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SPECIALTY TASTINGS
Walsh Family Wine’s “self-guided flights” feature tastings in mini bottles served on slabs of reclaimed wood. Stone Tower Winery’s “Signature Experience” entails a tasting and a tour. Willowcroft Farm Vineyards offers a Wine & Chocolate Truffle tasting, while EagleTree Farm Vineyards pairs wine with delectable locavore dishes from chef-owner Jeff Judge.
VINEYARD PICNICS
At Bleu Frog Vineyards, pick up grab-n-go charcuterie boxes and gourmet cheeses to enjoy on the lawns. Greenhill Vineyards’ charcuterie platters pair perfectly with a bottle of the winery’s Blanc de Blancs.
CLASSES
Learn about palate, aroma, taste, tannins and more at Boxwood Estate Winery’s Cork Curriculum classes each July and August. Sunset Hills Vineyard and 50 West Vineyards’ “Knowledge Uncorked: A Master’s Series in Wine” is an all- encompassing six-part wine education program on Saturdays between September and November.
GREAT VIEWS
Located 951 feet above sea level, Bluemont Vineyard offers gorgeous vistas of the Loudoun Valley. Three Creeks Winery overlooks three bubbling creeks. Savor stunning Blue Ridge views from the grounds of 200-acre Williams Gap Vineyard.
EVENTS
To cap each summer, 868 Estate Vineyards hosts the LoCo Musicians Festival featuring over 25 local singer-songwriters. In April, the Budbreak Festival at Cana Vineyards & Winery of Middleburg is a celebration of spring, flowers, budding vines and rosé wine. At Breaux Vineyards, literary oenophiles can dive into the world of wine and words at “Read Between the Vines” book club gatherings, held the last Sunday of every month.
LIVE MUSIC
Live music is an integral part of the Loudoun wine experience. Most of our wineries offer live music in their tasting rooms or out in the vines, with performances featuring everything from local musicians to well-known acts. Check winery websites and social media for the most updated performance calendars.
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