Virginia is wine country. The area is dotted with wineries of all shapes and sizes, but there are only a handful of family owned and operated wineries in the state. Blue Valley is one of these. If you haven’t heard of Blue Valley, you owe it to yourself to come out and spend the day with us, exploring the grounds, enjoying a wine tasting and some of our wholesome, delicious food. If you’d like a behind the scenes look at our state-of-the-art production facility, we can arrange that too!
If you’ve been looking for something new for your family and friends to enjoy together, we’d love to have you. Blue Valley has a little something to offer everyone. Our winery was created when we purchased a portion of a larger estate that once belonged to John Marshall, who served as the Fourth Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court which gives Blue Valley a unique historical significance.
If you’re not a history buff, but you love live music, you’ll be thrilled to know that we regularly host local and regional musical acts, so be sure to check our event calendar when planning your trip out to see us. For your convenience, our hours of operation are as follows:
Peak Season – April through November
- Friday through Sunday: 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Off-Season – December through March
- Monday through Thursday: 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Friday through Sunday: 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Of course, the good food, music and historical significance are all well and good but let’s face it, most people come to explore Virginia wine country because of the wines themselves. In that regard, we’ve got you well-covered. Our vintages have won tens of thousands of awards over the years and are sure to delight. Here’s are just a few of the vintages you’ll be able to sample when you come for a wine tasting:
2016 Estate Sauvignon Blanc
Awards:
- Silver Medal – San Francisco International Wine Competition
- Silver Medal – Atlantic Seaboard Wine Competition
- Bronze Medal – American Wine Society Competition
- Best White – Finger Lakes International Wine Competition
- Bronze Medal – Fauquier County Wine Competition
- Gold Medal – INDY International Wine Competition
- Bronze Medal – San Francisco International Wine Competition
- Gold Medal – Governor’s Cup
A superbly balanced wine with hints of both melon and green apple. Crisp and delightful!
2015 Celebration Red Blend
Awards:
- Gold Medal – American Wine Society
- Silver Medal – New York Wine & Spirits Competition
- Silver Medal – INDY International Wine Competition
Our 2015 Celebration Red is a blend of 60.1% Merlot, 35% Cab Franc, and 4.9% Petit Verdot. It is a very bright ruby red with crisp acidity. It’s medium bodied with a tannin structure, featuring flavors of plumb, violet and both red and black berries.
2015 Estate Cabernet Franc
Awards:
- Silver Medal – Wine Enthusiast
- Silver Medal – Finger Lakes International Wine Competition
- Silver Medal – New York Wine & Spirits Competition
- Bronze Medal – American Wine Competition
- Bronze Medal – INDY International Wine Competition
A fruity wine with a hint of spice, this medium-bodied wine contains notes of cedar, spice, dark cherry and bright red fruit.
2017 Memories
Awards:
- Gold Medal – San Francisco International Wine Competition
- Bronze Medal – Finger Lakes International Wine Competition
This is a blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Viognier with 1.4% residual sugar. It presents aromas of melon and honeysuckle and delights the palate with a sweet, crisp, well-rounded body.
2014 Reserve Chardonnay
Awards:
- Double Gold – American Wine Society
- Silver Medal – Finger Lakes International Wine Competition
This Chardonnay is wonderfully balanced and has been aged in stainless-steel and new French oak. It presents nuances of green pear and green apple and will delight your palate.
Virginia wine country is also a great place to host your next corporate retreat, holiday gala, wedding, or reception, so if you’re struggling to find the right space for whatever event you have planned, we can help with that too. We’ve carefully developed a number of event venues that span a whole range of sizes and feature a variety of décor schemes. Here’s a quick overview of what we have to offer:
- The Heritage Room (Capacity: 60) – A beautifully appointed room with an understated aesthetic that’s perfect for medium-sized gatherings.
- The Traditions Room (Capacity: 80) – Slightly larger than the Heritage, the Traditions room is delightfully appointed and features terrace access that allows your guests outdoor access, weather permitting.
- The Barrel Room (Capacity: 120) – One of two rustic venues, this space offers unforgettable ambience your guests are sure to love.
- The Cave (Capacity: 40) – Our smallest, most intimate and most rustic space. While it’s only capable of accommodating up to 40 guests, it offers a magical aesthetic that transports you and your guests to another time and place. Some of our most memorable gatherings have been hosted here.
- The Loft (Capacity: 120) – This space overlooks our Celebrations Room and is often booked in conjunction with the Celebrations Room for particularly large events.
- The Celebrations Room (Capacity: 200+) – Our largest space and our main wine tasting room when not booked for other purposes.
- And the Bridal Suite, for brides to be who want a winery wedding and need a place to escape and unwind before the big event!
Virginia is wine country and so much more! Schedule a trip out to spend the day with us today, and if you have any questions prior to your visit, don’t hesitate to give us a call.