Wine is the name of the game in Loudoun County, but you won’t get through more than a glass or two on an empty stomach. Instead of nibbling on a few oyster crackers or a granola bar, turn a pit stop into a picnic with your own assortment of local goodies, curated by Jennifer Sigal of Visit Loudoun.
Wicker Picnic Basket, $349.95
Le Picnic: Chic Food for On-the-Go by Suzy Ashford, $19.95
Red Pepper and Artichoke Tapenade with Red Wine, $9.95; Sunset Hills Vineyard, Purcellville
Calvary Camp Ash Goat Cheese, $9; Georges Mill Farm Artisan Cheese, Lovettsville
Ultimate Grilled Cheese, $7.50; South Street Under, Leesburg
Apple Cider Doughnuts, $1 each or $9 for a dozen; Great Country Farms, Bluemont
Strawberry Rhubarb Pie, $17.99; Mom’s Apple Pie, Leesburg