9/18/2023 0 Comments Stone winery virginia![]() ![]() Make sure to visit this winery and keep up with them as they complete their new tasting room and event facility. On my last visit, we enjoyed the sun setting over the view of the vineyard sipping a glass of Rose and their Sparkling Blanc de Blanc. I love the 2009 Sanglier Noble in their Wild Boar label (meaning the grapes were not yet estate grown). I hosted a wedding lunch in the vineyard after a group tasting in the top level of the barn. This is where I recommend my clients and family come out to visit.Īs an event designer, I love working with Stone Tower. They focus on refined Bordeaux-style wines - this is not the place if you want the party bus, sugary sweet, frat party vibe at some wineries. This is definitely in my Top 5 of Virginia Wineries!!! As a new winery in Leesburg, I cant wait to see how their quality and production grows as their vines become more established. Regardless, the wines are very good quality, although a bit pricey for my wallet - but I expect that for a Loudoun County address. ![]() When I asked where the grapes for the tasting menu wines were from I was told they were from "all over". Perhaps those wines are for purchase only, or reserved for club members? Not sure, didnt ask. I understand wanting to have a variety, but youre a Virginia winery with 300 acres (obviously not all are planted but still). Personally, I would prefer to see at least two or three wines made from Virginia grapes on the menu. MINUS: The tasting didnt include more than one wine made from actual Virginia grapes. Both areas were very open, so you dont feel crammed in with everyone else like sardines. I liked that you can almost choose what kind of experience you want to have based on the spaces. ![]() The "Adult" side (21+), has a much more formal feel and great decor - definitely perfect if youre going out with a group of people and want to have a more sophisticated feel to your experience. Multiple food vendors were around and it was a lovely place to sit and enjoy the views. PLUS: Space and views are great - we felt like the "family" side (kids and dog friendly) was a lot more approachable (and we dont have kids).its in the original tasting room, which is a really nice, rustic barn with a ton of outdoor space. My husband and I are making an effort to visit as many Virginia wineries as possible and this one definitely has some pluses (and minuses). I look forward to visiting this winery again once they complete the expansion and finish developing the other two wines from their own vineyard! I think work on their young wines will also turn into some excellent wines in the following years. The expansion shows promise and I can see this being a up and coming vineyard and winery of Virginia, climbing its way to the top. This new winery has some great expectations and I look forward to seeing what comes of this excellent base. The drive, the area, the wines are a great addition to Virginia. Overall, I definitely recommend this winery. I was told this should be completed by fall of 2014. Also, what appears to be a new production and barrel room. The new buildings will include a larger tasting room, making the current tasting room an events room for club members and possibly future rentals. The owners are working on expanding the winery and tasting room. They have an upstairs as well for parties and events. ![]() The interior of the current tasting room has an relaxing feel but not as great as other wineries in the area. Also notable is the way they ferment the fruit for their Viognier, which is in a concrete egg, something I have never heard of before, but apparently is used by some other wineries around the world but not as common. Two of the six wines are not from their vineyard (20 Sanglier Noble) but are from Virginia grapes. We went through their 6 wines which in my opinion were pretty well balanced for a new winery. She explained the tastings and I opted to go with the vintage tasting, which included all of their wines and a glass to take home. I arrived and was welcomed by Danielle, who was somewhat friendly. The mile drive just off 15 is a beautiful drive, with fields and amazing views leading up to the winery. Stone Tower Winery, located in the heart of Loudon County and off of Hogback Mountain, just outside of Leesburg, has recently been established. Pros: Good wines, scenic drive, beautiful area, friendly staffĬons: No restaurant or food, still developing, only dry wines (good and bad) ![]()
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