Lost Creek Winery

10/25/2026

🍷🏆 An incredible night for Lost Creek W**ery at the Loudoun W**e Awards.

Aimee and I are deeply honored that our Echelon 2019 was named Best Bordeaux Blend and ultimately Best in Show for the entire competition. Even more meaningful, it became the highest-scoring w**e in the 11-year history of the Loudoun W**e Awards.

Our Tannat 2021 was also recognized as Best Tannat, making the evening even more special.

For me, though, the story behind Echelon 2019 is what makes this recognition so personal.

2019 was the first vintage produced entirely from our Meridian Ridge Vineyard in Bluemont—a site Aimee and I selected specifically because of its soils, terroir, elevation, and potential to grow exceptional Bordeaux varieties. Every grape in Echelon 2019 came from that vineyard.

When you plant a vineyard, you make decisions years before you ever know what those vines will ultimately become. To see that first vintage from Meridian Ridge earn Best in Show—and set a new scoring record for the competition—is something we will never forget.

We are incredibly proud of this vineyard, proud of these w**es, and grateful to the Loudoun w**e community that continues to push Virginia w**e forward.

— Todd Henkle
Owner & W**emaker, Lost Creek W**ery

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10/15/2026

A Little Town, a Charming Bistro & an Evening of Virginia W**e! 🍷

Tucked away in the heart of Virginia's horse and w**e country, The Plains is one of those picturesque little towns that makes you want to slow down, explore, and stay awhile.

And right on Main Street, you'll find Bistro @ The Porch, a cozy neighborhood gem known for its warm hospitality, locally inspired cuisine, and creative approach to farm-to-table dining.

Lost Creek is thrilled to be partnering with this charming destination for a special Autumn W**e Dinner on Sunday, October 25th at 5 PM!

Join Lost Creek w**emaker Todd Henkle for an intimate four-course dining experience featuring seasonal culinary creations thoughtfully paired with four Lost Creek w**es. Discover the stories behind the w**es, explore the pairings, and celebrate the flavors of Virginia w**e country.

Sunday, October 25 | 5 PM
Bistro @ The Porch | 6483 Main Street, The Plains, VA
$99 per person (plus tax and gratuity)

Make an afternoon of it! Take a scenic drive through Virginia's beautiful countryside, explore the village of The Plains, and settle in for an unforgettable evening of food, w**e, and conversation.

Reservations: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2003249838192

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Join our friend & w**emaker Todd Henkle for a 4-course dining experience & guided tasting featuring Lost Creek W**es @ The Bistro.

10/06/2026

RESERVE TODAY! Lost Creek Harvest Dinner Fri 10/16 6:30pm @ Echelon W**e Bar in downtown Leesburg 🍂

Harvest is one of the most exciting moments in the vineyard. Join us for a family-style dinner paired with Lost Creek w**es and inspired by the flavors of the season. Owner & W**emaker Todd Henkle will also share how harvest unfolded in the vineyard and cellar, and what this vintage is beginning to reveal.

Seats are filling quickly—reserve yours soon.

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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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09/08/2026

Harvest the Fun: Lost Creek’s Fall Calendar Is Bursting with Possibilities!

The 2026 vintage in Loudoun County has been a season of contrasts, testing the vineyard early and rewarding patience as harvest approaches. Bitter cold in late January left its mark on our Merlot and Tannat blocks, while the devastating April freeze, though mercifully sparing our vineyards, brought heartbreaking losses to friends and colleagues across the region. July followed with a relentless heat dome and heat indexes nearing 120 degrees, but August and early September have offered a welcome shift: gentler warmth, measured rainfall, and the cool nights that help preserve freshness and balance in the fruit. Through it all, vineyard chemistry has been remarkably compelling, and the quality emerging from the vines has us genuinely excited. At this early stage, 2026 is shaping up to deliver luminous, vibrant whites and deeply colored, plush reds with beautiful freshness and energy.

As the vineyard moves into harvest, we invite you to celebrate the season with us at one of the many special events we have planned throughout the fall.

https://www.lostcreekw**ery.com/events

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09/02/2026

More exciting news for Lost Creek!

Our 2021 Tannat and 2023 Blanc de Blancs followed up their success at the Loudoun W**e Awards with Gold medals at the 2026 Atlantic Seaboard W**e Competition.

And there’s even more to celebrate: our 2023 Blanc de Blancs was named Best in Class! 🥂

We’re incredibly proud to see these w**es recognized and grateful to everyone who continues to support Lost Creek. Cheers! 🍷

08/17/2026

🍇🍷 A beautiful evening celebrating veraison with our Terroir to Table dinner series.

Owner and w**emaker Todd Henkle shared an update from the vineyard and walked guests through what’s happening in the vines as the grapes move through this critical stage of ripening.

The vineyard is looking great, and as harvest gets closer, Todd talked through what he’s watching in the fruit, how ripening is progressing, and the decisions that will ultimately shape the upcoming vintage.

The evening continued with a seasonal multi-course dinner paired with Lost Creek w**es—and these dishes were delicious.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for a night celebrating the vineyard, the vintage, and the journey from vine to glass. 🍷

Our next Lost Creek w**e dinner is Harvest on October 16, and seats are already filling quickly—reserve yours soon.

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08/14/2026

aiTenley is reminding all our Harvest Club members to check your inbox and make any changes to your August club run before noon Monday!

https://www.lostcreekw**ery.com/w**e-club

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08/13/2026

Lost Creek is headed to the Stratford Hall W**e & Oyster Festival () on September 19th & 20th! 🍷🦪

Join us for a weekend of great w**e, delicious oysters, and beautiful surroundings. We’ll be there pouring some of our award-winning w**es and would love to see you!

Grab your tickets and make plans to join us next month. Cheers! 🥂

https://www.stratfordhall.org/w**eandoysterfestival/

08/12/2026

The August Harvest Club w**es are officially set! 🍷✨

Enjoy our w**emaker’s handpicked selections, or customize your club order with w**es you love. Be sure to check your inbox for the full Harvest Club announcement and make any changes before the deadline.

Cheers to another great season of w**e! 🥂