Mid-A Wineries Review

RandyD · 08-15-2012, 10:21 AM

Hey - this topic comes up once in awhile at the meets - so i thought I'd start a thread...

If anyone has visited a Mid-A winery - let's compare notes on how you liked it, how good the wine is, the scenery, the roads getting to it etc.

RandyD · 08-15-2012, 10:26 AM

Chrysalis Vineyard
Champps Ford Road
Middleburg, VA

Welcome to Chrysalis Vineyards

This is a really nice winery about half way between Middleburg and Alde

I like it because of their specialty grape - the Norton.

They have a great vintner, Alan Kinne who makes many good wines mostly from grapes grown on the property.

Use caution, there is about a one mile dirt road to get to the property - but all the surrounding roads are fun to drive.

RandyD · 08-15-2012, 10:28 AM

Bluemont Vineyard
18755 Foggy Bottom Road
Bluemont, VA

Bluemont Vineyard

This one is good for the scenery - not so much for the wine.
It is also really good for seeing Jay when he doesn't want you to see him.

the driveway is pretty steep and is full of holes - but the view from the top is really sweet. (this one is the highest elevation in VA)

When you're out here - make sure to drive on River Road.

b1adesofcha0s · 08-15-2012, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by RandyD

Bluemont Vineyard
18755 Foggy Bottom Road
Bluemont, VA

Bluemont Vineyard

This one is good for the scenery - not so much for the wine.
It is also really good for seeing Jay when he doesn't want you to see him.

the driveway is pretty steep and is full of holes - but the view from the top is really sweet.

When you're out here - make sure to drive on River Road.

Note: Don't go here if you have a lowered car. Trust me on this one

RandyD · 08-15-2012, 10:31 AM

Running Hare Vineyard
150 Adelina Road
Prince Frederick, MD

Running Hare Vineyard - For the Finest Wines in Calvert County

this one is really nice for scenery and party atmosphere. The whites (Chardonnay and Pinot Gris) are the best of the bunch, but they are made from imported juice. It looks like the onsite grapes just dont cut the mustard...

worth the trip if you like sitting amongst the vines listening to the live music.

RandyD · 08-15-2012, 10:35 AM

Winery at La Grange
4970 Antioch Road
Haymarket, Virginia 20169

nice setting - live music - near nice roads.

You should try the Generals Battlefield Red - made in six oak barrels crafted from an old fallen tree from the Manassas battlefield.

RandyD · 12-02-2012, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by RandyD

Winery at La Grange
4970 Antioch Road
Haymarket, Virginia 20169

nice setting - live music - near nice roads.

You should try the Generals Battlefield Red - made in six oak barrels crafted from an old fallen tree from the Manassas battlefield.

update - they just release a really nice Cab Franc that is really worth a try.

RandyD · 08-15-2012, 10:36 AM

Tarara Winery

Pretty close to Leesburg, nice setting - roads are pretty nice getting there... sit on the patio and enjoy a bottle.. but the wines are really not that special.

you can also pick apples here in the fall if you like.

RandyD · 08-15-2012, 10:39 AM

Corcoran Vineyards

run by the very nice Corcoran family - they have been producing a few good whites for the last several years. now they are also a brewery...

RandyD · 08-15-2012, 10:41 AM

Horton Vineyards

The only other large grower of the Norton grape. Definitely give the Horton Norton a try.

RandyD · 08-15-2012, 10:41 AM

The Winery at Bull Run
15950 Lee Highway
Centreville, 20120

a very new winery.. they have a large (and very loud) indoor tasting room. the outdoor area is nice with a large stone fire pit and live music.

the wines were not so hot however.

RandyD · 08-15-2012, 10:43 AM

Naked Mountain Winery and Vineyards

4r3s · 08-15-2012, 10:45 AM

Slow work day Randy?

RandyD · 08-15-2012, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by 4r3s

Slow work day Randy?

you bet

actually - i did a cruize in Calvert Country last weekend and found 3 new wineries... which got me thinking I should do a cruize that connects several of my favorites.. so this list sorta goes with the Mid-A Bucket list for roads

RandyD · 08-15-2012, 10:52 AM

868 Estate Vineyards
14001 Harpers Ferry Rd.*
Purcellville, 20132

this one is a very new winery - as a mater of fact - the vines wont be producing for a couple more yearts - but they do import wines from other places that are pretty good, and there is a nice onsite restaurant for upscale dining.

the 868 stands for the 868 feet above sea level (2nd highest so far in VA)

08-15-2012, 10:21 AM	#1 (permalink)
RandyD A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Potomac Falls, VA Posts: 2,977 Drives: 2010 370z 7AT Roadst Rep Power: 20	Mid-A Wineries Review Hey - this topic comes up once in awhile at the meets - so i thought I'd start a thread... If anyone has visited a Mid-A winery - let's compare notes on how you liked it, how good the wine is, the scenery, the roads getting to it etc.

08-15-2012, 10:26 AM	#2 (permalink)
RandyD A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Potomac Falls, VA Posts: 2,977 Drives: 2010 370z 7AT Roadst Rep Power: 20	Chrysalis Vineyard Champps Ford Road Middleburg, VA Welcome to Chrysalis Vineyards This is a really nice winery about half way between Middleburg and Alde I like it because of their specialty grape - the Norton. They have a great vintner, Alan Kinne who makes many good wines mostly from grapes grown on the property. Use caution, there is about a one mile dirt road to get to the property - but all the surrounding roads are fun to drive. Last edited by RandyD; 08-15-2012 at 10:28 AM.

08-15-2012, 10:28 AM	#3 (permalink)
RandyD A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Potomac Falls, VA Posts: 2,977 Drives: 2010 370z 7AT Roadst Rep Power: 20	Bluemont Vineyard 18755 Foggy Bottom Road Bluemont, VA Bluemont Vineyard This one is good for the scenery - not so much for the wine. It is also really good for seeing Jay when he doesn't want you to see him. the driveway is pretty steep and is full of holes - but the view from the top is really sweet. (this one is the highest elevation in VA) When you're out here - make sure to drive on River Road. Last edited by RandyD; 08-18-2012 at 07:23 AM.

08-15-2012, 10:31 AM	#5 (permalink)
RandyD A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Potomac Falls, VA Posts: 2,977 Drives: 2010 370z 7AT Roadst Rep Power: 20	Running Hare Vineyard 150 Adelina Road Prince Frederick, MD Running Hare Vineyard - For the Finest Wines in Calvert County this one is really nice for scenery and party atmosphere. The whites (Chardonnay and Pinot Gris) are the best of the bunch, but they are made from imported juice. It looks like the onsite grapes just dont cut the mustard... worth the trip if you like sitting amongst the vines listening to the live music. Last edited by RandyD; 08-15-2012 at 10:34 AM.

08-15-2012, 10:35 AM	#6 (permalink)
RandyD A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Potomac Falls, VA Posts: 2,977 Drives: 2010 370z 7AT Roadst Rep Power: 20	Winery at La Grange 4970 Antioch Road Haymarket, Virginia 20169 nice setting - live music - near nice roads. You should try the Generals Battlefield Red - made in six oak barrels crafted from an old fallen tree from the Manassas battlefield. Last edited by RandyD; 08-15-2012 at 11:07 AM.

08-15-2012, 10:36 AM	#8 (permalink)
RandyD A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Potomac Falls, VA Posts: 2,977 Drives: 2010 370z 7AT Roadst Rep Power: 20	Tarara Winery Pretty close to Leesburg, nice setting - roads are pretty nice getting there... sit on the patio and enjoy a bottle.. but the wines are really not that special. you can also pick apples here in the fall if you like. Last edited by RandyD; 08-15-2012 at 11:11 AM.

08-15-2012, 10:39 AM	#9 (permalink)
RandyD A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Potomac Falls, VA Posts: 2,977 Drives: 2010 370z 7AT Roadst Rep Power: 20	Corcoran Vineyards run by the very nice Corcoran family - they have been producing a few good whites for the last several years. now they are also a brewery... Last edited by RandyD; 08-18-2012 at 07:30 AM.

08-15-2012, 10:41 AM	#10 (permalink)
RandyD A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Potomac Falls, VA Posts: 2,977 Drives: 2010 370z 7AT Roadst Rep Power: 20	Horton Vineyards The only other large grower of the Norton grape. Definitely give the Horton Norton a try. Last edited by RandyD; 08-15-2012 at 11:08 AM.

08-15-2012, 10:41 AM	#11 (permalink)
RandyD A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Potomac Falls, VA Posts: 2,977 Drives: 2010 370z 7AT Roadst Rep Power: 20	The Winery at Bull Run 15950 Lee Highway Centreville, 20120 a very new winery.. they have a large (and very loud) indoor tasting room. the outdoor area is nice with a large stone fire pit and live music. the wines were not so hot however. Last edited by RandyD; 08-15-2012 at 11:09 AM.

08-15-2012, 10:43 AM	#12 (permalink)
RandyD A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Potomac Falls, VA Posts: 2,977 Drives: 2010 370z 7AT Roadst Rep Power: 20	Naked Mountain Winery and Vineyards Last edited by RandyD; 08-15-2012 at 10:53 AM.

08-15-2012, 10:45 AM	#13 (permalink)
4r3s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: MD Posts: 2,077 Drives: Touring 370z Rep Power: 24	Slow work day Randy?

08-15-2012, 10:52 AM	#15 (permalink)
RandyD A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Potomac Falls, VA Posts: 2,977 Drives: 2010 370z 7AT Roadst Rep Power: 20	868 Estate Vineyards 14001 Harpers Ferry Rd.* Purcellville, 20132 this one is a very new winery - as a mater of fact - the vines wont be producing for a couple more yearts - but they do import wines from other places that are pretty good, and there is a nice onsite restaurant for upscale dining. the 868 stands for the 868 feet above sea level (2nd highest so far in VA) Last edited by RandyD; 08-18-2012 at 07:23 AM.

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