Loudoun is lovely all year-round, but the holidays are especially magical as craft fairs, seasonal concerts and family-friendly events abound. In downtown Leesburg the giant Christmas tree and store fronts glitter with twinkling lights while over in Middleburg the annual Christmas in Middleburg…
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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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The annual Loudoun Wine Awards may be the most glittering event on Loudoun’s craft beverage social calendar, but in February the wine industry’s brewing cousins got in on the action. The inaugural Loudoun Beer Awards took place at Lark Brewing Co in south Loudoun on Tuesday, February 4. Dozens of…
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Just outside Washington, DC lies Loudoun County, Virginia where thousands of horses wander the countryside, sharing our time-treasured rural landscape with vineyards and historic estates. It’s a place where thoroughbreds are raised, derby riders are born and Olympians are trained. It’s a place that…
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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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Summer is here and the livin’ is easy, especially in Loudoun where our wineries and craft breweries are in full swing concerts, food festivals and outdoor events are ready to entertain. Here we select some not-to-miss summer events in Loudoun. For a complete list of all summer activities, visit our…
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While WorldPride is happening in D.C., Loudoun is celebrating Pride Month with events, deals and libations to embrace love and inclusion. The annual Pride in the Vines passport program, organized by the Loudoun Wineries & Winegrowers Association, invites you to enjoy discounted wine tastings at more…
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