Piedmont Vineyard and Winery

In Virginia’s Hunt Country is one of the oldest wineries in Virginia, the Piedmont Vineyard and Winery.  The establishment sits on the historic Waverly Estate which was built before the Revolutionary War. 

The tasting room was once a working stables, and much of this old infrastructure- the beams of wood, the floors and the framing still impart how the building was once used-  but now it sells some of the best Virginia Wines in the region.

The “Hunt Country Chardonnay” is well balanced, fermented in steel and then aged in French Oak barrels for a smooth, light oak taste.  The “Little River White” is a blend of Chardonnay and Sayal Blanc for a sweet table wine.

The “Hunt Country Red” is a blend of Merlot, Cab Franc and Cab Sauvignon, which makes for a fruity, flavorful table wine that would be great paired with food or enjoyed alone.  The best red in my opinion was the 2005 Merlot, which was very full bodied, smooth with a deep oak finish.

Finally, one very surprising wine is the “Little River Peach” which is a crisp, semi-sweet wine made from 100% peaches.  We purchased a bottle of this wine to enjoy with snacks of sausage, cheese and french bread, and it was wonderful on a warm afternoon.

Piedmont has plenty of room for parking and has wonderful and scenic grounds for a picnic with friends.  If you are out in Middleburg, make this winery a must-see for your wine tour.

Piedmont’s website is here.