Haute on the Hill: July 2015

Summer weekends are a great time to explore Virgina wineries. What could be more perfect than sipping a glass of wine with friends while listening to live music and overlooking a vineyard?

This weekend we hit up The Winery at Bull Run, only a short 40 minute drive from DC. We were looking for a short excursion from the city, so The Winery at Bull Run was perfect. We walked up to a rustic and charming spot and heard live music and laughter from the lawn beyond.

We did a full tasting of their Reds, Whites, and Speciality Wines for $13. What I loved about this wine tasting is that my favorite bottles were wines that I typically never buy - Merlot and Chardonnay. The bottles range from $28-$30 with the speciality wines near $40. Below is a list of our favorite sips with small side notes from the tasting.

F a v o r i t e S i p s

2014 Chardonnay / Not buttery at all, citrusy with a smooth finish

2013 Merlot / Not too dry with a smokey finish

Reconciliation / Red wine blend, easy drinking table wine for any palette

Fort Wine / Port style wine, chocolaty and perfectly sweet

They had dips and charcuterie available for purchase as well as an on-site food truck. There are separate areas at the winery for Adults Only and Adults with Kids. Everyone has their own space to enjoy the winery in their own way, it's a brilliant layout!

The winery's website, address, and hours are all listed at the bottom of the post. Plan your trip to take a sip! Thanks to The Winery at Bull Run for a fabulous day.