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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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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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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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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