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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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