The Blue Ridge Mountains. Skyline Drive. The Shenandoah Valley. The waterways of the Chesapeake Bay. From Virginia’s Eastern Shore to the Appalachian Mountains in Southwest Virginia, there is no shortage of scenic wonders in Virginia in the fall. But if you're looking to pair gorgeous views with…
Read MoreFrom holiday decorations to illuminated vineyard tours, craft shows, ornament decorating, caroling and winemaker dinners, a number of Virginia wineries provide a warm place to escape the chill and hectic holiday rush. Wine your way into the holiday spirit at the following Virginia wineries and…
Read MoreVirginia is home to seven American Viticultural Areas (AVAs), which distinguish a group of wineries based on shared geography, geology, climate and soil: George Washington Birthplace AVA, located in the Northern Neck region Middleburg AVA, in and around the town of Middleburg Monticello AVA, the…
Read MoreAs much as any drink, wine can taste like where it’s from. This expression of place is called terroir, from the Latin word terra, most often attributed to the French. The soil, topography, and climate of a particular area contributes to, or determines, this expression of place. This expression of…
Read MoreFor wine enthusiasts and U.S. history buffs, the Commonwealth of Virginia — rich with Colonial, Revolutionary, Civil War and also viticulture history — provides a great backdrop for these interests to intersect. In July 1808, President Thomas Jefferson, widely considered the father of American…
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