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The Day Chambourcin Answered the Question
On a warm June afternoon in 2026, six bottles were placed on a tasting table at Hiddencroft Vineyards. There was nothing particularly unusual about the bottles themselves. No elaborate labels. No grand proclamations.…
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A Challenging Start to the 2026 Growing Season
Every vineyard season tells a different story, and 2026 is shaping up to be one of the more challenging growing seasons we have experienced since planting our first vines in 2001. A combination…
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The Morning the Vineyard Turned Black
A vineyard can change in a single night. After an unusually warm start to spring, the vines at Hiddencroft Vineyards had already awakened when temperatures plunged to 25 degrees on April 20–21, 2026.…
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Cabernet Franc – The Thinking Person’s Red Wine
Cabernet Franc is often overshadowed by its more powerful relative, Cabernet Sauvignon, yet many wine lovers quietly prefer it for exactly that reason. Lighter on its feet, more aromatic, and deeply expressive of…
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Spring 2026 Vineyard Plan
Given the weather conditions here in Northern Virginia during late January and early February 2026 we are likely looking at a spring that’s more about “what survived winter + what reserves are left”…
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Cabernet Franc 2017 – The Peppery Heart of the Vineyard
Cabernet Franc may be best known as the parent of Cabernet Sauvignon, but this ancient grape has a unique personality all its own—fresher, more aromatic, and often more food-friendly. Here in Northern Virginia,…
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From German Settlement Roots to Award-Winning Wines at Hiddencroft Vineyards
Tucked away among the rolling farmland of Loudoun County lies a property steeped in history, nourished by tradition, and brimming with rustic charm. This land has been witness to over 150 years of…
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Buzzards on the Deck – A Fowl Situation
A flock of buzzards turned our peaceful vineyard into their own personal sunning spa and restroom. From barf to barn takeovers, here's the true story of how we accidentally became vulture landlords.
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About Hiddencroft Vineyards
Looking for a winery away from the well-worn path—one that still feels like a real place, not a production? Hiddencroft Vineyards might be your answer. We’re tucked among rolling farmland in Loudoun County…
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