weekend.

This weekend we revisited Sunset Vineyards and Hillsborough. I absolutely love the fall & spring in Loudoun county! We do spend a lot of our time at the same wineries but we have been to many to figure out which ones we want to come back to. If you haven't been to some of these I am telling you you will be hooked. Virginia has some great wine, gorgeous views and such a great laid back atmosphere in VA's wine county...

chrysalis (*)- seriously amazing wine. go for the relaxed atmosphere. bring your dog. go early. get their patio white or patio red. worth the trip!
swedenburg- just eh. if you go to chrysalis you might as well swing by but just for a one time thing.
tarara - huge vineyard. great for a family picnic. gets crowded. have a live band on Saturday nights. We dont love this place... they have their nose in the air a tad. but someone else may have a totally different opinion :)
lost creek - near tarara. may want to swing by but just for the one time experience.
hidden brook- small place. so sweet. but bless their hearts it just not great.
hillsborough- a lot of people love this place. It's just ok. Pretty views but nothing like...
bluemont - (*) holy moly gorgeous winery, super friendly - get there EARLY right when they open @ 11. Always have the guitar playing.
sunset hills- (*) huge winery but still manage to keep the friendly atmosphere. this place serves food and they always have the guitar playing as well. next to chrysalis and bluemont this is another favorite. go early :)
chateau o' brien- really pretty rustic feeling. a bit of a hike. but great to visit in the fall if you head out to markham to pick apples :)
veramar- pretty mountain views, allow you to bring in food and have a grassy area for kiddos. Not my favorite winery but it's not bad either.
breaux vineyards- (*)i dont know what it is about this place but it may be a new favorite. Plenty of seating and sometimes have the guitar going. The views of the rolling vineyards is beautiful.



next on our list-  three fox vineyards and North Gate!