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A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words

Saturday, July 10, 2010

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A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words

At an elevation of 951 feet, Bluemont Vineyard offers visitors a spectacular, panoramic view that stretches from Loudoun County, Virginia to Washington DC.  I finally had the opportunity to take in the views firsthand while visiting during the DrinkLocalWine.com conference in April.  After making my way up the long and winding driveway, I was excited [...]

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A Visit to Veramar Vineyard

Tuesday, July 7, 2009

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Veramar Vineyard

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 [...]

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Sweet Wine Alabama

Monday, June 22, 2009

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Ozan Vineyard and Wine Cellars 2007 Norton

Tonight’s wine comes to us from Ozan Vineyards & Cellars, located in Shelby County, Alabama.  A state typically known for their sweet Muscadine wines, the French Hybrid and Norton grapes have begun to take root.  With ten operating wineries across the state, Alabama is a relative newcomer to the wine world.  Recently passed legislation and [...]

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