9 Best Wineries Near Harpers Ferry, WV
Harpers Ferry itself is a historic Civil War-era town, but it’s also right next door to a famous wine region in Loudoun County, Virginia, and the Potomac River valley. With a lively and growing brewing scene, winter activities, museums, and loads of other outdoor attractions, it’s cementing its reputation as West Virginia’s must-visit hot spot.
Winos and viticulture enthusiasts can book a stay at one of our cozy vacation rentals in Harpers Ferry, fit for groups large and small, before hitting the wine trail in the Valley of the Vines.
Let’s stroll down vineyard lane and take a look at the 9 closest wineries you can park yourself at to sip some locally produced vino.
1. Two Twisted Posts Winery and Tavern
- 12944 Harpers Ferry Rd, Purcellville, VA
- twotwistedposts.com
- Distance from Harpers Ferry: 7 miles, 13 min drive
- Hours: Thurs-Mon: 11 am – 6 pm
Two Twisted Posts is the closest Virginia winery to Harpers Ferry downtown, which makes it an easy escape for anyone. Seven miles is so near, you could even make a bike ride out of it!
With fun annual and regular events like the “Ghostly Grapes 5k” run up Short Hill and live music Fridays, they keep the energy high year-round. The family originally hails from Colchester, England (where the winery gets its name), and while it still has classic Virginia charm, you could almost confuse it with the English countryside.
You can enjoy a lovely walking tour of the vines, sample some award-winning reds, and post up for the afternoon with your whole group at the picnic tables scattered throughout the property.
2. Bozzo Family Vineyards
- 35226 Charles Town Pike, Purcellville, VA
- bozwines.com
- Distance from Harpers Ferry: 9 miles, 15 min drive
- Hours: Hours vary by season. Check your dates here.
This winery offers up world-class Virginia wine in an unfussy setting with mountain views center stage. Their passion for wine shines through, and they are true masters of their craft.
You can taste the 2022 dry, estate-grown Chardonnay, the 2023 Gaila Force white wine blend, 2019 dry Bordeaux-style red blend, and more, all part of their award-winning collection. With an expansive menu of small bites like cheese and crackers, pizza, and the option to bring your own food and dine in their outside seating area.
You can buy a bottle to split or have a proper tasting! The choice is yours.
3. 868 Estate Vineyards
- 14001 Harpers Ferry Rd, Purcellville, VA
- 868estatevineyards.com
- Distance from Harpers Ferry: 10 miles, 16 min drive
- Hours: Wed/Thurs/Sun. 11 am – 6 pm, Fri/Sat. 11 am – 8:30 pm
868 is more than your average winery; it’s about music and art as much as it’s about the grapes. Family-friendly, pet-friendly, and picnic-friendly (in the outdoor seating area that is), you can spend the whole day here enjoying events like LocoFest or the live music that happens every summer weekend and sample the hand-crafted wines from a self-guided wine flight that you can carry with you to your perfect picnic spot; no need to sit in a tasting room.
If you do venture into the tasting room, you’ll find an art gallery featuring talented rotating artists and exhibitions. You can sip wine with a little side of local culture.
868 Vineyards has worked hard to cultivate the perfect mix of culture, wine, and hangout so that visitors feel comfortable in the community.
4. Breaux Vineyards
- 36888 Breaux Vineyards Ln, Purcellville, VA
- breauxvineyards.com
- Distance from Harpers Ferry: 9 miles, 16 min drive
- Hours: 11am – 6pm daily.
Spread over 400 acres right in the heart of the valley of the vines, Breaux Vineyards is a huge name in local wine. Nestled within their hills are an impressive 17 different grape varieties with plantings extending up Short Hill Mountain. The winery itself boasts expansive views, a comfortable tasting room, and a large outdoor patio area to really soak in the scenery.
They are no strangers to whimsical events either. Wieners and wine. Chocolate and Cabernet. The events put on by Breaux Vineyards are typically fun and foodie focused! They even host cheeseboard craft-ernoons and a book club for those who love to pair wine with their favorite activities.
5. Notaviva Farm Brewery and Winery
- 13274 Sagle Rd, Purcellville, VA
- notaviva.com
- Distance from Harpers Ferry: 8 miles, 17 min drive
- Hours: Sat: Noon- 6 pm, Sun: Noon – 5 pm
One step above farm-to-table, the Mackey family is practicing farm-to-kettle! Brewing beer and wine without any of the fussy pretension, this is a place you’ll feel right at home. Notaviva is a 16-and-older establishment with tons of outdoor, pet-friendly, picnic-worthy seating, plus a large indoor area for lunch dine-in guests.
One of the most unique aspects of this property is that they pair their wines with music. Founded by former audio engineers Stephen and Shannon Mackey, Notaviva wants to connect the human emotions evoked by music with the sensory experience of their wine and beer.
6. Hillsborough Vineyards and Brewery
- 36716 Charles Town Pike, Hillsboro, VA
- hillsboroughwine.com
- Distance from Harpers Ferry: 11 miles, 19 min drive
- Hours: Open daily, 12 pm to 8 pm
Set around a historic 19th-century stone barn, the 36-acre scenic estate looks like it’s ripped straight from a fairy tale. Sip their award-winning, 100% estate-grown wines and distinctive small-batch beers on a patio overlooking the Blue Ridge Mountains, paired with an extensive food menu.
For 20 years, the property has grown Roussanne grapes from the Rhône Valley, Petit Manseng from Jurançon (north of the Pyrenees), Fer Servadou from the Gaillac sub-region in SW France, and Tannat from the Madiran region in Southwest France. All of these grapes were specially selected because the soil has a similar terroir to this region of West Virginia.
7. Big Cork Vineyard
- 4236 Main St, Rohrersville, MD
- bigcorkvineyards.com
- Distance from Harpers Ferry: 12 miles, 18 min drive
- Tasting Hours: Thursday–Sunday 11 am-4 pm, on the hour.
Big Cork Vineyards is the most critically acclaimed tasting room on this entire list, which makes the slightly lengthier drive worthwhile. In fact, USA Today ranked Big Cork among the top 10 tasting rooms in all of America! Just a skip across the border, this Maryland estate boasts a modern glass-enclosed viewing terrace and a large gourmet winery market so you can take all your favorites home with you.
They specialize in Cabernet Franc, Viognier, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot, sparkling wines, and port-style selections, taking advantage of the unique terroir of Maryland’s Pleasant Valley on their family-owned 100-acre vineyard. Big Cork takes full advantage of their sprawling hosting space and features loads of live music events throughout the year, so check the calendar before you visit!
8. Orchid Cellar Meadery and Winery
- 8546 Pete Wiles Rd, Middletown, MD
- orchidcellar.com
- Distance from Harpers Ferry: 19 miles, 30 min drive
- Hours: Mon-Thurs: by appointment only, Fri: 2 pm – 8 pm, Sat: NOON – 8 pm, Sun: NOON – 6 pm (Winter Hours more limited)
While wine may be the elixir of the gods, Mead is the oldest alcohol known to mankind. This small, family-owned log cabin with a twinkly-light gazebo and plenty of outdoor seating offers a more quaint local experience than other wine tastings.
While there is certainly no showroom here, the quality of the wines and meads does not suffer. You can sample a wide array of sparkling mead, traditional meads, and even a non-alcoholic honey soda in flavors like POG (passionfruit, orange, guava), Juniper + Spruce Tips + Lemon, and traditional brews spiced with hot peppers.
They also make the wine in-house. They offer Sauvignon Blanc, Bubbly Rosé, and a Red Blend that can compete with any of the bigger-name wineries on this list. But the wider selection of brews allows even those not keen on wine to find something they might enjoy.
9. Hiddencroft Vineyards
- 12202 Axline Rd, Lovettsville, VA
- hiddencroftvineyards.com
- Distance from Harpers Ferry: 14 miles, 27 min drive
- Hours: Friday, Saturday, & Sunday 11 am – 6 pm
Let’s start with a bit of history. Way back in 1868, long before the idea of this little winery was born, this was the Compher family farm. Complete with a mid-1800s smokehouse and summer kitchen. The land the winery sits on was shaped by this traditional farming, and many of the structures remain integral to the winery experience today.
If you’re looking to slow down and savor Virginia grapes from a local farmhouse where the entire winemaking process, from vines to bottling, happens on site, this is the stop for you. At this lovely family-run establishment, you’ll sip structured reds, fresh, expressive whites, light Rosé, and some long-aged vintages from their second-story deck overlooking the vineyard. Or you can sit around the stone outdoor firepit on a sun-soaked East Coast day.
This is one of the only properties where you can bring your own picnic, although food is also available on site. It’s pet-friendly and kid-friendly, so feel free to bring both your dog and the kids!
Grab A Bottle Closer to Town
If you’re not feeling like a full-blown winery-hopping adventure, you can simply grab a bottle from one of the shops in town. Many of the labels come from nearby wineries, so you’re still savoring the same varietals and grapes, just not straight from the farm. Some of the favorites in Harpers Ferry are:
- Harpers Ferry Brewing: Stunning views overlooking the river and lots of local brew options.
- Snallygasters Cafe and Wine Bar: Both a wine shop and a restaurant if you’re looking for a quick bite.
- Pour Choices in nearby Charles Town: A great bottle shop with lots of local labels. Perfect to take back to your nearby vacation rental if you’re already in the area.
Use Elite Excursions As Your Designated Driver
It’s quite easy to link a handful of these wineries together into a wine-hopping tour, as they are located within an easy drive, or in some cases, a walk from one another. But drinking and driving is absolutely not allowed.
Always come prepared with a designated driver when you sample wine in Loudoun County. Fortunately, thanks to Elite Excursions, if you didn’t bring a driver, they can easily set you up with one.
Their group-friendly buses help you fully enjoy your West Virginia, Virginia, and Maryland wine trail!
Some Quick Tips For Visiting the Wineries Near Harpers Ferry
Alongside reserving your designated driver, there are a few things to keep in mind when visiting any of the wineries above on your next trip.
- Always check the hours of operation. They are varied and usually seasonal.
- None of the wineries allow outside alcohol, but some allow you to bring your own picnic. Check the website before you pack it.
- You should also always check pet-friendliness and family-friendliness before you make this a group outing.
- Groups larger than 6 people usually require a reservation to ensure they can accommodate you.
Come Savor the Wines of West Virginia With Us in Harpers Ferry!
While Harpers Ferry itself isn’t home to any wineries, it’s conveniently located right in the middle of all the best! This list offers enough variety to plan or join a wine trip in Virginia wine country and taste some award winning wines only an hour away from Washington, DC.
Be sure to browse our Harpers Ferry vacation rentals as well as some of the most popular dining destinations in town to complete your trip planning and have the perfect group getaway.
