On  Saturday and Sunday afternoons, many people who live in and near Washington, DC head for Virginia wine country to check out what some of our local growers are producing.  Today, we headed out to Sunset Hills Vinyard near Lovetsville, Virginia.

This fellow greeted us at the door with a great big smile.  I felt that was a good sign.

We sampled some wonderful wines - many that had won prizes at state wide and national competitions.  The today's tasting included three white wines, three reds and a dessert wind.  I think my favorite was a 2009 Merlot - something that I will admit even though Merlot may be considered to be somewhat unchic by many of my wine snob briends. 

But a highlight was a tour of the cellar with Diane Canney, who with her husband, Mike, have transformed a banrupt farm into a beautiful, scenic vinyard. 

The tasting room is in an old barn that was meticulously restored by a crew of Amish builders who turned a funky, falling down structure into a beautiful venue for weddings and other festive occassions.

It's a beautiful place with wonderful wine.  Can't wait to go back!

 

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11 Comments on Loudoun County's Wine: The Sunset Hills Vineyard

JUL
04
2011
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Hi Pat, I don't know why I never considered there would be vineyards around DC.  Thanks for posting, I only connect DC with politics and glad to think along other lines.
12:33am • #1
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Dear Pat -

The amazing thing about DC (and Atlanta is the same) is that in a short ride - you are in the country! The vista in your vineyard picture is so inviting! One can almost feel thebreezes looking at the photo.

HAve a happy day -
Lynn
12:52am • #2
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Pat,

That's a great success story! I wish Diane and Mike Canney a lot of success and you too! 
5:59am • #3
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I have been by there many times, never stopping in.  Beautiful post and beam construction on that barn!
6:06am • #4
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Pat, I love to hear about american businesses turning around and a vineyard is high on my list (as a Napa Valley connoisseur!)...glad you had a relaxing time & could share this visit.
6:31am • #5
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Patricia-touring the vineyards was something we loved to do when we lived in Leesburg.  I was so surprised when we moved there that Loudoun County had vineyards, then to be able to take the tours in the beautiful settings was so special!
7:08am • #6
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Pat, looks like a fun time, we have about 20 Vineyards here in Ct that we like to visit over the year.
7:37am • #7
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Oh Virginia wines!  I so enjoy driving and touring our great winerys.  I will add this one to our list of places to go.  Thanks for the recommendation.
9:42am • #8
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Hey Pat - you all want to meet Wanda, Jordan and me at the Key Bridge Marriott roof top for fireworks?  Starts at 7pm.  Parking in the building ($25) and you must order a drink on the roof.
10:43am • #9
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Now that looks like fun! Reminds me of years ago - we used to take those trips in Germany, my ex-hubby and some of his friends from the Engineering School in Konstanz. We used to have so much fun, driving and sampling wines....one local grower after the other through the wine producing areas in Baden-Wurrtenberg.
12:20pm • #10
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beautiful vineyards, there is so many cool things to do in your area
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