About Us
Our Story
Accord Vineyards was built on a simple idea—only do this if it’s the life and work we are truly passionate about.
We were both working in finance and communications, building careers that challenged us but never fully reflected our passions. We met near DC after moving through different places in our lives, and one of our first dates was the Mount Vernon Wine Festival, where we fell in love with Virginia wine—and with each other.
After Whiticar returned from a year in Afghanistan, we made DC our home and spent over a decade building our lives there. Weekdays were full of work and long commutes, while weekends became our escape—visiting wineries, orchards, and farms across Northern Virginia. Over time, those weekends became something more: a glimpse of where we wanted to be.
After Amanda pursued pastry training at Le Cordon Bleu in London and Paris, we began looking for what came next. That search eventually led us to what used to be named Fox Meadow. We knew immediately it was the place we wanted to build our life and our work. Not long after, we were able to acquire the adjacent land and make Blue Mountain our home.
Accord Vineyards is, at its heart, a place to slow down. A place to breathe a little deeper, appreciate the moment in front of you, and enjoy the simple pleasure of being present. It is a space shaped by the rhythm of the vineyard and the quiet beauty of Blue Mountain, where wine is not rushed, but experienced. Here, we embrace a sense of joie de vivre—a joy in living well, in good company, and in moments worth lingering over.
Owning and operating a vineyard is everything people imagine—and more. It is farming, winemaking, and hospitality all at once. It requires patience, resilience, and attention in every season. There are days that feel overwhelming, and then there are moments when we step back, look out over the mountains, share a glass of our wine, and remember exactly why we chose this life.
Accord Vineyards is still family owned and operated. Whiticar leads the vineyard and cellar. Amanda oversees the tasting room and business operations.
Most days, you will find one or both of us in the tasting room, supported by a dedicated wine family who help bring everything to life.
We look forward to welcoming you to the vineyard—and sharing it with you, accordingly.
The Darvills
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Amanda and Whiticar
Owners and Winegrowers
Whiticar Darvill
Owner
Vineyard & Cellar Operations
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Favorite wine:
Le Renard Rouge
After over 20 years in the USAF retiring as a Major working as a Finance Officer, Whiticar went from a uniform and a cubicle to overalls in the vineyard. After growing up on a tobacco farm in Kentucky, he got back on a tractor with ease. Armed with training in enology and viticulture from UC Davis, he enjoys caring for the vines and working with our winemaker in the cellar. When he’s not on the tractor on the farm, he’s on the tractor at home, going for a run or cooking for our family.
Amanda Darvill
Owner
Tasting Room Operations
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Favorite wine:
Petit Manseng
Amanda brings her background as a communications executive and Le Cordon Bleu-trained pastry chef to the tasting room and leads everything from events and food and wine pairings to team management and finances. She traded her Vespa in the city for a John Deere Gator and enjoys being back in the country after growing up on her family's farm and maple sugar grove in Michigan. When she’s not in the kitchen or catching up with guests in the tasting room, she’s baking, reading, walking the vineyard with the pups, doing yoga or dreaming of future travels.
Audrey Darvill
Kitchen
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Favorite wine:
The grape juice before fermentation
Audrey is a student in high school and on the farm, constantly learning as her parents involve her in projects between the vineyard, cellar, and tasting room. When she’s not at school or crafting salami roses in the kitchen, she is sipping tea while she reads a good book, working out, hanging out with friends or trying a new baking project.
Penny and Copper
Security Team
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Favorite wine:
Blue Mountain water, 2026 vintage, preferably from a garden hose
Our vineyard dogs, Penny, a Sheepadoodle and Copper, a mini Bernadoodle, help keep the vineyard secure by chasing all the squirrels and groundhogs away. They love running without abandon down the rows of vines and seeing if any guests left behind treats in the picnic area. We hope to have them in the tasting room more, but they need additional training so they don’t scare any guests away with their excitement.
Abby Neff
Marketing and Events Manager
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Favorite wine: Merlot
Abby joined us full-time in June, 2024. A resident of Warrenton, she and her husband love exploring Fauquier County's vibrant wine and beer culture. After spending 10 years in defense contracting, Abby pivoted to a more fun career that better aligns with her interests. She is passionate about supporting small local businesses and loves sharing Fox Meadow wine with you! In her free time, she enjoys skiing, Crossfit, and reading in a sunny chair.
Erica Santana
Tasting Room Host
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Favorite wine: Barrel Fermented Chardonnay
Erica lives on Blue Mountain just up the road from Fox Meadow. Her background is as a biologist, specializing in wildlife management and endangered species conservation. Her day job is for the federal government as an environmental policy warrior. She loooves to travel and experience nature and culture in different parts of the globe. You'll always find her outdoors - hiking, kayaking, camping, birdwatching, and foraging for wild foods. She enjoys upcycling flea-market treasures.
Casey Bennett
Tasting Room Associate
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Favorite wine: Cabernet Franc
This is Casey’s second time working with us part-time in the tasting room and we love her positive attitude and amazing work ethic. In addition to the winery, she has worked in a myriad of jobs throughout her life including bookkeeper, bike mechanic, spin instructor and a decoy for the Border Patrol. When she’s not making us laugh or connecting with guests at the winery, she enjoys riding her bike, walking her dogs, working out, reading, camping and hiking.
Stephanie Sutton
Tasting Room Associate
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Favorite wine: Merlot
Steff enjoyed our reds with her mom here before joining us part-time in the tasting room. When she's not here, she is traveling whether it is going back to Ireland or driving her RV around the East coast. She loves rock concerts, art murals and cycling. After growing up in the country in Fauquier County, she loves the mountains and is always looking for the next adventure.
Detra Tutton
Tasting Room Associate
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Favorite wine: Barrel Fermented Chardonnay
Detra is so excited to be a part of the Fox Meadow family. A native of Front Royal, she is a teacher on her off days and adores watching her three daughters as they learn to explore the world on their own. In her off time, she loves reading books and learning new things.
Rita Werner
Tasting Room Associate
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Favorite wine: Pinot Grigio, Vidal Blanc, Situationally Dependent
Rita joined our team in 2016 and is the longest-standing member of our wine family. During the week, she is an instructional coach at an elementary school and brings the same care she shows to her students and their parents to our guests on the weekend in the tasting room. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her son and three dogs, shopping, walking, watching movies, cooking, and baking.
Mackenzie Williams
Tasting Room Associate
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Favorite wine: Le Renard Rouge
Mackenzie moved to Blue Mountain and became a wine club member after falling in love with the wine. She is mom to an adorable little boy and works with us part-time on the weekends. When she’s not helping people choose their wine here, she enjoys visiting other wineries, spending time with her husband, son and other family and traveling.
Delio Lopez
Vineyard
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Favorite wine: Freezeland Red
Delio has been working in the Fox Meadow vineyard for more than 10 years, helping care for the vines and grounds. He brings amazing positivity and an infectious smile with him every day. He loves animals and enjoys having Penny and Copper join him in the vineyard or looking after our vineyard barn cat, Lennox.
Our Wine Family
