Domaine Fortier on a Vineyard Voyages wine tour
Domaine Fortier is a boutique winery in the Catoctin Valley near Lovettsville, set between the Short Hill and Furnace Mountains. Owners Stephen Fortier and Jennifer Volk-Fortier bought the 34-acre property in 2018 and focus on small-lot, hand-crafted wines.
Domaine Fortier is the third stop on some Potomac Terroir Getaway dates. Domaine Fortier and Kalero Vineyard alternate in that spot, and the route calendar shows which one each date visits.
Domaine Fortier at a glance
| Location | 13235 Milltown Rd, Lovettsville, VA 20180 |
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| Who runs it | Stephen Fortier, owner and winemaker, and Jennifer Volk-Fortier |
| Tour route | Potomac Terroir Getaway |
| Other stops that day | Tranquility Farm & Winery and Hillsborough Winery, Brewery & Vineyard |
| Pickups | West Falls Church Metro at 10:00 AM or Market Station, Leesburg at 11:15 AM |
| Winery website | domainefortier.com |
What you’ll find at Domaine Fortier
- A climate-controlled tasting room, a seasonal outdoor pavilion, and greenhouse seating with fire pits in winter.
- Small-lot wines such as Cabernet Franc Reserve, Petit Manseng and Le Pivot, a blend of Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Tannat.
- Ten acres of estate vines, first harvested in 2023.
Questions about this stop
Can I visit Domaine Fortier on a wine tour from DC?
Yes. Domaine Fortier is on the Potomac Terroir Getaway, 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 Domaine Fortier.
Is the tasting at Domaine Fortier 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 Domaine Fortier known for?
Domaine Fortier is known for small-lot, hand-crafted wines such as its Cabernet Franc Reserve and Le Pivot blend, made by a boutique winery in the Catoctin Valley.
Can a private group visit Domaine Fortier?
Private tours for 10 to 50 guests can include Domaine Fortier, with pickup at your door. Your proposal will clearly outline the wineries and options selected for your group.
Winery details come from Domaine Fortier’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.
