Making Virginia wine is no easy feat and this year, Purcellville resident Jennifer Tribino is getting a chance to learn first-hand just what it takes to get the grapes from the vine and into a glass of Loudoun wine. As the winner of the Ultimate Winemaker Experience at Epicurience Virginia 2014, Jennifer is working with Bluemont Vineyard’s Co-owner and Co-winemaker Bob Rupy and Co-winemaker...
Another weekend in Loudoun is fast approaching, and it looks like there may be some more winter weather in the cards. The greater Washington DC area has a reputation for overreacting to a bit of snow, so I think it’s time we show all the New Englanders that we won’t let a little dusting ruin our weekends! Shake off the cabin fever and check out some...
Friday is National Love Your Pet Day and in Loudoun, we love the furry friends that call our wineries, breweries and distilleries home. Guests at our attractions are often greeted not just by winemakers and tasting room staff but also by dogs, cats, horses and other animals that love to interact with the visitors at their homes. Before venturing to Loudoun with your pet,...
Love is in the air in Loudoun, and many of our events this weekend are focused around Valentine’s Day. With over 40 wineries in the county, you have plenty of options for romantic wine and food pairings. If cupid isn’t in the cards for you this weekend, there are still plenty of fun events to check out. The Romance Classics: Valentine’s Day Edition Visit...
It seems like many of us start to panic when the month of February rolls around, trying to plan something that shows our significant other that we really do love them on the impending Valentine’s Day. While we all should show our love every day, it is always nice to have a reason to splurge on our loved ones, get dressed up and show...
A funny thing happened while developing the app for our “To Loudoun with Love” campaign. I created my ideal Loudoun getaway and sent it to several of my Facebook friends of the finer sex… Without realizing the app was “live”! While I love them all, I am not IN love with all of them. Please consider this blog my official “take-backsies”. Don’t call, it...