Are you and your friends looking to get away from the city for awhile and discover Virginia wine country? Look no further than Middleburg, VA area, home of the northern Virginia region, and some of the Best Wineries in Northern Virginia!
Northern Virginia Wine Country
Appx 50 miles north of Washington, DC is the Middleburg AVA, also known as The Northern Virginia wine region, home to some of the Best Wineries in Northern Virginia. It encompasses the town of Middleburg, VA. but it is also surrounded by top-notch wineries not to be overlooked! Here you’ll discover a large number of wineries to choose from (currently 24 wineries and 8 vineyards, to be exact!). Middleburg is the nation’s horse and hunt capital, offering luxury accommodations, specialty boutiques, fine art and scenic vineyards. It’s the perfect spot to get away from it all.
The elevation of the lower mountain ridge of northern Virginia provides the perfect growing sites for grape vines. The rolling landscape, with its rich soils from eons of granite and sandstone erosion, gives good air and drainage for wine grapes. Add the moderate winters and a generous growing season and the result is very productive ground for winemaking grapes. Northern Virginia wineries produce fine examples of every wine Virginia offers, including Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chambourcin, Chardonnay, Mandolin, Merlot, Norton, Petit Verdot, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Seyval, Vidal Blanc, Traminette and Zinfandel as well as many fruit wines.
Best Wineries in Northern Virginia
These wineries are listed by highest ranking to lowest, however, all are among the best in the Northern Virginia region. Pick your favorites and make a weekend of wine tasting in the beautiful region of Northern VA wine country!
Arterra Wines – 4.8 Stars
Owners Sandy Gray-Murray and Jason Murray combine their passions for creating art and making wine under one roof. Come experience this intimate highly focused venture nestled on a beautifully wooded mountainside. The combination of site, craftsmanship, and quality promises to offer a unique wine experience unlike any other in the region. Arterra Estate Vineyard was planted in 2015 on the winery property in Delaplane with amazing mountain soils and yields high-quality fruit including Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Petit Verdot, Tannat, Petit Sirah, and Chenin Blanc.
Address: 1808 Leeds Manor Rd, Delaplane, VA 20144
Website: www.arterrawines.com
(540) 422-3443
Aspen Dale Winery at the Barn – 4.7 Stars
Considered a hidden gem, Aspen Dale offers a wide variety of wines, all of which have received great reviews. They offer excellent wines paired with complimentary food for tastings in a beautiful and relaxing environment. Enjoy a laid-back atmosphere and live music (dog-friendly, too!) if you are looking for a quaint winery, this is a perfect spot!
Address: 11083 John Marshall Hwy, Delaplane, VA 20144
Website: www.aspendalewinery.com
(540) 364-1722
Doukenie Winery – 4.6 Stars
Doukénie Winery is an award-winning, family-run winery located in Loudoun County. Guests feel the warmth and hospitality of the Bazaco family from the moment they enter the tasting room. In 1981, George and his wife Nicki purchased the first track of land in Loudoun County that is now Doukénie Winery. The land, at the foot of Short Hill Mountain, was being farmed for corn, hay, and cattle. In 1986, the Bazaco’s decided to plant their first vineyard. The winery was constructed in 1995. In many ways, this activity takes the family full circle as the young Greek girl who was boarding the boat was leaving her farm where her father, a local sheriff, also was a winemaker. Today, visitors to Doukénie often have the opportunity to meet Nicki in the tasting room and sample Hope’s homemade Baklava.
Address: 14727 Mountain Rd, Hillsboro, VA 20132
Website: www.doukeniewinery.com
(540) 668-6464
Stone Tower Winery – 4.5 Stars
Hours: 11 AM – 6 PM Monday-Sunday (Closed Tuesdays & Wednesdays)
Address: 19925 Hogback Mountain Rd, Leesburg, VA 20175
Website: stonetowerwinery.com
(703) 777-2797
Barrel Oak Winery – 4.5 Stars
Hours: 11 AM- 6 PM Monday thru Saturday, 10 AM – 6 PM Sundays
Address: 3623 Grove Ln, Delaplane, VA 20144
website: www.barreloak.com
The Winery at Bull Run – 4.5 Stars
Address: 15950 Lee Hwy, Centreville, VA 20120
Website: www.wineryatbullrun.com
(703) 815-2233
50 West Vineyards – 4.5 Stars
50 West specializes in red and white wines produced in the classic Bordeaux style of France. All their grapes are grown amongst five farms in Northern Virginia, including at 50 West Vineyards. Enjoy quality time with friends and family as you try their award-winning wines in a relaxed environment that offers stunning views of the Bull Run Mountain range.
Hours: Friday 1-8 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m.- 6:30 p.m.
Address: 39060 John Mosby Hwy., Middleburg, VA 20117
Phone: 571-367-4760
Website: www.50westvineyards.com
Dry Mill Vineyard & Winery – 4.4 Stars
Three Fox Vineyards – 4.3 Stars
Three Fox Vineyards is a boutique winery and vineyard producing hand-crafted, Italian/old-world style wines on 50 beautiful rolling acres reminiscent of Tuscany. Estate plantings are Viognier, Pinot Grigio, Cabernet Franc, Sangiovese, Nebbiolo and Merlot.
Hours: Monday and Thursday-Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday noon-5 p.m.
Address: 10100 Three Fox Ln., Delaplane, VA 20144
Phone: 540.364.6073
Fax: 540.364.6083
Email: info@threefoxvineyards.com
Website: www.threefoxvineyards.com
Boxwood Estate Winery – 4.2 Stars
Boxwood Estate Winery is a National Historic Landmark, and one of the earliest horse farms in Middleburg. Originally settled in the 18th century, the farm became well-known for its horses and later as the home of Gen. Billy Mitchell, a pioneer of military aviation. Now the site of Rita and John Kent Cooke’s Boxwood Estate Winery, the winery produces red wine in three styles in the Bordeaux tradition from five varieties of grapes certified by the French government and grown on the estate: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Malbec.
Hours: Thursday-Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Address: 2042 Burrland Ln., Middleburg, VA 20117
Phone: 540.687.8778
Email: contact@boxwoodwinery.com
Website: www.boxwoodwinery.com
Greenhill Winery & Vineyards – 4.1 Stars
As one of the foremost boutique destination wineries in Loudoun County, Greenhill delivers quality wine, with friendly and professional staff in a breathtaking Virginia wine country environment. Enjoy their wine, gather with friends and make new acquaintances in their authentic and earthy ambiance.
Hours: Tasting Room open daily noon-sunset. Manor House (special events and Wine Club Members) open Friday-Sunday noon-sunset and Monday-Thursday by appointment only. Reservations can be made by visiting greenhillvineyards.com/reservations.
Address: 23595 Winery Ln., Middleburg, VA 20117
Phone: 540.687.6968
Email: info@greenhillvineyards.com
Website: www.greenhillvineyards.com
