About Chrysalis Vineyards
Chrysalis Vineyards farms more than 400 acres near Middleburg and has made Norton, a grape native to North America, its specialty. Its 40 acres of Norton vines are what the winery calls the largest planting of the grape in the world. About 50 acres of vines grow on the south side of the farm, and Hollin Vineyard in Delaplane adds 20 more acres of higher-elevation grapes. The tasting room is in the Ag District Center on Little River Turnpike.
Hours are Monday through Thursday noon to 6, Friday and Saturday noon to 8, and Sunday noon to 7, with last call for glasses and food 30 minutes before closing. Guided tastings run daily, or you can pick a self-guided flight of four 1.5-ounce pours. The winery closes on New Year's Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas, and at 5 p.m. on December 24 and 31.
Much of the food is made on the farm. Little River Bakehouse turns out pizza, paninis and salads, and Locksley Farmstead Cheese runs its creamery in the same building, so you can pair a glass of Norton with cheese made a few steps away. Outside food and drinks are not allowed. Children are welcome outdoors and on the main floor with an adult; the upper floor and deck are for guests 21 and older. Groups larger than 8 must contact the tasting room manager before coming.
Blooming Hill Lavender Farm near Purcellville is about 25 minutes north on country roads. See its lavender gardens in the morning, then come here for a bakehouse lunch and a Norton tasting.
What to do
- Compare Norton wines from the winery's 40 acres of Norton vines
- Try a self-guided flight of four 1.5-ounce pours or a guided tasting
- Eat pizza or a panini from Little River Bakehouse
- Pick up farmstead cheese from the on-site Locksley creamery
- Stay for an evening glass on Fridays and Saturdays, open until 8 p.m.
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- Open year-round, daily; closed New Year's Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas
- Hours
- Mon-Thu noon-6, Fri-Sat noon-8, Sun noon-7 (posted October 2026); closes 5 p.m. Dec 24 and Dec 31
Good to know
- Age
- 21 or older to taste or drink alcohol
- Dogs
- Leashed (outdoors only; service animals inside)
Tips for your visit
- Groups larger than 8, including buses and limos, must contact the tasting room manager ahead or may be refused service
- No outside food or drinks; plan to eat from the bakehouse and creamery
- Wine bought at other wineries must stay locked in your car
- Plan a designated driver for the ride home
Pair it with a lavender farm
Blooming Hill Lavender Farm & Gift Shop · about 25 minutes away
Pair a morning at Blooming Hill's lavender gardens with lunch and a Norton tasting at Chrysalis, about 25 minutes south.
Getting there
Questions
Are dogs allowed at Chrysalis?
Yes, outside only and on a leash. Service animals may come inside.
Can kids come?
Yes, outdoors and on the main floor with an adult. The upper floor and deck are 21 and older.
Is there food?
Yes. Little River Bakehouse serves pizza, paninis and salads, and farmstead cheese is made on site. Outside food is not allowed.
🗺️ Part of the guide Things to Do Near the Lavender Farms of Loudoun & Fauquier Hunt Country, Virginia
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