A few weekends ago, my friend and I took another friend away for a weekend of winery hopping as a mini-bachelorette party. We haven’t all been together in years, so it was a perfect excuse to reconnect and celebrate her upcoming wedding. Our Airbnb was just across the state line of West Virginia, and we spent the day exploring wineries in Purcellville, Virginia.
Our first night we stayed in and had wine and a charcuterie board for dinner as we caught up. The next day we loaded up a cooler with snacks and water and headed out for our day of exploring nearby wineries. Up first: Two Twisted Posts Winery. We arrived shortly after the family-owned and -operated winery opened for the day. We decided to sit on the patio. We each opted for a tasting and a glass of the sangria special. The relaxed atmosphere and peaceful surroundings were a perfect way to start our day.
Next, we had reservations at the popular Breaux Vineyards. The 404-acre estate was bustling with guests when we arrived. The host brought us to our outdoor table, and my friend and I went inside to order tastings. Unfortunately, the windy weather got in our way and we spilled the wine as we walked back to our table. One of the incredible staff members immediately noticed and brought us new tastings, free of charge. We truly appreciated the excellent customer service! We enjoyed our wine, snacks and the live music before heading to our next stop.
Maggie Malick Wine Caves also had live music during our visit. They offer tastings of red wine, white wine or a mix. This was perfect for us, as we each have different preferences and ordered one of each tasting. We had one last stop on our wine journey: 868 Estate Vineyards. The charming grounds offered picnic tables, a patio and indoor tasting room with seating. We opted to sit on the patio and order a casual dinner and drinks. My friend and I decided on wine slushies and chicken wraps, and my other friend chose a wine tasting and pulled pork sandwich. There was more live music here, which we enjoyed with our meal.
All of the wineries we visited were a short drive from each another, ideal for a leisurely afternoon of winery hopping. I highly recommend a visit to Purcellville, Virginia, for a weekend of good wine and good times with friends or family.
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