Exploring VA Wines

October in Luckettsland

That autumn feel is in the air!

The harvesting of the crops, the cool evenings, and the changing leaves all help to create a season that makes our Virginia countryside an iconic setting for a fall experience.

Out here in Lucketts, just north of Leesburg, October seems to be our busiest month of the year. I refer to Lucketts as Luckettsland: “From the merge to the bridge, and from the river to the Ridge.” We have fabulous farm stands throughout the year but fall brings out more of the color, produce and decor that you can take home. Apples and apple cider, pumpkins, gourds, mums, and cornstalks all help to give that seasonal feel to our region and home. The autumn leaves on the hillsides highlight feel of the season. Our antiques stores have truly put us on the map, and the themes of each vendor or venue show each one’s creativity and personality. Hopefully that inspires your own creative drive to bring home some decor, the handcrafted plant stand and the plant that goes with it. The produce for your meal and the fruit for the homemade applesauce you used to make with grandma are here in Luckettsland for you to experience and bring home.

One of our attractions here in Lucketts is Temple Hall Farm Park. This is a great venue for the kids as it has a play land element along with a bit of education. They have a variety of farm animals as well as farm activities specific for the month of October. Pumpkin picking, hayrides and more will make help to make some great memories for the kids as well as for the adults.

October has been Virginia Wine Month for as long as I can remember. Because the wineries are farms that need certain types of land to grow grapes, they are naturally picturesque and often established in the rolling hillsides. The wineries are harvesting their grapes at this time, so your chances of seeing some grape picking

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Pearmund Cellars

Celebrate Virginia Wine Month with a taste of the Country at Pearmund Cellars. Less than an hour from Alexandria, providing an adult afternoon of peace and quiet outside the Beltway.

• 1000’s of International awards

• Bring a picnic or enjoy our food selections

including charcuterie and paninis

• Onsite Farmstore with local VA foods,

crafts, and parlor seating.

• Wines by the flight, glass, bottle or case

Pearmund Cellars 6190 Georgetown Road Broad Run, VA 20137 540.347.3475 PearmundCellars.com info@PearmundCellars.com

Something is BREWING at our Farmstore this fall. Our Initial BEER is fermenting as you read. BEER at the Farmstore….Ready OCTOBER 1st

or processing is much greater this month. If you really want to get in on the “making” part of the wine, call your winery ahead of time and see if they can accommodate. During the week is usually a better time for this as many of the smaller wineries are coordinating space and staffing on the weekends for customers. Some wineries will offer special tastings or events in order to take advantage of this month. We certainly hope you will support us this month by bringing home an extra bottle or two for holiday events and for sharing with friends.

Here are just a handful of the spots to enjoy the autumn experience in Lucketts:

Vanish Brewery www.vanishbeer.com Barnhouse Brewery www.barnhousebrewery.com The Old Lucketts Store www.luckettstore.com Brossman’s Family Farm www. brossmansfarm.com Hope Flower Farm and Winery www. hopeflowerfarm.com Loudounberry Farm Stand www.loudounberry.com Roots 657 www.roots657.com The Cottage www.luckettscottage.com On a Whim www.facebook.com/pinksilo/ Rust and Feathers www. rustandfeathers.com Fabbioli Cellars www.fabbioliwines.com The Vineyards and Winery at Lost Creek www.lostcreekwinery.com Hidden Brook Winery www.hiddenbrookwinery.com EagleTree Vineyards www.eagletreevineyards.com Bleu Frog Vineyard www. bleufrogvineyards.com Temple Hall Farm www.novaparks.com

There are many more places to explore, so make a day of it—or a weekend! Our businesses are here to offer our products and experiences for you and your family, and this is the time of year when we really shine. Enjoy the visit!

Celebrate Virginia Wine Month

October is Virginia Wine Month. Pick a vineyard or a weekend. Plot out the perfect itinerary or follow wherever the road takes you to explore the shifting landscape and extraordinary wines of Virginia.

Harvest Party is Saturday, October 15th. This home-grown holiday is a day to toast the richness of our region. There are so many ways to celebrate— attend a dinner at a local winery or host your own, stock up on wine and take advantage of exclusive deals and local bundles. The Harvest Party is a chance to celebrate the bounty of harvest and the hard work of farmers and vineyard crews across the state that get our local fruit into your glass.

What’s happening here is bigger than a drink. At the heart of Virginia Wine is a community of farmers perfecting their own agricultural art. They don’t bend to trends—they listen to their land, crafting wines that embody the grace, grit and experimental spirit of Virginia.

What to look for

Celebrations are occurring across the state this October. Enjoy the month at celebrations near you. Visit harvestpartyva.com for details and happenings.

Kick-off the month by entering in a giveaway on @vawine Instagram.

Share your Virginia Wine Month / Harvest Party pictures on social media— tag us @vawine and use the hashtags #vawinemonth, #harvestpartyva, #vawine for a chance to be featured.