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“What are your top 5 Virginia wineries?”

I knew at some point I was going to be asked this question and I had a rough list of who I would recommend. Since I have visited over 150 of Virginia’s wineries, I am confident of my elite 5-ish and they are in no particular order.

Of course the first 2 that I will mention are:

Linden Vineyards & Glen Manor Vineyards. Both spots have amazing wines as well as an amazing view.

The next one would have to be RdV Vineyards in Delaplane. It’s a pricy tasting fee but the wines are so damn good!

I told y’all about the next one in an earlier post, (Surprised!) Berry Hill Vineyard belongs on this list! I can honestly say, “this is the best Cab Franc & Petit Verdot in the state!”

Now it gets a bit hairy! I have only one choice left but I’m rounding out the list with a pair from the same region…Barboursville Vineyards and Jefferson Vineyards. I enjoy the whites from Barboursville and the Meritage from Jefferson is wonderful!

I know, most of you have your favorites and are big fans of the vineyards in Loudoun, Shenandoah and other regions of the state. The only reason I put these on CrazyNVirginia’s Top 5 Virginia Wineries is; I can drink any of the wines from these vineyards at any time. These are also safe to give as a gift to family and friends without anyone of them feeling the need to snatch me bald headed because it was a crap gift!

I’m a huge supporter of the Virginia wine industry and will continue to search for the next gem this state has to offer.

If any of the vineyards on my list are new to you, I encourage you to take a day trip and visit my favorite watering holes…I do this each month and it’s fun y’all!

3 thoughts on “My Favorite”

  1. Glen Manor is the only one on this list I have been too.
    I love the Merlot from Willowcroft in Leesburg and am happy to be able to purchase it from Woodbine Farm Market on occasion.
    I am a member of Philip Carter and they are so hospitable they will FIND me something to love if I can’t find it on my own.
    Speaking of hospitable, right next door is Winding Road Cellars, a new kid on the block that looks promising.
    I find that The Shenandoah Blanc from Shenandoah Vineyards is a crowd pleasing white that no one has yet to turn their nose up at. The last time I was there I also enjoyed the Chardonnay enough to purchase a bottle for my shelf.
    Veramar and Naked Mountain also have a Chardonnay I enjoy while visiting.
    Down the road a piece is Barren Ridge, where wonderful wine (especially the reds, my preference), hospitality, and gorgeous views all come together. I wish it wasn’t so far and that I had a DD!

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