Spring is here, leaves are turning green and vines are starting to bud. Luckily, you don’t have to wait six months for the new fruit to ripen before sampling some of the good stuff. In celebration of warmer weather and more than 40 years of Loudoun wine, here we suggest five great wine experiences…
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Loudoun is not only known for its scenic beauty, but also for being a perfect destination for lovebirds; embodying the "Virginia is for Lovers" tagline. Whether you're a local or just visiting, here are 10 date night - and date day! - ideas to share with your special someone, offering a perfect…
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Black entrepreneurs – bakers, chefs, restaurateurs, boutique owners and the like – are all helping drive the commercial and creative dynamism of Loudoun today. Here are six Black-owned businesses to check out during your next visit to DC’s Wine Country®. Jules Foeaman, Jules Caribbean BBQ The food…
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Loudoun is a world-famous wine and beer destination, but we’re an exciting foodie destination too. With access to abundant seasonal ingredients, grass-fed meats and farmers markets, our chefs deliver a mouthwatering feast. Moreover, thanks to a dynamic and innovative immigrant population, we have…
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Whether it’s dancing to your favorite cover band, dining out in style in one of our acclaimed restaurants, sipping craft cocktails in a late night lounge or cozying up in a country B&B, there are so many ways to ring in the New Year in Loudoun. Not all the fun has to happen at night. There are…
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Settled in 1764 and named Purcellville in 1853 after prominent businessman Valentine Purcell, this bustling Blue Ridge piedmont settlement still has something of a frontier feel to it. The low-slung buildings of downtown, including a renovated grain mill turned restaurant and a former Buick…
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We’re blessed in Loudoun to be surrounded by superb wineries and breweries, a bounty of fresh farm produce and a subculture of creative artisans designing everything from ceramic wine cups to floral centerpieces. There’s no better time to take advantage of this epicurean abundance and crafting…
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The hottest new grape on Loudoun’s booming oenophile scene is a little-known varietal called Tannat, grown to great acclaim in Uruguay, South America, where it is the national grape. Indeed, the bold, flavorful, tannin-rich red has done so well in Loudoun that the county has partnered with Uruguay’s…
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Wild mushroom “Arancini” risotto paired with a buttery Chardonnay… smoked chicken pasta, summer squash and burrata twinned with a summery Viognier… rare filet mignon on a potato garlic puree paired with a perfectly balanced Cab Franc blend… Loudoun has its share of wineries and tasting rooms – 50…
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A genteel town of tree-shaded streets lined with beautiful residential homes as well as former lodges and boarding houses dating back to the 1880s-1920s, Round Hill was once a popular summer vacation spot on the W&OD line. The train has long since gone but an active, outdoorsy atmosphere endures…
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