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Visiting Wineries in the Virginia Shenandoah Valley AVA

March 26, 2010 – 7:34 am

Along Interstate-81 from Berkeley and Jefferson counties in West Virginia through Virginia south to almost Roanoke lies the Shenandoah Valley AVA. The Blue Ridge Mountains lie to the east and the Appalachian and Allegheny Plateaus lie to the west. Some wineries visited claim they have the best growing conditions for grapes in Virginia. The weather […]

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North Mountain Vineyard and Winery in Virginia

March 25, 2010 – 7:25 am

North Mountain Vineyard and Winery is located within minutes of Front Royal, Virginia. We had the opportunity to visit the winery yesterday. Located in the countryside with mountains in the background, the winery is a delightful place to stop and spend sometime with friends and a bottle of North Mountain wine. The winery offers a […]

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Time to Trek to Winery Tasting Rooms

March 23, 2010 – 8:41 am

Now that it is beginning to warm up, more wine enthusiasts will travel to wineries to experience the wines. Visiting a winery tasting room is about the experience. You have the opportunity to taste wines not readily available in wine stores. Our first wine tasted at Camus in Napa was a Sauvignon Blanc. This wine […]

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Black Ankle Vineyards in Maryland

October 17, 2009 – 9:49 am

To celebrate the Drink Local Wine Region Wine Week, we  visited Black Ankle Vineyards yesterday. The drive to the winery was very pleasant. After leaving Interstate 70 most of the drive was along shady, country roads. We passed by many farms with goats, sheep, cattle and llamas. Upon reaching Black Ankle, we saw acres of vines, […]

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Maryland and Virginia Wineries Use “Adaptive Reuse” Concept

October 15, 2009 – 9:45 am

With wineries increasing throughout the states of Maryland and Virginia, there is also an increase in the number of wineries using old buildings for “adaptive reuse.” Many wineries feature environmentally friendly tasting rooms and winery facilities. There is a group of these Maryland  and Virginia wineries that have successfully used “adaptive reuse.” This is the […]

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Linden Vineyards, a Virginia Winery

October 14, 2009 – 8:34 am

Linden Vineyards in Linden, Virginia is the result of Jim Law’s intense interest in producing great wine in Virginia’s countryside. Jim is the owner, viticulturist and winemaker. The vineyards include three areas. Jim is well acquainted with every vine in every vineyard. He believes, “It’s one thing to grow grapes but another to grow grapes […]

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Visit Local Maryland and Virginia Wineries – Use an Itinerary

October 13, 2009 – 12:25 pm

Deciding what wineries to visit and planning an itinerary can be time consuming. Two-day itineraries that feature wineries, maps and lodging options are available on the Wine Trail Traveler website. In celebration of Drink Local Wine week, we are focusing our attention on Maryland and Virginia. These itineraries focus on several interstates. In Maryland the […]

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Piedmont Wine Trail in Maryland

October 9, 2009 – 8:40 am

Congratulations to northern Maryland wineries who have just started a new wine trail in September. The Piedmont Wine Trail was launched at Fiore Winery and includes wineries in Harford County and Baltimore County. This wine trail encompasses eight wineries including Basignani Winery, Boordy Vineyards, Dejon Vineyards, Fiore Winery & Distillery, Harford Vineyard & Winery, Legends […]

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A New Winery in Wisconsin Opens its Doors

September 28, 2009 – 10:45 am

Last Friday  Joseph and Dorinda Wynimko opened a winery in Bloomer, Wisconsin. Joseph began winemaking as a hobby from a kit. He went on to making wines that are a bit on the unusual side, as he prefers making wine that does not have grapes in it. As I read an article about the winery, […]

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Travel to the Finger Lakes, North Carolina or California

September 22, 2009 – 9:08 am

Terry wrote a great article about terroir in the Finger Lakes region of New York State. The article, “In search of terroir: Finger Lakes Riesling” can be viewed on the Examiner website. Check it out before you visit the wineries in the Finger Lakes region. Below are a couple of links to festivals for the […]

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