The Blue Ridge Mountains. Hogback Mountain. Skyline Drive. The waterways of the Chesapeake Bay. Catoctin Mountain. The Shenandoah Valley. The Channels Natural Area Preserve. Old Rag Mountain. From Virginia’s Eastern Shore to the foothills of the southern Appalachians, north along the Blue Ridge…
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…
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Many Virginia wineries offer elegant and charming accommodations — set amongst vineyards with spectacular views — for wine and culinary enthusiasts in search of an immersive wine country experience or restorative getaway. The following are a few popular places to recharge and experience Virginia…
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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