Loudoun welcomes millions of visitors yearly, many of which arrive with their furry friends in tow. With dog-friendly resorts, shops, restaurants, wineries and breweries, Loudoun has become a must-visit destination for dog owners. Here, we highlight just how Fido can enjoy a vacation in DC’s Wine…
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Drinking wine is a pleasure but to really enhance a bottle – and a mood – drink it in a spectacular setting. Here we select five great Loudoun tasting rooms for the best wine country ambience. Walsh Family Wine Enter the free-flowing open-plan tasting room of Walsh Family Wine and it’s like you’ve…
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If music be the food of love and Bacchus the Roman God of wine, then it’s no wonder wine and music go very well together. Luckily, in Loudoun you don’t have to travel far to experience this alchemy in action. While October is Virginia Wine Month and a great time for music in the vines, here we…
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Loudoun County is home to more than 50 wineries and tasting rooms and has been described by Decanter Magazine as “the most exciting corner of Virginia and among the most intriguing in US wine.” But who are some of the pioneers of the Loudoun wine scene? Here we take a look at the Founding Fathers…
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As a relatively young wine industry, Loudoun is not yet known for one grape or style, but our winemakers constantly innovate. As a result, a tasting tour of the county can be a trip around the world, trying everything from Austrian Grüner Veltliner to French-style Bordeaux, Italian Nebbiolo…
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Fall is here and the fresh mountain air calls. How better to experience Loudoun’s stunning countryside than on a drive down our winding country lanes, scenic byways and rugged dirt roads? Here we select three of the greatest drives in the county – and where to stop along the way. Drive One:…
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Loudoun is glorious in the fall. The air is crisp and cool, early morning mist hangs in the valleys and the lush green of farm fields is offset by explosions of burnt yellow and salmon red from forests of oak, ash and maple. It’s also a great time to get out and celebrate the harvest. Here…
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Whether you are looking for a fun Fall activity with family and friends or seeking the perfect gourd to complete your seasonal décor, Loudoun’s family farms have you covered. Here are just a handful of places to find the perfect pumpkin this season. Temple Hall Farm Pumpkin Patch & Sunflower…
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Loudoun is glorious in the fall. The air is crisp and cool, early morning mists hang in the valleys, and lush green farm fields are offset by explosions of burnt yellow and salmon red from forests of oak, ash and maple. It’s also a great time to get out and celebrate the harvest. Whether your…
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There’s something thrilling about suddenly discovering you have a long weekend ahead. Summer might be winding down, but Labor Day Monday approaches and what better way to enjoy the extra day off than with a mini-vacation in DC’s Wine Country®? Here are some of the best ways to close out the summer…
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