Located in Linden, Fauquier County, to the north of Interstate 66 and to the east of the village of Linden. Opened in 2023 by owner Tom Herrity, who had a personal dream to own a vineyard and make great wine. His wife Deanna came from a family background of winemaking practice, with her brother Dominick Fioresi acting as the winemaker for Crimson Lane. The Herritys bought the property in 2014 and planted the vineyard several years later. Note that this is a winery that requests visits by reservation only.
Wine. Tier II. Crimson Lane Vineyards’ current releases include an Albariño, two Chardonnays and several red blends. Their vineyard has been producing grapes since 2018, allowing Crimson to serve 100% estate wine from the day they opened. Prior to working at Crimson Lane, winemaker Dominick was at Ingleside Plantation Vineyards, then a vineyard manager and cellar master at Delaplane Cellars, and then an apprentice winegrower at Linden Vineyards under the famed Jim Law. The names of their two main red wines, Collina and Parral, reference the key factors behind their success. Collina means ‘hill’, a reference to the terroir which gives their wines a sense of place. Parral is named after the Mexican hometown of their seasonal vineyard crew, nearly all members of an extended family who return year after year.
Setting. One star. Excellent views from the hilltop tasting room over a valley and onto the Blue Ridge foothills beyond. Visits by reservation only. Note that tastings are on the expensive side, and there is a $60 minimum per person if you don’t want to do an organized tasting.