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July Operations:

Saturday 11:30am-6pm, Sunday 11:30am-6pm

Make Reservations Online Now for Saturdays and Sundays

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 page for upcoming events, including our Grand Tasting slated for March 7, 2020 at Magnolia’s at the Mill and the most up-to-date information.


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Hours of Operation

Our tasting room operates year-round.

During Covid-19 we are limited in operations. Our outdoor tasting space is open on weekends, weather permitting, Saturday 11:30am-6pm and Sunday 11:30am-6pm.

Our goal is to operate in a manner that is safe for customers and staff. To allow for more efficient handling of unique safety protocols a reservation system is in use for outdoor seating only. Sales will be limited to bottle and glass sales only (no guided tastings) and we will suspend food sales for the time being but continue to welcome guests to bring their own food and non-alcoholic drinks.

Online Orders / Pickup

Online orders for pickup continue to be available. Any orders can be picked up at the winery either Saturday or Sunday during operating hours.

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Reservations to Visit

To accommodate visitors to the winery we are implementing a online reservation system.
Please review the policies below before booking.

 

Current Policies

JULY 2020 SATURDAY and SUNDAY OPERATIONS
Reserved seating is limited to two hours to accommodate proper sanitation
and to allow other guests the opportunity to get out and enjoy the great outdoors.
Because most seating is outdoors,
we may decide to cancel reservations based on the weather forecast.
Groups are limited to 6 guests total.
We are unable to accommodate parties larger than 6 people at this time.
This includes everyone in your party who will be visiting our property.
No combining multiple reservations to make a party larger than 6.
Wine is available by the bottle and glass.
Self-guided wine flights are subject to availability.
You are welcome to bring a picnic to enjoy on the property.
We do not have any food available for purchase at this time.
We recommend bringing bottled water.
Masks are required when inside of the tasting room space
and when moving about the property.
Our team takes care of you, please take care of them.

Other Policies

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 don’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.

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

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

Sample of Our In-House Wines

We now have a baker's dozen of 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 | Meritage, Merlot/Petit Verdot (2015) IN LIBRARY
Our first wine and an introduction to our story. Aged in French Oak for 9 months.

Chapter 1 | The Start of Something Beautiful Chardonnay (2015)
Dedicated to all of our friends and family who helped us plant our first vineyard and lend a hand in the tasting room. Aged in 50% new/50% neutral Hungarian Oak for 9 months.

Chapter 2 | Sibling Rivalry Meritage, Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon/Cabernet Franc/Petit Verdot (2015) IN LIBRARY 
A new addition to our wine brood. Aged in French Oak for 18 months.

Chapter 3 | Birthday Suit Chardonnay (2016) SOLD OUT!
We stripped down the oak to let the fruit shine through. Aged in super-neutral Oak for 10 months. Winner of 2017 LWA Wine Awards Gold Medal.

Chapter 4 | First Harvest, Petit Manseng (2017) IN LIBRARY
Our first wine from our Waterford vineyards! Aged in stainless steel. Winner of 2018 LWA Wine Awards Gold Medal.

Chapter 5 | Home Sweet Home, White Blend (2017) SOLD OUT!
Dedicated to our vineyard-side tiny house with just the right amount (a.k.a tiniest amount) of sweetness.

Chapter 6 | Lightning in a Bottle Meritage, Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon/Cabernet Franc (2016)
Can we do it again!? After the raucous praise we got for our last Meritage we took the formula, added some spice, and brought it back for another round!

Chapter 7 | Steel Magnolia Chardonnay (2017)
A zesty stainless steel version of our Waterford-village grown Chardonnay.

Chapter 8 | Tenacity Petit Verdot (2017)
A dedication to the strongest wine grower we know!

Chapter 9 | The Leap Cabernet Franc (2017)
Take a leap of faith in to this jammy but pepper-filled first release of our Cab Franc vines.

Chapter 10 | Smitten Petit Manseng (2018)
The exciting sequel to our crowd-pleasing First Harvest is finally here!

Epilogue | Levity Chardonnay (2018)
A return to neutral oak, this delicate but strong Chard floats over your palate with ease.

Wine Tastings

Winter Solstice: This tasting includes several of our in-house offerings including our gold-medal winning estate grown Petit Manseng, our fun 100% neutral oak Chardonnay, our first estate red single varietal Cabernet Franc and medal winner at the 2019 Loudoun Wine Awards, and our our bold "Tenacity" Petit Verdot. Our guest tasting is provided by the wonderful folks of Granite Heights Winery and is a beautiful and lovingly-aged Bordeaux blend of Virginia-grown fruit. Our tasting menu is $12.

Looking for a little adventure? Join the Reserve Club

The Reserve Club membership program is back for our loyal patrons and biggest fans! Members get great perks like free tastings, special events, and discounts. There are two ways to join: Buy Membership at $125 for ONE year (about $10/month) or purchase a case of wine at regular price and we comp the $125 membership fee.
Membership is good for one year from date of enrollment and see a staff member for more details or email us.

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.

Interested in updates on the Wine Reserve, including helping with harvest efforts? Sign up for our mailing list.




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