213 N 8th St, Brooklyn, NY 11211
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Light in color but intense in aromatics and flavor. Essence of grapefruit, fresh picked strawberries and wet fresh water river stones along with hits of honeydew melon and white peach. Very well balanced with bright acidity and creamy texture. Keep Reading
994 Long Meadow Rd., Fishersville, VA 22939
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The Daylily Festival is one of the Shenandoah Valley’s largest and most loved summer events. The beautiful rolling hills of the Viette Farm and Nursery offer lush gardens and rows and rows of daylilies, making it a truly beautiful and unique festival backdrop. The Daylily Festival provides attendees a wonderful weekend of entertainment that is sure to tantalize all your senses. From fresh produce right off the farm, to sipping, sampling, and savoring some of Virginia’s most loved wines, beers and locally produced foods, the Daylily Festival is no ordinary summer event. Keep Reading
6011 E Timber Ridge Rd, Mount Crawford, Virginia 22841
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CrossKeys Vineyards is a beautiful 125 acre Estate situated in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley. They produce a wide array of award winning, estate, grown, produced, and bottled wines. Surrounded by the gorgeous Blue Ridge Mountains, CrossKeys Vineyards is the perfect setting for a relaxing day trip, romantic dinner, grand wedding, and everything in between. Keep Reading
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Angry Orchard has a bunch of great cider cocktails on their website. The Crisp Berry seems like the perfect drink for the summer. It has hard cider, red berry vodka and lemon/lime soda for a sweet bit of sparkle! Keep Reading
5415 Gallion Ridge Rd, Blacksburg, Virginia 24060
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Beliveau Estate Winery (formerly Maison Beliveau) includes its own vineyard, on-site Bed and Breakfast, wedding and special event venue, lavender farm, hiking trails, stocked pond, and picnicking spots. The 165-acre property is tucked away in the beautiful Catawba Valley, just 12 miles from Downtown Blacksburg. Keep Reading
14437 Hume Road, Front Royal, Virginia 22640
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A stunningly complex and subtle “right-bank” styled red blend from the historically challenging 2011 vintage. This medium-bodied jewel begins with aromas dominated by tobacco leaf, leather, and anise, which precede flavors of candied red fruit reminiscent of strawberry-rhubarb pie, all clothed in a thin veil of vanilla, cocoa, and clove, and leading to a lingering finish with soft, enjoyable tannins. Perfect to accompany your favorite veal dish, or try with a saltimbocca venison shank. Keep Reading
4366 Stillhouse Road, Hume, VA 22639
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Jeremy is a Virginia native, born in South Boston, VA, where he was first introduced to grapevines and viticulture on his family’s vineyard at a young age. He is a graduate of California State University, Fresno, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Oenology, with concentrations in both chemistry and viticulture. Keep Reading
5621 Courthouse Road, Spotsylvania, Virginia
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Lake Anna Winery is a family owned, award winning vineyard in the heart of Virginia. With over 15 unique wines to choose from the Heldig brothers have been gradually building some of the most desired wines throughout Virginia and the East Coast. Whether you enjoy the red, white, or even the sweeter wines, Lake Anna Winery is the place for you!
275 Decatur Road, Stafford, Virginia
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Nestled between the Aquia Creek and Potomac River, Potomac Point Winery is a great place for any wine lover. Awarded over 70 medals for their great wine, They also have beautiful land for events such as weddings, parties, and reunions. And did we mention they are dog friendly?? Be sure to spend a day at their vineyard, you won’t be disappointed!
345 Hartwood Road, Fredericksburg, Virginia
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Hartwood Winery is one of the areas best kept secrets. Started by Jim Livingston in the eighties, he made this the first commercial winery in Stafford, Virginia. Offering several reds and whites, some named after nearby landmarks. But there most flavorful might be there 2010 Tannat, bursting with tons of flavors, it is a can’t miss!
7530 Morris Road, Spotsylvania, Virginia
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This great winery in the middle of Spotsylvania County offers some of the best wines throughout the east coast. With many of their red wines winning multiple awards, their most popular might be the dessert wines they offer. Make sure to visit head wine maker Mike Evans and the rest of the staff this summer!
14672 Rogers Ford Road, Sumerduck, Virginia
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This exceptional winery is a bit off the beaten path, but a can’t miss if traveling west of Fredericksburg. their Vidal Blanc and Virginia Red Select are great selections. And make sure to stop in and see their brand new bar inside the historic farm house.
8215 Oak Crest Drive, King George, Virginia
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Oak Crest Vineyard opened in 2002 and is the gateway to all the other wonderful vineyards in the Northern Neck. Their Summer Medley is a great, sweet tasting wine great for a hot summer day. Visit their website for great shipping deals or stop in Wednesday through Sunday!
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200 w. broad st., Richmond, Virginia 23220
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Comfort has wonderfully rich and classy seasonal cocktails like this cocktail with pickled peach! Keep Reading
984 Barren Ridge Road, Fishersville, VA 22939
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Located on the Higgs family’s former apple orchard, Barren Ridge Vineyards is now home to Augusta County’s premier winery, Barren Ridge Vineyards. John and Shelby Higgs cleared the overgrown land and planted it with grapevines that now produce award-winning wines. Keep Reading