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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Back in 2016 Kendell Anderson was a star running back at William & Mary. A year later, he was invited to an Atlanta Falcons training camp. A pro career beckoned, but a torn labrum put an end to that. In college, a girlfriend took him to visit some Loudoun wineries. While wine wasn't his drink…
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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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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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You know when you spy the ultimate red-orange-yellow ombre leaf and you reflexively whip your phone out for that “It’s fall, y’all!” moment on your Instagram? Ever experienced a feed full of rainbows as soon as that multicolored magic strikes the sky or an avalanche of snow pics after the first…
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Wedding season is around the corner and what better place to say "I do" than in Loudoun. Check out the showcase on March 10 at West Belmont Place at The National where the extraordinary community of wedding professionals and venues in Loudoun come together to show what they have to offer to your…
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On a recent visit to La Taqueria, the brilliant new Mexican street food cantina in downtown Leesburg, I tucked into some tasty tacos (try the sweet and spicy al pastor) and a delicious gringa – a flour tortilla filled with Chihuahua cheese, salsa, guac and carne asada. But between bites, something…
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Loudoun is beloved among outdoor enthusiasts for its kayaking, zip-lining, hiking and cycling trails, and by kids, families and sports lovers for its indoor adventures – everything from ropes courses and go-karting to trampolining and baseball batting cages. Yet, so far, the county has never had…
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