines since 2010. The tasting room is located in the old Hill High Orchard building on Rt. 7, just ten minutes outside of historic downtown Leesburg.

38 | Bogati Winery

35246 Harry Byrd Highway, Round Hill 540.338.1144 BogatiBodega.com

Elevate your spirits at Bluemont Vineyard, where you can savor award-winning wines that are handcrafted from grapes grown on terroir at 951 feet. A knowledgeable tasting room team will help you find the perfect wine to enjoy, high above the Loudoun Valley.

37 | Bluemont Vineyard

18755 Foggy Bottom Road, Bluemont 540.554.8439 BluemontVineyard.com

Established in 2002, North Gate has grown to include 22 acres of grapes. Wines are served from a LEED-certified, solar-powered winery and tasting room. The family winery specializes in Bordeaux varietals, Chambourcin, Chardonnay and Viognier.

39 | North Gate Vineyard

16031 Hillsboro Road, Purcellville 540.668.6248 NorthGateVineyard.com

Otium Cellars is a boutique winery with roots in the old Franconian tradition. They currently produce 7 varieties: Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Blaufränkisch, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Dornfelder. Otium offers seasonal live music on Fridays and Sundays.

40 | Otium Cellars

18050 Tranquility Road, Purcellville 540.338.2027 OtiumCellars.com

Stone House delivers a unique product to Loudoun, creating mead from the bees on the property. The meadery offers three traditional meads from clover honey, as well as four fruit wines. The tasting room is open by appointment only.

41 | Stonehouse Meadery

36580 Shoemaker School Road, Purcellville 571.512.0763 facebook.com/StoneHouseMeadery

Snickers Gap Cluster

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