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THE REGION
Varied topography and well-drained limestone soils deliver terroir suited to grow many grape varietals. Chardonnay and French-style Bordeaux thrive, but so do Spanish Albariño and Nebbiolo reminiscent of Italy’s Piedmont. Loudoun Viognier is praised by celebrated British wine writers and Chrysalis Vineyards at The Ag District is said to have the world’s largest planting of Norton.
While accolades pour in, there’s a friendly warmth to the scene, similar to Napa in the 1970s; Willamette Valley in the 1990s. Here, a winemaker will join you for a tasting, an owner will recommend a neighboring estate and you can meet a grower working in the vines.
THE VARIETALS
— Greatest Hits —
Viognier • Petit Manseng • Petit Verdot • Merlot Cab Franc • Cab Sauvignon • Tannat
— Up & Coming —
Fer Servadou • Carménère • Chambourcin Chardonel • Cayuga Blanc
THE ACCOLADES
Loudoun wines have won at the prestigious San Francisco Chronicle Wine Awards, San Francisco International, Decanter World Wine Awards, International Wine Awards and more.
Cana Vineyards & Winery of Middleburg, 868 Estate Vineyards and The Barns at Hamilton Station have won the Virginia Governor’s Cup while multiple Loudoun wineries have medaled at the event.
Loudoun ranked 4th for Best Wine Region in USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice awards (2024).
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