The Inn focuses on the wines of Europe, California, and Oregon – showcasing each region’s best producers. In addition, we proudly support our local wineries by cellaring the best that Virginia has to offer. Our team of accomplished sommeliers offers the option of creating unique pairings with our various menus.
The Grand Award
The Inn at Little Washington was named one of only 96 restaurants in the world to receive the coveted Grand Award from Wine Spectator for 2024. This marks the 29th consecutive year that the Inn has been awarded their highest accolade.
Wine Spectator's Restaurant Awards recognize restaurants whose wine lists offer interesting selections, are appropriate to their cuisine and appeal to a wide range of wine lovers. The Grand Award is Wine Spectator's highest honor, given to restaurants that show an uncompromising, passionate devotion to the quality of their wine programs.
Wine Tours
Our curated wine tours offer an enchanting journey through scenic vineyards nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, featuring tastings of award-winning local wines. With curated visits to boutique wineries, guests can enjoy a personalized experience that celebrates Virginia's flourishing wine scene.
Our tours can be curated to your interests and tastes in wine, but often features such destinations as:
Gray Ghost Vineyards, Amissville, VA
Rappahannock Cellars, Huntley, VA
Veramar Vineyards, Berryville, VA
Corkage Policy
Our corkage fee is $200 per 750ml bottle (provided the wine selection is not on our list). For more than three bottles, a dedicated sommelier provides butler service for an additional $200. Please contact our Wine Director, Lindsey Fern with any questions or for more information.
Lindsey Fern
Curated by our Director of Wine, Lindsey Fern, our collection boasts over 14,000 bottles made up of extensive verticals and rare selections. Her most recent focus has been on expanding the collection to include exceptionally rare Burgundian wines that have not been available in Virginia for many years. Lindsey is passionate about making great wines more accessible and sharing the stories behind them with our guests.
Please contact Lindsey at 540.675.5241 or by email at lfern@theinnatlittlewashington.com with any questions or for more information.