Archive · 4 Jan 2026
Petit Domaine Opens as Virginia's First Sparkling Winery
A new winery called Petit Domaine just opened in Virginia.
It's the first winery in the state that only makes sparkling wine, which is like the fizzy wine people drink to celebrate.
The winery has a nice tasting room and offers food made with the help of a famous chef.
They're working with a well-known Champagne house to make their wine while their own grapes grow.
The people who started the winery want it to be a special place for celebrations and enjoying good wine.
Petit Domaine is Virginia's first winery dedicated exclusively to traditional method sparkling wine.
The winery features a refined tasting room and a curated food program developed by Michelin-Starred Chef Eric Ziebold.
Head Winemaker Shai Van Gelder crafts the limited-production sparkling portfolio.
During its initial years, Petit Domaine partners with a premier cru Champagne house to produce its wines.
The grand opening included a ribbon-cutting ceremony, remarks from local officials, and a preview of the winery's offerings.
- Who
- Petit Domaine, a boutique winery in Loudoun County, Virginia
- What
- The official grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony of Virginia's first sparkling winery
- When
- Recently (exact date not specified)
- Where
- 37938 Charles Town Pike, Hillsboro, Virginia 20132
- Why
- To introduce a specialized sparkling wine experience and elevate the region's wine landscape
- Location
- 37938 Charles Town Pike, Hillsboro, Virginia 20132
- Specialty
- Traditional method sparkling wine
- Culinary Director
- Michelin-Starred Chef Eric Ziebold
- Head Winemaker
- Shai Van Gelder
- Founder
- J Snyder
- Partnership
- Premier cru Champagne house