Virginia wine country's
hilltop destination
Set atop Hogback Mountain in Leesburg, Virginia, Stone Tower Winery is one of the most striking wine destinations within driving distance of Washington DC. The Huber family estate spans over 400 acres, with more than 95 acres planted to classic French varietals — benefiting from the mountain's rocky soils, undulating terrain, and a unique microclimate that sets it apart from Virginia's flatland producers.
Three generations of the Huber family have called Hogback Mountain home. What began as a private family estate has grown into one of Virginia's most celebrated wineries, with a commitment to authentic quality that runs through everything from the vineyard to the glass. The winery has been cultivating its estate since 2009, producing wines that reflect the specific terroir of the mountain rather than aiming for broad commercial appeal.
For DC-area residents and visitors, Stone Tower represents the ideal day trip: close enough to reach without a flight, remote enough to feel like a genuine escape, and serious enough about its wine to reward the drive. The scenic country roads through Loudoun County approaching Leesburg are worth the journey on their own.
- Address: 19925 Hogback Mountain Road, Leesburg, VA 20175
- Phone: (703) 777-2797
- Hours: Mon, Thu–Sun 11am–6pm · Closed Tuesday & Wednesday
- Estate: 400+ acres atop Hogback Mountain · 95+ acres under vine
- Founded: Vineyard cultivation began 2009 · Three-generation Huber family estate
- Tasting Rooms: Harvest Barn (walk-in, family & dog friendly) · Tower View (Wine Club members, 21+)
- Distance from DC: ~50 miles · approximately 55 minutes via Route 7 West
The physical setting at Stone Tower is genuinely exceptional. Panoramic views stretch across the estate's rolling vineyards and the surrounding Loudoun County countryside — it is one of the few Virginia wineries where the scenery alone justifies the trip. The estate features a beautifully restored Harvest Barn, expansive patio, picnic lawns, and the intimate Tower View Tasting Room reserved for Wine Club members.
Every season brings its own character. The countryside surrounding Hogback Mountain turns vivid in autumn, spring brings the vines back to life, and summer evenings on the patio are hard to improve upon. Stone Tower's event calendar is designed around this seasonal rhythm — from summer festivals to harvest dinners to winter supper series hosted in the Vineyard View Ballroom.
Dogs are welcome at the Harvest Barn both inside and out, making it a popular destination for DC residents who want to include their pets in a weekend outing. The Tower View Tasting Room is adults-only (21+), offering a quieter tasting environment exclusively for Wine Club members and their guests.
Stone Tower is approximately 50 miles from central Washington DC — roughly an hour's drive west via Route 7 through Tysons and Great Falls into Leesburg. The route is scenic and manageable, but it raises the perennial challenge of any wine trip: someone has to drive back.
The solution most of our clients use is DC ExecuCar's hourly as-directed service — book your chauffeur for the day, your driver collects you from your DC, Northern Virginia, or Maryland address, waits on-site while you taste, and returns you home safely. No designated driver, no rideshare uncertainty from a rural Leesburg address, no one watching the clock.
For groups, the Mercedes Sprinter van accommodates up to 14 passengers — ideal for a group day trip, birthday celebration, or corporate outing to wine country. Want to pair Stone Tower with a second Loudoun winery? Your chauffeur is on-call all day. Call (202) 558-0927 to discuss a custom multi-winery itinerary.
