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10 Virginia Wineries Worth A Visit

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1. Hunting Creek Vineyards

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2000 Addie Williams Trail, Clover, VA 24534
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Hunting Creek Vineyards started in April 2002 with the planting of 100 Merlot, 100 Petit Verdot and 100 Viognier vines. Directed over the years by superb consultants Eric Capps and Jason Murray, Hunting Creek Vineyards expanded to one acre of Petit Verdot, one acre of Viognier and one-half acre of Merlot grapes. Keep Reading

10 Central Virginia Reds To Try This Fall

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10. Meritage, First Colony Winery

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1650 Harris Creek Road, Charlottesville, Virginia 22902
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A light-bodied red with a complex bouquet of vanilla, tobacco, cherry, and plum jam and flavors of strawberry and cassis with a slightly smoky finish. Pairs well with grilled hamburgers, barbecue, or pasta with tomato sauce. Keep Reading

8 Upcoming Virginia Wine Festivals

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1. Black Dog Music & BBQ Festival, Sept. 13

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287 Winery Road SW, Floyd, VA 24091
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It’s an official Kansas City BBQ Association sanctioned competition. The festival features musical entertainment by Roots Music Superstars Mountain Heart. Opening the show is Grammy nominated TheGreencards. Spend a smoky day with guest pit masters offering barbeque for sale, their sauce competitions, live music, wine tastings, craft-beer, arts vendors and more! Keep Reading

10 VA & MD Fine Wine Stops

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1. RdV Vineyards

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2550 Delaplane Grade Rd, Delaplane, Virginia 20144
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Thomas Jefferson, a native of Virginia and founding father of our nation, was also a “man of the soil,” an avid viticulturist who dreamed of creating a “great American wine based on a French model.” Today, Jefferson’s vision is a reality at RdV. Bordeaux grapes, planted on a rocky Virginia hillside, have produced world-class wines that marry the elegance of Bordeaux with the bold spirit of California. Keep Reading

Top 10 CVille Wine And Music Stops In August

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1. Mercy Creek, Stinson Vineyards, Aug. 7

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4744 Sugar Hollow Rd, Crozet VA 22932
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Mercy Creek are playing at Stinson Vineyards for the first Tailgate Thursday of August! Tailgate Thursdays continue through August 28th! With free admission, great entertainment, and delicious wine, it’s the perfect way to start your almost-weekend. Keep Reading

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