LITTLE
WASHINGTON
WINERY
72 Christmas Tree Lane
P.O. Box 125
Washington, Virginia 22747
littlewashingtonwinery.com
T: 540-987-8330
f: LittleWashingtonWinery
t: LilWashWinery
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MEDIA CONTACT
Donna Henrickson, Owner
540-987-8330
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Little Washington Wines are distributed by Siema Wines 703-455-1200
LITTLE WASHINGTON VINEYARDS - “Hands-on” is the mission in the vineyards. Little Washington Winery is committed to responsible growing, farming approximately 10 acres of grape varietals, including Chardonnay, Viognier, Vignole, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Arandell, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. Vineyards are located on the estate in Rappahannock County and in other select appellations of Virginia. The vineyards are dry farmed, relying only on natural rainfall for growing the grapes. Each vineyard is completely individual according to its unique combination of soil, micro-climate, root stock, and varietal. Environmental concerns are a motivating factor, with a goal to reduce or eliminate fungicide and pesticide applications. Two estate vineyards are at the forefront of industry experimentation with the affects of climate change and a quest to protect the environment in the most sustainable way.
LITTLE WASHINGTON WINERY - “Minimal intervention” is the mission in the winery. Sustainable farming practices outside the winery are carried inside and applied to the wine making process. Winemakers at Little Washington Winery combine best practices of Old World wine making with New World innovation, asserting a fair amount of control when it comes to affecting how the wines will ultimately taste.
LITTLE WASHINGTON TASTING ROOMS - “Fun & Interesting” is the goal in 3 tasting rooms. The extreme focus that’s seen in Little Washington Vineyard management and used in the wine making process carries over to tasting room operations as well. The presentation on the tasting bar puts estate wines right along side highly rated hand-crafted wines from around the world to teach different lessons every day. Guests are engaged in an experiential adventure to learn something new every time they visit. This winery hosts 16 wine & food pairing classes that bring educational and upscale tasting components to the tasting experience on a rigorous schedule dubbed “Foodie-U Wine School”. Participate in a Vintners Table Learning Lunch. Get hands-on with a Chef, a winemaker or a sommelier in a teaching kitchen. Do the Choco-Vino challenge to learn how to pair wine & chocolate. Take an 80 minute wine geography class. Guess the $100 Bordeaux. Make your own perfect wine in the blending lab and more! Little Washington Winery has created a truly unique wine education destination.