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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