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About the owners
The family moved to Loudoun County in the early 1970s and started a small homestead farm in Lincoln, Virginia. Following that, they leased up to 400 acres across the county to grow sweet corn, mums, pumpkins, and vegetables for the original family farm market, Fruit of the Vine, in Leesburg. As the family and Loudoun County grew, moving farming equipment in traffic created a huge challenge, so the family purchased a farm in Bluemont, Virginia, in 1993, which is now home to Great Country Farms. As the Zurschmeide family nurtured the soil back into production, we often gazed at the mountain above, envisioning grapes and orchards. The opportunity to realize this dream came true when the family was able to purchase the 100 acres that is now home to Bluemont Vineyard. Bluemont Vineyard was established in 2007 when the first grape vines came into full production and now grows over ten varietals of grapes, including Viognier, Norton, and Cabernet Franc.
History of the venue
Nestled on the first ridge of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Northern Virginia Wine Country, our tasting room is located 951 feet above sea level, with panoramic views of the gorgeous Loudoun Valley. Sip a glass of your favorite wine while overlooking the verdant vines that cling to the sun-kissed mountainside, the vast orchards, and our family farm below. It is this terroir that makes our wines truly unique among Virginia wineries.
Winemaking philosophy
At Bluemont Vineyard, winemaking is an extension of generations of family farming, guided by respect for the land and a deep connection to the mountain slopes they call home. The vineyard’s team cultivates over ten varietals at 951 feet in elevation, combining sustainable farming practices with careful grape selection to produce wines that express the distinct mountainside terroir. Each handcrafted vintage reflects Bluemont’s goal of creating approachable, farm-inspired wines that celebrate both Virginia’s soil and the spirit of shared experience.
