Mediterranean Cellars

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Address: 8295 Falcon Glen Road, Warrenton, VA

Phone: (540)428-1984

From the Winery’s Blurb:

The winery first opened its doors to the public in 2003 and has been operating non-stop since then, crafting hand-made classic and regional varietals. Come and enjoy our fine quality new-world wine varieties while experiencing the old-world atmosphere and breathtaking views from our comfortable patio and inviting tasting room.

Tasting / Visiting:

Tasting Room Hours: Open daily, year round, 11:00am – 6:00pm (closed major holidays). Tastings cost $6. Large group tastings in the barrel room with finger foods, $20.

Our Visit:

We visited Mediterranean Cellars on 11 October 2010.

Open since 2003, Mediterranean Cellars is owned by Louis Papadopoulos, his wife Katy, and their family. Louis’ winemaking began in 1961, in the Kiffissia suburb of Athens, Greece. He made traditional Greek wines on a forty-acre farm in Corinth, alongside lemon, orange, and apricot groves.

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By 1984, the family had relocated to Northern Virginia, and Mediterranean Cellars was born.The wine choices are very Virginia, with the exception of Rechina, an Athenian staple, but milder for the American audience.

The warm, wood-paneled tasting room makes you feel at home, with window seating overlooking the vineyards. In the back, through French doors, is a romantic barrel room used for private events. A landscaped front porch has a view with a little bit of everything: horses grazing, a green barn, an old silo, and a big white farmhouse. Picture perfect.

Kid and pets welcome; bring your picnic; group tours available.

The Wines: When we visited, the winery was tasting …

Chardonnay, Vidal Blanc, Rechina (milder than the Greek version), Viognier, Merlot, Chambourcin, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, a variety of roses and dessert wines, and Mejortage, the winery’s take on Meritage.

Driving Directions

Directions:
From Washington, DC and points East, take I-66 West. Merge onto US-29 South via exit 43A, go 11.4 miles to US-17 North ramp toward Winchester. Go 1.6 miles, stay straight to go onto James Madison Highway/US-17 North. Go 1.3 miles, turn left onto Keith Road at Ben & Mary’s Steak House. Go 1.1 miles, turn left onto Cannonball Gate Road, go 0.4 miles, turn right onto Cannonball Gate Road. Go 0.5 miles, bear right onto Falcon Glen Road (Portions unpaved), go 0.3 miles, winery entrance on left.

From Charlottesville, VA and points South, take US-29 North. Continue on James Madison Highway (US-15 N), go 23.6 miles, continue to follow US-15 North. Go 2.3 miles, take ramp onto US-17-Spur North toward Winchester (US-15 Business)/Warrenton (US-29 Business)/Luray (US-211 West). Go 2.1 miles, take ramp onto James Madison Highway (US-17 North), go 1.3 miles, turn left onto Keith Road. Continue from Ben & Mary’s Steak House, above.

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