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Photo by Chris Militzer
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Quattro Goomas Winery in Aldie, Virginia.
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Photo by Chris Militzer
There’s nothing like getting away from all the distractions at home and stealing away with your buddies for a few hours of relaxing and catching up. If you’re looking for a quick weekend “staycation” you can head out to one of Northern Virginia’s wineries such as Quattro Goombas Winery in Aldie.
The winery has just the right name for a getaway: It’s Italian for “four close friends.” The winery, located at 22860 at James Monroe Highway in Aldie, is about an hour’s drive from Alexandria.
On site, you can sit indoors or outside, pair your wine with a bite of Sicilian pizza, baguettes and Amish-made cheeses. Be sure to check out the wine slushies. Wine tastings are held from 12 noon to 5:30 p.m. in Quattro Goombas’ quaint log cabin. Tastings are $10 per person for six wines.
More of a craft beer person? There’s a brewery on site as well, offering an ever-changing lineup of craft beers. You can also listen to live music (on Fridays and Saturdays from 5-8 p.m.) at the brewery.
Here’s a look at other wineries perfect for a weekend getaway in the area:
8 Chains North Winery
38593 Daymont Lane, Waterford, 8chainsnorth.com
Bogati Winery
35246 Harry Byrd Highway, Round Hill, bogatibodega.com
Breaux Vineyards
36888 Breaux Vineyards Lane, Purcellville, breauxvineyards.com
Casanel Vineyards and Winery
17956 Canby Road, Leesburg, casanelvineyards.com
Creek’s Edge Winery
41255 Annas Lane, Lovettsville, creeksedgewinery.com
Dry Mill Vineyard & Winery
18195 Dry Mill Road, Leesburg, drymillwine.com
Fabbioli Cellars
15669 Limestone School Road, Leesburg, fabbioliwines.com
Greenhill Winery and Vineyards
23595 Winery Lane, Middleburg, greenhillvineyards.com
Hiddencroft Vineyards
12202 Axline Road, Lovettsville, hiddencroftvineyards.com
Hillsborough Vineyards
36716 Charles Town Pike, Purcellville, hillsboroughwine.com
Paradise Springs Winery
13219 Yates Ford Road, Clifton, paradisespringswinery.com
Stone Tower Winery
19925 Hogback Mountain Road, Leesburg, stonetowerwinery.com
Sunset Hills Vineyard
38295 Fremont Overlook Lane, Purcellville, sunsethillsvineyard.com
Tarara Winery
13648 Tarara Lane, Leesburg, tarara.com
The Vineyards and Winery at Lost Creek
43285 Spinks Ferry Road, Leesburg, lostcreekwinery.com
Willowcroft Farm Vineyards
38906 Mt. Gilead Road, Leesburg, willowcroftwine.com
