The New Year is upon us and with it comes a raft of exciting new openings and bucket list adventures. Here are some experiences to check out – and tick off – in Loudoun in 2026 Celebrate America’s 250th 2026 is a big year: the 250 th Anniversary of America’s founding. Talks, exhibitions, readings…
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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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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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Loudoun is renowned for its wineries, breweries and craft distilleries, but in recent years there’s a new concept on the scene: businesses that operate a combination of both under one roof. Add in the family farm that sells wine and cider and we have several multi-product enterprises in Loudoun. We…
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Since Willowcroft Farm Vineyards bottled Loudoun’s first wine in 1984, the local wine scene has grown exponentially. Today, Loudoun has more than 50 wineries and tasting rooms. While many of these are well-established and even nationally or internationally known, who are the new kids on the block…
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In 2017, The Barns at Hamilton Station Vineyards won the prestigious Governor’s Cup for the best wine in Virginia, the first Loudoun winery to claim the award. Since then, Loudoun wine was no longer the plucky upstart on the Virginia wine scene, it had arrived. It’s not just a select handful of…
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