The Winery at Bull Run
Virginia wine, preserved history and room for different kinds of afternoons.
Crave Locally’s Take
- Family-Friendly
Dogs are welcome in a separate outdoor dog section only.
Bull Run brings a historical dimension to a winery afternoon: preserved Hillwood ruins and artifacts connect the setting to the neighboring Manassas battlefield. It offers a natural starting point for an outing that pairs Virginia wine with an interest in the landscape’s past.
Families and adults have distinct spaces here. Children are welcome in designated family areas, while the 21+ lawn and patio offer an option for adults who prefer their own setting. Dogs have a more limited welcome: they must stay in a separate outdoor dog section, rather than joining you throughout the property.
The winery offers meats, cheeses, spreads and crackers, with Bull Run Pizza advertised daily and food trucks adding choices on selected days.
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About the Owners
Jon and Kim Hickox founded the winery after purchasing a farm in 2008. Their shared interest in history and Jon’s connection to Northern Virginia farmland shaped the project: a working winery that preserves a sense of the countryside around it.
History of the Venue
The winery opened in June 2012. The surviving foundations of Hillwood and displays of locally recovered artifacts make the property’s earlier story visible, rather than leaving history as a backdrop to the wine.
Business Philosophy
The winery describes its work as both Virginia winemaking and preservation of pastoral Fairfax County. That combination gives the visit two threads to explore: the agricultural craft of wine and the history of the place where it is made.
What’s in the Glass
Bull Run’s selection ranges from Chardonnay, Lilly’s Viognier, Traminette and Vidal Blanc to Petit Verdot, Chambourcin, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Delaney offers a sweeter white-blend option, while Meritage and Reconciliation explore different red-blend styles. Estate rosé and sparkling wines add further choices.
For something different, Sweet Victory is a late-harvest Petit Manseng, Tannat Fort is fortified with grape brandy, and Cannon Shot brings hard apple cider into the lineup. The menu also includes non-alcoholic options. Selections change, so a particular wine isn’t guaranteed on any given visit.
White grapes
- Chardonnay
- Viognier
- Traminette
- Vidal Blanc
- Pinot Gris
- Riesling
- Seyval Blanc
- Cayuga
- Petit Manseng
Red grapes
- Petit Verdot
- Chambourcin
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Cabernet Franc
- Merlot
- Tannat
Blends & more
- Delaney white blend
- Meritage
- Reconciliation
- Estate rosé
- Sparkling wine
- Sweet Victory late-harvest Petit Manseng
- Tannat Fort
- Cannon Shot hard apple cider
- Non-alcoholic options
Who This Place Actually Suits
Families
Children welcome in designated family areas.
- Designated family seating
- Children must be supervised
Dogs
A limited welcome, in a separate outdoor section.
- Dogs stay in the outdoor dog section only
- Leashed and supervised at all times
Adults & couples
Designated 21+ spaces for an adults-only setting.
- 21+ lawn and patio
- Vineyard-facing patio and historic grounds to explore
Foodies
Easy accompaniments rather than a full restaurant.
- Meats, cheeses, spreads and crackers
- Bull Run Pizza advertised daily
- Food trucks on selected days
Eating Here
Meats, cheeses, spreads and crackers provide an easy accompaniment to the wine. The winery advertises Bull Run Pizza daily, with food trucks adding options on scheduled days.
- Dietary
- Ask the winery about ingredients, allergies and dietary needs before your visit.
- Bringing your own
- Outside food is limited to permitted outdoor picnic areas; it is not allowed inside or in covered patios or tents. Outside beverages and coolers are prohibited.
Amenities
- Barnwood tasting room
- Fireplace lounge
- Historical displays
- Lawns
- Hillwood ruins
- Vineyard-facing patio with seasonal heating and cooling features