Northern Virginia is a great destination for wine lovers. Visiting some of the best wineries in Northern Virginia is a great way to try world-class wines while taking in lovely views of the surrounding Virginia countryside.
Northern Virginia wineries are generally located in Loudoun County, Fauquier County, Prince William County, and other points to the west and south of Northern Virginia.
The wineries comprise a sizable and ever-growing collection of high-quality wineries that are an easy drive from Fairfax County, Arlington, Alexandria, Washington, D.C., and Maryland.
It generally takes as little as 30 minutes or up to 1-2 hours to reach many Northern Virginia wineries from the DC Metro area.
Winery visits are a perfect way to celebrate a special occasion, take a great road trip, or spend a weekend or a day off.
Below are some of my top recommendations for the best wineries in Northern Virginia.
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19 Best Wineries in Northern Virginia
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Map of the Best Wineries in Northern Virginia
The Best Wineries in Northern Virginia
1. Paradise Springs Winery
Location
13219 Yates Ford Rd, Clifton, VA 20124
Hours
- Saturday to Thursday: 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
- Friday: 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Description
Paradise Springs Winery is located in Clifton, VA, which makes it one of the closest wineries to visit in the DC metro area. It is generally quick and easy to get to.
The setting is lovely. The winery is on a quiet country road with rolling hills and trees. It is located right next to Hemlock Park, so you can take a nature walk after enjoying some wine.
Paradise Springs is also close to the town of Clifton, where there are a lot of cute boutique shops and restaurants to explore. There is indoor seating, as well as tables where you can eat and drink outside.
To take your wine experience even further, you can book the “Experience Tour and Tasting”, which is available on Saturdays and Sundays.
Food
You can purchase cheeses, meats, crackers, baguettes, and spreads. The Paradise Springs Food Truck serves pizza, tacos, sandwiches, and other items.
Dogs Allowed?
Dogs are allowed outside, but not inside.
2. Barrel Oak Winery and Farm Tap House
Location
3623 Grove ln, Delaplane, VA 20144
Hours
- Monday to Thursday: 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
- Friday: 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
- Saturday: 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
- Sunday: 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Description
Barrel Oak Winery is an expansive property with large rolling hills filled with picnic tables. The setting is lovely, with beautiful views of the surrounding countryside.
The winery is especially popular among dog lovers. In fact, is known for being the most dog-friendly winery in Virginia.
On any given day, you will find many dog owners with their beloved four-legged friends. It is the perfect destination for dog lovers. Water bowls are available for dogs too.
Food
Food trucks are available on Saturdays and Sundays, plus bringing your own food for a picnic is encouraged.
Dogs Allowed?
Yes, dogs are allowed.
3. Greenhill Winery and Vineyards
Location
23595 Winery Ln, Middleburg, VA 20117
Hours
May to September:
- Monday – Thursday: 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
- Friday, Saturday, and Sunday: 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm
October to April:
Open Daily: 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Description
Greenhill Winery and Vineyards is another one of the best wineries in Northern Virginia. Their wines are excellent, with a robust, full flavor.
The vineyard has a large tasting room. They also have a lovely outdoor seating area with views of the surrounding rolling hills and a large pond nearby for taking a walk.
Food
They sell charcuterie platters. You can also bring your own food to eat in the outside areas only.
Dogs Allowed?
Yes, dogs are allowed.
4. Narmada Winery
Location
43 Narmada Ln, Amissville, VA 20106
Description
Narmada Winery has beautiful outside terraces that overlook the hills and vineyard. The inside decor is spacious and welcoming as well.
Some notable wines include the MOM wine and dessert wines, which have a refreshing and light flavor. The winery also features wine slushies, which are a perfect warm-weather treat.
The winery also features live music on select dates.
Hours
Saturday: 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Food
Indian staples such as butter chicken, vegetarian samosas, chickpea curry, saag, and onion kulcha; cheese and charcuterie boards; hummus and artichoke dips. Outside food is permitted in outside areas.
Dogs Allowed?
Yes, dogs are allowed.
5. Gray Ghost Vineyards
Location
14706 Lee Hwy, Amissville, VA 20106
Hours
March through December:
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Wednesday and Thursday: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
January and February:
Saturday, Sunday, and Federal Monday Holidays: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Description
Gray Ghost Vineyards is another top winery in northern Virginia. Their wines are all excellent.
Some of their award-winning wines include Gewurztraminer, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Victorian Red. They have a small but tranquil outdoor seating area with a pretty gazebo, statues, and flowers.
Food
You can bring outside food to eat indoors and outdoors.
Dogs Allowed?
Yes, dogs are allowed outdoors, but not indoors.
6. Pearmund Cellars
Location
6190 Georgetown Rd, Broad Run, VA 20137
Hours
Open Daily: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Description
Pearmund Cellars is another great winery in Northern Virginia. They have a large outside seating area with picnic benches and bistro tables overlooking the surrounding vineyards and hills. They even feature seating at tables in between the vines themselves, which is pretty cool and immersive.
Their wines are excellent as well. Some of their best wines include Chardonnay, Petit Manseng, Rose, and Brut Reserve.
Food
They sell snacks, including meats, cheeses, nuts, dips, and chocolates. You can bring outside food as well.
Dogs Allowed?
Yes, dogs are allowed.
7. Vint Hill Craft Winery
Location
7150 Lineweaver Rd, Warrenton, VA 20187
Hours
Open Wednesday to Sunday: 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Description
Vint Hill Craft Winery has an interesting story. It was a dairy farm in the early 20th century. The owner was also into ham radio, and one day he happened to pick up strange German transmissions over his radio. He notified the government, and it was soon discovered that the dairy farm was the perfect geographic site for picking up German transmissions during World War II.
The government came in and began working out of the top level of the dairy farm, and they even dressed up as dairy farmers to blend it and avoid suspicion. The site essentially became the first NSA. It was a working military site until 1992.
The structures nearby include former military barracks. The site is not as photogenic as many wineries in Virginia, but it makes up for it with history. There is even a Cold War Museum next door to the winery that you can visit. There are also two cafes and a brewery nearby.
They feature a large selection of wines, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Viognier, and Merlot.
You can also make a stop at the nearby Old Bust Head Brewery for some interesting beers, including Caramel Macchiato and Strawberry Rhubarb.
Food
There are several cafes nearby, including the Covert Cafe, that sell sandwiches, pizza, fries, burgers, and wraps.
Dogs Allowed?
Yes, dogs are allowed.
8. Three Fox Vineyards and Brewery
Location
10100 Three Fox Ln, Delaplane, VA 20144
Hours
- Friday: 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
- Saturday: 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
- Sunday: 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Description
Three Fox Vineyards and Brewery features a large modern building with gorgeous modern touches like hardwood floors, large windows, and contemporary chandeliers. It also has a lot of seating areas, either inside, or outside along the wrap-around patio or on the surrounding hill.
They have some excellent wines. Our favorites were a rose and sangria, which we purchased to share in a carafe. There is also a cute babbling brook at the base of the hill near the winery, where you can take a leisurely stroll.
Food
They sell pre-packaged food and often have a food truck on site. You can also bring your own food for a picnic.
Dogs Allowed?
Yes, dogs are allowed.
9. Bluemont Vineyard
Location
18755 Foggy Bottom Rd, Bluemont, VA 20135
Hours
- Sunday to Thursday: 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
- Friday and Saturday: 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Description
Bluemont Vineyard is another example of one of the best wineries in Northern Virginia. It is a sprawling winery and cidery that sits high on top of a hill in the Virginia countryside. It features some of the best views of any Northern Virginia winery.
The views from the top of the hill are gorgeous, allowing you to look down on the rolling hillside below.
The winery can get a little crowded, though there are a lot of places to sit and drink, including outside on the patios, and inside in the wood-paneled 951 Tasting Room. They have a cidery on-site as well.
Bluemont features special events like all-day brunches and tea parties. They also have cozy cottages where you can stay overnight.
Food
They offer cheese plates, flatbreads, hummus, desserts, and other dishes. The current menu can be found here. Outside food is not permitted.
Dogs Allowed?
Yes, dogs are allowed.
10. Veramar Vineyard
Location
905 Quarry Rd, Berryville, VA 22611
Hours
- Monday to Thursday: 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
- Friday: 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
- Saturday: 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm
- Sunday: 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Description
Veramar Vineyard is located near trees and farmland and features a charming and cozy interior tasting room, plus an expansive outside seating area with lovely views of the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains.
Veramar has a Wine Camp, where you can spend a weekend learning about what it takes to own and run a vineyard. You get a chance to participate in seasonal wine-making activities and learn about wine-making in Virginia.
Food
They offer lite fare for purchase. You can also bring food for a picnic.
Dogs Allowed?
Yes, dogs are allowed but only outside.
11. Philip Carter Winery
Location
4366 Stillhouse Rd, Hume, VA 22639
Hours
- Monday to Friday: 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
- Saturday: 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Sunday: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Description
Philip Carter Winery has a lovely indoor seating area, plus patio seating and other seating areas outside. They offer crackers with wine tastings, which has become rare among wineries post-Covid.
One of the highlights of the trip to Philip Carter was the fact that they sell Moonshine Jelly in their small gift shop. I was so curious that I had to purchase it to try it out. It is mostly sugar, but it is made with moonshine and is clear in color. It’s like jam with a bit of a kick.
Food
They offer lite fare for purchase. You can also bring food for a picnic.
Dogs Allowed?
Yes, dogs are allowed but only outside.
12. Stone Tower Winery
Location
19925 Hogback Mountain Rd, Leesburg, VA 20175
Hours
Thursday to Monday: 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Description
Stone Tower Winery is located in the heart of Virginia wine country in Leesburg, VA, which is a popular winery destination in Loudoun County.
The winery boasts a gorgeous sprawling building and a beautiful setting on Hogback Mountain.
For a fee, you can also book a golf cart tour of the vineyards, plus a tasting of their premium estate bottles.
The winery hosts other regular events, such as the Holiday Market and the Italy SOMMinar.
The winery is also a great location for weddings.
Food
They have food available for sale at the Harvest Barn, including sandwiches, salads, and meat & cheese boards.
The Tasting Room features additional menu items, including a charcuterie board, cheese board, truffle fries, and hummus.
You can find their full menu online.
Dogs Allowed?
Yes, leashed dogs are allowed outside.
13. Potomac Point Winery
Location
275 Decatur Rd, Stafford, VA 22554
Hours
- Monday and Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday and Thursday: 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Friday: 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
- Saturday: 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
- Sunday: 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Description
Potomac Point Winery is one of the best wineries in Virginia. It is located near the Potomac River in Stafford, VA.
The winery boasts spectacular views and has numerous seating areas where you can enjoy its fine wines. They have a courtyard, the D’Vine Lounge, Veranda, Picnic Areas, a Tasting Room, and a Gift Shop.
The winery offers two wine tastings: Grand Cru, which features the highest-quality wines, and Premier Cru, which features fan-favorite wines and great value wines.
Their white wines and roses include Petit Manseng, Chardonnay, and Moscato Dolce. Their red wines include Norton (a specialty in Virginia), Petit Verdot, and Cabernet Franc.
You can find a full wine list online.
Food
They have a restaurant on-site, Le Grand Cru Bistro. The Bistro serves Artisan Cheese Board, Salads, Soups, and small plates such as Lamb Meatballs, Roasted Brussels Sprouts, and Baked Shrimp and Crab Cakes.
They also serve Sandwiches, Burgers, Flatbreads, Entrees, and Desserts.
You can find a full menu online.
The winery also serves a Tuscan-inspired brunch on Sundays. The brunch menu includes Mulled Wine French Toast, Steak & Eggs, and Chef’s Inspired Omelet. They also offer several mimosas, including an Apple Cider Mimosa.
Please note that reservations are required for eating at the Le Grand Cru Bistro.
You can also bring picnic food to eat outside.
Dogs Allowed?
Yes, dogs are allowed, though not in all spaces. Please check their website for more information.
14. Breaux Vineyards
Location
36888 Breaux Vineyards Ln, Purcellville, VA 20132
Hours
Open Daily: 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Description
Breaux Vineyards sits on over 400 acres near Short Hill Mountain. Their wines have won numerous national and international awards.
The winery has a lovely and expansive tasting room with views of the nearby Blue Ridge Mountains. There are also numerous outdoor seating spaces that are perfect for warm weather, including a covered patio.
The winery hosts a large number of events for the whole family. Some of the events include Autumn Wine Glass Paint and Sip (where you can paint your own wine glasses!), an Annual Barrel Tasting, and Holiday Ornament Paint and Sip.
The winery also hosts a number of live music performances. You can check out the latest schedule of events online.
Food
They have a kitchen that is open daily, plus pre-packaged cheese and charcuterie, chips, crackers, dips, and spreads available.
Their full menu has items like hamburgers, paninis, soups, and flatbreads.
Dogs Allowed?
Yes, dogs are allowed in the Old Tasting room (Vin97) and outdoors.
15. Aspen Dale Winery
Location
11083 John Marshall Hwy, Delaplane, VA 20144
Hours
- Monday – Thursday: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Friday – Saturday: 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Sunday: 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Description
Aspen Dale Winery is another great destination for dog lovers. They allow dogs both inside and outside.
The winery is filled with history. It is located on the site of a 200-year-old barn!
Animal lovers can also stroll around the property and say hi to the six resident horses and Nubian goats.
The winery features red, white, and sweet wine flights with food pairings! Their sweet flights include bubbly hard cider and Maria Sangria.
Food
The winery features some unique and delicious food options, including pheasant summer sausages (plain and jalapeño), sharp cheddar cheese, baguettes, apple cider donuts, and sugar cookies.
You can also bring your own food to eat both inside and outside.
Dogs Allowed?
Yes, dogs are allowed inside and outside.
Additional Wineries in Northern Virginia
Below are some additional wineries in Northern Virginia:
- The Winery at Bull Run (Centreville, VA) – Note: this winery does not allow dogs.
- The Winery at La Grange (Haymarket, VA)
- The Winery at Sunshine Ridge (Gainesville, VA)
- Cana Vineyards and Winery of Middleburg (Middleburg, VA)
Best Wineries in Northern Virginia With Food
- Potomac Point Vineyard and Winery is one of the best wineries in Northen Virginia with food. They have an excellent restaurant on site: Le Grand Cru Bistro. The Bistro serves Artisan Cheese Board, Salads, Soups, and small plates such as Lamb Meatballs, Roasted Brussels Sprouts, and Baked Shrimp and Crab Cakes. They also feature an excellent Sunday Brunch with entrees like Mulled Wine French Toast.
- Narmada Winery features excellent and unique Indian dishes such as butter chicken, vegetarian samosas, chickpea curry, saag, and onion kulcha. They also sell cheese and charcuterie boards, hummus, and artichoke dips.
- Aspen Dale Winery features unique and delicious food like pheasant summer sausages (plain and jalapeño), sharp cheddar cheese, baguettes, apple cider donuts, and sugar cookies.
Northern Virginia Wineries with the Best Views
- Bluemont Vineyard is the top Northern Virginia winery with the best views. It sits high on top of a hill with sprawling views of the surrounding hills and countryside.
- Potomac Point Vineyard and Winery has multiple seating areas both inside and outside, including a New Orleans-styled courtyard, a Tuscan-inspired lounge, and veranda with views of the sunset and vineyard.
- Greenhill Winery and Vineyard features lovely views of a nearby pond and surrounding countryside.
Best Wineries Near Washington, D.C.
- Paradise Springs Winery is just 32 miles from Washington, D.C., which makes it one of the closest wineries to the Nation’s Capitol. It’s a popular weekend destination for wine lovers in Northern Virginia.
- The Urban Winery is located in Silver Spring, just 7 miles from D.C. They produce over 30 wines and feature other Maryland wines.
- Woodlawn Press Winery is an urban micro-winery located in Alexandria, VA, just 21 miles from Washington, D.C.
Guided Wine Tours
One of the best and most relaxing ways to enjoy the many wineries that Northern Virginia has to offer is to schedule a guided tour of the local vineyards.
These options often include free pick up and drop off, and they allow you to just sit back and relax while you are driven and guided in comfort to the local wineries.
You can find a comprehensive list of the best private and guided Virginia Wine Bus Tours.
Below are some specific options for Wine Tours in Northern Virginia offered by Viator. I have taken many Viator tours over the years, in many different cities, and I have always had a great experience:
Shenandoah Valley Vineyards Tour
This is an 8-9 hour wine tour offered by Viator. It leaves from L’Enfant Plaza in Washington, D.C., and includes a guided tour to Shenandoah vineyards, and then a stop in historic Winchester, VA. Lunch is included.
Loudoun County Virginia Wine Country Private Tour
This tour offers pick-up and drop-off services from your hotel in Washington, D.C. It is a 10-hour tour that includes visits to 3 wineries of your own choice from a list of 6 wineries in Loudoun County, VA. The tour also includes snacks and drinks in a chauffeured SUV.
This is another tour that features pick-up and drop-off within Washington, D.C. It includes behind-the-scenes tours and tastings. The trip features stops at two area wineries, including a stop for lunch (available for purchase at one of the wineries.)
FAQs
What is the best time of year to visit Virginia wineries?
Many Virginia wineries are open year-round. The best time of year to visit tends to be in the warmer spring, summer, and fall months, particularly because this gives visitors the opportunity to sit outside and enjoy the lovely scenery around many Virginia wineries.
What area in Virginia has the most wineries?
Northern Virginia has the most wineries, with about 93 total wineries. Central Virginia has about 90 wineries.
How many wineries are in Northern VA?
There are about 93 wineries in the area classified as Northern Virginia.
Conclusion: The 19 Best Wineries in Northern Virginia
Northern Virginia is home to a thriving wine industry, with dozens of wineries located in the region. From classic varietals to unique blends, the wineries of Northern Virginia offer something for every palate.
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