Northern Virginia Magazine
By Megan Perry
German Christmas markets are a time-honored cultural tradition that allow people to celebrate the holiday season with great food, music, festive decorations, and shopping. Over time, the annual celebrations have caught on around the world. Luckily, you don’t have to catch an international flight to take part in the tradition — there are several opportunities to experience this festive custom in NoVA or within easy driving distance.
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Northern Virginia Magazine
By Michele Kettner
We hope you’re in the holiday spirit, because the day after Thanksgiving is full of festivities. The first full weekend of the holiday season also includes the annual Lighting of the Vines at Bluemont Vineyard.
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Northern Virginia Magazine
By Colleen Kelleher
The wine, made to celebrate Loudoun’s 40 years as a wine-making area, has an earthy finish.
Twelve Loudoun wineries are selling a limited-edition wine specially made to celebrate the county’s 40th anniversary as a wine region. The wine, called Loudoun Red, was released this month for Virginia Wine Month.
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Washingtonian
By Madeline Weinfield , Ike Allen and Daniella Byck
On a mountain in Loudoun County near the border with West Virginia, this winery offers an expansive deck with picturesque views of the countryside. Secure a fire table—for up to four—and pour a glass of mulled wine for maximum coziness.
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Architectural Digest
By Kristine Hansen and Sarah Madaus
For wine lovers who appreciate solid innovative design, it doesn’t get any better than waking up to vineyard views in one of the many wine regions in the US. It’s not just postcard-perfect views from one room in the house: These properties offer vineyard vistas from bed, a soaking tub, or via walls of windows—as well as from outside the property. Sip that first cup of coffee overlooking the vines, and come sunset enjoy dinner curated from local wines (maybe even born out of grapes harvested on the property) and culinary ingredients—all while taking in the vistas only a vineyard can provide.
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Wine Country Wise
I didn’t know much about wine when I lived in DC, but I attended the annual Virginia Wine Festival a couple times, and even volunteered to pour wine one year. I fell in love with Cab Franc after attending those festivals, a passion which continues to this day! It had been almost a decade since I tried Virginia wine, so I was excited when my friends suggested we spend an afternoon at a winery. So off we went, beyond the Beltway and then some, to visit Bluemont Vineyard in the tiny village of Bluemont, Virginia.
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Northern Virginia Magazine
By Olivia Garrone
What better way to spend a sunny afternoon than at a gorgeous vineyard, frosty drink in hand? Enter the wine slushie: an irresistible icy blend of wine, ice, and maybe some frozen fruit, otherwise known as your new favorite summer treat.
It’s not very hard to make this luxurious dream a reality this summer. Check out these six wineries offering wine slushies in Northern Virginia.
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Fun in Fairfax VA
By Julie McCool
Fantastic and fun things to do in Bluemont Virginia include great hiking, family and romantic settings, and craft breweries and wineries with awesome views. Bluemont is just an hour from Washington DC but the quiet country setting feels a world away. It's close enough for a fun day trip, and quaint vacation rentals make Bluemont perfect for a weekend getaway.
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Northern Virginia Magazine
By Megan Perry
You can choose to pair your wine with something sweet like chocolate or cheesecake, add a little romance with a tasting inside a cave, or craft some decorations with your friends or family. Whichever option you choose, you really can’t go wrong celebrating Valentine’s Day at one of Northern Virginia’s many stunning wineries.
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Arlington Magazine
By Jessica Strelitz
Virginia’s many wineries are beautiful places to visit in the fall—and there’s no need to hold off just because your family includes members of the under-21 set. Many vineyards are adding kid-friendly snacks and drinks, fishing and even mini golf alongside their grapes. Here are eight wineries that roll out the welcome mat to guests of all ages. Some have restricted drinking areas for those of legal drinking age, but most do not.
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Fox 5 DC
Jen Delgado is trying her hand at making sangria at Bluemont Vineyard during our FOX 5 Zip Trip to Bluemont!
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Fox 5 DC
By FOX 5 DC Digital Team
It's FOX 5 ZIP TRIP season and this week we're heading to western Loudoun County, Virginia for a visit to BLUEMONT!
Wineries, hiking trails and stunning views will welcome you! BLUEMONT is a great place for a family trip - or a romantic getaway - all about an hour outside Washington, D.C.!
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The Atlanta Journal - Constitution
By Tracy Kaler
From Virginia’s diverse wine region to Kentucky’s booming bourbon scene, the Southeast is ripe for exploring through the lens of craft beverages. Whether you’re an avid ale drinker or a top-shelf whiskey enthusiast, escape Atlanta this summer and taste your way along one of the Southern states’ wine, beer and spirits trails. Go thirsty and drink responsibly. Appoint a designated driver or, better yet, all the trails mentioned here have tours available — book one and leave the driving to the pros.
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Loudoun Now
By Jan Mercker
Thirty years ago, agritourism pioneers Kate and Mark Zurschmeide launched Great Country Farms in Bluemont. Now, a new generation of Zurschmeide cousins from the sprawling Western Loudoun clan are taking on leadership roles at the farm and its sister craft beverage operations—with fresh ideas and big plans.
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Eater
By Vinciane Ngomsi and Tierney Plumb
Currently in the midst of its seventh season, Bravo’s hit reality TV show The Real Housewives of Potomac gives fans a (mostly) unscripted look at living in one of the most exclusive zip codes in the D.C. area. Part of what makes the multi-city Housewives series so popular is where its cast members dine—especially when the meal comes with a side of drama. After all, who wouldn’t want a front-row seat to a rosé-fueled confrontation or televised conversation over a Cuban sandwich? Featured restaurants around the DMV definitely benefit from the on-screen exposure, too.
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