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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Don't go to VA wineries for red wine- they are known to be terrible.[/quote]

Unsophisticated and uninformed opinion.

Places to consider within 90 minutes of DC:

Linden
Crimson Lane
RdV (maybe they have a new name?)
Early Mountain
Glen Manor

These can all be destinations on their own (though Linden and Glen Manor, while they probably have the technically best wine, don’t serve food but allow picnics - but they’re both the OGs of Virginia wine and respected American vineyards, run by 2 of the most accomplished vintners east of the Mississippi and can hang with most of the west coast).

Rdv is priced well above their market value but produces a nice bottle.  They were just purchased by a major Bordeaux based conglomerate if you’re wondering if the big dogs are taking notice.

Worthy of consideration too:
Pearmund
Slaters Run (red isn’t their strength, though)
Capstone
Rappahannock

If you are looking to make multiple stops, your best bet would be to do Rappahannock OR Slaters Run OR Glen Manor (these 3 are about the same distance from Linden area but opposite directions) plus Linden and Capstone (very close) plus either Crimson Lane (next door to Capstone) or RdV (reservation dependent).

Pearmund should be considered if you absolutely need to be inside an hour.  Solid wine.  No views really.

Another to throw in the mix is Delaplane Cellars, but it doesn’t really stand up to any of the rest except probably Slaters Run.

EMV is a destination on its own and can’t really be combined with others because of distance.  It’s also the furthest away.  But worth the trip.
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