868 Estate Vineyards

Before you go: These details reflect our latest research and change seasonally — confirm directly with the venue. Last verified July 7, 2026. New to tasting rooms? Start with what to expect.

hilltop estate of dual mountain views and famous sunsets

Quick answers

Is 868 Estate Vineyards dog-friendly?
Yes. 868 Estate Vineyards is dog-friendly outdoors only.
Do I need a reservation at 868 Estate Vineyards?
Walk-ins are welcome at 868 Estate Vineyards for standard visits.
When does 868 Estate Vineyards open on Saturday?
868 Estate Vineyards is usually open on Saturday, but exact Saturday hours are not published here; confirm before you go.
Is 868 Estate Vineyards family-friendly?
Yes. 868 Estate Vineyards welcomes all ages.
What food is available at 868 Estate Vineyards?
868 Estate Vineyards lists food as: On-site dining via Grandale's Vintner's Table (fine dining) and The Grill at 868 pavilion, plus weekend light fare such as flatbreads and paninis. Note: the original full-service Grandale farm-to-table restaurant has permanently closed (post-pandemic)..

Why visit

  • Perched on the 868-ft hilltop of 120-acre Grandale Farm (the name comes from the elevation), with dual Blue Ridge and Short Hill panoramas and some of Loudoun's most celebrated sunsets
  • 2020 Virginia Governor's Cup winner with the 2017 Vidal Blanc Passito, the first dessert wine ever to take the Cup; added three Governor's Cup golds in 2025
  • Strong lineup of Virginia whites, including Viognier, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonel, plus crowd-pleasing wine slushies
  • On-site dining continues through Grandale's Vintner's Table fine dining and The Grill at 868 pavilion, though the original full-service Grandale farm-to-table restaurant has closed
  • Live music every weekend May through October, rotating art programming, and grounds that welcome kids and leashed dogs (outdoors)
  • Major wedding and events venue at the Grandale Barn, roughly 300 outdoors or 55 indoors, amid 1840s manor buildings and stone walls

What to try

Vidal Blanc PassitoViognierSauvignon BlancChardonel

Recognition

  • 2026 Virginia Governor's Cup Gold — 2022 Meritage
  • 2026 Virginia Governor's Cup Gold — 2023 Meritage
  • 2025 Virginia Governor's Cup Gold — 2022 Chardonnay
  • 2025 Virginia Governor's Cup Gold — 2022 Meritage
  • 2025 Virginia Governor's Cup Gold — 2023 Sauvignon Blanc

What visitors say

Award-winning wines, especially the whites (Viognier, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonel)
Relaxing backyard atmosphere with scenic hilltop views and lawn seating
Friendly, attentive staff
Live weekend music plus dog- and family-friendly grounds

Common themes our editors distilled from public reviews — not individual testimonials.

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Upcoming events

Sep 6, 2026

LoCo Fest at 868 Estate

868 Estate Vineyards’ marquee early-fall music festival, LoCo Fest — an all-day (noon–9pm) day of live music at the Purcellville vineyard.

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