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Article: To Drink Local, Start Here
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- The Washington Post
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- October 14, 2009
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Todd Thrasher, sommelier and general manager of Restaurant Eve in
Old Town Alexandria, joined me in a recent tasting of several of
Loudoun County's best wines. Restaurant Eve champions the "eat
local" movement in the Washington area and supports local food
producers. Thrasher said he is increasing his focus on locally
produced wines as well and decided after our tasting to serve only
Virginia and Maryland wines at this year's Farmland Feast dinner on
Nov. 9, when local chefs support local farms and farm markets.
Here are some wineries to watch -- and seek out -- in Loudoun
County, based on my tasting with Thrasher and my recent exploration
of the county:
Boxwood Winery. John Kent Cooke ...