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special events and directions. We are open 362 days a year,
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Set on a 265-acre estate in DC’s Wine Country®,
The Restaurant at Goodstone provides our guests
with an unparalleled farm-to-table dining experience. The restaurant serves lunch and dinner daily,
and offers excellent local wines to accompany the
award-winning cuisine. Plan a visit and enjoy exquisite dining and luxury accommodations on the
breathtaking Goodstone estate.
Loudoun Visitor Center
Market Station, 112 South Street SE, Leesburg, VA 20175
703-771-2617 | 866-771-2601
visitloudoun.org
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!
Goodstone Inn & Restaurant
36205 Snake Hill Road, Middleburg,VA 20117
540-687-3333 / 877-219-4663
www.goodstone.com
Wine Spectator: 2015 Award of Excellence
Wine Enthusiast: 2013 Best 100 Wine Restaurants
Condé Nast Traveler: 2015 Top 30 Hotels in the South
OpenTable 100 Best Restaurants of 2015
TripAdvisor 2015 Certificate of Excellence
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
Waterford
Wild Hare Hard Cider
wildharecider.com
Corcoran Vineyards & Cider
Corcoranvineyards.com
Middleburg
Mt. Defiance Cidery & Distillery
mtdefiance.com
Loudoun Heights Cluster
01 | 868 Estate Vineyards
14001 Harpers Ferry Road, Purcellville
540.668.7008
868EstateVineyards.com
Welcome to
DC’s Wine Country
®
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).
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.
02 | Breaux Vineyards
36888 Breaux Vineyards Lane, Purcellville
540.668.6299
BreauxVineyards.com
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.
Loudoun Heights Cluster
03 | Cardamon Family Vineyards
12226 Harpers Ferry Road, Purcellville
540.668.9018
CardamonFamilyVineyards.com
06 | Maggie Malick Wine Caves
12138 Harpers Ferry Road, Purcellville
540.668.6042
MaggieMalickWineCaves.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.”
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.
04 | Doukénie Winery
07 | Notaviva Vineyards
14727 Mountain Road, Purcellville
540.668.6464
DoukenieWinery.com
13274 Sagle Road, Purcellville
540.668.6756
NotavivaVineyards.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.
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.
05 | Hillsborough Vineyards
08 | Two Twisted Posts Winery
36716 Charles Town Pike, Purcellville
540.668.6216
HillsboroughWine.com
Experience a revolution that is driven by the dedication to handcrafted Virginia wines made from well-proven grapes. Hillsborough
Vineyards is family owned and operated, offering exceptional wines,
incomparable ambiance and unsurpassed hospitality.
12970 Harpers Ferry Road, Purcellville
540.668.6587
TwoTwistedPosts.com
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.
Potomac Cluster
09 | Carroll Vineyards Tasting Room
29 South King Street, Leesburg
703.777.3322
CarrollVineyards.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.
12 | Hidden Brook Winery
43301 Spinks Ferry Road, Leesburg
703.737.3935
HiddenBrookWinery.com
Hidden Brook Winery invites you to share their passion for extraordinary 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.
13 | T
he Vineyards & Winery
at Lost Creek
43277 Spinks Ferry Road, Leesburg
703.443.9836
LostCreekWinery.com
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.
10 | Creek’s Edge Winery
41255 Annas Lane, Lovettsville
540.882.3825
CreeksEdgeWinery.com
14 | Tarara Winery
13648 Tarara Lane, Leesburg
703.771.7100
Tarara.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!
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.
11 | Fabbioli Cellars
15 | Winery32
15669 Limestone School Road, Leesburg
703.771.1197
FabbioliWines.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.
15066 Limestone School Road, Leesburg
301.943.9995
Winery32.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.
Waterford Cluster
16 | 8 Chains North Winery
38593 Daymont Lane, Waterford
571.439.2255
8ChainsNorth.com
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.
17 | Corcoran Vineyards & Cider
14635 Corkys Farm Lane, Waterford
540.882.9073
CorcoranVineyards.com
19 | Hiddencroft Vineyards
12202 Axline Road, Lovettsville
540.535.5367
HiddencroftVineyards.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.
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.
18 | Crushed Cellars
20 | Sunset Hills Vineyard
37938 Charles Town Pike, Purcellville
571.374.WINE
CrushedCellars.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.
38295 Fremont Overlook Lane, Purcellville
540.882.4560
SunsetHillsVineyard.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.
Waterford Cluster
Local Restaurants
Featuring Loudoun Wine
21 | Terra Nebulo Vineyards
39892 Old Wheatland Road, Waterford
540.882.3800
terranebulo.com
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.
22 | Village Winery and Vineyards
40405 Browns Lane, Waterford
540.882.3780
VillageWineryandVineyards.com
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.
Ashburn
Clyde’s Willow Creek Farm | clydes.com/willow
Middleburg
Gold Cup Wine Bar | salamanderresort.com
Goodstone Inn & Restaurant | goodstone.com
Purcellville
Grandale Restaurant | grandalerestaurant.com
Magnolias at the Mill | magnoliasmill.com
WK Hearth | thewinekitchen.com/hearth
Leesburg
Lightfoot Restaurant | lightfootrestaurant.com
Pike’s Fish House | pikesfishhouse.com
Tuscarora Mill Restaurant | tuskies.com
The Wine Kitchen | thewinekitchen.com/leesburg
Lovettsville
Market Table Bistro | markettablebistro.com
The Restaurant at Patowmack Farm | patowmackfarm.com
Quick Bites Along the Trail
Aldie
Little Apple Pastry Shop | hotapplepie.com
Hillsboro
Stoneybrook Farm Market | stoneybrookfarm.org
Leesburg
23 | The Wine Reserve at Waterford
38516 Charles Town Pike, Waterford
540.882.3132
waterfordwinereserve.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.
Shoe’s Cup & Cork | shoescupandcork.com
Middleburg
Market Salamander | marketsalamander.com
Round Hill
Mom’s Apple Pie at Hill High | momsapplepieco.com
Paeonian Springs
Vino 9 Market | vino9market.com
Purcellville
West End Wine Bar & Pub | westendwinebarpub.com
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868 Estate Vineyards
Breaux Vineyards
Cardamon Family Vineyards
Doukénie Winery
Hillsborough Vineyards
Maggie Malick Wine Caves
Notaviva Vineyards
Two Twisted Posts Winery
Potomac Cluster
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Carroll Vineyards Tasting Room
Creek’s Edge Winery
Fabbioli Cellars
Hidden Brook Winery
The Vineyards & Winery
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14 | Tarara Winery
15 | Winery32
Waterford Cluster
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8 Chains North Winery
Corcoran Vineyards & Cider
Crushed Cellars
Hiddencroft Vineyards
Sunset Hills Vineyard
Terra Nebulo Vineyards
Village Winery and Vineyards
The Wine Reserve
at Waterford
** | Nova Ridge Vineyards
(coming soon!)
Mosby Cluster
24 | 50 West Vineyards
25 | Boxwood Estate Winery
26 | Cana Vineyards & Winery
of Middleburg
27 | Chrysalis Vineyards
28 | Greenhill Winery & Vineyard
29 | Quattro Goomba’s Winery
Harmony Cluster
30 | T
he Barns at Hamilton
Station Vineyards
31 | Casanel Vineyards
32 | Dry Mill Vineyard & Winery
33 | Hunter’s Run Wine Barn
34 | Stone Tower Winery
35 | Willowcroft Farm Vineyards
36 | Zephaniah Farm Vineyard
Snickers Gap Cluster
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Bluemont Vineyards
Bogati Winery
North Gate Vineyards
Otium Cellars
Stonehouse Meadery
Mosby Cluster
24 | 50 West Vineyards
39060 John Mosby Highway, Middleburg
571.367.4760
50westvineyards.com
27 | Chrysalis Vineyards
39025 John Mosby Highway, Middleburg
540.687.8222
ChrysalisWine.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.
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.
25 | Boxwood Estate Winery
28 | Greenhill Winery & Vineyards
2042 Burrland Road, Middleburg
540.687.8778
BoxwoodWinery.com
23595 Winery Lane, Middleburg
540.687.6968
GreenhillVineyards.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.
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.
26 | C
ana Vineyards & Winery
of Middleburg
29 | Quattro Goomba’s Winery
38600 John Mosby Highway, Middleburg
703.348.2458
CanaVineyards.com
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.
22860 James Monroe Highway, Aldie
703.327.6052
GoombaWine.com
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.
Harmony Cluster
30 | T
he Barns at Hamilton
Station Vineyards
16804 Hamilton Station Road, Hamilton
540.338.5309
TheBarnsatHamiltonStation.com
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.
31 | Casanel Vineyards
17956 Canby Road, Leesburg
540.751.1776
CasanelVineyards.com
34 | Stone Tower Winery
19925 Hogback Mountain Road, Leesburg
703.777.2797
StoneTowerWinery.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.
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.
32 | Dry Mill Vineyard & Winery
35 | Willowcroft Farm Vineyards
18195 Dry Mill Road, Leesburg
703.737.3930
DryMillWine.com
38906 Mount Gilead Road, Leesburg
703.777.8161
WillowcroftWine.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.
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.
33 | Hunter’s Run Wine Barn
36 | Zephaniah Farm Vineyard
40325 Charles Town Pike, Hamilton
703.926.4183
HuntersRunWineBarn.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.
19381 Dunlop Mill Road, Leesburg
703.431.2016
ZephWine.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.
Snickers Gap Cluster
37 | Bluemont Vineyard
18755 Foggy Bottom Road, Bluemont
540.554.8439
BluemontVineyard.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.
39 | North Gate Vineyard
16031 Hillsboro Road, Purcellville
540.668.6248
NorthGateVineyard.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.
40 | Otium Cellars
18050 Tranquility Road, Purcellville
540.338.2027
OtiumCellars.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.
38 | Bogati Winery
35246 Harry Byrd Highway, Round Hill
540.338.1144
BogatiBodega.com
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.
41 | Stonehouse Meadery
36580 Shoemaker School Road, Purcellville
571.512.0763
facebook.com/StoneHouseMeadery
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.
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Loudoun Wine Trail
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Public trips to two wineries every weekend
Custom private tours also available
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