Bluemont Vineyard in the Media

Northern Virginia Magazine

By Editorial

Drink Local! Northern Virginia is ripe with wineries, cideries, breweries, and distilleries. Here’s a look at some of our favorite tasting rooms and taprooms — and what to pick up when you visit.

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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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Loudoun Now

By Norman K. Styer

Bluemont Vineyard’s Director of Winemaking and Viticulture Scott Speilbring was named the 2024 Winemaker of the Year.  

“It’s been stated a few times tonight, numerous times, it’s about community and family,” Speilbring said.

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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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Northern Virginia Magazine

By Amy Ayres

Nearly two dozen vineyards and wineries are embracing the only grape native to Virginia, sharing best practices about growing Norton and turning it into wine — and getting wine enthusiasts to try it.

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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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Only In Your State

By Beth Copenhaver

It is perhaps the greatest hallmark of summer in the United States: the Fourth of July. And, if you're like most Americans, you're probably wondering "where to watch fireworks near me." Well, you've certainly come to the right place! The following list includes firework displays in Virginia that are worth checking out, so continue reading to find the best one for you this year.

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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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Business Insider

By Taryn White

Bluemont Vineyard doubles the fun with its sister property, Great Country Farms, allowing families to pair farm activities with wine tastings, as well as overnight stays at their cozy Blue Ridge Mountain cottages.

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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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Wine & Country Life

By Visit Loudoun

You know the holidays have arrived in Loudoun County when wine country vines are covered in twinkling lights and historic towns are decked out like Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.” Throw in spectacular themed illuminations and festive street parades and you have the perfect holiday destination.

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Dogwood

By Tejal Thakkar

There is nothing like a wine-fueled getaway with your best girlfriends.

While trips out of town a few years ago consisted of running around seeing site after site, these days, I find myself craving slower vacations. To me, the best vacations are those that include late-night chats over delicious bottles of wine, long walks in nature, and satisfying meals at local restaurants. 

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Washingtonian

By Nancy Bauer

Pack a picnic, or the dog, or even the kids—here are our favorite wineries worth a drive.

Chilly fall days are perfect for gathering at wineries. Whether it’s Adirondack chairs around a fire pit, pouffy pillows beside a pond, or picnic blankets on a lawn, circling up with friends and family helps you shift into a lower gear, appreciate autumn colors, and taste what’s best about the season. Here are some of our favorite wineries to visit this fall.

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The Points Guy

By Melissa Klurman

Some people look forward to autumn for the multi-colored foliage, hayrides, apple picking and cider samplings. Others anticipate a different kind of fall fruit picking: The great grape harvests that transform humble fruit into the prized wines we get to enjoy the rest of the year.

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Philly Grub Trips

As we draw closer to the fall season, we look forward to the fun and festivities associated with the autumn air. Loudoun County, Virginia is the perfect destination to experience it all.

Bluemont Vineyard invites visitors to its annual “Crush With Us” grape stomping event held every Saturday and Sunday in September.

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Northern Virginia Magazine

By Editorial

Before the kids head back to school, make sure end the summer season with a bang. Whether you’re looking to enjoy classic county fair experience with the family or want to imbibe the best local and international wines, you’ll want to add these fairs and festivals to your August calendar.

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Here Comes The Guide

Looking to keep that wedding celebration going all weekend long? We've handpicked our favorite Virginia weekend retreats with fabulous amenities and on-site accommodations for both you and your guests to enjoy. Whether it's an intimate affair at a historic B&B, a laidback bash at a rustic retreat, or a stylish soiree at a modern hotel, these venues turn your event into an unforgettable experience from the welcome party to the goodbye brunch!

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Wine and Country Life

By Catherine Malone

Two items sure to make anyone’s list of top 10 relaxing indulgences—maybe even top five—are wine tasting and yoga. Recent trends in wellness have seen the two combined with vineyard-based vinyasa classes followed by wine tasting for a fun event that merges self-care, friends and indulgence.

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Northern Virginia Magazine

By Ashley Davidson

Afew summers back, I tried my hand at growing peppers on my condo’s patio — shishitos, to be exact. That ambitious little plant gave me such plentiful peppers that I was incorporating them into meals every day for weeks. While I’m not a culinary expert (or even a good plant mom) by any means, my “patio-to-plate” experiment piqued my interest in farm-to-table cuisine, particularly, what restaurants can conceive when they’ve cultivated many of their own ingredients just steps from their front door.

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Travel and Leisure

By Céline Bossart

The wine-drinking experience is something we tend to associate primarily with our senses of taste and smell. But being immersed in the source is the ultimate reminder that there's so much more to feel and absorb from a wine beyond its salient qualities, and that what we take in with our eyes can sometimes be equally (if not more) impactful. From an impossibly charming vineyard farmhouse centered around community visibility and empowerment in Oregon's Willamette Valley to a Mexican winemaking family's distinctive interpretation of New York terroir, these are the country's most breathtaking places to drink wine amid the vines.

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