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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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The Term Claret Has Roots in Virginia

March 24, 2010 – 2:55 pm

While visiting a Virginia winery, I tasted a wine called Claret. Several other Virginia wineries also make wines they label as Claret. It seems fitting to do so. The word Claret was used for hundreds of years in England to describe a wine made in Bordeaux, France. Today the word has no legal definition. Why […]

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Travel to DrinkLocalWine Conference

March 9, 2010 – 9:41 am

There is great news for Virginia wine lovers and anyone wanting to explore Virginia wines. In April the DrinkLocalWine organization is sponsoring the 2nd Drink Local Wine Conference. This year, the conference will be held in Loudoun County, Virginia from April 24-26. This conference is open to the public so be sure to make plans […]

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4th Annual Virginia Wine Showcase

January 21, 2010 – 3:54 pm

Save the date February 6 and 7. It’s not too late to consider a visit to the Dulles Expo Center in Chantilly, Virginia to discover artisan wines, culinary seminars, food and art. Seminars include Olive oil Tasting, Teasosphy Tea Tasting, Lobster Cracking Demo and more.  Exhibitions will include Artist Attic, Spice Rack Chocolates, Sweets By […]

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Vertical Wine Tastings

January 12, 2010 – 10:20 am

Vertical tastings are an excellent opportunity to taste the same varietal wine from several different years. This allows the taster to realize how influential the weather is on the finished product. Vertical tastings are most often done as a special event. In a few cases, a tasting room may offer wine enthusiasts the opportunity to […]

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Celebrate the Fourth of July in Virginia

July 1, 2009 – 7:08 am

Virginia wineries have an abundance of activities for July 4th. Be sure to check out your favorite wineries and see what they have to offer visitors this weekend. Or looking for something new? Visit one of the many new wineries that have recently opened. If you want wine, beer and music consider attending the Floyd […]

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Spring Wine Events in Virginia

April 16, 2009 – 2:04 am

Spring wine events are in the air. With Virginia having a fast growing increase of vineyards and winery, there is cause for celebration. If you are looking for a fun activity this weekend, check out some of these Virginia events. The  Monticello Area Wine Festival will be held April 18 and 19 from 11am to 5pm, […]

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Missouri Wine Trail Features the Norton Grape

April 13, 2009 – 11:17 am

Norton is the Missouri state grape. The Hermann Norton Wine Trail in Missouri will be featuring the Norton grape May 2 and 3. Tickets must be purchased in advance. For more information, visit the Hermann Norton Wine Trail website. People either love the Norton grape or believe that it shouldn’t be a wine. Sometimes tasters […]

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A Return Visit to Barrel Oak Winery

March 15, 2009 – 10:15 am

Yesterday, we made a return trip to Barrel Oak Winery in Virginia. This was for a special event where we met other bloggers and wine barrel owners. This was the first time we had the opportunity to visit Barrel Oak since it opened last June. When we had visited the winery a few days before […]

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