Contrary to popular belief you don’t need to get on plane and fly across the country to experience beautiful wine vineyards and wineries and world class wines. Today Virginia wine is making name for itself, receiving some of the highest honors at international wine tastings. Boasting over 140 wineries and vineyards Virginias do not have to travel far to get the full experience of wine country.

Northern Virginia’s land is very conducive to growing grape vines, explaining why there is such a high concentration of wineries in Northern Virginia.  Thanks to the thousands of years of granite and sandstone erosion, Northern Virginia’s soil combined with the moderate winters and long growing season are ideal for wine grape growth.  Northern Virginia wineries produce fine examples of every wine Virginia offers, including Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chambourcin, Chardonnay, Mandolin, Merlot, Norton, Petit Verdot, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Seyval, Vidal Blanc, Traminette and Zinfandel as well as many fruit wines.

Whether it’s a weekend getaway you are seeking or just a day trip Northern Virginia’s Wineries and Vineyards have something for everyone! With eight wine trails individuals can enjoy a variety of different wineries and vineyards. Wine tastings are a great way for individuals to get to sample a variety of different wine that the vineyard or winery has to offer.  Most vineyards or wineries offer informational tours of their facilities with wine tastings at the end. It’s the best of both worlds, you get to learn how the wine is made, and then you get to taste it!