Echelon Wine Bar

09/17/2026

SPACES AVAILABLE! Sangiovese of Italy Sun 9/20 3pm 🍷

We’ll explore how Sangiovese changes across Tuscany—from the bright, savory character of Chianti to the depth, structure, and age-worthy style of Brunello di Montalcino.

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09/15/2026

We have some exciting news to share! 🥂

Aimee Henkle, co-owner of Lost Creek W**ery and Echelon W**e Bar, has been selected for the James Beard Foundation’s 2026 Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership (WEL) program and named an Evelyn Bernstein Fellow!

For more than a decade, Aimee has been part of Loudoun’s w**e and hospitality community—building Lost Creek and Echelon while also working alongside fellow w**eries, restaurants, tourism partners, and the Loudoun W**eries & W**egrowers Association to help strengthen and elevate our region.

This year, she joins just 21 women entrepreneurs from 14 states selected for WEL. Together, their businesses generate $49 million in annual revenue and employ more than 500 people.

The program is presented by the , one of the country’s most respected organizations in food and hospitality, in partnership with Cornell University, WEL brings established women entrepreneurs together for advanced education, leadership development, business strategy, and collaboration.

For Aimee, it’s an opportunity to learn from an extraordinary group of women while focusing on the next chapter for Lost Creek and Echelon—strengthening the businesses, continuing to grow as a leader, and building the strategy and relationships for what comes next.

Being selected for this national program and awarded the Evelyn Bernstein Fellowship is an incredible honor, and we’re excited to share the news with our community.

🥂 Read the James Beard Foundation announcement and meet the 2026 cohort:
https://www.jamesbeard.org/stories/womens-entrepreneurial-leadership-cohort-2026

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09/13/2026

SPACES AVAILABLE! Sauvignon Blanc W**e Class Wed 9/16 7pm!

Think Sauvignon Blanc is all the same? Think again.

Join us for a tasting exploring how this expressive grape changes across climates, regions, and w**emaking traditions around the world including Loire Valley, New Zealand, California, Virginia and Bordeaux.

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09/12/2026

THIS FRIDAY! California Dreaming W**e Dinner Friday 9/18 🍷

California w**e country is coming to Leesburg. Join us for a four-course dinner paired with w**es from across California, highlighting the incredible range of styles the state has to offer—from bright, elegant whites to bold, expressive reds.

One week to go—and seats are filling. Reserve yours now.

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Escape to California w**e country for an evening celebrating the Golden State’s diverse vineyards and iconic w**e regions. Enjoy four thoughtfully selected California w**es, each paired with a chef-crafted course designed to highlight its character, style, and sense of place—from bright coastal ...

09/11/2026

SPACES AVAILABLE! Masterclass: Oregon's Willamette Valley Sun 9/13 3pm 🍷

This masterclass explores the Willamette Valley, from its cool-climate growing conditions and diverse AVAs to the styles that have made Oregon famous for elegant Pinot Noir and distinctive white w**es.

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Explore the elegance and complexity of Oregon’s Willamette Valley in this 90-minute masterclass featuring eight exceptional w**es. Discover the region’s cool-climate terroir, renowned Pinot Noir, and world-class Chardonnay through a guided tasting that highlights vineyard diversity, w**emaking p...

09/08/2026

SPACES AVAILABLE! Orange W**e Class Wed 9/9 7pm!

Join us for a guided exploration of six orange w**es from around the world, featuring bottles from Slovenia, Chile, Spain, California, France, and Argentina. Taste everything from Ribolla and Viognier to Pinot Gris and Chardonnay, and discover just how broad the orange w**e category can be.

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09/07/2026

🇺🇸🍷 We’re Open Today - Labor Day!

Make the most of the long weekend with us!

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09/06/2026

RESERVE TODAY! Cuvée & Canapés Saturday 9/12 2-5pm 🥂

Join us for Cuvée & Canapés, a French-inspired Sip & Savor featuring three elegant pairings: Artichoke Beignet with Sancerre, Caviar Blinis with Crémant de Bourgogne, and Crab Rangoon with Alsace Riesling. Enjoy three w**es, three chef-crafted bites, and an effortless afternoon of French flavor for just $30.

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09/05/2026

As the season gets ready to cool off, the menu is shifting toward richer flavors and heartier dishes, including Fried Brussels Sprouts with Miso Ponzu & Togarashi, Mussels with Blue Crab, Saffron Coconut, Potatoes & White Mirepoix, and more.

Also new:
Black Cod with Spinach, Parsnip & Verjus Caviar Beurre Blanc
Scallops with Roasted Corn, Succotash, Velouté & Ash
Pork Belly with Adobo Maple Glaze, Baby Carrots & Gouda Gritcake
Polpette with House-made GF Meatballs & Parmesan Polenta

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09/03/2026

SPACES AVAILABLE! W**es of New Zealand Sunday 9/6 3pm 🇳🇿

There’s a lot more to New Zealand than Sauvignon Blanc.

Discover how place, climate, and w**emaking style come together to make New Zealand one of the most distinctive w**e countries in the world.

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