News Stories Tagged "winery"

Weekend Round Up: Barn Dance, Bow Wow Garden Tour

Friday, May 8, 2009

There is plenty of fun for Mom and the family this weekend, including free Loudoun Vineyard wine tastings, garden tours in Middleburg, and a good ol’ country barn dance in Purcellville. Read story and 1 comment »

Up Close: Winemakers Stephen and Shannon Mackey

Tuesday, April 7, 2009

"Stephen prefers the "Cantabile" Cabernet Franc with orchestral film scores and Shannon likes "Vincerò" Viognier with 80's metal ballads." Read story and 3 comments »

Weekend Round Up: Local Musicians, Barrel Tasting

Thursday, March 19, 2009

Sample red wine from the barrel at Loudoun Valley Vineyards and Winery, or enjoy one of several Loudoun County weekend concerts: Franklin Park Performing and Visual Arts Center features the Irish and Celtic music of John Power and Joshua Walker, the Loudoun Valley High School will host the Navy Commodores Jazz ensemble and Loudoun Valley Vineyards and Bluemont Vineyards welcome local artists Ken Wenzel and Josh Burgess. Read story and 1 comment »

Weekend Round Up: St. Patty's Festivities Commence

Thursday, March 12, 2009

Ready to start your St. Patrick’s Day celebrations? This weekend, vineyards in Bluemont, Hillsboro and Leesburg are hosting early festivities featuring authentic Irish beverages, cuisine and live music. Read story and 1 comment »

Valentine's Day: Beware Flying Arrows

Thursday, Feb. 5, 2009

Cupid’s calendar is booked full of Loudoun events next week, with an especially busy day of marksmanship on Feb. 14. Read story »

Valentine's Day: Senior Dances, Heart Healthy Dinner

Thursday, Feb. 5, 2009

Let loose with your sweetheart to popular '40s, '50s and '60s hits during next week's Valentine balls at the Carver Center and Senior Center at Cascades. Read story »

Weekend Round Up: Savory Soup, Dancers

Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009

Escape to Loudoun Valley Vineyards on Saturday, and chase away the cold with a bowl of their homemade soup, and a glass of wine. Read story »

Notaviva Owners Reflect on 'Dream House' Appearance

Monday, Nov. 24, 2008

Since the season of HGTV's "Dream House" series featuring Notaviva Vineyards in Purcellville aired, the owners have received an overwhelmingly positive response, and they've made plenty of plans for their future. Read story and 1 comment »

PHOTO GALLERY: Notaviva Vineyards

Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008

Beginning this weekend Loudoun's own Notaviva Vineyards will be featured on HGTV's "Dream House." For eight weeks the show will chronicle Notaviva's owners, Shannon and Stephen Mackey, in their quest to build their home and vineyard. Read story »

Building of Notaviva Documented in HGTV's 'Dream House' Series

The 18th Season of the Show Will Feature the Local Winery and Its Owners

Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008

Six years ago, Shannon and Stephen Mackey, then just a couple on a date, went to an event at Breaux Vineyards in Purcellville. After wondering if only millionaires were able to open up wineries, they became determined to do everything they could to open their own vineyard. Read story and 2 comments »

PHOTO GALLERY: Italy Visits Northern Virginia

Monday, Sept. 22, 2008

Doukénie Winery in Purcellville offered a variety of its Northern Virginia wines during Saturday's Annual Taste of Italy. Read story »

Weekend Roundup: Cider, Wine and Pies

Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008

Ring in the fall season this weekend at Great Country Farm's annual Cider Festival or participate in wine-making at Doukenie Winery's 12th annual Taste of Italy event. The Bluemont Fair, featuring a pie baking contest and 10K run, will also take place this Saturday and Sunday. Read story »

Weekend Roundup: Lou Dobbs Comes to Loudoun

Thursday, Sept. 11, 2008

This weekend brings the opportunity to attend a televised convention by political CNN commentator Lou Dobbs, as well as sample fine Canadian wines at Willowcroft Farm Vineyards. Read story »

Weekend Roundup: Labor Day Celebrations

Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008

Labor Day weekend in Loudoun you'll have the option of indulging in some wine-tasting at Loudoun Valley Vineyards during their annual Labor Day party. Or, spend Saturday at Leesburg Executive Airport for a public fly-in. Or, if you're looking for something more low-key, take advantage of one of Loudoun's parks with a picnic lunch. Read story »

The Roundup: Beyond the Fireworks

Thursday, July 3, 2008

For those who are looking for Fourth of July weekend plans that go beyond the traditional parade and fireworks. Read story »

The Roundup: Rock, Ride and Roll

Thursday, June 26, 2008

The weekend brings several music options for all ages -- from music fests bringing huge crowds to a more intimate affair at Notaviva Vineyards -- and a rousing rodeo with professional bull riders to benefit the Lucketts Community Center. Read story »

Small Vintners See Hope Amid Marketing Drought

State-Backed Firm Will Help With Distribution

Friday, April 18, 2008

Planting was underway at Willowcroft Farm Vineyards in Loudoun County yesterday, where owner Lew Parker was putting in his first crop of Albariño grapes, a Spanish variety that produces a crisp, white wine. Read story »

Contractor, Winery Operator, Dies at 83

Friday, April 11, 2008

Ralph J. “Whitie” Hubert, 83, founder of two area construction companies and co-owner of a Loudoun County winery, died of prostate cancer and Parkinson’s disease April 7 at his home in Leesburg. Read story »

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