VA Wine GuideNorthern Virginia

Madison County, Virginia

DuCard Vineyards

Etlan

Children welcome; dogs welcome; picnics welcome; regular live music.

Before you go

Can we bring the children?

Children welcome

Well-behaved children are welcome; complimentary juice boxes and lawn and indoor games are available.

From their “frequently asked questions” page, checked November 1, 2026

Can the dog come?

Dogs welcome

Well-behaved pets are welcome outdoors, in the tasting room and in indoor seating areas, but not in the winery production area.

From their “frequently asked questions” page, checked November 1, 2026

Can we bring a picnic?

Picnics welcome

From their “frequently asked questions” page, checked November 1, 2026

Is there food?

Snacks and light fare

Charcuterie and cheese boards, dips, warm baguettes and chocolates; food trucks occasionally at events.

From their “frequently asked questions” page, checked November 1, 2026

Do we need a reservation?

Reservations recommended

Reservations are free and especially recommended for Saturdays.

From their “reservations” page, checked November 1, 2026

Coming as a group?

Groups of 10 or more need advance notice; email Beth for group reservations.

From their “reservations” page, checked November 1, 2026

Arriving by limo or bus?

Their website doesn’t say.

Is there live music?

Regular live music

Saturdays 2–5 PM year-round, Fridays 5–8 PM and second Saturdays 6–9 PM from May through October, plus some Sundays.

From their “frequently asked questions” page, checked November 1, 2026

When are they open?

Opening hours

MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
WednesdayClosed
ThursdayClosed
Friday12 PM – 6 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

These hours run until April 30.

Closed Thu, Nov 26, Thu, Dec 24, Fri, Dec 25, Fri, Jan 1.

Open until 9 PM on second Saturdays May–October; reservations recommended, especially Saturdays, and required for groups of 10+.

From their “reservations” page, checked November 1, 2026