Hidden Brook Winery
by
Kathy Sullivan
Summary: Travel to the Leesburg, Virginia countryside to visit Hidden Brook Winery located in a large modern log cabin close to Lost Creek Winery. Enjoy the ambiance of the tasting room, light fare and tasting wines.
Hidden Brook Winery was established a few years after its next door neighbor winery. Eric and Debbie Hauck own Hidden Brook and Eric’s father owns the neighboring winery, Lost Creek.. Eric and Debbie would like the public to know that they can visit Hidden Brook, taste good wine, relax in a rustic (country) setting and feel at home. They want to make everyone’s visit special.
Eric made wine with his dad the owner and winemaker of Lost Creek. At one point Eric wanted to create his own brand of wines. He and his wife Debbie searched for property in Loudoun County and when the property next to his parents’ winery became available, they purchased it and established their own winery and vineyard..
The winery has nine acres of vineyards. Varieties include Vidal, Chardonnay, Chambourcin, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Current production is about 2,500 cases of wine.
The tasting room housed in a modern large log cabin offers a country, rustic feel. Numerous tables and chairs are available on one side of the room where a working fireplace provides a welcoming feel. Light fare is available including crackers, cheeses and sausages. Browse the gift selections that include local artists’ creations.
Hidden Brook White Wines
Chardonnay 2010 was a straw color. The wine had lemon zest with some tropical notes. Vidal Blanc 2010 offered a fruity aroma with pineapple and citrus. The wine was sweet with pineapple notes. The wine was crisp and pleasant.
Red Wines
Sweet Amber was produced with 100 percent Chambourcin. Eric froze the grapes. The resulting red wine offered notes of berry fruit with a hint of earthiness. The taste reflected notes of strawberry, raspberries and earthiness. The sweet and fruity finish becomes dry on the aftertaste. Chambourcin 2010 was ruby. Pepper was on the aroma. There was a taste of dark fruits and hints of cherry. The finish had tannins with pepper and cherry. Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 was a dark red. Blackberries were noted on the aroma. The taste was of dark fruit. Tannins were on the finish with fruits yielding to leather. Reserve Red 2010 offered an intense aroma and taste of cedar. The taste was dry and lingered on the finish. Merlot America was a red/purple color. The aroma was fruity while the dry taste had blackberry and cedar. The finish was dry with tannins. This is a food friendly wine.
Events at Hidden Brook Winery
Music is available every Friday and Saturday afternoon. Private events can be scheduled here for a small fee.
Consider stopping at Hidden Brook Winery only minutes from Route 15. Plan to stay awhile to enjoy the ambiance while enjoying a glass of wine with light fare.
Hidden Brook Winery
43301 Sprinks Ferry Rd.
Leesburg, VA 20176
GPS: N39º 12.450’ W77º 30.030’
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