Merlot

Merlot — a red-wine grape used alone and in Bordeaux-style blends — is listed at 13 Loudoun venues in this guide.

Menus change: These are styles each venue is known for, not live inventory. Menus rotate, so confirm current pours directly before visiting.

Where to try Merlot

Winery

Leesburg · $$

Bleu Frog Vineyards

veteran-owned winery pouring its own craft beer

~4 mi northeast of Leesburg · Open Fri–Sun · Verified Jul '26

Dogs on patio Family-friendly Walk-in

Winery

Middleburg · $$$

Boxwood Estate Winery

estate Bordeaux in an architect-designed cave

~15 mi southwest of Leesburg · Closed Mon–Tue · Verified Jul '26

21+ only Reserve ahead

Winery

Lovettsville · $$

Creek's Edge Winery

Amish-built silo winery between creek and mountain

~10 mi north of Leesburg · Closed Tue–Wed · Verified Jul '26

Dogs on patio Family-friendly Great views Reserve ahead

Winery

Lovettsville · $$

Domaine Fortier Vineyards

boutique small-lot wines with catoctin valley views

~10 mi north of Leesburg · Fri 2-7 · Verified Jul '26

Dogs on patio Family-friendly Great views Walk-in

Winery

Middleburg · $$$

Greenhill Vineyards

boutique 1762 stone-manor estate in hunt country

~13 mi southwest of Leesburg · Open daily · Verified Jul '26

Dogs on patio 21+ only Great views Walk-in

Winery

Leesburg · $$

Hidden Brook Winery

handcrafted wines in a hand-built log cabin

~7 mi northeast of Leesburg · Open Sat–Sun · Verified Jul '26

Dogs inside Family-friendly Historic Walk-in

Winery

Leesburg · $$

Lost Creek Winery (Echelon Wine Bar)

estate wines poured in a downtown cellar wine bar

in downtown Leesburg · Closed Mon · Verified Jul '26

21+ only Great food Reservation required

Winery

Leesburg · $$$

Stone Tower Winery

marquee mountaintop estate

~5 mi southwest of Leesburg · Closed Tue–Wed · Verified Jul '26

Dogs inside Family-friendly Great views Walk-in

Winery

Purcellville · $$

Tranquility Farm & Winery

German varietals on a historic horse-farm estate

~10 mi west of Leesburg · Fri 12-8 · Verified Jul '26

Dogs on patio Great views Reservation required

Winery

Bluemont · $$

Twin Oaks Tavern Winery

mountaintop tavern with 50-mile valley views

~15 mi west of Leesburg · Fri 12-8 · Verified Jul '26

Dogs on patio Family-friendly Great views Walk-in

Winery

Purcellville · $$

Two Twisted Posts Winery

cozy mother-daughter farm winery

~13 mi northwest of Leesburg · Closed Tue–Wed · Verified Jul '26

Dogs inside Family-friendly Walk-in

Winery

Round Hill · $$

Williams Gap Vineyard

family estate pouring gold-medal wines and craft beer

~12 mi west of Leesburg · Closed Tue–Wed · Verified Jul '26

Dogs on patio Family-friendly Great views Reserve ahead

Winery

Leesburg · $$

Willowcroft Farm Vineyards

Loudoun County's original winery since 1984

~6 mi southwest of Leesburg · Fri 12-7 · Verified Jul '26

Dogs inside Family-friendly Historic Walk-in

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