The first day of the prettiest season is FINALLY here! It’s time to break out the boots, scarves and all the other fall traditions. My favorite thing about fall is pumpkin carving, apple pie and hot cocoa after any long day. Autumn is also the time when some of my favorite events happen in Loudoun County! Whether you like shopping, dining, harvest season at...
By Jordan Harris In Loudoun, the winemaking community is truly that, a community. Below is an excerpt from Tarara Winery’s winemaker Jordan Harris about the harvest season and what it’s like as winemaker preparing for harvest and making the next best vintage of Loudoun wine. For about 6 weeks in September and October, there is a team of people that go missing from each winery....
From vineyard and farm-to-table picnics to a cocktail pairing dinner and parties at historic estates, Epicurience Virginia has something for everyone during Labor Day weekend. Loudoun’s wineries, restaurants and attractions have created a series of fantastic events that highlight Virginia’s growing culinary and wine scene. Below is a list of other events we invite you to attend this year! Epicurience Virginia Opening Night Reception-...
Escape to Loudoun County, the East Coast’s premier wine region, this Labor Day weekend for the second annual Epicurience Virginia- a one-of-a-kind edible showcase that brings Virginia’s award-winning wines and farm-to-table cuisine to the grounds of historic Morven Park. Epicurience Virginia, in partnership with SAVEUR Magazine, takes place Aug. 29-Sept 1 and not only celebrates Virginia’s rich culinary scene, but connects attendees...
While the official start of summer isn’t for another couple weeks, the season of sunshine has already arrived here in Loudoun County. Food festivals, outdoor wine tastings, cycling adventures, concerts and all kinds of other fun-filled diversions are underway. Visitors and locals alike are eager to make the most of vacation days and sunny skies. The next few months are full of seasonal events...
Summer has arrived! June is Great Outdoors Month and a time when Virginia celebrates its natural wonders and encourages people to get active and explore this beautiful state. From rock climbing and kayaking to zipline tours and biking trails, there is something for every outdoor enthusiast in DC’s Wine Country. Below are just a few of the ways to explore our lush vineyards, waterways...