Kalero Vineyard on a Vineyard Voyages wine tour
Kalero Vineyard is a 130-acre farm on Short Hill Mountain in western Loudoun County, with views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Its tasting room sits in a restored barn whose cornerstone was set in 1834, and it pours its own estate wines.
Kalero Vineyard 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.
Kalero Vineyard at a glance
| Location | 36140 Charles Town Pike, Purcellville, VA 20132 |
|---|---|
| Who runs it | Ann Fortin, owner |
| 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 | kalerovineyard.com |
What you’ll find at Kalero
- A tasting room in the restored Heartstone Barn, with original wooden beams and big windows over the vineyard.
- A barn cornerstone set in 1834, on a building that survived the Civil War burning raids.
- Estate Viognier, Sauvignon Blanc, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc, with light fare for purchase.
Questions about this stop
Can I visit Kalero Vineyard on a wine tour from DC?
Yes. Kalero Vineyard 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 Kalero Vineyard.
Is the tasting at Kalero Vineyard 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 Kalero Vineyard known for?
Kalero Vineyard is known for its tasting room in the restored Heartstone Barn on Short Hill Mountain, where it pours estate wines like Viognier, Sauvignon Blanc and Petit Verdot.
Can a private group visit Kalero Vineyard?
Private tours for 10 to 50 guests can include Kalero Vineyard, with pickup at your door. Your proposal will clearly outline the wineries and options selected for your group.
Winery details come from Kalero Vineyard’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.
