October is Virginia Wine Month! The Story Behind Loudoun's 40th Wine Blend On a Thursday afternoon in April, a group of Loudoun winemakers gathered in the tasting room of Hillsborough Winery, Brewery and Vineyard to make magic. Hillsborough’s owner-winemaker Kerem Baki had in front of him a…
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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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This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Loudoun wine industry. Today the 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…
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As a relatively young wine industry – 40 years this year! – Loudoun is not yet known for one grape or style, and 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…
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Winemaking is a complex process. The time taken to plant, cultivate and harvest grapes and then barrel, age and bottle wine can be years, even decades. That Cab you’re drinking had a long life before it touched your lips. Something else in the winemaking process has a long life: a wine barrel…
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Spring is almost 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 the 40 th Anniversary of the Loudoun wine industry), here we suggest five…
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From boutique shopping in Leesburg, to the trendy stores and galleries of Middleburg and the craft beverages, produce and artisanal goods in more rural parts of the county, we’re spoiled for holiday gift choices in Loudoun. But sometimes we all need a little help to get the right gift. Here’s our…
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There’s no shortage of style, sophistication and refinement in Loudoun. From glamorous resorts and luxury inns to famous farm-to-fork restaurants and fashionable boutiques, the county knows good taste. But we also know a good time, with a slate of activities that have the kind of cool cachet…
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Famous for its antique emporiums, little Lucketts on a northern stretch of Route 15, is bursting…
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Spring is here, summer is around the corner and thoughts turn to travel, adventure and the open…
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