Pours to Explore Tasting Series: Sauvignon Blanc & Cabernet Franc

Pours to Explore Tasting Series: Sauvignon Blanc & Cabernet Franc

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 two standout styles: the upcoming popularity of crisp Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Franc the dominate grape of Virginia that grows well in Loudoun and features fruit-forward wines with pepper undertones.

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: Sauvingon Blanc & Cabernet Franc

Featured Wineries: 8 Chains North, 868 Estate Vineyards, Bluemont Vineyard, Bozzo Family Vineyard, Domaine Fortier, Endhardt Vineyards, Good Spirit Farm Winery, Greenhill Vineyard, Kalero Vineyard, Lost Creek Winery, The Wine Reserve at Waterford, Three Creeks Winery, Two Twisted Post Winery, Williams Gap Vineyard, Willowcroft Farm Vineyards, Zephaniah Farm Vineyard

Featured Sommelier: Erin Scala
Erin Scala is a central Virginia–based wine professional at Market Street Wine, where she focuses on sustainability, education, and community. She is also a wine journalist and content creator whose work has appeared in Wine & Spirits, The C-Ville Weekly, and other publications.

Previously, Erin worked at Michelin-starred restaurants in New York City, including JoJo, PUBLIC, and The Musket Room, and later led the wine program at Fleurie Restaurant. Named one of Wine Enthusiast’s “40 Under 40,” she is deeply connected to the Virginia wine industry, serving as a judge for the Governor’s Cup and the Loudoun Wine Awards, and continues to contribute as a speaker, sommelier, and advocate for sustainability and emerging wine regions.