Visiting / Policies
Our Winter Solstice Hours of Operation
Fridays Noon to 5:00pm
Saturdays Noon to 5:00pm
Sundays Noon to 5:00pm
Special operations during 2023 Winter Solstice
Black Friday, November 24: Noon to 5:00pm
Friday, December 22: Closed
Saturday, December 23: Closed
Sunday, December 24: Closed
Sunday, December 31: Noon to 5:00pm w/ Members Event thru 6:00pm
Reservation Policies
Reservations are highly recommended for indoor seating. Standard indoor reservations are free and can be made online for a two-hour time slot. Reservations are limited to six (6) guests total. This includes guests under 21 and those not consuming wine. All outdoor seating is first-come first-serve and reservations are not available for any outside seating.
Other Stuff
Food Offerings
We are pleased to offer a selection of gourmet sandwiches, cheese, and charcuterie to pair with our wines. Outside food is always welcome also.
Group Visits
For all parties larger than six (6) persons please contact us by email via contact@waterfordwinereserve.com to make arrangements.
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.
Covid-19 and Other Safety Protocols
We remain vigilant in keeping a safe space for our customers and staff and welcome any patron’s decision wear a facial mask irrespective of vaccination when moving about the tasting room indoors. As for any other policies, we follow the latest CDC guidance for Loudoun County
Pets
Friendly pets are welcome at the Wine Reserve (but not inside the itty bity tasting room). There’s plenty of room on our deck and in the grassy areas of the property for your furry friends. Please remember to clean up after your pet.
Sampling Wine / Tastings
We have a pretty darn tiny tasting bar which isn’t well-equipped for guided tastings. Fear not, in addition to glass and bottle sales we do offer rotating self-guided tasting flights featuring six pre-determined wines for $20. The wine flights are made to order and offered for you to enjoy at your own pace. (We are always happy to pour a sample of a wine before you commit to a glass/botte.)
We are excited to announce the return guided tastings. Guided tastings are subject to availability and may vary day-by-day based on capacity. Check with staff upon your arrival if interested in our soft relaunch of guided tastings. Guided tastings include five wines presented one at a time by staff members and cost $25.
Smoking
We are a smoke-free property. Please refrain from smoking, vaping, and whatever the kids are doing these days while 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 or wine club pickups can be collected during normal operating hours. Feel free to email via contact@waterfordwinereserve.com for any requests outside our regular business hours.
Wine Flights
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.
Premium Reservations
Wine Library Reservations
Private groups of up to 10 can book in our speakeasy style Wine Library. We can also provided guided tastings from the bottle in this space. The Wine Library is by reservation only and more information can be found here.
Wigloo Reservations (Check back in Q1 2024)
Enjoy your own personal Après Ski memory in our private wine igloo (“Wigloo”) during your visit to the Wine Reserve at Waterford in the colder months of the year. The Wigloo is an added cost and more information can be found here.