Northern Virginia winery tours are always a great time, but Virginia wine lovers are in for a special treat this weekend as the inaugural Virginia Wine Love Weekend takes place May 13-14.
The original wine tour operator in DC’s Wine Country, Reston Limousine offers transportation services for groups as small as two to as large as 200 or more. Contact us today at 703.478.0500 to book a winery tour or click on the link below to request a quote online.
Below is a list of the Loudoun County wineries participating in Virginia Wine Love Weekend and the activities they have planned, according to the Virginia Wine Love website. Unless otherwise indicated, the winery is participating on both days.
The full list of participating Virginia wineries and more details can be found on the Virginia Wine Love Weekend website.
868 Estate Vineyards, Purcellville
Time: 12-5 p.m.
Reservations? Groups of 7 or more.
Activities:
- Live music Saturday with Laura Cashman (1–4) and Noah Poncin (5–8)
- Sunday with Freddie Long (2–5)
- Sunday book signing with Virginia wine mystery writer Ellen Crosby from 1–3. Ellen will sign copies of her new book, Blow Up. Bring copies of Ellen’s mystery series for signing, or order them from Winchester Book Gallery and they’ll be waiting for you at the event.
- Guest Host on Sunday: Kelly MacConomy – Art and Wine Writer, The Zebra magazine
- Saturday, owner Nancy Deliso will be stopping by the table to talk about the 2023 new releases for 868.
8 Chains North Winery, Waterford
Time: 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Reservations? Yes for groups of 8+
Activities:
- Guest Host Terri Hauser of Virginia Wine Dogs on Saturday, May 13, 11-2
- Special treats for furry friends!
- 10% off bottle purchases
- 10% coupon given with purchase for future bottle purchase until 7/31/23
Breaux Vineyards, Purcellville
Pre-register for free to get your wristband for the 12-1 p.m. hosted meet-up each day, including glass of wine and light fare. Wristband also entitles you to 15% off wine all weekend.
Saturday activities
Hosted by Jennifer Breaux, Breaux Vineyards President & General Manager (from 12-3 p.m.)
- 12–1 p.m.: Arrival Meet & Greet: Check in, get your wristband, and enjoy a complimentary glass of 2018 Breauxmance with light fare. Mingle with fellow Virginia wine lovers! (free for first 50 to register)
- 1 p.m.: Virginia Wine Love member-only Nebbiolo guided tasting in the Vin97 original tasting room, $25
- 1–2:30 p.m.: Mother’s Day Paint & Sip with Jill Perla Art – register here
- 2 p.m.: Guided Wine Flight for the Virginia Wine Love Group, $15
- 2:30–5:30: Guest Host Terri Hauser of Virginia Wine Dogs
- Special treats for furry friends!
Sunday activities
- 12–1 p.m.: Arrival Meet & Greet: Check in, get your wristband, and enjoy a Sauvignon Blanc Sunday Funday welcome with quiche bites & cheese board. Mingle with fellow Virginia wine lovers. (free for first 50 to register)
- 1 p.m.: Virginia Wine Love member-only Nebbiolo guided tasting in our Vin97 original tasting room, $25
- 2 p.m.: Guided Wine Flight for Virginia Wine Love Group, $15
Both days
- Reserved seating & lawn games all day (bocce ball, lawn connect 4, Jenga, croquet & cornhole – weather permitting).
- Use our sidewalk chalk to leave a Virginia Wine “love note” to the industry, your favorite Virginia wine, or whatever inspires you.
- Take pics and tag us on your socials! Use #lovebreaux and #vawinelove to be entered to win great prizes, including wines, event tickets, lunch, and more!
- Live Music 2-5 p.m. Saturday with Wayne Snow; Sunday with Shane Hines
- Craft Vendors 2-5 p.m.
Doukenie Winery, Hillsboro
Time: 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Reservations? Helpful (contact Sally Travis at stravis@doukeniewinery.com) but not required.
Activities – Manager on duty will host the table.
- 10% off bottle purchases
- Free flight of chocolate with each flight purchase.
Endhardt Vineyards, Purcellville
Time: 12-5 p.m.
Reservations? No
Activities:
- Large, decorated Virginia Wine Love table (outside if the weather is good)
- Light snacks
- 10% off bottle purchases
Good Spirit Farm, Round Hill
Saturday from 12-6 p.m.
Reservations? No
Activities – table hosted by winery staff
- Blind taste competition and scavenger hunt (weather permitting) with winners receiving Good Spirit Farm swag
- Special tasting menu with food and wine pairings featuring local food vendors
Old Farm Winery at Hartland, Aldie
Reservation? No
Activities
- Complimentary wine tasting for Virginia Wine Love members (all day)
- Guest Host Kathy Wiedemann, Virginia Wine Governor’s Cup Competition judge, 11-1 on Sunday
- 2021 Petit Verdot Release Weekend
- Photo op with our LOVE sign
- Saturday: Live Music by Richard Walton 2:30-6:30 p.m. & Fried Rite Food Truck 2-6 p.m.
- Sunday: SDS Soul Food Truck 2-6PM
Sunset Hills Vineyards, Purcellville
Reservation: No
Activities:
- Tableside guided tastings ($22-$25/person) + the option to add a cheese pairing for only $6 more
- Panda Wokking food tent providing Chinese cuisine on Saturday afternoon
Two Twisted Posts, Purcellville
Reservation? No
Activities:
- Meet the winemaker Saturday from 11-12 pm
- Drawings for bottles and tastings
- Bonus pours of our gold medal winning wines with a tasting
- VIP area for guests to mingle
Walsh Family Wine, Purcellville
Reservation? Yes, for groups over 6
Activities:
- Wines from the Walsh and North Gate library for sampling
10% off all case purchases
50% off all Bar Tastings
Williams Gap Vineyard, Round Hill
Reservation? No
Activities:
- Sale all weekend – Buy 3 Round Hill White bottles for the price of 2
- Guest Host Sunday from 12 to 2 – Instagrammer Kyle Zimmerman of Quaff With Kyle
- Sunday – Live music and food truck
- Bring your Gold Medal Passport for the Gold Medal Flights