The Other 46

In celebration of Virginia Wine Month, I decided to begin October with a recap of my recent visit to Charlottesville, Virginia along the Monticello Wine Trail.  Located in the Monticello Viticultural Area (AVA), more than 20 wineries claim residence along the eastern slopes of the Blue Ridge Mountains.  Our first stop included a visit to [...]

When it rains, it pours.  Especially in the case of national coverage for the other 46 states of late.  In a new article published online in the travel section of CNN, 4 Wine Country Contenders, Virginia and Missouri wine regions are recommended. The Hermann Wine Trail includes six wineries on a 20-mile stretch along the [...]

Perched atop the Blue Ridge Mountains in Linden, Virginia, Fox Meadow Winery is pairing great views alongside great wine.  Located at an elevation of 1700 feet, Fox Meadow provides visitors with panoramic views of breathtaking mountain ranges, landscapes, and vines, all while enjoying a glass of wine on the spacious deck. We visited on the [...]

Whenever I visit Northern Virginia, there are three wineries that are must visits.  One of those, Breaux Vineyards, is located in Purcellville, VA on the Loudoun Wine Trail.  Easily one of the most picturesque wineries in Virginia with sweeping views of the valley between the Blue Ridge and Short Hill Mountains.  The 404 acre estate [...]

My vacation in Virginia’s wine country kicked off with a visit to Veramar Vineyard in Berryville, VA.  Surrounded by the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, Veramar is located in the Shenandoah Valley AVA.  A boutique winery, Veramar produces 4000 cases annually and is a popular venue for weddings and events. Upon our arrival, the tasting room [...]