50 W, A winery with a view
By Mona Austin 50 West Vineyards (50 W), a restored horse barn that sits on top of a hill off of winery row, located on I-50 in Aldie is home to some of the best views is Northern, VA. If the wine selection were as impressive as the surroundings I'd give the winery a 4 out of 5 review; instead I rate it 3 out of 5. Here's why. . . I visited the one-year-old winery on a brisk, but breath taking fall day. The views were likely more striking than usual. Were it not for the falling temperatures and the rising dust the wind was kicking up, drinks on the patio would have been my preference, which is close to where the music is performed. Once inside I noticed it was a pet friendly environment. (Dogs must remain on a leash.) My eyes were then drawn to a caramel colored libation that filled the glasses of most of the seated guests. It was the mulled wine they offered to accompany the cooler season. Yam shap...