Old House Vineyards

“150 Wineries in 150 Days: Virginia” – Stop #6

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Old House Vineyards, Culpeper, VA

Old House is a sophisticated operation that feels small and intimate: the perfect combination.  From the minute you drive up to the artsy entry way, you begin to suspect there’s something more going on here than the surrounding modest-means neighborhoods would suggest.

Turning the corner of the long gravel drive, acres of healthy, well-tended vines open before you, with rows of new trellises, half-barrel planters full of blooms, and picnic tables scattered around a shady glade. A big old house stands at the center of the scene, with a big front porch overlooking a stocked pond – where visitors are welcome to drop a line. 

Inside, old wood beams frame the doorway of the small but airy tasting room, where a friendly and patient lady named Jane, and the owner’s daughter Brittany – home from college for the summer – led us through the eight-wine tasting ($5/person, includes the glass).  We helped ourselves to a package of cheddar with bacon from nearby Marshall Farms, and a box of crackers (about $13 for both) from the cooler in the corner; the winery provides paper plates and knives.   

At the small bar, Jane juggled the two of us, another couple that wanted to cherry-pick, the owner passing through with visitors, and a variety of other comers and goers, all the while smiling, chatting, and making sure our tastings kept moving right along.  Our purchase?  A $17 bottle of Cab Franc.

The best part?  It’s a tough call, but it’s got to be that front porch.  A person could waste a good amount of time there, and love every minute of it.

Hours:  Monday – Friday 1-5 (closed Tues/Wed), Saturday 11-5, Sunday 12-5.

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