Find Things to Do in Loudoun County VA-Plan a day trip, Family Fun, Romantic Getaways, Museums and more » Wineries http://www.visitloudounvirginia.com Thu, 22 Jul 2010 17:08:13 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 8 Chains North http://www.visitloudounvirginia.com/2010/07/8-chains-north/ http://www.visitloudounvirginia.com/2010/07/8-chains-north/#comments Wed, 14 Jul 2010 21:06:37 +0000 admin http://www.visitloudounvirginia.com/?p=2497 Furnace Mountain Vineyard? 8 Chains North? “LoCo” Vino? Col. White? What are all these enigmatic names and why are they relevant? Well, they are probably only relevant to a very few!

8 Chains North is Loudoun’s newest winery. It is named after a site where the winery’s vineyard is planted near Waterford. During the Civil War, Confederate engineers made a river crossing on the winery’s site that was 1.8 chains (one chain equals 66 feet) upriver of one of Col. White’s river fields in Leesburg. 8 Chains North opened July 3.

Hours: Open and operating Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm.

Location: 8 Chains North Winery 38593 Daymont Ln Waterford, VA 20197-1038


]]> http://www.visitloudounvirginia.com/2010/07/8-chains-north/feed/ 0 Zephaniah Farm Vineyard http://www.visitloudounvirginia.com/2009/02/zephaniah-farm-vineyard/ http://www.visitloudounvirginia.com/2009/02/zephaniah-farm-vineyard/#comments Tue, 17 Feb 2009 18:17:24 +0000 admin http://www.visitloudounvirginia.com/?p=209 Zephaniah wine was born from years of dreams of raising grapes and making wine in Loudoun County, Virginia. We wanted to honor the land we love and preserve its productivity and integrity. We were raised on this farm, and it served as our heart’s home even when we lived in Europe and Asia. Traveling gave us different views of the possibilities for our land. Seeing the vineyards in Italy heightened our desire to raise fine grapes. We studied and learned to make these dreams reality. Join us in our vineyard and enjoy our wine.

19381 Dunlop Mill Rd
Leesburg, VA 20175
703-431-2016

http://zephwine.com

]]> http://www.visitloudounvirginia.com/2009/02/zephaniah-farm-vineyard/feed/ 0 Willowcroft Farm Vineyards http://www.visitloudounvirginia.com/2009/02/willowcroft-farm-vineyards/ http://www.visitloudounvirginia.com/2009/02/willowcroft-farm-vineyards/#comments Tue, 17 Feb 2009 18:14:32 +0000 admin http://www.visitloudounvirginia.com/?p=207 The vineyards at Willowcroft are located high atop the Catoctin Ridge on the southern tip of Leesburg, VA. Our picnic area boasts breathless panoramic views of Loudoun Valley and the Blue Ridge Mountains. Willowcroft’s personal attention to detail, both in the vineyard and the winery, has resulted in national award-winning wines, time after time.

In the 1800s the slopes were recognized for their potential and were planted to orchards. Today vineyards, which have replaced the fruit trees, yield superior grapes. The rustic beauty of the winery, housed in the old red barn, and the award-winning wines, will give you reason to return to this peaceful spot.

38906 Mount Gilead Rd
Leesburg, VA 20175
703-777-8161

http://www.willowcroftwine.com

]]> http://www.visitloudounvirginia.com/2009/02/willowcroft-farm-vineyards/feed/ 0 Village Winery http://www.visitloudounvirginia.com/2009/02/village-winery/ http://www.visitloudounvirginia.com/2009/02/village-winery/#comments Tue, 17 Feb 2009 18:11:29 +0000 admin http://www.visitloudounvirginia.com/?p=205 The Village Winery and its ten acres of vineyards are just outside the heart of the village of Waterford, a National Historic Landmark. The winery is housed in a restored farm structure next to our large, old bank barn.

40405 Browns Ln
Waterford, VA 20197
540-882-3780

http://www.villagewineryandvineyards.com

]]> http://www.visitloudounvirginia.com/2009/02/village-winery/feed/ 0 Tarara Vineyard and Winery http://www.visitloudounvirginia.com/2009/02/tarara-vineyard-and-winery/ http://www.visitloudounvirginia.com/2009/02/tarara-vineyard-and-winery/#comments Tue, 17 Feb 2009 18:09:55 +0000 admin http://www.visitloudounvirginia.com/?p=203 Nestled on the bluffs of the Potomac River, Tarara Winery has the perfect backdrop for enjoying world-class wines. Our wines are a true reflection of this very special place with a relaxed, classic beauty that is timeless. Unwind with us, whether that means sipping great wine at a summer concert, enjoying views from the deck or soaking in the warm breeze off of the river.

Tarara invites you to experience our wines and discover a lifestyle that anyone will love. Bring a picnic and make a day of it enjoying seasonal u-pick fruits or time your visit to include a summer concert by the lake.

13648 Tarara Ln.
Leesburg, VA 20176
703-771-7100

http://www.tarara.com

]]> http://www.visitloudounvirginia.com/2009/02/tarara-vineyard-and-winery/feed/ 0 Swedenburg Estate Vineyard http://www.visitloudounvirginia.com/2009/02/swedenburg-estate-vineyard/ http://www.visitloudounvirginia.com/2009/02/swedenburg-estate-vineyard/#comments Tue, 17 Feb 2009 18:08:02 +0000 admin http://www.visitloudounvirginia.com/?p=201 Swedenburg Winery is located on Historic Valley View Farm (c. 1762). Wayne and Juanita Swedenburg, came to this farm in 1978, both on the heels of retirement from government service. Along with their son Marc, the Swedenburgs planted the entire vineyard, mostly by hand, sometimes by the light of the family pickup truck at night! After many years of hard work, the family enjoyed the first “crush” in 1987, and have been producing fine wines ever since!

23595 Winery Lane
Middleburg, VA 20117
540-687-5219

http://www.swedenburgwines.com

]]> http://www.visitloudounvirginia.com/2009/02/swedenburg-estate-vineyard/feed/ 0 Sunset Hills Vineyard http://www.visitloudounvirginia.com/2009/02/sunset-hills-vineyard/ http://www.visitloudounvirginia.com/2009/02/sunset-hills-vineyard/#comments Tue, 17 Feb 2009 18:06:26 +0000 admin http://www.visitloudounvirginia.com/?p=199 Sunset Hills Vineyard produces award winning wines from a historic farm in western Loudoun County. Our winery is in a relaxing and pastoral setting with panoramic views of the Blueridge and Short Hill Mountain ranges. Our Amish restored 130 year old barn with two story decks, spring house and corn crib offer a beautiful sunset view of the valley.

38295 Fremont Overlook Ln
Purcellville, VA 20132
703-725-3546

http://www.sunsethillsvineyard.com/

]]> http://www.visitloudounvirginia.com/2009/02/sunset-hills-vineyard/feed/ 0 Quattro Goomba’s Winery http://www.visitloudounvirginia.com/2009/02/quattro-goombas-winery/ http://www.visitloudounvirginia.com/2009/02/quattro-goombas-winery/#comments Tue, 17 Feb 2009 18:05:05 +0000 admin http://www.visitloudounvirginia.com/?p=197 Quattro Goomba’s Winery is a unique micro winery that produces Mediterranean Style Wine of the highest quality. We incorporate traditional old world methods passed on to us by our ancestors over many generations. Our artisan wines are distinctive and expertly hand-crafted in limited quantities.

22860 James Monroe Hwy
Aldie, VA 20105
703-327-6052

http://www.goombawine.com

]]> http://www.visitloudounvirginia.com/2009/02/quattro-goombas-winery/feed/ 0 Notaviva Vineyards http://www.visitloudounvirginia.com/2009/02/notaviva-vineyards/ http://www.visitloudounvirginia.com/2009/02/notaviva-vineyards/#comments Tue, 17 Feb 2009 18:02:33 +0000 admin http://www.visitloudounvirginia.com/?p=195 The vineyard was founded in April 2004 with the planting of a small research vineyard of 72 vines. The purpose of this original planting was to evaluate the suitability of different varietals and rootstocks in our soil. This small experiment confirmed much of the research we performed during our initial feasibility studies. These vines were eventually pulled up and the rows re-aligned, but we did save the very first vine that we planted and moved it to the corner of the vineyard closest to the house. It continues to thrive.

13274 Sagle Road
Hillsboro, VA 20132
540-668-6756

http://www.NotavivaVineyards.com

]]> http://www.visitloudounvirginia.com/2009/02/notaviva-vineyards/feed/ 0 Loudoun Valley Vineyards & Winery http://www.visitloudounvirginia.com/2009/02/loudoun-valley-vineyards-winery/ http://www.visitloudounvirginia.com/2009/02/loudoun-valley-vineyards-winery/#comments Tue, 17 Feb 2009 18:01:13 +0000 admin http://www.visitloudounvirginia.com/?p=193 Loudoun Valley Vineyards prides itself on our fine artisan wines created by our Winemaker Bree Ann Moore. We are located just minutes from downtown Leesburg, near historic Quaker Village of Waterford. Our Vineyard consists of twenty acres, fifteen of which are planted with the finest European varietals. The vineyard’s gently sloping fields where Mosby’s Rangers once camped can be viewed along with the spectacular views of the Blue Ridge and Catoctin Mountains from our surrounding decks and tasting room.

38516 Charles Town Pk
Waterford, VA 20197
540-882-3375

http://www.loudounvalleyvineyards.com

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