Firefly Cellars on a Vineyard Voyages wine tour
Firefly Cellars is a family-run boutique winery in Hamilton, a dream that became real for Andrea Zaidi and her family in 2020. Guests gather in its Tasting Barn, on the deck and in the backyard.
Firefly Cellars is one of three stops on the Catoctin Heritage Excursion.
Firefly Cellars at a glance
| Location | 40325 Charles Town Pike, Hamilton, VA 20158 |
|---|---|
| Who runs it | Andrea Zaidi and her family |
| Tour route | Catoctin Heritage Excursion |
| Other stops that day | Casanel and Fleetwood Farm |
| Pickups | West Falls Church Metro at 10:00 AM or Market Station, Leesburg at 11:15 AM |
| Winery website | fireflycellars.com |
What you’ll find at Firefly Cellars
- A Tasting Barn, a deck and a backyard with room to share a bottle.
- House blends like Illumination and Twilight, a sparkling Chardonnay made by the méthode ancestrale, and a sweet wine aged in bourbon barrels.
- Cheese boards, burrata and warm baguette to snack on.
Questions about this stop
Can I visit Firefly Cellars on a wine tour from DC?
Yes. Firefly Cellars is on the Catoctin Heritage 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 Firefly Cellars.
Is the tasting at Firefly Cellars 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 Firefly Cellars known for?
Firefly Cellars is known as a family-run boutique winery with a Tasting Barn, house blends like Illumination and Twilight, and a cottage on the property for overnight stays.
Can a private group visit Firefly Cellars?
Private tours for 10 to 50 guests can include Firefly Cellars, with pickup at your door. Your proposal will clearly outline the wineries and options selected for your group.
Winery details come from Firefly Cellars’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.
