The 2025 Virginia Governor’s Cup Case recognizes the best of the best wines in Virginia, choosing only a dozen wines to represent the 300+ wineries found throughout the Commonwealth. Now in its 43rd year, this annual wine competition has become known as one of the most stringent in the country…
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Less than an hour’s drive from the nation’s capital among picturesque rolling landscapes are dozens of wineries that make up Northern Virginia’s wine region. Renowned wineries and vineyards grace Northern Virginia, calling to Virginia’s wine heritage and the unique terroir that make the wines…
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Virginia is the birthplace of American wine, so it should be no surprise that the wines produced in the Monticello American Viticultural Area (AVA) rival established Old World vintages. In 2023, Wine Enthusiast named it the Wine Region of the Year, beating out international destinations in France…
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The arrival of fall marks apple time in Virginia - and one of the best ways to enjoy Virginia’s apple harvest is by making a stop at one or more of the numerous cideries throughout the state. There is truly a Virginia cider for every palate and preference: cideries in Virginia can be found in both…
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The latest addition to Virginia’s craft beverage industry, the Fermentation Farm Trail winds through the pastoral landscape of Louisa County, connecting three wineries, two breweries, and a cidery in a farm-to-glass route. The trail borders Interstate 64 between Richmond and Charlottesville on the…
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Over the last five years, there has been a global trend of consumers seeking natural and organic wines, with sales increasing by a whopping 27% just in the past year. Ideally, natural wines are made from pure fermented grapes that are grown with no pesticides or fertilizers and harvested by hand…
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As summer weather reaches its peak in August, traveling west in Virginia towards higher elevations can lower temperatures by ten degrees or more. And with kids still out on summer break, you may want a destination that offers fun yet educational opportunities to keep them learning year-round…
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In Virginia, wine lovers can explore celebrated wine trails, visiting award-winning vineyards, take in the stunning and varied landscapes of the Commonwealth, and of course enjoy delicious wines. Virginia is known for its understated and subtle beauty that reflects the best of its historic…
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“Eco-friendly” isn’t just a buzzword for Virginia wineries—it’s their livelihood. They know there’s no top-tier wine without a healthy ecosystem, so their commitment to keeping it green shows up everywhere, from the weed-eating sheep in vineyards to solar panel roofs on barns. Eco-friendliness is…
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While all seasons have their charm when spent in Virginia, spring is especially stunning, as blossoming flowers cover the landscape with vivid splashes of color, grasses turn a rich emerald green, and abundant wildlife emerges from their winter slumber. Spring is in full swing in Virginia once…
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