About Us

Catamaran Hills Vineyard, established in 2021 by family of passionate wine enthusiasts located in Loudoun County, VA in  the Middleburg American Viticulture Area.  Nestled between the scenic Short Hill Mountain to the Southwest and Catoctin Mountain to the Northeast, the vineyard sits on rolling hills that offer stunning mountain views and captivating sunsets.  

Each of our wines delivers smooth, refined flavors that elevate every sip, just as a catamaran transforms sailing into a seamless, exhilarating journey. We celebrate the Spirit of balance, and adventure, where two hulls symbolize harmony and grace

Catamaran Hills, under the  guidance of Doug Fabbioli renowned as "The Godfather of Loudoun wine",  is dedicated to delivering an exceptional vineyard experience..   We have unveiled the inaugural bottle of wine crafted from our very own vineyard in July 4th 2025. 

Key Events

• 2020 - Soil restoration, treatment.  Soil test  by VTEC
• 2021 -  New planting of Cabernet Franc, Petit Manseng, Verdot. 
• 2022 -  Additional  plantings  of Petit Manseng                                                
• 2023 - New planting of Carmenere                              
• 2024 - Wine in the barrel.  Waiting to bottle.                                                  
• 2025 - Uncork first bottle of wine.  Won award for Rose.                                                                                                                 

Catamaran Hills Vineyard thrives in a distinctive setting, with sloped terrain, elevated sites, and granite-rich soils that provide excellent drainage. The vineyard spans approximately five acres, primarily cultivating Bordeaux-style grape varietals, ideal for producing wines of structure and character.

One of the red varietals is Cabernet Franc, which has

earned international recognition for its quality in Virginia. This spicy and peppery wine exhibits a range of aromas, including plum, blackberry, and tobacco notes. It is regarded as one of Virginia's finest red wines.

Another notable white varietal grown at Catamaran Hills Vineyard is

Petit Manseng, which is known for producing distinctive dry white wines. Its loosely packed clusters enable it to thrive late into the growing season. Petit Manseng offers rich aromas of candied fruit and spice, often accompanied by flavors of honey, nuts, and pineapple

Petit Verdot has also emerged as a star red varietal in Virginia, and Catamaran Hills Vineyard recognizes its potential. This grape contributes to the production of dark, full-bodied red wines with a deep purple color filled with dark fruit flavors such as blackberry, and black plum, Petit Verdot wines often exhibit spicy notes of leather, coconut, smoke, and dark chocolate. 

Carmenere, a red varietal that shares similarities with its Bordeaux counterparts Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. It showcases good structure in terms of both acidity and tannin profile. Carmenere exhibits a range of flavors and aromas, including peppery, leafy, blackcurrant, and red and black fruit notes.