Wineries and Wine Bars

With Virginia’s wine industry booming, the state is definitely a place for wine lovers of all kind. Whether you are looking for a relaxing happy hour or want to take a trip to wine country, head to these vineyards, wineries, and wine bars across NoVA for a refreshing glass of vino.

A list of Northern Virginia’s wineries and wine bars, organized by county.

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ARLINGTON

Cheesetique
Artisanal cheese boards, seasonal mac ‘n’ cheese, fondue, and an extensive wine list round out the Cheesetique menu. Enjoy a large patio at the Shirlington location or a cozier atmosphere in Ballston. 4024 Campbell Ave., Arlington

Grand Cru Wine Bar & Bistro
Grand Cru’s vintage French-inspired interior provides a tasteful atmosphere as elegant as their food. Enjoy wine flights, outdoor seating, and private dining options from Chef J. Trent Conry. 4301 Wilson Blvd., Arlington

Jaleo
Jaleo offers a Spanish wine bar, tapas, and a sangria hour in an upscale environment in Crystal City. Enjoy brunch, lunch, dinner, and Jaleo’s in-house wine store. 2250-A Crystal Dr., Arlington

Northside Social Coffee & Wine Bar
Part coffee shop, part wine bar, Northside Social is known for their variety of pastries baked fresh daily and an upstairs wine bar that opens after 5 p.m. 3211 Wilson Blvd., Arlington

Oby Lee
This wine and crepe bar boasts a wine fountain, sangria, chocolate covered strawberries, a weekend brunch menu, and daily specials on both sweet and savory crepes. 3000 N. Washington Blvd., Arlington

Screwtop Wine Bar
Screwtop is situated two blocks from the Clarendon metro stop and offers an extensive beer and wine list that is updated each month. Guests can enjoy wine flights, cheese boards, and an exclusive wine club membership. 1025 N. Filmore St., Arlington

ALEXANDRIA

Cheesetique
This adorable cheese shop in Del Ray (with two other locations in Arlington) offers brunch, lunch, and dinner as well as tasting events and live music. 2411 Mt. Vernon Ave., Alexandria

Grape and Bean
With two storefronts—in Old Town and Del Ray—Grape and Bean is a gathering place for interesting wines, craft beer, and an ample menu. And for the connoisseur, enroll in one of their wine classes. 118 S. Royal St., Alexandria; 2 E. Walnut St., Alexandria

La Fromagerie
As cheese naturally goes well with wine, these dairy experts also offer more than 20 wines by the glass or bottle. Try a locally sourced meal while you’re there, like hanger steak or bok choy Caesar salad. 1222 King St., Alexandria

Sonoma Cellar
This wine bar is a more recent addition to Alexandria nightlife, with ample indoor and outdoor seating, a full menu and extra-curriculars like live music, book clubs, and a wine club. 207 King St., Alexandria

FAIRFAX

Dolce Vita Cicchetti Wine Bar
“Cicchetti” is Italian for small plates, which makes sense considering their wine bar menu features pizza, flatbreads, tasting plates, and classic Italian items like Caprese salad. 10824 Fairfax Blvd., Fairfax

Hamrock’s Restaurant
You can sit inside or outside at Hamrock’s Restaurant, which calls the historic Moore-McCandlish House its home. Offering lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch, Chef Bill Hamrock also designs nightly dinner specials. 3950 Chain Bridge Rd., Fairfax

Idylwood Grill
Saturdays are for Bill Heid’s keyboard and vocals, though other musical events are scattered throughout the month. Idylwood Grill and Wine Bar serves contemporary French/American lunch, dinner, dessert, and Sunday brunch. The grill also caters and takes reservations. 2190 Pimmit Dr., Unit B, Falls Church

Lake Anne Coffee House and Wine Bar
A wine consultant selects wines for the Lake Anne Coffee House and Wine Bar’s rotating menu, and Chef Meagan Thompson designs plates complementing those selections during pairing events. Their menu features breakfast, lunch, and a seasonal dinner menu sporting starters, entrees, salads, and sides. Since it doubles as a coffee house, you’ll also find espresso and chai and French press. Live music is also on the calendar. 1612 Washington Plz. North, Reston

Paradise Springs Winery
Always welcoming walk-ins, the Paradise Springs Winery offers daily, year-round tastings. There are prepackaged food items like cheeses, meats, crackers, baguettes, spreads, and other small snacks, but guests can bring their own food (within reason), and arrangements can be made in advance for large group catering. The winery offers Saturday and Sunday tours and is both kid and dog-friendly (so long as dogs stay on the lawn area and children are not present at the bar during tastings or in any production area). 13219 Yates Ford Rd., Clifton

The Wine House
On The Wine House’s brunch, lunch, and dinner menus guests, can choose between small plates and full-blown entrees like filet mignon or a New Zealand rack of lamb. When possible, The Wine House uses local and organic produce. Reservations can be made in advance and guests can grab a bottle to take home with them from the on-site wine store. 3950 University Dr., Ste. 212, Fairfax

The Winery at Bull Run
While guests cannot bring their own beverages and coolers to The Winery at Bull Run, they can enjoy an assortment of meats, cheese, dips, spread, baguettes, water, apple juice, and soda for purchase at the bar. From April through November, food trucks make an appearance, plus visitors can enjoy a pre-ordered Amphora Catering meal at outdoor picnic tables. There are also tastings, tours, live music on the weekend, and opportunities to host your own events. 15950 Lee Hwy., Centreville

LOUDOUN

50 West Vineyards
This winery is ideal for lounging outside, as they have a patio and picnic areas for outdoor seating. Food options are available from their light fare menu. 39060 John Mosby Hwy., Middleburg

8 Chains North
This family owned-and-operated winery values grapes grown on the farm. Children and pets may come with you to the winery, but dogs must stay outside. 38593 Daymont Ln., Waterford

868 Estate Vineyards
Relax at this winery with live music every weekend. Musical selections and artists vary so be sure to check the website to see who is scheduled to play. Come hungry to try out the onsite restaurant. 14001 Harpers Ferry Rd., Hillsboro

Bluemont Vineyard
Definitely sit outside to see to the elevated views. A deck and patio outdoor seating is available with a fireplace when weather permits. Stay longer as food is available from a select menu. 18755 Foggy Bottom Rd., Bluemont

Bogati Winery
Relax outside on various patio seating options with views of a small pond. The winery has a food menu available, and dogs and children are allowed on the property. 35246 Harry Bryd Hwy., Ste. 190, Round Hill

Boxwood Estate Winery
Taste five different wine blends when you visit this winery that is also a national landmark. The house and estate sit on one of the first horse farms in Middleburg. 2042 Burrland Ln., Middleburg

Breaux Vineyards
This picturesque vineyard has plenty of outdoor seating. Come out on the weekend to tour the vineyard and facilities. A light fare menu is available. 36888 Breaux Vineyards Ln., Purcellville

Cana Vineyards and Winery of Middleburg
Relax outside with patio and deck seating options as well as picnic areas for lounging and play. A light fare food menu is available and to check out their live music. 38600 John Mosby Hwy., Middleburg

Casanel Vineyards and Winery
This family-owned winery values quality wines and providing educational tastings to ensure that consumers know what they are drinking. 17952 Canby Rd., Leesburg

Chrysalis Vineyards
Providing plenty of seating both indoor and out, this winery strives to provide customers with engaging and educational wine tastings. 39025 John Mosby Hwy., Middleburg

Corcoran Vineyards and Cidery
Come hungry to try the BBQ that is offered every Saturday at this vineyard and cidery. 14635 Crokys Farm Ln., Waterford

Crushed Cellars
Light fare food options are available, and if you get lucky, you may snag a picture with one of the free-range chickens that run around. 37938 Charles Town Pike, Purcellville

Doukénie Winery
Enjoy your wine outside with patio seating. 14727 Moutain Rd., Hillsboro

Dry Mill Vineyard and Winery
Seating at this winery is available in the tasting room or on the patio. Light fare food options are available or you many bring you own snacks if planning on sitting outside. 18195 Dry Mill Rd., Leesburg

Fabbioli Cellars
Enjoy your wine outside with their outdoor seating options. Be sure to ask for their light fare food menu if you get hungry. 15669 Limestone School Rd., Leesburg

Greenhill Winery and Vineyards
Enjoy the outdoor scenery with this winery’s patio and picnic areas. Wine club members can enjoy special indoor and outdoor spaces and a club house. 23595 Winery Ln., Middleburg

Hidden Brook Winery
Enjoy the unique views of tasting your wine in a log cabin; outdoor seating is also available. Check out one of the winery’s live music events. 43301 Spinks Ferry Rd., Leesburg

Hiddencroft Vineyards
Open year-round, this winery has both indoor and outdoor seating with fire pits going when the weather cools down. 12202 Axline Rd., Lovettsville

Hillsborough Vineyards
Bring your own food or choose from their light fare menu and enjoy a glass of wine in the vineyard’s picnic area. 36716 Charles Town Pike, Hillsboro

Maggie Malick Wine Caves
Have a tasting underground at the wine caves. Get an up close and personal look at the equipment and barrels used in the wine-making process. 12138 Harpers Ferry Rd., Purcellville

Otium Cellars
Check out one of the many live music events at a winery that sees wine as a “philosophy and year-round effort.” 18050 Tranquility Rd., Purcellville

Quattro Goomba’s Winery
Pizza, wine, and beer are all offered in one stop. There’s also plenty of indoor seating and outside areas to enjoy an afternoon of drinks and food. 22860 James Monroe Hwy., Aldie

Stone Tower Winery
The winery is divided into various seating sections, allowing for families, couples, and wine club members to sit in group areas. A light fare food menu is available. 19925 Hogback Mountain Rd., Leesburg

Sunset Hills Vineyard
Enjoy a tasting in a historic Amish barn with views of the mountains. Light fare food options are available. 38295 Fremont Overlook Ln., Purcellville

Tarara Winery
This winery is most popular for its live music and concert events. Try something from the light fare food menu or try the BBQ available on the weekends. 13648 Tarara Ln., Leesburg

Terra Nebulo Vineyards
Enjoy the farm views from this winery in rocking chairs while enjoying a glass of wine. Light fare food options available. 39892 Old Wheatland Rd., Waterford

The Barns at Hamilton Station Vineyards
Enjoy the outdoor seating options while relaxing to live music and take a look at their wine club. 16804 Hamilton Station Rd., Hamilton

The Vineyards and Winery at Lost Creek
Expand your palette as food and wine parings are available, then enjoy a glass of wine in the outdoor seating areas. 43285 Spinks Ferry Rd., Leesburg

Twin Oaks Tavern Winery
Enjoy a different wine experience with the traditional eight wine blends, but be sure to try the wine slushies or mulled wine. 18035 Raven Rocks Rd., Bluemont

Village Winery
This is the perfect venue for both wine lovers and non-drinkers; four wine blends, fruit wine, and non-alcoholic beverages offered. 40405 Browns Ln., Waterford

Willowcroft Farm Vineyards
If you are looking for a peaceful and relaxing winery experience, look no farther. Nestled in the rolling hills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, this winery has been making wine for over 30 years. 38906 Mt. Gilead Rd., Leesburg

Zephaniah Farm Vineyard
This family run winery opens their home for you to enjoy a glass in their living or dining room. Some even say the house is haunted. 19381 Dunlop Mill Rd., Leesburg

PRINCE WILLIAM

Bottle Stop Wine Bar
At Bottle Stop Wine Bar, you can pair your wine with small plates from the lunch or dinner menu while taking in river views from the outdoor patio. Choose from the selections of wine on tap, go for a tasting flight, or pick from the full menu. The wine bar also features a wine club with monthly selections and other perks. 311 Mill St., Occoquan

Trummer’s Coffee and Wine Bar
Opened in 2015 from the team behind Trummer’s on Main in Clifton, this coffee shop-meets-wine bar in Gainesville’s Virginia Gateway shopping center offers a substantial menu (breakfast, brunch, small plates, and sandwiches) in addition to beverages both caffeinated and alcoholic, plus outdoor seating. 14013 Promenade Commons St., Gainesville

Winery at La Grange
Sample wine with a side of spooky lore at the historic Winery at La Grange, where a glass of wine stays on the hearth to appease the ghost of former owner Benoni Harrison, who is said to haunt the property. Packaged snacks are available for purchase, but visitors can also bring their own food to accompany their tasting. Leashed dogs are welcome. The winery also offers a wine club featuring discounts and admittance to exclusive events. 4970 Antioch Rd., Haymarket

FAUQUIER

Arterra Wines and Hawkmoth Arts
Nestled on a mountainside, Arterra focuses on both wine making and arts through the showcasing of co-owner Sandy Gray-Murray’s art pieces. Feel free to bring along your own food, and look into joining their wine club. 1808 Leeds Manor Rd., Delaplane

Aspen Dale Winery
The experience is what the owners of Aspen Dale Winery had in mind when setting up shop. Thus they offer not only wines, but an atmosphere of engagement with their miniature horses, goats, and chickens, and opportunities to play board games and chat. Try some of their light fare while you sample live music. 3180 Aspen Dale Ln., Delaplane

Barrel Oak Winery
Set in the Piedmont countryside, it is easy to make a day of relaxation a common occurrence at BOW with a rotating list of events happening throughout the year. Pizza and barbecue are offered on the the weekends, but you can also bring outside food, as well as your dog. 3623 Grove Ln., Delaplane

Blue Valley Vineyard & Winery
With a family history steeped in making wine in the mountains of Greece, the Zissios family have brought their traditions to the Shenandoah Valley with a specificity to Virginia’s varietals. Blue Valley has a wine club, a menu of light fare, and live music. 5535 Blue Valley Way, Delaplane

Chateau O’Brien at Northpoint
This popular vineyard in Markham is expanding, going from 25 acres to 45 to bring more of the hand-crafted wines, from red blends to dry whites, to its patrons. Enjoy a light bite there, listen to live tunes, and check out their wine club. 3238 Rail Stop Rd., Markham

Cobbler Mountain Cellars & Cidery
Wine isn’t the only drink in Cobbler Mountain’s roster. The cider options changes seasonally as do the wine options. Outside food and dogs welcome. 5909 Long Fall Ln., Delaplane

Delaplane Cellars
Overlooking the Crooked Run Valley as it sits atop Lost Mountain, Delaplane Cellars offers wines made from 100 percent vinifera varietals grown in Virginia. Sample their light meals or tote your own. Dogs can tag along and live music is on the calendar. 2187 Winchester Rd., Delaplane

Granite Heights Winery
Granite Heights has a focus on the wine and is 12 acres with each acre having 2,000 vines allowing them to offer merlot, cabernet sauvignon, petit verdot, cabernet franc, barbera, chardonnay, and vermentino. If you’ve got a small party, feel free to bring a picnic or try their light fare with your tasting. Dogs are welcome and Granite Heights offers a wine club. 8141 Opal Rd., Warrenton

Mediterranean Cellars
Forty years of winemaking experience from the Attiki region of Greece has gone into the operation that is Mediterranean Cellars, with tastings and wine club. 8295 Falcon Glen Rd., Warrenton

Molon Lave Vineyard
The winemakers at Molon Lave use traditional European wine-making techniques to craft their offerings, which include Kosher wines. And visitors can spend a day imbibing while they take in the 50 acres of vineyards, forests, and ponds that make up the campus. Feel free to bring your own food and your dog, and look into their wine club. 10085 Lees Mill Rd., Warrenton

Morais Vineyards
The Morais family has been making wine for more than 100 years, and the accolades and awards it has received over the years adds to not only the vineyard’s own cache but that of Virginia’s wine industry. 11409 Marsh Rd., Bealeton

Naked Mountain Winery and Vineyards
“Drink Naked!” may be written on their website but Naked Mountain Winery & Vineyards is just as legit and classy as the rest of the industry. In the summer months enjoy the panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and in the winter snuggle up to the fireplace in the chalet. Bring your dog along and try their light food or bring your own as you enjoy live music. 2747 Leeds Manor Rd., Markham

Pearmund Cellars
In 2014 Virginia Wine Lover’s magazine named Pearmund Cellars’ Chris Pearmund as one of the best winemakers in the state along with naming the business one of the best wineries. Even the dog Tug won for best wine dog. In addition to their light fare, Pearmund offers pizza and barbecue on the weekend. They also have a wine club. 6190 Georgetown Rd., Broad Run

Philip Carter Winery
At Philip Carter Winery, you can join family and friends in enjoying one of the many wines while taking in the pastoral views of the gentle sloping land, or converse over a scheduled elegant winemaker’s dinner. Also check out their classes, wine club, and live tunes. 4366 Stillhouse Rd., Hume

RdV Vineyards
This 16-acre vineyard with light fare focuses on Bordeaux-style blends and is putting Virginia on the map, lauded as one of the best producers in Virginia. It’s been said that it wouldn’t be out of place in Napa Valley. 2550 Delaplane Grade Rd., Delaplane

Rogers Ford Farm Winery
Rogers Ford Farm Winery is on the edge of nowhere, at least that is what the website states boldly, likely because they want you to enjoy the crisp wines and extract yourself from your busy life. They offer a small menu and a wine club. 14674 Rogers Ford Rd., Summerduck

Slater Run Vineyards
Separate but equal: Slater Run Vineyards grows their grapes in one location and then just a short distance down Rt. 50 is their tasting room where you can imbibe. They’ve also got a wine club. 1500 Crenshaw Rd., Upperville

Three Fox Vineyards
Three Fox Vineyards wants you to not only enjoy their award-winning wines, but really the whole experience at their 50-acre campus with picnic meadows, hillside tables, creekside hammocks, and tented and heated patios. Bring along your own food and dog, and check out their wine club, live music, and themed events. 10100 Three Fox Ln., Delaplane

Vint Hill Craft Winery
Not many places, let alone many vineyards, can claim to be part of a covert military operation. Though nothing secret is happening now, Vint Hill Craft Winery’ s dairy barn used to home to a secret U.S. Army base. Try their light dining options, classes, and theme nights.

FREDERICKSBURG

Bacchus Winery
In addition to tastings, this winery offers wine stocking supplies, bottled wine for purchase, classes for guest interested in wine making, and brew in on-site buckets. 6320 Five Mile Centre Park, Ste. 315, Fredericksburg

Potomac Point Winery
This winery hosts private events and invites locals and tourists to tour the vineyard. At this location, nine spaces can be reserved to accompany visitors and their reservations. 275 Decatur Rd., Stafford

Wilderness Run Vineyards
Enjoy a day of wine tasting, with no reservation needed. This winery offers music concerts frequently on the weekends, and a pond for guests to fish and enjoy the wilderness. 11109 Plank Rd., Spotsylvania

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