Skyline Vineyard: A Little Washington Wine Lab
Blend-your-own classes and farm stays in a boutique tasting room near Little Washington
Skyline Vineyard is a boutique tasting room and wine-blending lab at 65 Clark Lane in Washington, Virginia, open Thursday through Sunday, offering guests the rare chance to build their own blend alongside standard tastings and on-site farm stays. It's a fitting stop for Rappahannock visitors who already know Little Washington's fine-dining reputation and want a hands-on wine experience to match.
- Address: 65 Clark Ln, Washington, VA 22747
- Hours: Thursday & Friday 11am–5pm, Saturday & Sunday 12–5pm; closed Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
- Phone: (540) 987-3300
- Website: littlewashingtonwinery.com/skyline-vineyard
Where Wine Tasting Meets Wine Education
Skyline Vineyard, an offshoot of Little Washington Winery, distinguishes itself with wine blending classes that put guests behind the (small) winemaking bench — choosing components, adjusting ratios, and bottling a personal blend rather than simply tasting through a flight. For anyone who's toured a dozen Piedmont tasting rooms already, this is a genuinely different afternoon: part tasting, part chemistry lesson, part souvenir-making.
Farm Stays on the Property
Skyline also offers farm-stay accommodations on-site, letting visitors extend a Rappahannock weekend without needing to book separately in the village of Washington. Given the property's small scale, advance booking is worth doing before a fall weekend visit.
Nearby, in the Village
The vineyard sits in Rappahannock County, within reach of the rest of Little Washington's small roster of inns, art studios, and farm-related happenings, including the county's annual farm tour event each September. It can make for an easy pairing with a stop at nearby cottages or a stroll through the village's handful of galleries before or after your tasting appointment.
Planning Your Visit
- Address: 65 Clark Ln, Washington, VA 22747
- Hours: Thursday 11am–5pm, Friday 11am–5pm, Saturday 12–5pm, Sunday 12–5pm; closed Monday–Wednesday
- Phone: (540) 987-3300
- Website: littlewashingtonwinery.com/skyline-vineyard
Consider combining a Skyline visit with the cottages at Sharp Rock Vineyards, also in Rappahannock County. Some travelers also look to the historic Middleton Inn in Washington, VA for lodging — though our records show no recent activity confirming current operating status for this property, so it's worth calling ahead or checking directly before booking.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Skyline Vineyard's hours?
Skyline Vineyard is open Thursday and Friday from 11am to 5pm, and Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5pm. It is closed Monday through Wednesday.
Can you blend your own wine at Skyline Vineyard?
Yes, Skyline Vineyard offers wine blending classes where guests can create and bottle their own personal blend as part of its wine education offerings.
Does Skyline Vineyard offer overnight stays?
Yes, the property offers farm-stay accommodations on-site in addition to wine tasting and blending classes.
Where is Skyline Vineyard located?
Skyline Vineyard is at 65 Clark Ln in Washington, VA, in Rappahannock County, close to the village of Little Washington.
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