Allison and Stan founded Virginia Wine Experiences (VWE) in 2022, the same year they purchased a cottage in historic Purcellville, Virginia - near the trailhead of the W&OD trail. VWE is a pure passion project, designed to help others discover the wonders of Loudoun county and the exciting advancements of the Virginia Wine industry.

Allison is WSET Level 3 certified, has earned her Certified Specialist of Wine from the Society of Wine Educators, and has passed the Introductory Sommelier Exam through the Court of Master Sommeliers. Stan is WSET Level 2 certified and being pressured by Allison to begin Level 3. They have completed immersive study trips to several US and European wine regions, including Napa, Sonoma, the NY Fingerlakes, Bordeaux, Rioja, Piedmont, Tuscany, and Umbria.