Boxwood Winery

Boxwood Winery
Middleburg, VA

2042 Burrland Road
Middleburg, VA 20117
(540) 687-8778
http://www.boxwoodwinery.com/

Boxwood Winery

Boxwood Winery opened in Middleburg about two years ago (maybe less). There was a bit of publicity surrounding the opening of the winery as it is owned by the Cooke family (kin of Jack Kent Cooke, former Washington Redskins owner). They opened with the goal of putting Virginia on the wine map. The winery hired wine & vineyard consultants from France and Rachel Martin, the Managing Director, studied in Bordeaux herself to ensure she understood the process inside and out.

The Winery itself is located about a mile outside of Middleburg and open by appointment only. I believe tours are $20/person and include a wine tasting at their separate Tasting Bar in Middleburg. The winery is so gorgeous and I imagine a winemaker's dream in terms of set up, modern equipment, financial backing, and commitment to quality. Boxwood is very serious in their efforts to put Virginia on the map in the wine world. They produce three wines, all Bordeaux blends. The Boxwood is a relatively new release that I have not tried. Topiary is made in the St. Emilion style, blending Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Merlot. Their Rose is made in limited qualities from the run off every year. The Topiary and the Rose are both very good wines. I love the fact they were selling the Topiary in half bottles as well.

The Tasting Room in Middleburg is as aesthetically pleasing and modern as the winery. They have great hours (Thu-Sun 1-7pm). The place has modern furnishings and an 18 bottle Enomatic pouring nothing but Bordeaux wines. This allows you to compare Boxwood's Bordeaux style wines to the real deal. They serve snacks to pair with the wines (nuts, pretzels, crackers, chocolate, etc.) but no other food.

If nothing else, drive by the winery (you can see it from the road and it's a pretty drive if you continue past the winery) and go by the Tasting Room. I was very surprised by how good the Topiary was and felt it definitely held its own against the other Bordeauxs they were pouring. Plus I think the Enomatics are fun - I push a button and I get wine! I win every time!