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About The Wine Reserve at Waterford

Just minutes from Leesburg, the Wine Reserve at Waterford is a convenient escape for a truly unique tasting experience. Enjoy sweeping views of the Blue Ridge and Catoctin Valley Mountains paired with carefully crafted wines, local food, and friendly staff.

Experience our seasonal wine menus showcasing our award-winning wines and complemented by a rotating lineup of featured small-production wineries.

Check out our Facebook pageย for upcoming events!

Hours of Operation


Fridays 2:00pm to 6:00pm, Saturdays 11:30am to 6:00pm, Sundays 11:30am to 6:00pm
 Always check for special hours and events such as late night movies for which we are open late!

Reservation Policies

Reservations are highly recommended for indoor seating. Reservations are free and can be made online for a two-hour timeslot. Reservations are limited to 6 guests total. This includes guests under 21 and those not consuming wine. PLEASE NOTE: No combining multiple reservations to allow for a party larger than 6 persons (e.g., a party of 10 may not split their reservation into two groups of 5). We thank you for respecting our reservation party size limits. All outdoor seating is first-come first-serve and reservations are not available for any outside seating. We kindly ask that outdoor tables are not moved.

Food and Drink

We offer seasonal test tube wine flights to enjoy at your own pace, as well as wines by the glass and bottle. The test tube flight features six hand selected wines from our vineyard and guest winemakers.
There are no guided tastings at the bar at this time.

We are pleased to offer a selection of gourmet sandwiches, cheese, and charcuterie to pair with our wines.
Outside food is welcome also.

Other Policies

Groups
For parties larger than six please contact us by email to make arrangements.
You can also always text us at (540) 692-9463 for the latest information and space availability.

Outside Alcohol
In accordance with VA Alcohol Beverage Control laws, alcoholic beverages other than those purchased at the Wine Reserve are NOT allowed on the property. Individuals or groups that donโ€™t comply with this policy will be asked to leave.

Children
Children under the supervision of a responsible adult are welcome at the Wine Reserve.

Masks
Fully vaccinated guests do not have to wear masks while outside. We remain vigilant in keeping a safe space for our customers and staff and we ask that ALL patrons wear masks when moving about the tasting room indoors.
Those who are not vaccinated are still asked to wear a mask at all times when not seated.

Pets
Friendly pets are welcome at the Wine Reserve (but not inside the tasting room).
Please remember to clean up after your pet.

Sampling Wine
Wine sales are currently limited. In addition to glass and bottle sales we offer rotating tasting flights featuring six pre-determined wines for $17. The wine flights are made to order and offered for you to enjoy at your own pace. (No guided tastings or wine sampling at the bar at this time.)

Smoking
We are a smoke-free property. Please refrain from smoking in the tasting room and on the outdoor grounds of the property.

 

Online Orders / Pickup

Online orders for pickup continue to be available. Any orders can be picked up during normal operating hours.

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Sample of Our In-House Wines

We feature in-house wines made from grapes from our Waterford estate as well as neighboring Loudoun growers. Each wine represents a chapter designed to tell our story and the story of our wines.

Prologue

Prologue

2015 Meritage Blend
Our first wine and an introduction to our story. Aged in French Oak for 9 months.

Chapter 1

Chapter 1

2015 Chardonnay
Dedicated to all of our friends and family who helped us plant our first vineyard. Aged in Hungarian high toast oak.

Chapter 2

Sibling Rivalry

2015 Meritage
Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon/Cabernet Franc/Petit Verdot showing off our winery brood.

Chapter 3

Birthday Suit

2016 Chardonnay
Stripped down oak lets the fruit shine through. Aged in super-neutral Oak.

Chapter 4

First Harvest

2017 Petit Manseng
First wine from our Waterford vineyards! Aged in stainless. Winner: LWA Wine Awards Gold.

Chapter 5

Home Sweet Home

2017 White Blend
In honor of our winery tiny house with just the right amount of sweetness.

Chapter 6

Lightning In Bottle

2016 Meritage
After raucous praise for our Sibling Meritage we took the formula, added some spice, and captured it again.

Chapter 7

Steel Magnolia

2017 Chardnonnay
Zesty stainless steel version of our Waterford-village site grown fruit.

Chapter 8

Tenacity

2017 Petit Verdot
Dedicated to the strength of our winegrower and her Iron Will.

Chapter 9

The Leap

2017 Cabernet Franc
An amazing first full red harvest and single varietal release from our Waterford vines!

Wine Tastings

Currently we have supended wine tastings to help reduce contact between patrons and staff.
We do offer self-guided tasting flights which allow you to enjoy six wines at your own pace and from the comfort of your private seating location.

Twilight Tent Reservations

Stay tuned as we announce the ability to reserve our "twiglight tent" where you can glamp afterhours on the property. Tents are all decked out thanks to the good people at Wild Tribe Co. and they are waiting for a party of up to eight guests to make an amazing memory.

We hope you enjoyed our camp-themed festivities for Summer Camp.
Stay tuned for more exciting summer events. Its clear camp will be back in 2022 and we thank all our inaugural campers!

Host an Event

Thinking of hosting an event, wedding, celebration or other gathering? Our picturesque views and versatile tasting room space will compliment a wide range of group sizes and budgets.

We have hosted weddings, corporate trainings, vow renewal ceremonies, bachelorette parties, private dinners, and more.

Please give us a call or reach us by email.

We will want to know the occasion, date(s) of your event, approximate number of guests, and any other information you can provide to help us determine if we can assist with your hosting needs.

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We are looking forward to having a drink with you soon!

The Wine Reserve at Waterford
38516 Charles Town Pike
Waterford, VA 20197
(540) 692-WINE