White Wine Day: Top Spots For Wine Around McLean

MCLEAN, VA—Wine culture has exploded in the U.S., leaving thirsty consumers with plenty of options for exploring new wines in a variety of atmospheres. Thursday is National Wine Day, and there’s no better way to celebrate than with a great glass of your favorite vintage.

Maybe you prefer to pick a bottle up at your local store. Perhaps you'd go to a wine bars offer a chance to expand your wine palate while learning from experienced bartenders and sommeliers. Or perhaps venture out into Virginia wine country to get the full experience. (For more information on this and other neighborhood stories, subscribe to Patch to receive daily newsletters and breaking news alerts.)

According to Yelp, these are the best wine bars in and near McLean. There's a variety of places, from quick after-work stops to relaxing weekend trips. Is there another place that you think has the best wine near McLean? Let us know in the comments.

1. Oby Lee: 3000 N Washington Blvd Arlington, VA 22201, Wineries, Creperies, Gluten-Free

One Yelper recently wrote, "Oby offers different type of wines (red, white & rose) in the unique way (wine cooler machine)."

2. Chain Bridge Cellars: 1351 Chain Bridge Rd McLean, VA 22101, Beer, Wine & Spirits, Cheese Shops

A Yelp user says, "This is the only wine shop where I will buy a wine based on a staff recommendation. Their people know wine, they have reasonable prices, they have some great sales on great tasting wines."

3. Rocklands Farm: 14525 Montevideo Dr Poolesville, MD 20837, CSA, Venues & Event Spaces,Wineries

A Yelp user said, "The wine-tasting experience at Rocklands Farm is a bucolic and quaint experience. Literally minutes from the Maryland section of the beltway, you can enter a different world with pigs, chicken, open skies, and relaxing vistas of fields."

4. The Urban Winery: 949 Bonifant St Silver Spring, MD 20910, Wineries

A Yelp user says, "I know their house whites & reds are fantastic. I also LOVE they support other local vineyards and breweries!"

5. Sonoma Cellar: 207 King St Alexandria, VA 22314, Wine Tasting Room, Wine Bars,Breakfast & Brunch

A Yelp reviewer that went with a large group said, "We ended up sharing three bottles and everyone walked away in love with each of the wines we tasted."

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