An extraordinary opportunity awaits with the acquisition of one of Virginia’s premier wine estates—recipient of the prestigious 2020 Virginia Governor’s Cup for its 2017 Vidal Blanc Passito. Set on 120 rolling acres, including 21 acres under vine, 868 Estate Vineyards cultivates an impressive portfolio of varietals: Chambourcin, Chardonel, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Tannat, Sauvignon Blanc, Petit Manseng, Merlot, Viognier, and Nebbiolo. With substantial additional acreage, the property offers excellent potential for future vineyard expansion. More recent accolades for 868 included best in class at the 2025 Loudoun Wine Awards for their 2023 Sauvignon Blanc which also earned a Gold at the Virginia Governor’s Cup and 2023 Cabernet Franc; Gold from the American Wine Society for their 2023 Meritage (93 points); Gold at the 2025 Virginia Governor’s Cup for their 2022 Meritage and another Gold for their 2022 Chardonnay. A full list of accolades is available by request. The estate presents a rich array of amenities, including a well-established tasting room, covered pavilion, large permanent canopy for events, and a pergola for al fresco enjoyment. The modern winery facility features a steel tank room, barrel room, and case storage. Notable additions include an 1840 manor house awaiting restoration, a winemaker’s cottage with supporting structures, and the former acclaimed farm to table restaurant, Grandale Farm, complete with a full commercial kitchen and infrastructure—ready for reinvention as a culinary destination. The offering includes two LLCs encompassing the real estate, vineyard and winery equipment, machinery, tanks, barrels, and wine inventory, providing a true turnkey operation. This is a rare chance to acquire a vineyard and winery of distinction in the heart of Virginia wine country—ideal for those driven by a passion for viticulture, hospitality, and legacy-building.
Hillsboro is located in Virginia. Hillsboro, Virginia has a population of 174. Hillsboro is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 20.76% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 50.75%.
The median household income for the surrounding county is $156,821 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Hillsboro is 57 years.
The average high temperature in July is 86.4 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 21 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 42.1 inches per year, with 21.3 inches of snow per year.
