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boutique small-lot wines with catoctin valley views

Quick answers

Is Domaine Fortier Vineyards dog-friendly?
Yes. Domaine Fortier Vineyards is dog-friendly outdoors only.
Do I need a reservation at Domaine Fortier Vineyards?
Walk-ins are welcome at Domaine Fortier Vineyards for standard visits.
When does Domaine Fortier Vineyards open on Saturday?
Domaine Fortier Vineyards opens at 12:00 on Saturday and usually closes at 18:00.
Is Domaine Fortier Vineyards family-friendly?
Yes. Domaine Fortier Vineyards welcomes all ages.
What food is available at Domaine Fortier Vineyards?
Domaine Fortier Vineyards lists food as: No kitchen — pre-packaged light fare (including local George's Mill chevre and crackers) is sold on site, and you can bring picnic food for the outdoor areas; outside food is not allowed inside the tasting room..

Why visit

  • One of Loudoun's newest wineries, opened in June 2024 by Stephen Fortier and Jennifer Volk-Fortier on a small working farm in the Catoctin Valley between the Short Hill and Furnace Mountains.
  • Wines are made in small lots with Nate Walsh of Walsh Family Wine guiding the winemaking, and releases are deliberately held back until they have real bottle age.
  • For a winery this young the trophy shelf is startling: the 2023 'Les Quatre' red blend and a Cabernet Franc both took gold at the 2025 Virginia Governor's Cup.
  • Seating shifts with the seasons — a French-provincial outdoor pavilion from May to November, a small climate-controlled tasting room year-round, and greenhouse seating with fire pits and s'mores in winter.
  • Leashed dogs are welcome on 'Fur Baby Fridays' only, and well-behaved children are welcome any day.
  • Tables are first-come, first-served; picnic food is fine outside but not indoors, and pre-packaged snacks like local George's Mill chevre are sold on site.

What to try

Les Quatre red blendCabernet FrancAlbarinoPetit Manseng

Recognition

  • 2026 Virginia Governor's Cup Gold — 2017 Cabernet Franc Reserve
  • 2026 Virginia Governor's Cup Gold — 2023 Les Quatre
  • 2025 Virginia Governor's Cup Gold — 2023 Albariño
  • Gold, 2025 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition — 'Les Quatre'

What visitors say

sweeping Catoctin Valley views from the pavilion
welcoming owners and knowledgeable, personal pours
standout whites — the Albarino and Petit Manseng draw repeat praise
small weekend-only operation, so plan around limited hours and food

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

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