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“The Pursuit of Excellence…. Loudoun’s Passion In Wine

“The pursuit of excellence with unrestrained passion can lead to the accomplishment of wonders with unsurpassed joy.”—Aberjhani, historian / poet While many attributes define our wine world, no other descriptor embodies our spirit and commitment more than passion—that energy that originates in our souls, swelling within us, igniting our zest for life. Notwithstanding, teamwork is also a key …

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Which October One Vineyard wine sounds delicious to you today?

Which October One Vineyard wine sounds delicious to you today? Let’s help find out with this overview of our grapes, their history, and lineage, as well as our grapes’ signature characteristics. Also, see what chefs and authors said while pairing O1V’s wine with food and the medals we’ve taken home. O1V’s Grapes The grapes used …

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Our Sparkling Viognier!

“Come quickly; I am tasting the stars!” This famous wine quote attributed to Dom Pérignon when tasting the first sparkling Champagne implies the shared experience of something alluring and delicious. Wine, and even more sparkling wine, brings people together. It is for sharing. Food, bubbles, and fun. Sparkling wine has nice acidity, palette-cleansing attributes, and …

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Are you getting the most out of your October One Vineyard wine?

Wine doesn’t contain its meaning entirely within itself. You bring that to it through your knowledge and fantasy. ~ Sir Roger Scruton. This quote from the English philosopher and author of I Drink Therefore I Am, A Philosopher’s Guide to Wine encapsulates the concept of knowing your wine. You can be perfectly content consuming wine …

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