Crushed Cellars
July 27, 2024. Just west of the Route 9/Berlin Turnpike intersection in Loudoun County, you will come to the unassuming driveway for Crushed Cellars. Try to drive slowly or you could easily pass it. My advice is to try to arrive earlier in the day because parking is limited and this is not a vibe you want to miss. We were greeted at the door of the winery by owner, Robert “Bob” Kalok, who began this winery in 2010 on his family farm. To start our conversation, Bob asked me about my security clearance and whether I worked for a “three-letter agency.” He delivered this with a wink and a squint from under tousled blond hair. And that was how our visit went, being treated as if Kim and Bob and I shared some national secret. Bob returned to this theme a couple of times. There is a tangible hippie vibe at Crushed Cellars. My Sharona played on speakers. People come and go like Grand Central Station: tasting wine, buying eggs, buying organic beef, buying dips, and fri