Fleetwood Farm Winery
January 13, 2024. We decided to squeeze-in our first winery visit of 2024 in advance of a predicted Polar Vortex arriving in the Nation’s Capital early next week. The heavy rains from earlier in the week gave way to a crisp, bright, breezy day that promised well for a return trip to Fleetwood Farm Winery. Nicely located a few minutes from Virginia State Route 50, between South Riding and Aldie, Loudoun County, take care with the sharp turn and steep drive onto the property. On a rise above the parking lot is the 1765 Federal-style manor house originally built by William Ellzey. Also called “Peggy’s Green,” the house is on the National Register of Historic Places. Fleetwood has three main properties: the manor house and tasting room, which we’ll get to in a moment, the Grand Terrace, and the Loft. Most private events such as wedding receptions, are in the Loft, a barn-like structure next to the parking lot. In past visits to Fleetwood,...