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Stunning Wineries Near Shenandoah National Park

Let's be honest, it's hard to beat a glass of wine after a hike, especially at a bucolic vineyard with wide-open views at one of the best wineries near Shenandoah National Park. Imagine settling in to an Adirondack chair, glass of award-winning wine in hand, savoring wondrous mountain views. Ahh…

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Supporting Virginia's Black-Owned Wineries & Breweries

With more than 500 wineries and breweries, Virginia has a rich wine and brewing history and was once home to the nation’s first Black-owned winery, Woburn Winery. Despite an increasingly more diverse demographic of wine and beer consumers, today, less than one percent of the wineries and breweries…

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4 Summer Cocktails to Help You Beat the Heat

Is there a better way to beat the summer heat than with a cocktail made with Virginia’s finest spirits? We don’t think so, and neither do our friends at Belle Isle Moonshine, so they shared some incredible cocktail recipes that will help you stay cool this season. Please enjoy responsibly…

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Holiday Cheers: Give the Gift of Virginia Wine

The holidays are in full swing in Virginia, but if you’re still struggling to find that perfect gift for friends, family, and coworkers, consider gifting a few bottles of Virginia wine! You’ll not only be choosing an excellent gift, but also supporting Virginia’s amazing wineries. There are over…

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Wineries With Stunning Views of Virginia’s Autumn Beauty

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…

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Where To Try Hard Cider in Virginia

While Virginia’s craft beer, wine, and spirits scenes have been booming for years, hard cider has slowly started gaining traction in the Commonwealth. With orchards covering thousands of acres from the Shenandoah Valley to the rural plains of Central Virginia, cideries in the Commonwealth have been…

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