February 2, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Loudoun Heights Agritourism Council Releases Collaborative Wine Four Loudoun wineries join together to produce a 2019 estate-grown red blend. Loudoun County, VA (February 1, 2021) – The Loudoun Heights Agritourism Council is committed to telling the story of Northern Loudoun County with the release of its first collaborative wine, the 2019 Valle Tranquilo. This bold red blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Tannat is a full-bodied wine, perfect for enjoying this winter or for cellaring for enjoyment in years to come. Breaux Vineyards, Hillsborough Winery & Brewery, 868 Estate Vineyards, and Two Twisted Posts Winery each brought a barrel of single-varietal, estate-grown wine from their 2019 vintage to Hillsborough Winery where the four winemakers tasted the wines and experimented with different blends to create the 2019 Valle Tranquilo. “What really excites me about this wine is that it represents a coming together of the vineyards in our area. We’ve always been friends, but this is the first time that we have worked together as artistic collaborators,” said Kerem Baki, winemaker and owner at Hillsborough Winery and Brewery. “The resulting wine evokes the terroir of our Loudoun Heights geography, but it also represents the creativity of the entire team. From wine creation to label design, each member of the LHATC was able to contribute to the project. During this difficult COVID year, it has been a bright spot to be able to work with our neighbors on a project like this!” said Nancy Deliso, co-owner, 868 Estate Vineyards. Stephen Mackey, owner of Notaviva Craft Fermentations, designed the label. Ninety-six cases of the 2019 Valle Tranquilo will be released to the Tasting Rooms at Breaux Vineyards, 868 Estate Vineyards, Hillsborough Vineyards and Brewery, and Two Twisted Posts Winery on February 11th, 2021. The wine will retail for $32. A portion of the proceeds from wine sales will support future initiatives of the LHATC raising funds for local charitable causes. ABOUT THE LOUDOUN HEIGHTS AGRITOURISM COUNCIL: The Loudoun Heights Agritourism Council is a not-for-profit business league that’s purpose is to promote the marketing, sale, purchase and use of farm-based or rural products and services and to improve business conditions for farm-based and rural businesses. Members of the LHATC include 868 Estate Vineyards, Bozzo Family Vineyards, Breaux Vineyards, Doukenie Winery, Hillsborough Winery and Brewery, Kalero Vineyards and Event Venue, Maggie Malick’s Wine Caves, Notaviva Craft Fermentations, and Two Twisted Posts Winery. Each of these venues provides a unique experience, both indoors and outdoors, with many family friendly and four-legged friendly options to choose from. LHATC c/o Hillsborough Vineyards 36716 Charles Town Pike Hillsboro, VA 20132 lhatc.org ### .