Here are seven Virginia wineries worth the drive.
Throughout the pandemic, local wineries have had to get creative to stay afloat. “We realized pretty early on,” says Chelsea Sparaco of Potomac Point Winery in Stafford, that “it was kind of innovate or die.”
One innovation that proved popular: a private or exclusive tasting. The small-group events appeal to vineyard visitors looking not only to avoid crowds but also to do something special when they do go out these days. Such tastings might include food pairings, behind-the-scenes tours, and more attention from the winemaker.
The tastings, which can cost $20 to $125 a person, also are a hit with proprietors. Before Covid, Chateau O’Brien owner Howard O’Brien welcomed drop-ins and casual tasters. Now his winery is reservation-only to attract those who are serious about wine. Fewer people are visiting, he says, but those who do come buy more bottles: “Frankly, my financial numbers are better than they’ve ever been.”
Fall is peak season, so be sure to make reservations—which all of these experiences require., visitors can sip a variety of wines in their own private area surrounded by green palms, string lights, and more than 700 newly planted Merlot vines. During a two-and-a-half-hour session , staff members lead a guided tasting of eight popular, preselected wines—not just Merlot. Guests can also preorder a housemade cake soaked in wine—flavors include rosé, vanilla, and chocolate.
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