Location: Leesburg, VA
Wine Trail: Loudoun Wine Trail
My next winery to reminisce on is Casanel Vineyards. Casanel is a 40 acre vineyard located off of a gravel road in Loudoun County, Virginia. The tasting room is a restored stone barn which offers a quaint, yet intimate, atmosphere. Right outside of the tasting room is a large patio which offers guest a relaxing sitting area to enjoy their wine. One thing I remember loving about Casanel was that they actually offered hot food, versus the typical cheese plater.
Again, it is hard for me to remember all of the wines but we did end up purchasing a bottle of their Don Lorenzo. It is a crisp, yet sweet, white wine made from a blend of Pinot Gris and Chardonnay. I also remember their Dulce wine which is an extremely sweet dessert wine. It was a little too sweet for my liking but if you have a palate for sugary sweet, then this is the wine for you. Another great thing about Casanel is the price... tastings are only $5.00!
I remember seeing some construction trucks around the property while I was there last, so I am eager to revisit and see if any new features have been added.
Website: http://www.casanelvineyards.com/default.html
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