Hello everyone. Our next Wine Club event is Friday, October 10th from 6:30-9:30pm at the Clubhouse. Coming up with themes for our monthly meetings can be challenging after seven years of continuous meetings (with a few months off for the pandemic). So the planning committee is trying to think outside the box; or more accurately, think inside the box!
Our theme for next Friday's meeting is "Boxed Wine vs. Bottled Wine." We're sure you've all encountered the now-ubiquitous 3-litter box of wine at the County liquor store or your corner beer and wine store. And maybe you've even used them for parties or large family gatherings. But despite their growing popularity, they still carry a bit of a stigma. Boxed wine is thought to be cheap, uninteresting wine that's meant for quaffing indiscriminately. But in fact, some very good wines are now packaged in the 3L box (more accurately described as a "bag in a box"). This packaging not only provides a cost-effectively large volume of wine (the equivalent of 4 normal bottles), but also offers a preservation system that lets you dispense wine from the package over a long period of time without it spoiling. Because the wine is contained in an airtight plastic bag inside the box, it lets users pour from the bag without exposing the remaining wine to air, preserving it almost indefinitely!
So next Friday we will provide two wines for comparison--a red and a rose--the same wine packaged both in a box and in a bottle. And you can compare for yourself. Can you detect a difference in the taste of the wine poured from the box or the bottle? If so, do you have a preference? Feel free to get a partner to help you taste them blind as a true test. Or just try them both and share your observations. We will provide enough wine for everyone to sample. But also feel free to bring anything you'd like to drink or share. (Those of you who like to ignore the monthly theme, have at it! No rules this month!) And as always, we welcome any and all contributions of wine-friendly food to share. Looking forward to seeing you all Friday! Cheers!
Kentlands Wine Club. Loudoun County Wineries Visit $73.00 The Kentlands Wine Club is visiting two outstanding wineries in Loudoun County on Sunday November 2, 2025. This will be a round trip bus trip leaving the Kentlands Clubhouse at 11:30 and returning at approximately 5:30. We are excited to have a group tasting at Breaux Vineyards in Purcellville which will likely include their Nebbiolo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. We will then head to Waterford Virginia for a group tasting at 8 Chains North Winery, likely to taste their Red Blend, Syrah, Chardonnay, Albarino and more. $70.00 (+fees) per person, limited to Kentlands Wine Club members.
Membership is open to individuals aged 21 and over who register online by agreeing to the Membership Statement and contributing an annual donation of $30 per person through the Kentlands Community Foundation. This fee helps cover regular club expenses, though additional costs may apply for special events.
Registered members may bring one guest (21+) up to two times per year. To ensure an enjoyable experience for all, the committee may limit the number of guests based on event space availability.