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A Hidden Gem in Wine Country

The Inn at Stinson Vineyards in Crozet is an Elegant, Off-the-Beaten Path Getaway for Foodies and Wine Lovers Looking to Unplug and Unwind When the winding roads and rolling hills around…

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Grapes and Goats at Hampton Roads Winery

Imbibe Virginia wines at must-visit farm vineyard Hampton Roads Winery in Surry Bountiful harvests, bucolic beauty and a whole lot of history. That’s what you can expect during your visit…

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Sip and Tell This Fall

Viva Virginia’s New AVA! It can take five years from planting to bottling for a vintner to make wine. But an even more illustrative show of saintly patience is the…

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Be Merry at Merrie Mill

Merrie Mill Farm and Vineyard in Keswick is Charlottesville area’s newest tasting room with a playful spirit Photos by Arielle Patterson The rural community of Keswick, located outside of Charlottesville,…

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Winemaking  Women

Meet a few of the leading ladies who are turning grapes into gold around Virginia   While still a male-dominated industry, women are increasingly involved in making wine throughout Virginia…

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A Feast for Foodies in Bath County

From craft cider tastings to farm-to-table freshness, here are 10 don’t-miss experiences in Hot Springs and Warm Springs By Layla Khoury-Hanold   It happens quickly. As you drive into Bath…

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The Early Mountain Experience

Sip, savor and stay a while at this Central Virginia gem Story and Photos Melissa M. Stewart Early Mountain Vineyards isn’t the type of winery you simply stumble upon during…

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Tour de Virginia Ready to Ride

Williamsburg Winery invites select group of cyclists to participate in first-ever miles for meals event Four days, 50 riders, 289 miles. Those are the final numbers the Williamsburg Winery anticipates…

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For the Love of Wine: Upcoming Wine Events

Check out these wine-centric festivals and special events around the state COVID-19 Special Message: Please be sure to check with event organizers or venues for any schedule changes or cancelation…

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Love Among the Vines : Winery Weddings

It is said that in wine, there is truth. Yet, if the perennial popularity of winery weddings tells us anything, there is also plenty of true love in those bottles…

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A Sparkling Industry in Virginia

Virginia Sparkling Company is Expanding Virginia’s Effervescent Wines Images courtesy of Virginia Sparkling Company/Elliott Watkins Tiny streams of bubbles dance to the top of a long-stemmed Champagne flute. The refreshing…

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The Williamsburg Winery Announces Inaugural Tour de Virginia

The Williamsburg Winery recently announced its Tour de Virginia, a four-day cycling experience through Virginia's scenic and historic countryside, Sept. 23-26. Fifty tickets will be sold for the four-day, three-night…

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Virginia Wineries Awarded at the 2021 Winemaker Challenge

Virginia wineries continue to make their mark on the international stage as Barboursville Vineyards and The Williamsburg Winery were awarded medals at the 13th Annual Winemaker Challenge International Wine Competition.…

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2020 Wine Classic Winners

A Toast to the Leading Vintages in Our Annual Savor Virginia Wine Classic For the 13th year, we invited a panel of expert judges to taste and rate wines submitted…

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Taste This Year’s Best on the Gold Medal Wine Trail

The Virginia Governor’s Cup® is the state’s most stringent wine competition, and year after year it recognizes the best wines being produced here in Virginia. This year, to connect Virginia…

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The Williamsburg Winery Wins Gold at 2021 Virginia Governor’s Cup

The Williamsburg Winery recently took home a gold medal from the 2021 Virginia Wineries Association Governor’s Cup Wine Competition. The 2017 Petit Verdot Reserve was awarded a gold medal from…

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Grapes Go Green at Virginia’s Sustainable Wineries

For some Virginia wineries, not only is it easy being green, it just makes sense. Farming grapes requires a great respect for the land, and many winemakers believe their operations…

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The Williamsburg Winery Introduces 2019 Virginia Sauvignon Blanc

The Williamsburg Winery recently announced the release of the new 2019 Virginia Sauvignon Blanc. This refreshing vintage is perfect to pair with seafood, salads and other lighter foods. "I think…

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