8 Chains North on a Vineyard Voyages wine tour
8 Chains North is a family-owned estate winery in Waterford that opened in 2010 and also runs a tiny brewery on the property. Its tasting room sits in a barn with a long tasting bar, a fireplace and vineyard views.
8 Chains North is one of three stops on the Valley Vistas Excursion.
8 Chains North at a glance
| Location | 38593 Daymont Ln, Waterford, VA 20197 |
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| Who runs it | Edz Sturans and Cissi DeMarco, owners since 2021 |
| Tour route | Valley Vistas Excursion |
| Other stops that day | 868 Estate and Fabbioli Cellars |
| Pickups | West Falls Church Metro at 10:00 AM or Market Station, Leesburg at 11:15 AM |
| Winery website | 8chainsnorth.com |
What you’ll find at 8 Chains North
- Estate wines from grapes such as Albariño, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot and Syrah.
- A barn tasting room with a long bar, a fireplace and vineyard views, plus a deck, patio and firepits.
- Beer from the tiny on-site brewery, with charcuterie, bruschetta and pizza on the menu on select days.
Questions about this stop
Can I visit 8 Chains North on a wine tour from DC?
Yes. 8 Chains North is on the Valley Vistas Excursion, one of four routes on the Loudoun County 3-Winery Day Trip. The bus leaves West Falls Church Metro at 10:00 AM, about 22 minutes from Metro Center on the Orange Line, or Market Station in Leesburg at 11:15 AM. Each date follows one route, so check the route calendar for the dates that visit 8 Chains North.
Is the tasting at 8 Chains North included?
With a Connoisseur ticket, yes: a tasting or flight is arranged for you at all three wineries. With an Explorer ticket, you buy tastings at each winery when you get there. Lunch is not included on either ticket.
What is 8 Chains North known for?
8 Chains North is known as a family-owned Waterford winery and brewery making estate wines, with a large, fully fenced off-leash dog park.
Can a private group visit 8 Chains North?
Private tours for 10 to 50 guests can include 8 Chains North, with pickup at your door. Your proposal will clearly outline the wineries and options selected for your group.
Winery details come from 8 Chains North’s own website, checked October 2026. Hours, menus and events change, so check the winery’s site for today’s details. See all 13 partner wineries and the four routes.
