Carriage House Wineworks on a Vineyard Voyages wine tour
Carriage House Wineworks is an estate winery in Waterford owned by Mike and Gerri Fritze, who bought their farm in 2016 and turned it into a vineyard. Mike is the winemaker, and he focuses on wines made from Virginia fruit grown on the estate.
Carriage House Wineworks is one of three stops on the Piedmont Country Journey.
Carriage House Wineworks at a glance
| Location | 40817 Browns Lane, Waterford, VA 20197 |
|---|---|
| Who runs it | Mike and Gerri Fritze; Mike is the winemaker |
| Tour route | Piedmont Country Journey |
| Other stops that day | Good Spirit Farm and Williams Gap |
| Pickups | West Falls Church Metro at 10:00 AM or Market Station, Leesburg at 11:15 AM |
| Winery website | chwwinery.com |
What you’ll find at Carriage House Wineworks
- Estate-grown Chardonnay, Viognier, Merlot and Cabernet Franc, plus Petit Verdot in Estate and Reserve bottlings.
- Two ports: a red made from Petit Verdot and a white made from Petit Manseng.
- Vineyard trails to a historic barn believed to have been built by Joseph Caldwell, who acquired the farm in 1760.
- Light fare for purchase, with seating indoors and out.
Questions about this stop
Can I visit Carriage House Wineworks on a wine tour from DC?
Yes. Carriage House Wineworks is on the Piedmont Country Journey, 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 Carriage House Wineworks.
Is the tasting at Carriage House Wineworks 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 Carriage House Wineworks known for?
Carriage House Wineworks is known for wines made from fruit grown on its Waterford estate, including Petit Verdot in Estate and Reserve bottlings and ports made from Petit Verdot and Petit Manseng.
Can a private group visit Carriage House Wineworks?
Private tours for 10 to 50 guests can include Carriage House Wineworks, with pickup at your door. Your proposal will clearly outline the wineries and options selected for your group.
Winery details come from Carriage House Wineworks’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.
