Pours to Explore Tasting Series: Sparkling, Chardonnay & Tannat

Join us for an elevated evening of wine, learning, and discovery at Pours to Explore, a new tasting series presented by the Loudoun Wineries & Winegrowers Association.

This intimate, walk-around experience is designed for guests who want to go beyond the glass - offering the opportunity to taste with intention while engaging directly with some of Loudoun County’s top producers. The evening will highlight three standout styles: diverse style of Sparklings and Chardonnay and bold Tannat, showcasing the depth and growing sophistication of the region.

A featured sommelier will open the event with insights into Loudoun’s terroir, grape varieties, and winemaking philosophies, and will be available throughout the evening to guide your experience and answer questions.

Enjoy a refined yet relaxed atmosphere with an abundant grazing table of artisanal cheeses, charcuterie, and seasonal accompaniments. This is not a festival—it’s an educational wine experience curated for those who appreciate quality, storytelling, and connection.

Wines will be available for purchase.

Perfect for wine lovers looking to deepen their understanding of Loudoun County wines in an intimate and engaging setting.

Highlighted Wines: Sparkling, Chardonnay & Tannat

Featured Wineries: 8 Chains North, Bluemont Vineyard, Bozzo Family Vineyard, Carriage House Wineworks, Domaine Fortier, Endhardt Vineyard, Fabbioli Cellars, Good Spirit Farm Winery, Greenhill Vineyard, Kalero Vineyard, Lost Creek Winery, Mt Defiance, Walsh Family Wine, Williams Gap Vineyard

Featured Sommelier: Julie Seibert
Julie Siebert is the Sommelier and Wine Education Director at Echelon Wine Bar and a WSET instructor with Capital Wine School. Julie came to wine as a “third career,” following 26 years working for the Federal Government where she rose to senior executive levels and oversaw large training and development programs. 

She grew up in Seattle surrounded by Washington State’s thriving wine industry and has traveled extensively through many of the world’s great wine regions. Julie’s philosophy is to make wine enjoyable and easy to understand for everyone by blending deep knowledge with an engaging, approachable teaching style. Julie is a WSET Diploma student, WSET Level 3 Certified, and is an Italian, American, Spanish, and French Wine Scholar.