The rolling hills of Loudoun County are a treasure trove for visitors looking for something to do.
Bordered by the Chesapeake Bay, and the Rappahannock and Potomac Rivers, this region is scenic, historic, and dotted with wineries.
Today, Horton Vineyards is synonymous with Virginia Viognier.
The heart of Northern Virginia has always been known for horses and foxes, and now Three Fox Vineyards is helping to make it known for fine wine.
Encircled by 320 acres of woodland, field, and vineyards, Williamsburg Winery is just three miles from Colonial Williamsburg, yet it’s a world apart.
They say that Virginia is for lovers, and after a stay at the romantic L’Auberge Provençale French Country Inn in the lush Shenandoah Valley, that proclamation is sure to ring true.
From the moment its doors opened in 1895 The Jefferson Hotel has been regarded as one of America’s finest by countless distinguished guests, including 12 United States Presidents, Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald, and Elvis Presley.
18-HOLE GOLF Keswick Hall at Monticello The Club at Viniterra Trump National Golf Club MEETINGS & EVENTS Lansdowne Resort Pippin Hill Farm & Winery The Goodstone Inn Williamsburg Winery PICNIC PROVISIONS Greenwood Gourmet Grocery Savoir Fare, Round Hill Wegmans Leesburg Whole Foods, Charlottesville PICNICS Barrel Oak Winery Chrysalis Vineyards Ingleside Vineyards Jefferson Vineyards Sunset Hills Vineyard R&R Ashby Inn & Restaurant The 1804 Inn at Barboursville Vineyards The Inn at Little Washington Wedmore Place at Williamsburg Winery
SPA SERVICES Boar’s Head Inn Poplar Springs Inn The Homestead
WEDDINGS Breaux Vineyards Hillsborough Vineyards Keswick Vineyards Trump Winery Veritas Vineyard
The beautiful Commonwealth of Virginia is a wonderful place to tour, taste, and vacation. Geographically, it runs the gamut, offering towering mountains, gentle rolling hills, green valleys, and flat coastal plains, peninsulas, and beaches.
No matter what interests you, you’re likely to find it—and lots of it—in Virginia. There are historical sites and storied towns for history buffs; horses and trails for equestrians; parks and nature preserves for hikers; lakes, rivers, and streams for anglers; orchestras and jazz bands for concert-goers; galleries and openings for art lovers; and plenty of magnificent wine for us all. In fact, the Commonwealth of Virginia is home to nearly 200 wineries and more than a dozen wine trails.
A true wine touring experience is not only what you sample, it’s about what you do, see, smell, and taste along the way, especially in beautiful Virginia.
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The Commonwealth of Virginia has a unique winemaking heritage that dates back to the 1600’s and the founding of the colony of Jamestown
Here are our seven top wine regions to watch for Spring 2011. They’re located in all parts of the United States—in the valleys of Columbia, Temecula, and Livermore, and in the counties of Fresno, Fauquier, Scotland, and Ventura—but they all have one thing in common: they’re interesting places to visit with great wines.
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Nestled in the foothills of Blue Ridge Mountains on the banks of Rappahannock River lies Unicorn Vineyard and Winery. Here, you can begin your wine tasting while taking in the stunning, picturesque, 20-acre park-like setting with a Koi pond. Make sure to try some of their specialized premium Virginia varietal wines. Head south on Old Bridge Rd, then take a right onto US 211 W/ Lee Hwy, once you approach Random Hills Ln make another right, where you will find Gray Ghost Vineyards on your left. Voted 2011 Favorite Virginia Winery of the Year, the family owned and operated winery offers exceptional wines, knowledgeable staff, southern hospitality, beautiful picnic grounds and spacious indoor facilities. Try their award winning Vidal Blanc and Adieu! Head southwest on Random Hills Ln making a right onto US 211 W/Lee Hwy. Drive on US 211 W/ Lee Hwy for a mile and a half until you reach Narmada Ln and make a right. At about 100 feet you will see Narmada Winery on your left. In the short time since Narmada Winery opened its doors in November 2009, their winemaking talent has garnered 39 awards for Narmada wines. Take a stroll along the beautiful grounds, and enjoy the beauty and calm that is embraced in their four-acre landscape and winery.