May 14, 2008
Wine Country Living
Did you know that Virginia was named one of Travel + Leisure’s top 5 new wine travel destinations in the world in 2007? It was the only U.S. destination named in a list that also included Italy, Spain, Chile and New Zealand. How do you like them apples - or should I say, grapes? (Sorry, couldn’t resist.)
Image: Bluemont Vineyards (from their website)
Virginia is home to more than 100 wineries, 17 of which reside in Loudoun. LoudounFarms.org has information on all of them, and also features a downloadable Wine Trail Map and a brochure that can be used as a “passport” to wind your way through the Wine Trail and accumulate points for prizes. Below, I’ve listed the 5 vineyards that are located in Eastern Loudoun, but be sure to check out some of the others listed on the Loudoun Farms website, like Bluemont Vineyard, Sunset Hills in Purcellville, Village Winery in Waterford, and Notaviva Vineyards, which is also in Purcellville and will be featured on HGTV’s “Dream House” (debut date: July 5th). Also, be sure to check out http://www.myvinespot.com/, a blog written by a local wine lover.
Image: Sunset Hills Vineyard (from their website)
In addition to the wineries, I’ve also highlighted several nearby communities. One of the truly unique things about Loudoun is how quickly it changes from suburban to rural; so while these communities may be a bit off the beaten path, they are a short drive from all the shopping and amenities that Eastern Londoners are used to. Most of the homes in these communities offer enormous lots (usually at least an acre), gorgeous views, and all the privacy you could ever want. A little word to the wise before you get your sights set on living in this area, though: For the most part, it doesn’t come cheap. Prices start in the mid-$700s and go way up into the millions. I did manage to find a property in Raspberry Falls in the mid-600s, but prices like that are few and far between.
FABBIOLI CELLARS
15669 Limestone School Road
Leesburg, VA 20176
703-771-1197
HIDDEN BROOK WINERY
43301 Spinks Ferry Road
Leesburg, VA 20176
703-737-3935
LOST CREEK WINERY
43277 Spinks Ferry Road
Leesburg, VA 20176
703-443-9836
winery@lostcreekwinery.com
TARARA WINERY
13648 Tarara Lane
Leesburg, VA 20176
703-771-7100, Metro DC 703-478-8161
blog
WILLOWCRAFT FARM VINEYARDS
38906 Mount Gilead Road
Leesburg, VA 20175
703-777-8161
willowine@aol.com
NEARBY COMMUNITIES
SELMA ESTATES (Off of US-15)
It’s all new construction, but there is one home available immediately.
RASPBERRY FALLS (HOA; Golf & Hunt Club) (Off of US-15)
41723 PUTTERS GREEN CT, LEESBURG, VA 20176
Price: $939,900
4 bd/6.5 ba; 0.95 acres
42031 RASPBERRY DR, LEESBURG, VA 20176
Price: $747,500
4 bd/2.5 ba; 11.04 acres
41851 RASPBERRY DR, LEESBURG, VA 20176
Price: $639,900
4 bd/2.5 ba; 1.05 acres
BEACON HILL (Off of Rt. 7, past the US 15/Leesburg Bypass)
40685 CARRY BACK LN, LEESBURG, VA 20176
Price: $929,900
4 bd/4.5 ba; 0.92 acres
17140 NEEDLES CT, LEESBURG, VA 20176
Price: $899,900
5 bd/4.5 ba; 0.98 acres
17048 NEEDLES CT, LEESBURG, VA 20176
Price: $1,150,000
5 bd/4.5 ba; 0.8 acres
GLYNN TARRA ESTATES (off of US-15)
14055 SPRINGVIEW CT, LEESBURG, VA 20176
Price: $774,900
4 bd/3.5 ba; 5.1 acres
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Joseph said:
So great to see an often-overlooked cultural asset (the winemaking industry) get some attention.
Thanks for the post!
May 15, 2008 1:25 PM
Kira said:
I’m glad you liked it. I really enjoyed doing the research and writing it. Thanks for stopping by!
May 16, 2008 8:18 AM
Ty of Washington Wine Country said:
I never realized that Virginia had such a thriving industry. Nor did I realize that you guys at Redfin had expanded so far out. Back when I did a report on you all you where selling was Washington, nice to see you’ve grown so much.
May 31, 2008 2:28 PM
Kira said:
Hi Ty,
I’ve lived in VA my entire life but only found out after I moved to Loudoun what a big deal the wine industry here is. It’s a great thing to have here and truly adds to a lot to Loudoun’s culture.
I checked out your site and really thought it was lovely and very informative. Thanks for the kind comments, and for stopping by!
May 31, 2008 4:45 PM