The two passionate hobbies of wine tasting and American history blend at this unique vineyard just 2.5 hours away from the District!
Barboursville Vineyards, located in Barboursville, Virginia, might just be one of the most overlooked weekend destinations near the D.C. area.
Why is Barboursville worth a visit?
The small town of Barboursville is loaded with charm that can only be found in Virginia’s best wine country!
The views around town are reminiscent of the Italian countryside, with lush rolling hills of the Blue Ridge covered with grape vines as far as the eye can see.
If you plan to visit for the weekend, we’d also highly recommend a visit to the nearby Gordonsville, which is just a few minutes down the road, but has a lovely main street area lined with cute boutiques and excellent local restaurants.
What makes Barboursville Vineyards so special?
The vineyard’s iconic property sets itself apart from many of the other fantastic wineries in the region, not just with its stunning sites and history, but also with the quality of the experience.
Enjoy a world-class wine tasting experience that gives you the liberty to stroll the property or have a picnic as you enjoy your wine. During your tasting, you’ll be able to enjoy a wide range of wines, including the vineyard’s award-winning signature red, Octagon.
Stay in one of the luxurious suites of the property’s 1804 Inn or in one of their intimate, quaint cottages dotted around the property.
Dine at the vineyard’s restaurant, Palladio, which prepares authentic Italian cuisine with local, seasonal ingredients.
Tour the historic ruins of the estate that Thomas Jefferson designed for his close friend, the Governor of Virginia, James Barbour. The mansion was designed to be similar to Jefferson’s Monticello estate, and was completed in 1821, but was destroyed by a fire on Christmas Day in 1884.
