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\"92016adsc_3261\"<\/a>Thursday, September 29 was the grand launch of the Shenandoah Spirits Trail<\/a>. The announcement in Woodstock, Virginia took place at the Woodstock Brew House. In addition to media presence, wineries, cideries, distilleries and breweries were represented. Also in attendance were two local Virginia politicians who spoke of the importance of the trail to the community.<\/p>\n

According to the moderator\u00a0Jenna French, the initiative for this unique trail was the collaboration of several area tourism specialists who were seeking to tie together the wineries, cideries, breweries and distilleries in the region. It was noted the importance of the beverages industry in promoting\u00a0tourism, and thus increasing the economy of the region. The associations working to create the Shenandoah Spirits Trail included: Harrisonburg Tourism and Visitor Services, Rockingham County Economic Development and Tourism, Shenandoah County Tourism, and Winchester-Frederick County Convention & Visitors Bureau.<\/p>\n

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Woodstock Brew House, Virginia<\/p><\/div>\n

The Woodstock Brew House was an ideal location to hold the announcement. Karl Roulston, one of the owners, spoke about this location as a gathering spot for people. The large room was filled with numerous tables and seating. A large area overlooks numerous stainless steel tanks. At the back of the facility, a counter was available where one can order from a long list of artisan craft beers.<\/p>\n

The Shenandoah Spirits Trail offers an unusual trail map; it is a fold-up pocket map. The facilities noted on the map range from slightly northeast towards the southwest. The farthest north participating facility is a cidery, Winchester Ciderworks. Reaching south the farthest is the new winery, Marceline Vineyards. The trail begins near Winchester, Virginia and continues down to a short distance south of Harrisonburg.<\/p>\n

Below is a list of Shenandoah Spirits Trail participants by category.<\/p>\n

Wineries<\/b><\/p>\n

James Charles Winery
\nValerie Hill Vineyard
\nCedar Creek Winery
\nNorth Mountain Vineyard & Winery
\nShenandoah Vineyards
\nMuse Vineyards
\nCave Ridge Vineyard
\nWolf Gap Vineyard
\nWinery at Kindred Pointe
\n3rd Hill at DeMello Vineyards
\nBluestone Vineyard
\nCrossKeys Vineyards
\nThe Purple WOLF Vineyard
\nMarceline Vineyards<\/p>\n

Cideries<\/b><\/p>\n

Winchester Ciderworks
\nOld Hill Cider<\/p>\n

Distilleries<\/b><\/p>\n

Garofalo Artisan Liqueurs
\nGingerwolf Distillery (opening late 2016)<\/p>\n

Breweries<\/b><\/p>\n

Escutcheon Brewing Co.
\nWinchester Brew Works
\nAlesatian Brewing Co.
\nWoodstock Brewhouse
\nSwover Creek Farm Brewery
\nWolfe Street Brewing
\nPale Fire Brewing Co.
\nBrothers Craft Brewing
\nThree Notch\u2019d Brewing Company<\/p>\n

Wine Trail Traveler has visited many of the Shenandoah wineries and recently visited the two distilleries. Check out our review articles<\/a> with photos and watch for the new articles that will be added soon.<\/p>\n

Cheers!
\nKathy<\/p>\n