Chrysalis Vineyards at The Ag District

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.

home of the world's largest Norton planting

Quick answers

Is Chrysalis Vineyards at The Ag District dog-friendly?
Yes. Chrysalis Vineyards at The Ag District is dog-friendly outdoors only.
Do I need a reservation at Chrysalis Vineyards at The Ag District?
Walk-ins are welcome at Chrysalis Vineyards at The Ag District for standard visits.
When does Chrysalis Vineyards at The Ag District open on Saturday?
Chrysalis Vineyards at The Ag District is usually open on Saturday, but exact Saturday hours are not published here; confirm before you go.
Is Chrysalis Vineyards at The Ag District family-friendly?
Yes. Chrysalis Vineyards at The Ag District welcomes all ages.
What food is available at Chrysalis Vineyards at The Ag District?
Chrysalis Vineyards at The Ag District lists food as: Little River Bakehouse serves wood-fired pizza and hot menu items; Locksley Farmstead Cheese is made on-site and sold with crackers, dips, and spreads. No outside food or drink permitted..

Why visit

  • Holds the largest single planting of Norton (~40 acres) in the world — America's oldest native wine grape, born in Virginia and championed here by founder Jenni McCloud since 1997
  • Norton showcased across styles: dry red, port-style, and sparkling, alongside Viognier, Albariño, and other Spanish/French varietals
  • On-site Locksley Farmstead Cheese creamery makes artisan cheeses sold in the tasting room
  • Little River Bakehouse turns out wood-fired pizza and hot menu items on the property
  • Now branded 'The Ag District Center,' a working-farm destination on the southern Loudoun edge in the Middleburg AVA
  • Champe Ford Events Center hosts weddings and large groups

What to try

NortonPort-style NortonSparkling NortonViognier

Recognition

  • 2026 Virginia Governor's Cup Best in Show — 2022 Norton
  • 2026 Virginia Governor's Cup Gold — 2024 Albariño
  • 2026 Virginia Governor's Cup Gold — 2024 Albariño Verde
  • 2025 Virginia Governor's Cup Gold — 2022 Norton (Bull Run Mountain Cuvée)

What visitors say

Norton-driven wine list that visitors either love or find polarizing
On-site farmstead cheese and bakehouse pizza widely praised
Long unpaved dirt/gravel access road is a frequent gripe
Mixed reviews on tasting-room service and experience

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

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