Contact:
Patrick & Allyson Kearney, (540) 423-1032
18351 Corkys Lane, Culpeper, VA (Stevensburg area)
www.oldhousevineyards.com
Saturday & Sunday
Old House Vineyards is a great example of how an impulse and a
passion can create something special. It was a rainy Mother’s Day
in 1998 when the Kearney family discovered 75 acres and an
abandoned farmhouse in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
With the help of family, friends, and a local grape grower, the
Kearneys began to transform the property into Old House
Vineyards. Eight years later, the formerly overgrown alfalfa fields
are now lush vineyards, producing several grape varietals and
numerous award-winning wines. The 1890s farmhouse has been
restored to an inviting gathering place for wine tastings which
include Merlot, Chardonnay, Vidal Blanc, an Samhradh — a
summer red, Clover Hill — a dry Vidal, Wicked Bottom — a
Chambourcin Reserve and Arctica — a dessert wine reminiscent of
the northern climes’ ice wines or rieslings.
Directions
from Culpeper - Take Rt. 3 East approximately 7 miles
to Stevensburg. Turn left on Stevensburg Road (Rt. 663). Go
1.2 miles past the Civil War Memorial, make a left at the Vineyard
sign with oak barrels at the entrance.
Directions
from Fredericksburg - Take Rt. 3 towards Culpeper.
Pass Blue Ridge Growers on the right (stop in since they are
part of the farm tour). Pass the store at Stevensburg on the
left and take the first right onto Stevensburg Road. Travel
approx. 1.2 miles to Corkys Lane on the left just past the
Civil War Memorial on the right. Turn at Vineyard sign & oak
barrels .
Directions
from points North - Take Rt. 29 South towards Culpeper.
Turn left at flashing light in Brandy Station. Take left at
stop sign (Brandy Road). Go over railroad tracks & turn right
on Mount Dumpling. Road veers left to become Stevensburg Road
(Rt. 663). Follow Stevensburg Road 3 miles & turn right at
the vineyard sign.
Site
Activity - Wine tastings, tours of the wine cellar,
grape stomping, and hay rides both days.
Hot dogs, hamburgers, french fries and sodas available
for sale both days. Wine, gifts, and local cheeses available.
