LOUDOUN COUNTY BARREL TASTING
PARTICIPATING WINERIES

Brought to you by the Loudoun Wineries and winegrowers Association

Join winemaker Tim Kish in our barrel room to taste through three estate-grown wines. Additionally, our Tasting Room has a full food menu available from noon to 5PM.

SPECIAL OFFER: Bring your wristband to the Tasting Room for 10% off your take-home bottle purchases.

Join us for the LWWA Barrel Tasting of our 2022 (and maybe 2023) vintage reds. The Barrel Tasting is conducted in the Production Room where we will sample directly from tank or barrel. Learn about the 2023 harvest, the winemaking process. and recent bottling. Now's your chance to ask all your burning questions.

Guests are invited to taste our 2025 barrel experiment, featuring Cabernet Franc in four different barrels. Each barrel focuses on an ageing alternative, such as a new oak stave or toasted cube additions. Learn how these practices support winemaker vision, flavor profiles, and sustainability efforts.

SPECIAL OFFER: Exclusive Discounts on bottles will be available to LWA Barrel Tasting Guests.

We are a small hands-on farm winery that grows the fruit and makes the wine on site. Visitors will get a immersive experience in small Farm operations. Tastings will take place at the production facility in the smaller red barn past the residence.

SPECIAL OFFER: Participants receive 10% off on any purchase that day

Doukenie Winery, with vineyards established in 1985, is one of the oldest in Loudoun County. We're known for classic wines made from French varietals. On Loudoun Barrel Tasting Day we will be thiefing into: 2023 Barrel Select Chardonnay, 2023 Vintner's Reserve (Bordeaux style blend), 2023 Petit Verdot Port (fortified)

SPECIAL OFFER: Participants receive 10% off bottles purchased

We will be tasting our 22 Tannat/Bordeaux varieties blend assembled by our wine club. A number of local wineries are looking harder at Tannat as a blender and creating a category for these wines. Taste, chat and let’s see if we can start something solid!

SPECIAL OFFER: We will have a special discount on purchases made by participants in this event.

Two Twisted Posts Winery stands out with its unique charm, boasting a female winemaker and a collection of award-winning wines. Nestled in the picturesque rolling hills of Short Hill Mountain, the winery not only offers a delightful escape but also a testament to the skill and dedication of its talented female winemaker. Explore the scenic beauty and savor the excellence of their acclaimed wines at this hidden gem.

SPECIAL OFFERS: 10% off bottle purchases and complimentary flight

Nate and Sarah Walsh founded Walsh Family Wine in 2014 with a firm dedication to the production of premium Virginia wine. Farming numerous distinctive sites throughout Northern Virginia, we strive to produce wines reflective of place. Most of our bottlings are vineyard-designate wines, and in time we hope to continually realize the uniqueness of these sites through thoughtful winegrowing, both in the vineyard and cellar.

Williams Gap Vineyard is a family owned vineyard located in Round Hill. Nestled on 200 acres of land with the Blue Ridge Mountains in the distance, Williams Gap is a charming environment for all types of celebrations. It reflects the hard work which has ultimately created this special environment.

SPECIAL OFFER: 10% off coupons will be offered to participants

Founded in 1984 by Lew Parker, Willowcroft Farm Vineyards is the oldest winery in Loudoun County. Willowcroft sits high atop the Catoctin Ridge offering dramatic views of the Loudoun Valley and the Blue Ridge Mountains stretching along the horizon as far as the eye can see. Willowcroft grows 12 different grape varietals over 12+ acres. The winery and the tasting room are located in the rustic red barn, built circa 1875, providing a welcoming and cozy experience to enjoy our wine.

SPECIAL OFFER: 10% off bottle purchases for all participants

Zephaniah has been a family farm since 1950 when Bill Hatch, Zephaniah's grandson and the father of the grower and winemaker Bill Hatch, purchased the farm. We were one of the 400 dairy farms in Loudoun. Growing grapes and making wine is great farming. We planted our first grapes 21 years ago, and we keep planting. We are fortunate to work as a family with our three adult children.

Map of Participating Wineries

BARREL TASTING EVENT DETAILS & RULES

DETAILS & RULES

Please keep the details and rules in mind when registering for the Loudoun County Barrel Tasting Event.

You are REQUIRED to select your starting winery, then are welcome to visit any & all of the wineries that are participating in this year's wine tasting event. You will not receive your registration if you start at any winery other than the one you have selected. No exceptions!
Each participating winery has a limited # of check-ins. Once the number is reached then the winery is sold out and can not accept anymore check-ins and you will need to select another starting winery.
Attendees will receive a wristband upon check-in. Ticket admits 1 person into the event. No replacement for lost wristbands, a new one must be purchased.
Be prepared to show your photo I.D. - No I.D. = no admittance.
Each person in your party will need to be present when checking in, wineries need to check ID's & attach wristbands to each attendee.
Be prepared to show your wristband at each winery you visit to let wineries know you’ve checked-in & are an event participant.
This event is for adults only... NO ONE under the age of 21 is allowed to attend the Winter Barrel Tasting this includes infants.
Please do not bring dogs to the Barrel Tasting.
Participating wineries will stop pouring at 5:00pm, even if their normal tasting room hours are later.
No winery will continue to serve or sell wine to any guest who appears intoxicated, even if they have a limo or designated driver.
No refunds. Event takes place Rain or Shine.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? Either print it or show it on your phone and your photo ID for age verification.

2. Can I switch my starting Winery? We cannot change your starting location. You must check in at the winery you chose at registration. No exceptions!