Meet Your Guides

"Being a Certified Tourism Ambassador means I get to share DC's wine country with genuine pride and purpose. I'm not just hosting a wine tour — I'm representing the stories, people, and hidden gems of this beautiful region, helping guests feel more connected and eager to return."

• 🍾 Desert Island Bottle

  Petit Manseng from Good Spirit Farm — ice cold, with pineapple and grapefruit on the finish

• 💎 Hidden Gem Variety

  Petit Manseng — far less famous than Viognier or Cab Franc, but absolutely worth seeking out

• 🗺️ Fun History Fact

  Virginia has 300+ wineries, but Loudoun County leads the state with 51 — more than anywhere else

• 🌍 Dream Wine Tour

  Southwest France (Jurançon region) & Tuscany, Italy

• 💧 Pro Tip

  Don't skip breakfast, stay hydrated, and drink responsibly — pace yourself and enjoy every sip!

• 🥯 Local Fave

  BKD Bagels in Leesburg

"To me, being a CTA means being a storyteller and a guardian of the guest experience. It's about more than just driving — it's about providing deep local context, ensuring safety, and acting as a professional bridge between the wineries and our guests."

• 🍾 Desert Island Bottle

  Good Spirit Farm Albariño or Casanel José Rosé — truly impossible to pick just one

• 💎 Hidden Gem Variety

  Petit Verdot — incredible depth, color & violet aromatics unique to our terroir

• 🗺️ Fun History Fact

  Thomas Jefferson spent decades trying (and mostly failing) to grow European vitis vinifera in Virginia

• 🌍 Dream Wine Tour

  Georgia — where winemaking is believed to have started more than 8,000 years ago

• 💧 Pro Tip

  Drink a full glass of water between every winery to keep your palate sharp all day

• 🍕 Local Fave

  Fireworks Pizza in Leesburg — wood-fired crust & great local tap list