Pours to Explore is a curated tasting series presented by the Loudoun Wineries & Winegrowers Association, offering a more elevated and intentional way to experience Loudoun County wines. Designed as an educational alternative to traditional wine festivals, each event focuses on a specific grape variety or style and features a rotating selection of local wineries.

Guests enjoy a walk-around tasting format, allowing them to explore wines at their own pace while engaging directly with winery representatives. Each experience is anchored by a featured sommelier, who provides an opening introduction and remains available throughout the event to offer insight, context, and storytelling. Light bites are included to complement the wines, which are also available for purchase directly from participating wineries.

❋ Pours to Explore – Rosé, Petit Manseng & Petit Verdot ❋
Saturday, June 13th 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Cana Vineyards & Winery | $65 per person

Featured Wineries: 8 Chains North, Bluemont Vineyard, Bozzo Family Vineyard, Cana Vineyards, Carriage House Wineworks, Domaine Fortier, Endhardt Vineyard, Good Spirit Farm Winery, Greenhill Vineyard, Kalero Vineyard, Lost Creek Winery, Williams Gap Vineyard

Featured Sommelier: Nadine Brown
Nadine Brown is a 25-year veteran of the Washington, D.C. restaurant industry. She spent more than 14 years as Wine Director and Sommelier at Charlie Palmer Steak and has also served as a managing partner, general manager, and hospitality consultant. A two-time recipient of the RAMMY Award for Wine Program of the Year, Nadine is widely respected for her leadership in the region’s wine community. She serves on the board of the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington and the nonprofit Veraison Project, and judges competitions including the Monticello Cup and Virginia Governor’s Cup. Through her company, At Your Service, Nadine provides wine events, cellar management, staff training, and hospitality consulting, while also contributing writing on wine and the industry.

This tasting series is perfect for wine lovers looking to deepen their understanding of Loudoun County wines in an intimate and engaging setting.