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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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Wine Wine: Tasting & Reviews

The Williamsburg Winery’s Traditional Warm Spiced Wine Recipe

Images and recipe courtesy of The Williamsburg Winery The Williamsburg Winery's Settlers' Spiced Wine combines red wine with a nostalgic blend of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, clove and allspice. This seasonal…

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Wine Wine: Features

Crushin’ It: Fall Grape Harvest in Virginia

Photo courtesy of Virginia Wine By Julianne Winkler Smith As the fog lifts over the rolling hills and the rising sun steadily illuminates row by row of grapevines, there’s a…

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Signature Rosé Collection Commemorates Virginia’s Historic Women

Last year, distinguished winemaker Chris Pearmund commemorated Virginia’s 400th Anniversary of Winemaking by releasing an exclusive red blend comprised of grapes from 16 Virginia wineries. The bottle, Virginia’s Heritage, symbolized…

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Williamsburg Winery Awards Weekend Getaway to Army Spouse

The Williamsburg Winery announced that a volunteer review committee selected Maureen Mains as the winner of its first military spouses giveaway at the Winery. Mains was among 66 people nominated…

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In Review: 2020 Virginia Governor’s Cup

During a four-week stretch from January to February, an esteemed panel of 19 judges poured over 530 Virginia wines to determine the best bottles in the state. By the end,…

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Williamsburg Winery Expands with New Vineyards

The Williamsburg Winery is expanding with more than 8 acres of new vineyards planted on its 300-acre farm, Wessex Hundred. The new vineyards will bring the total acreage of grapes…

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Williamsburg Winery Earns Gold Medals at National Wine Competition

The Williamsburg Winery was awarded gold medals for their 2017 Petit Verdot Reserve and 2017 Barrel-Aged Virginia Claret at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, the largest competition of North…

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CBWCF Hosts Annual Grand Auction

In November, over 700 wine-loving philanthropists flocked to Southside Marina at Rudee Inlet in Virginia Beach for the 29th Annual Grand Auction. The long-running auction hosted by the Chesapeake Bay Wine Classic Foundation is…

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Williamsburg Winery’s Eggnog Trio

The Williamsburg Winery is bringing good tidings to eggnog lovers with the third annual release of its festive Eggnog Trio. The creamy sips are crafted by Chef David McClure and served…

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Wine Harvest Parties in Virginia

October Virginia Wine Month is in full swing. All of the Commonwealth’s wine regions are harvesting their grapes, crafting new vintages and sharing the unique savors of Virginia-grown wines. The…

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6 Fall Food Pairings with Virginia Wine

What better way is there to celebrate October Virginia Wine Month than to cook up a festive fall spread complete with regionally crafted vino? We’ve rounded up the most popular…

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Wine: People

David King of King Family Vineyards: In Memoriam

David King, 64, co-founder of King Family Vineyards, died on May 2 after a lengthy battle with cancer. A native of Texas, King grew up in Abilene and attended Trinity…

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Casanel Petit Verdot Awarded at Wine Competition

Casanel Vineyards and Winery in Leesburg was recently awarded a Gold medal and Best of Class for their 2016 Estate Petit Verdot in the Petit Verdot Category at the 2019…

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2019 Wine Classic Winners

Raising a Glass to the Top Virginia Vinos Awarded in Our Annual Wine Competition The Virginia wine industry continues to thrive, now with 312 wineries—and thousands of vinos—coming from the…

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Explore, Play, and Renew at the Boar’s Head Resort!

Nestled in the shadows of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Charlottesville, Virginia, Boar’s Head Resort invites you to explore, unwind and adventure across our 600 acres of natural wonder. Situated…

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The Williamsburg Winery Commemorates Virginia Winemaking History

From the very beginning, Jamestown was set up to be a trading colony where imports from the New World sent to England were expected to make the investors of the…

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