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15 places

VWE Favorites — personally recommended by Allison & Stan.

WineryPurcellville

Breaux Vineyards

Scenic vineyard visits with an extended menu and robust events schedule.

Lunch
Scenic viewsOutdoor seatingWinery tours
WineryWaterford

Carriage House Wineworks

A wine-focused stop near Waterford

Vineyard settingOutdoor seatingSmaller winery
WineryDelaplane

Delaplane Cellars

A little further south but worth the drive. Great wines and beautiful views overlooking the vineyard and Cobbler Mountains.

Scenic viewsVineyard settingOutdoor seating
WineryLovettsville

Domaine Fortier

Small-lot wines in the Catoctin Valley

Family friendly
WineryHillsboro

Doukénie Winery

Educator-led tastings, pond-view grounds, varied indoor and outdoor seating, and weekend live music.

Scenic viewsOutdoor seatingOutside food allowed
WineryPurcellville

Endhardt Vineyards

Standout wines in a smaller, relaxed vineyard setting.

Smaller wineryVineyard settingOutdoor seating
WineryDelaplane

Lost Mountain Vineyards

Appointment-only, hosted wine tastings with guided estate experiences and optional pairing-style bites.

Scenic viewsOutdoor seatingSmaller winery
WineryHillsboro

Petit Domaine

A sparkling-wine estate with a luxury focus

Sparkling wineSpecial occasionAdults only
WineryLeesburg

Stone Tower Winery

A large Hogback Mountain estate with sweeping vineyard views and tours.

Sparkling wine
WineryPurcellville

Walsh Family Wine

Terroir-driven wines and new labels from a community of winemakers.

Lunch & dinner
Family friendlyVineyard settingCovered patio
WineryRound Hill

Williams Gap Vineyard

Excellent wines, plus beer, cider, and a seasonal menu for a leisurely afternoon.

Lunch
Covered patioVineyard settingOutdoor seating

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