Magnolia Vineyards

• Black Walnut WhiteWhite blend
  2023. Dry, in stainless steel. Floral nose with lemon, pink grapefruit and light minerality, and a citrusy finish. 85% Traminette, 15% Viognier. Named for the Black Walnut tree beside the tasting room.
• Vidal BlancWhite
  2023. Dry, in stainless steel, with a touch of sweetness and apple blossom on the nose, nectarine on the palate and a light, clean melon finish. 85% Vidal Blanc, 15% Viognier.
• ViognierWhite
  2022. Dry, in stainless steel. Peaches and cream on the nose, cantaloupe and citrus mid-palate, and light minerality on the finish. 100% Viognier.
• Petit MansengWhite
  2024. Dry, in stainless steel. Bright citrus and honey on the nose, granny smith apple on the palate, and a pleasantly tart finish. 100% Petit Manseng.
• FeliceRosé
  2023. Dry Cabernet Franc rosé in stainless steel, earthy and slightly woodsy on the nose, with berry notes and light pepper. Felice is Italian for happy.
• SorrisoRosé
  2024. Dry rosé aged 8 months in neutral oak: black currant and sweet spice on the nose, tart cranberry on the palate. 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% White Merlot. Sorriso is Italian for smile. Listed as sold out at the Nov 11 check.
• Battle Mountain BlushOff-dry rosé
  Non-vintage strawberry and grape blend (60% strawberry wine, 20% Vidal Blanc, 20% Viognier, 2.4% sugar) with a strawberry nose and a crisp, fruity finish. Named for the view from the front vineyards.
• Cabernet FrancRed
  2022. Bright nose with a hint of spice and sweet cherry, black pepper on the palate, and spice and vanilla on the finish. 90% Cabernet Franc, 10% Petit Verdot.
• Cabernet SauvignonRed
  2022. Fruity nose with a hint of leather, a medium-bodied earthy palate and a long, spicy, peppery finish. 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Petit Verdot.
• Petit VerdotRed
  2022. Leather and light fruit on the nose, cranberry and black currant on the palate, and a lingering vanilla finish. 90% Petit Verdot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon.
• Hawkins Run RedBordeaux-style red
  2022. Black cherry and spice on the nose, dried cranberry, pepper and vanilla mid-palate, and a savory, earthy finish. 45% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc, 15% Petit Verdot. $1 from each bottle sold goes to RAWL, the no-kill shelter the winery dogs came from.
• PazzoSemi-sweet red
  Non-vintage blackberry and grape blend (50% blackberry wine, 50% Cabernet Franc, 5% sugar). Pazzo is Italian for crazy.
• LarboardPort-style dessert wine
  2021. A tawny-style red from Chambourcin, fortified with brandy distilled from Viognier and aged 3 years in bourbon barrels. Cherry and oak, light sweetness, full-bodied. 19.5% alcohol, 3% sugar.

• Live music: Acoustic SoulSat, Nov 14 · 2 to 5 PM
• RappCats fundraiserSat, Nov 14
  The 3rd annual fundraiser for RappCats, the local cat rescue, with the Happy Family Ranch food truck on site, Acoustic Soul playing live, raffle prizes and live auctions.
• True Crime & WineSun, Nov 15 · 6 to 7:30 PM
  A live talk in the tasting room by John Matthews on his capture of a notorious serial killer. Reservation required, $49.95 plus fees. Food and wine are sold throughout; arrive early to settle in before the 6 PM start.
• Live music: Kristin GibbsSat, Nov 21 · 2 to 5 PM
• Holiday MarketSat, Nov 28 · Noon to 5 PM
  The annual Small Business Saturday market: gifts from local artisans, DIY cork crafts, book signings by local authors and the TJJ Island food truck. Leashed dogs are welcome on the property but not in the market space.
• Live music: Leon RectorSat, Nov 28 · 2 to 5 PM
• Live music: Becky MillerSat, Dec 5 · 2 to 5 PM
• Live music: Bruce LoweSat, Dec 12 · 2 to 5 PM
• Live music: Caleb HackerSat, Dec 19 · 2 to 5 PM

The Insider

• Tasting$15 buys a tasting of seven wines and $19 buys ten, each a 1 oz pour paired with a bite of cheese or chocolate. Tastings are usually self-guided at a table, with a guided tasting at the bar on request. A flight of four (red, white, mixed or sweet) and a monthly flight of the month are also on offer. Everyone tasting or buying a glass or bottle must be 21 with a valid ID.
• The waiverOne $15 tasting fee is waived for every 3 bottles bought in the same visit. Group tasting fees do not qualify.
• DogsFriendly, well-behaved dogs on a leash are welcome inside and out. The winery's own dogs run loose and often greet guests, so yours should be happy to meet them.
• GroupsA party of more than 6, including anyone under 21, needs a reservation: call the tasting room at (703) 785-8190 with the date, time and party size. Guided group tastings are $18 to $22 a person. All other seating, indoors and out, is first come, first served.
• PicnicsBring your own picnic. There are tables on the covered porch, on the deck and on the lawn by the Black Walnut tree, plus room for blankets and chairs among the vines. Cheeses, dips, meats, crackers, local sourdough and Uncles Family Kitchen thin-crust pizza are sold on site.
• Outside alcoholVirginia law forbids outside alcohol, so leave your own bottles at home. Guests who bring any are asked to leave.
• Yappy HourOn the 4th Friday of each month from June through October the tasting room stays open until 8 PM, with live music, wine specials and food from 4 to 8 PM.
• Music and food trucksLive acoustic music plays on Saturdays and some Sundays, usually 2 to 5 PM. Food trucks come the 2nd Saturday of the month from May through October, and on select other dates.
• AccessibilityWheelchair accessible from the parking lot to the tasting room (concrete, no steps) and inside, including accessible bathrooms. The covered porch is concrete and the deck has a ramp.
• KidsChildren are welcome. It's a working farm, so they need to stay with an adult at all times.
• Private eventsPrivate parties of 15 to 50 are welcome: birthdays, anniversaries, showers, rehearsal dinners and small weddings. Daytime gatherings use the deck, porch, loft or barrel room, and larger groups can reserve the whole tasting room after hours.
• Take it homeOrder wine online for pickup at the tasting room, or have it shipped to 38 states through VinoShipper. Some bottles are also carried at Before & After and Firth River Coffee in Sperryville, Death Ridge Brewery, Messick's Farm Market, The Blue Door and Valley Pike Farm Market.