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Celebrate DC s Wine Country At Our Award-Winning Restaurant and Luxury Country Inn Set on a 265-acre estate in DC s Wine Country, The Restaurant at Goodstone provides our guests with an unparalleled

2 Celebrate DC s Wine Country At Our Award-Winning Restaurant and Luxury Country Inn Set on a 265-acre estate in DC s Wine Country, The Restaurant at Goodstone provides our guests with an unparalleled farm-to-table dining experience. The restaurant serves lunch and dinner daily, and offers excellent local wines to accompany the award-winning cuisine. Plan a visit and enjoy exquisite dining and luxury accommodations on the breathtaking Goodstone estate. Goodstone Inn & Restaurant Snake Hill Road, Middleburg, VA / Wine Spectator: 2015 Award of Excellence Wine Enthusiast: 2013 Best 100 Wine Restaurants Condé Nast Traveler: 2015 Top 30 Hotels in the South OpenTable 100 Best Restaurants of 2015 TripAdvisor 2015 Certificate of Excellence Your Guide to the Loudoun Wine Trail Need additional visitor information and assistance? Looking for a place to stay, eat or tour? Want to find out about events or stay up to date on what s happening in Loudoun? Stop by, give us a call, us, tweet it we re here to answer your questions and keep you informed. Check out our website visitloudoun.org for wine packages and accommodations options. Share We love pictures! Tag your images with #LoveLoudoun to share. Search Look for Visit Loudoun across social media to stay up to date on everything that is going on in the county. Visit Visit Loudoun operates a state-certified Visitor Center in Leesburg. Our Visitor Center hosts can assist with hotel and B&B reservations and provide information regarding area attractions, recreation, special events and directions. We are open 362 days a year, 9am 5pm (closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year s Day). Loudoun Visitor Center Market Station, 112 South Street SE, Leesburg, VA VisitLoudoun.org How to Visit the Loudoun Wineries This guide is organized by geographical clusters for easier planning reference. For current hours and directions, please contact the winery. Many wineries have policies regarding pets, picnics and group visits. If you plan on visiting with a group of six or more people, please call the winery to confirm their policy and make a reservation. Loudoun Offers More Than Just Grapes! Virginia is one of the top apple producers in the country (5 to 6 million bushels annually), so it was only a matter of time before cideries made their mark in Loudoun. Enjoy bourbon-barrel aged hard ciders made with nontraditional fruits and hops, which create sophisticated flavors. Try a tasting at one of these great cideries, and make sure to celebrate Virginia Cider Week each November ciderweekva.com. Bluemont Wild Hare Hard Cider wildharecider.com Middleburg Mt. Defiance Cidery & Distillery mtdefiance.com Waterford Corcoran Vineyards & Cider Corcoranvineyards.com

Loudoun Heights Cluster 01 868 Estate Vineyards 14001 Harpers Ferry Road, Purcellville 540.668.7008 868EstateVineyards.

868 is family and group friendly (reservations recommended).

The soil, climate and sunlight create excellent growing conditions for white varietals such as Viognier, as well as reds ranging from Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot to Virginia s native grape, the

3 Loudoun Heights Cluster Estate Vineyards Harpers Ferry Road, Purcellville EstateVineyards.com Welcome to DC s Wine Country With 120 beautiful acres to roam, 868 Estate Vineyards offers plenty of space to enjoy award-winning wine, fabulous food and live music (seasonally, weekends). 868 is family and group friendly (reservations recommended). Boasting a well-respected agricultural tradition and rolling hills laced with vineyards, Loudoun has emerged as DC s Wine Country, one of the preeminent wine regions of the East Coast. The soil, climate and sunlight create excellent growing conditions for white varietals such as Viognier, as well as reds ranging from Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot to Virginia s native grape, the Norton. Throughout the countryside more than 40 wineries and tasting rooms are intertwined along country roads, nestled between horse farms and historic estates. Many of our boutique-style wineries thrive on creating an intimate and relaxing experience for visitors, as our winemakers believe wine tasting is as personal as wine making. Loudoun s winemakers are judged every year during the Loudoun Wine Awards, an event which showcases the depth of quality wine being produced in the county. To read more about the latest award-winning wines, visit LoudounWineAwards.com. 02 Breaux Vineyards Breaux Vineyards Lane, Purcellville BreauxVineyards.com Breaux Vineyards is one of Virginia s largest producers. Described as a Mediterranean-meets-Napa style estate, it is one of Loudoun s most scenic. Vistas of the Blue Ridge Mountains can be enjoyed from the tasting room, Patio Madeleine and the landscaped terraces.

Loudoun Heights Cluster 03 Cardamon Family Vineyards 12226 Harpers Ferry Road, Purcellville 540.668.9018 CardamonFamilyVineyards.

06 Maggie Malick Wine Caves 12138 Harpers Ferry Road, Purcellville 540.668.6042 MaggieMalickWineCaves.

different varietals that are hand-crafted into a lineup of award-winning wines. 04 Doukénie Winery 14727 Mountain Road, Purcellville 540.668.6464 DoukenieWinery.

4 Loudoun Heights Cluster 03 Cardamon Family Vineyards Harpers Ferry Road, Purcellville CardamonFamilyVineyards.com Cardamon Family Vineyards is a family owned micro-winery making small batch, handcrafted Virginia wines. All of their wines embody a passion for New World Wines in an Old World Style. 06 Maggie Malick Wine Caves Harpers Ferry Road, Purcellville MaggieMalickWineCaves.com Maggie s man-made cave is located on a beautiful 215 acre estate overlooking the Blue Ridge and Short Hill mountains and features 30 acres of the highest quality grapes in Virginia, including 15 different varietals that are hand-crafted into a lineup of award-winning wines. 04 Doukénie Winery Mountain Road, Purcellville DoukenieWinery.com Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge, on the edge of DC s Wine Country, Doukénie is truly paradise. Whether you visit for a wine event, wine tasting, wine tour or just to unwind, staff members are happy to share their paradise with you. 05 Hillsborough Vineyards Charles Town Pike, Purcellville HillsboroughWine.com Experience a revolution that is driven by the dedication to handcrafted Virginia wines made from well-proven grapes. Hillsborough Vineyards is family owned and operated, offering exceptional wines, incomparable ambiance and unsurpassed hospitality. 07 Two Twisted Posts Winery Harpers Ferry Road, Purcellville TwoTwistedPosts.com A good wine is allowed to be itself and not twisted to fit an image. Two Twisted Posts focuses on making a limited number of quality wines that are allowed to express the terroir of Loudoun Heights.

Potomac Cluster 08 Carroll Vineyards Tasting Room 29 South King Street, Leesburg 703.777.3322 CarrollVineyards.

5 Potomac Cluster 08 Carroll Vineyards Tasting Room 29 South King Street, Leesburg CarrollVineyards.com Sourced from the vineyard lying just outside of town, the tasting room has found a home in historic downtown Leesburg. The tasting room has its roots as the Leesburg Vintner, where you can still find bottles from around the world to complement the impressive local selection. 11 Hidden Brook Winery Spinks Ferry Road, Leesburg HiddenBrookWinery.com Hidden Brook Winery invites you to share their passion for extraordinary wine. Nestled in a grove of white pines, visit Hidden Brook and unwind with wine. The winery has a diverse line up of estate vintages, artfully handcrafted since The winery is family friendly. 12 The Vineyards & Winery at Lost Creek Spinks Ferry Road, Leesburg LostCreekWinery.com The Vineyards & Winery at Lost Creek is a 50-acre boutique winery nestled in the rolling hills of Northern Virginia near historic Leesburg, tucked away between Route 15 and the Potomac River. 09 Creek s Edge Winery Annas Lane, Lovettsville CreeksEdgeWinery.com Nestled in the foothills of Furnace Mountain in the historic Village of Taylorstown and facing the Catoctin Creek, Creek s Edge Winery features delectable wines and provides a relaxing retreat in Loudoun County s wine country. Open 7 days a week! 13 Tarara Winery Tarara Lane, Leesburg Tarara.com Tarara Winery specializes in showcasing the very best vineyard sites in Virginia through several single vineyard blends. Their goal is simple: make the very best wines. Their continuous national and international accolades are the result. 10 Fabbioli Cellars Limestone School Road, Leesburg FabbioliWines.com Fabbioli Cellars is a critically acclaimed winery, focused on making white, red and port-style dessert wines. For a unique experience, book a tasting of 7 wines paired with small, gourmet food bites. Enjoy a bottle by one of their cozy fire pits or scenic seated areas. 14 Winery Limestone School Road, Leesburg Winery32.com Visit romantic Winery 32 with stunning views, unique art and great wines, including their signature Gloria Peach wine. Allow the chef/ winemaker to prepare a delicious bistro menu for your pairing pleasure, or relax and enjoy the beautiful tasting room and deck.

Waterford Cluster 15 8 Chains North Winery 38593 Daymont Lane, Waterford 571.439.2255 8ChainsNorth.com 8 Chains North is a boutique farm winery offering handcrafted Old-World-style wines.

16 Corcoran Vineyards & Cider 14635 Corkys Farm Lane, Waterford 540.882.9073 CorcoranVineyards.

Corcoran offers indoor and outdoor seating with BBQ (available spring thru fall). Picnics are welcome. 18 Hiddencroft Vineyards 12202 Axline Road, Lovettsville 540.535.5367 HiddencroftVineyards.

Relax on the large deck or by the 12-foot fire pit while enjoying international, award-winning wines. 17 Crushed Cellars 37938 Charles Town Pike, Purcellville 571.374.WINE CrushedCellars.

6 Waterford Cluster 15 8 Chains North Winery Daymont Lane, Waterford ChainsNorth.com 8 Chains North is a boutique farm winery offering handcrafted Old-World-style wines. Enjoy gorgeous vineyard views, wine and chocolate tastings as well as lite fare. Picnics are allowed, and the winery is family friendly. Private space is available. 16 Corcoran Vineyards & Cider Corkys Farm Lane, Waterford CorcoranVineyards.com Corcoran is Loudoun County s only winery and cidery under one roof, featuring five unique hard ciders plus numerous wines including specialty ports. Corcoran offers indoor and outdoor seating with BBQ (available spring thru fall). Picnics are welcome. 18 Hiddencroft Vineyards Axline Road, Lovettsville HiddencroftVineyards.com Rustic charm and regal wine best describes Hiddencroft Vineyards. The tasting room is an 1830 s farmhouse, surrounded by butterfly gardens, an orchard and vineyard. Relax on the large deck or by the 12-foot fire pit while enjoying international, award-winning wines. 17 Crushed Cellars Charles Town Pike, Purcellville WINE CrushedCellars.com Crushed Cellars is a family owned and operated farm winery that is passionate about fine wine. The tasting room has a warm and fun atmosphere and features a variety of award-winning wines. Relax on the outdoor patio that overlooks a pond and vineyard. 19 Sunset Hills Vineyard Fremont Overlook Lane, Purcellville SunsetHillsVineyard.com Providing an atmosphere like no other, Sunset Hills Vineyard shares spectacular mountain and sunset views, pastoral, old-world style farm grounds and a stunning Amish-restored historic barn. A total of 245 solar panels run the winery and winemaking operations.

Waterford Cluster 20 Terra Nebulo Vineyards 39892 Old Wheatland Road, Waterford 540.882.3800 TerraNebulo.

The vineyards feature gorgeous bucolic views and are surrounded by working farms. The main tasting room is an Amish-built replica of a working hay barn.

7 Waterford Cluster 20 Terra Nebulo Vineyards Old Wheatland Road, Waterford TerraNebulo.com Terra Nebulo Vineyards is one of Loudoun s newest wineries, located just outside the historic Village of Waterford. The vineyards feature gorgeous bucolic views and are surrounded by working farms. The main tasting room is an Amish-built replica of a working hay barn. 21 Village Winery and Vineyards Browns Lane, Waterford VillageWineryandVineyards.com The Village Winery is a farm winery specializing in Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Elderberry. Their winemaking philosophy values quality over volume, with all wines crafted by hand. Listen to the babble of a spring-fed creek as you enjoy a tasting. Local Restaurants Featuring Loudoun Wine Ashburn Clyde s Willow Creek Farm clydes.com/willow Middleburg Gold Cup Wine Bar salamanderresort.com Goodstone Inn & Restaurant goodstone.com Purcellville Grandale Vintner s Table grandalerestaurant.com Magnolias at the Mill magnoliasmill.com WK Hearth thewinekitchen.com/hearth Leesburg Coton + Rye cotonandrye.com Lightfoot Restaurant lightfootrestaurant.com Tuscarora Mill Restaurant tuskies.com The Wine Kitchen thewinekitchen.com/leesburg Lovettsville Market Table Bistro markettablebistro.com The Restaurant at Patowmack Farm patowmackfarm.com Quick Bites Along the Trail 22 The Wine Reserve at Waterford Charles Town Pike, Waterford WaterfordWineReserve.com Just minutes from Leesburg, the Wine Reserve at Waterford is a convenient escape for a truly unique tasting experience. Enjoy sweeping views of the Blue Ridge and Catoctin mountains, paired with carefully crafted wines, local food and friendly staff. Aldie Little Apple Pastry Shop hotapplepie.com Hillsboro Stoneybrook Farm Market stoneybrookfarm.org Leesburg Shoe s Cup & Cork shoescupandcork.com Middleburg Market Salamander marketsalamander.com Round Hill Mom s Apple Pie at Hill High momsapplepieco.com Paeonian Springs Vino 9 Market vino9market.com Purcellville West End Wine Bar & Pub westendwinebarpub.com

Loudoun Heights Cluster 01 868 Estate Vineyards 02 Breaux Vineyards 03 Cardamon Family Vineyards 04 Doukénie Winery 05 Hillsborough Vineyards 06 Maggie Malick Wine Caves 07 Two Twisted Posts Winery N

Cluster 15 8 Chains North Winery 16 Corcoran Vineyards & Cider 17 Crushed Cellars 18 Hiddencroft Vineyards 19 Sunset Hills Vineyard 20 Terra Nebulo Vineyards 21 Village Winery and Vineyards 22 The

8 Loudoun Heights Cluster Estate Vineyards 02 Breaux Vineyards 03 Cardamon Family Vineyards 04 Doukénie Winery 05 Hillsborough Vineyards 06 Maggie Malick Wine Caves 07 Two Twisted Posts Winery N Potomac Cluster 08 Carroll Vineyards Tasting Room 09 Creek s Edge Winery 10 Fabbioli Cellars 11 Hidden Brook Winery 12 The Vineyards & Winery at Lost Creek 13 Tarara Winery 14 Winery32 Waterford Cluster 15 8 Chains North Winery 16 Corcoran Vineyards & Cider 17 Crushed Cellars 18 Hiddencroft Vineyards 19 Sunset Hills Vineyard 20 Terra Nebulo Vineyards 21 Village Winery and Vineyards 22 The Wine Reserve at Waterford Mosby Cluster West Vineyards 24 Boxwood Estate Winery 25 Cana Vineyards & Winery of Middleburg 26 Chrysalis Vineyards 27 Greenhill Winery & Vineyard 28 Quattro Goomba s Winery Harmony Cluster 29 The Barns at Hamilton Station Vineyards 30 Casanel Vineyards 31 Dry Mill Vineyard & Winery 32 Hunter s Run Winery 33 Stone Tower Winery 34 Willowcroft Farm Vineyards 35 Zephaniah Farm Vineyard Snickers Gap Cluster 36 Bluemont Vineyards 37 Bogati Winery 38 North Gate Vineyards 39 Otium Cellars 40 Stonehouse Meadery

Mosby Cluster 23 50 West Vineyards 39060 John Mosby Highway, Middleburg 571.367.4760 50WestVineyards.

The tasting room, or The Tack Room as it is named, is a converted stable with an open feel. 26 Chrysalis Vineyards 39025 John Mosby Highway, Middleburg 540.687.8222 ChrysalisWine.

9 Mosby Cluster West Vineyards John Mosby Highway, Middleburg WestVineyards.com 50 West is located just minutes from the historic towns of Aldie and Middleburg in Virginia s rolling horse country. The vineyard uses 100% Virginia grapes from five local farms. The tasting room, or The Tack Room as it is named, is a converted stable with an open feel. 26 Chrysalis Vineyards John Mosby Highway, Middleburg ChrysalisWine.com Chrysalis Vineyards concentrates on varieties that excel in Virginia s climate and soils to produce wines that can unconditionally compete on the world stage. Varietals include Norton, The Real American Grape!, Viognier, Albariño and other off the beaten path varietals. 24 Boxwood Estate Winery 2042 Burrland Road, Middleburg BoxwoodWinery.com Boxwood Winery is a premium boutique winery producing 100% estate Bordeaux-style blends from French clones in the Middleburg, Virginia AVA. John Kent Cooke hired world-renowned consultant Stephane Derenoncourt to create wines with power and finesse. 27 Greenhill Winery & Vineyards Winery Lane, Middleburg GreenhillVineyards.com Greenhill is one of the foremost boutique destination wineries in Loudoun County, delivering quality wine with friendly, professional staff in a breathtaking country environment. They invite you to enjoy their wine in their authentic and earthy ambiance. 25 Cana Vineyards & Winery of Middleburg John Mosby Highway, Middleburg CanaVineyards.com Cana was named for Cana of Galilee, where Jesus turned water into wine. The second floor tasting room affords breathtaking view of the Bull Run and Blue Ridge mountains, and is reserved for adults. 28 Quattro Goomba s Winery James Monroe Highway, Aldie GoombaWine.com Quattro Goomba s is Italian for four close friends and defines the heart of the winery. The Quattro Goomba s brand represents a passion for friendship, family, celebration and tradition by using traditional old-world methods to produce Mediterranean-style wine.

Harmony Cluster 29 The Barns at Hamilton Station Vineyards 16804 Hamilton Station Road, Hamilton 540.338.5309 TheBarnsatHamiltonStation.

10 Harmony Cluster 29 The Barns at Hamilton Station Vineyards Hamilton Station Road, Hamilton TheBarnsatHamiltonStation.com The Barns at Hamilton Station, a restored 1910 dairy barn located near the quaint town of Hamilton is the perfect blend of rustic and inviting. They feature a large selection of award-winning wines. 30 Casanel Vineyards Canby Road, Leesburg CasanelVineyards.com Casanel s focus is a passion for grape-growing and winemaking, emphasized in their superb craft wines. The vineyard s unique terroir expresses their exclusive winemaking style and flavors. Quality and attention to detail ensure a perfect pour every time. 33 Stone Tower Winery Hogback Mountain Road, Leesburg StoneTowerWinery.com Stone Tower Winery is a family owned and operated winery, where magnificent views and premium wines are equally matched by impeccable hospitality. Stone Tower has created stunning vineyards of classic French varietals atop Hogback Mountain. 31 Dry Mill Vineyard & Winery Dry Mill Road, Leesburg DryMillWine.com Dry Mill is snuggled into nine rolling acres, just one mile outside of Leesburg, in a stable and barn that was once home to the Loudoun Hunt Club. Exposed wooden beams, a tin roof, sconces and a fireplace provide a warm and welcoming character throughout the winery. 34 Willowcroft Farm Vineyards Mount Gilead Road, Leesburg WillowcroftWine.com Willowcroft Farm Vineyards was established in 1984 as Loudoun s original winery. They produce award-winning wines high atop the Catoctin Ridge in Southern Leesburg. Willowcroft boasts serene views of the Loudoun Valley and Blue Ridge mountains. 32 Hunter s Run Winery Charles Town Pike, Hamilton HuntersRunWineBarn.com Hunter s Run offers a truly enjoyable and casual winetasting experience. The Hunter s Run wines and house Sangria are served in a beautifully decorated Irish-themed equestrian barn. The barn is also available for rent for small gatherings and events. 35 Zephaniah Farm Vineyard Dunlop Mill Road, Leesburg ZephWine.com If you want to enjoy fine wine in a relaxed, gracious atmosphere, Zephaniah is for you. The grapes are grown on their third-generation Loudoun farm and the staff at Zephaniah work as a family to make award-winning wines that are sure to be a highlight of your visit.

Snickers Gap Cluster 36 Bluemont Vineyard 18755 Foggy Bottom Road, Bluemont 540.554.8439 BluemontVineyard.

A knowledgeable tasting room team will help you find the perfect wine to enjoy, high above the Loudoun Valley. 38 North Gate Vineyard 16031 Hillsboro Road, Purcellville 540.668.6248 NorthGateVineyard.

The family winery specializes in Bordeaux varietals, Chambourcin, Chardonnay and Viognier. 39 Otium Cellars 18050 Tranquility Road, Purcellville 540.338.2027 OtiumCellars.

11 Snickers Gap Cluster 36 Bluemont Vineyard Foggy Bottom Road, Bluemont BluemontVineyard.com Elevate your spirits at Bluemont Vineyard, where you can savor award-winning wines that are handcrafted from grapes grown on terroir at 951 feet. A knowledgeable tasting room team will help you find the perfect wine to enjoy, high above the Loudoun Valley. 38 North Gate Vineyard Hillsboro Road, Purcellville NorthGateVineyard.com Established in 2002, North Gate has grown to include 22 acres of grapes. Wines are served from a LEED-certified, solar-powered winery and tasting room. The family winery specializes in Bordeaux varietals, Chambourcin, Chardonnay and Viognier. 39 Otium Cellars Tranquility Road, Purcellville OtiumCellars.com Otium Cellars is a boutique winery with roots in the old Franconian tradition. They currently produce 7 varieties: Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Blaufränkisch, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Dornfelder. Otium offers seasonal live music on Fridays and Sundays. 37 Bogati Winery Harry Byrd Highway, Round Hill BogatiBodega.com Bogati Winery, inspired by the cultures and wines of Argentina, has produced award-winning wines since The tasting room is located in the old Hill High Orchard building on Rt. 7, just ten minutes outside of historic downtown Leesburg. 40 Stonehouse Meadery Shoemaker School Road, Purcellville StoneHouseMeadery.com Stone House delivers a unique product to Loudoun, creating mead from the bees on the property. The meadery offers three traditional meads from clover honey, as well as four fruit wines. The tasting room is open by appointment only.

12 Enjoy DC s Wine Country with Reston Limousine Day Trips Loudoun Wine Trail By the Numbers Public trips to two wineries every weekend Custom private tours also available Contact us to book your tour rls@restonlimo.com 3

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