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It’s time to celebrate VWL’s Best Of Reader’s Choice Awards

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Contents|Departments 6 Publisher’s Note 9 Editor’s Note

POPPING THE CORK

10 Cuvee – VWL mixes it up with three top Virginia winemakers

12 Cork Report – A full pour of wine-related news

A FORK IN THE ROAD

22 Get your kicks: From Alexandria to Winchester, Interstate 66 provides food, wine and plenty of good times

GRAPEVINE 44 Winery map 46 Wine events 48 Winery list

16 Try This At Home – VWL readers host at-home tastings and report their finds on Cabernet Franc

17 Bloggers Imbibe – Cyber sips and tips from the blogosphere

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here is no state in the US that boasts so many unique, entertaining and enriching destinations and weekend getaways as does the Old Dominion. That explains the popularity of our destination features in Virginia Wine Lover magazine.

This issue carries readers from the beginnings of Interstate 66 in northern Virginia westbound to Strasburg and the juncture with I-81. There are many attractions and activities along the way. Of course many of Virginia’s best wineries are found in this region, and we’ve highlighted 28 of them in this feature.

Our next issue, Summer/Fall 2013, will feature two very unique “trails.” First is the Crooked Road, Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail, which winds through the mountains of Southwest Virginia. Here, the bluegrass, old time and traditional country music is as beautiful and rugged as the landscape itself. And you know that with our editor Patrick Evans-Hylton piloting the ship, there will be plenty of Virginia wine and local culinary delights along the way.

The second destination feature in our next issue will take readers to the other side of the state. This “new” trail focuses on one of Virginia’s oldest treasures, the stately oyster. Fact is all East Coast oysters belong to a single species, Crassotrea virginica, but all have distinct flavors depending on where they were raised, the salinity of the water, algae content and other qualities.

Oysters are like wine in that they reflect the place of their origin, and no two elements could combine to make for a better culinary adventure.

Our writers will take readers from Virginia Beach, up Virginia’s Eastern shore with stops along the way at the many quaint and historic towns whose colorful names reflect their Native American heritage or the practicality of their founders. Yes, there is even a town named “Oyster.” The second part to this journey carries readers to up the mainland side of the Chesapeake Bay through Yorktown, Gloucester, Urbana and on to the Rappahannock.

Virginia has shown the world that we can produce the finest wine available. Our new Virginia Oyster Trail is indeed the Napa Valley of oysters.

Throw in more American history than the other 49 states combined, and then consider the beauty from the rugged Appalachians to our miles of coastline and inland waterways and it’s easy to see how it just doesn’t get any better.

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Editor’s Note Playing favorites

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I know we aren’t suppose to play favorites, but sometimes I do.

And the issue you are holding in your hands is one of my favorite issues each year, because it contains the results of our Reader’s Choice Best Of awards.

Each year you take the time to share what you think about Virginia wine and all of its wonderful accouterments. In fact, from when the polling opened last fall until it closed on the last day of 2012, we had an amazing 50,085 votes in categories ranging from Best Winemaker to best wine in each of our state’s distinct regions.

For all of us, this is an exciting time to be Virginia wine lovers because, by-and-large, we are not only watching this incredible industry unfold right before our eyes, but we are part of it. Even when you go back to the sporadic, valiant efforts of planting wine growing grapes, you only go as far back as the late 1960s and early-to-mid 1970s.

Much of what we are seeing with Virginia wine was only kicked off in the past few decades, with the bulk of the growth not only in quality but also the quantity of wineries and the juice they produce just in the past five to 10 years. It’s astounding, and you are part of it every time you visit a winery in the commonwealth, open a bottle of Virginia vino, or sing their praises to other wine enthusiasts.

So in this issue, I am not only playing favorites, but you are too. You are telling us who you think is the most outstanding winemaker in the state, who you prefer as the top winery, and what festival is the best-of-the-best.

Thank you for your input, three cheers to Virginia wine, and three cheers for Virginia wine lovers.

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Popping THE Cork VWL MIXES IT UP WITH THREE TOP VIRGINIA WINEMAKERS

BY PATRICK EVANS-HYLTON

Winery tasting room: open Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Monday from 11 a.m.–5 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 5 p.m.

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John is a biochemist by training and started making wine in graduate school at University of California - Santa Barbara. He has taken seminar courses in wine making and viticulture, studied with winemakers in Italy, and worked hands-on at various small- and midsize wineries. Holli has learned grape growing by experience and guided study.

“We are a small, boutique winery that makes hand-crafted Italian / “old world”-style wines in Virginia in the Middleburg appelation. Current production is 3,000 cases annually and, with our new plantings of 2012, we plan to grow to 5,000 cases (give or take). Located on 50 rolling acres we are a taste of Tuscany in Virginia’s Piedmont.”

—John Todhunter

Winery tasting room: open 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Monday–Saturday and 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Sunday, closing only Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. Contact the winery for information on Palladio Restaurant and the 1804 Inn & Cottages.

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Winemaker 30 years; at Barboursville 23 years Paschina graduated with a degree in oenology from Umberto I Institute, Alba, Piemonte, Italy, and has worked in France, California, Italy and Virginia. He was named Virginia Wine Person of the Year in 2001 and appointed by four governors to the Virginia Wine Advisory Board.

Under Paschina, Barboursville has been awarded three Virginia Governor’s Cups and numerous Monticello Cups for producing the leading wine of the year.

“Barboursville VIneyards is committed to producing European wine varietaals and clas-

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sic blends influenced by French and Italian techniques, but in a style consistently revealing the nature of our terroir in the Piedmont. Ours is the most awarded winery in Virginia and is widely recognized abroad for establishing the reputation of Virginia as a distinct wine region.”

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Castaño is part of the third generation of winemakers from his family’s southeastern Spanish winery, Castaño. He followed in my grandfather’s footsteps, but with more travel and more technology, studying in Spain and France, and working in California, New Zealand, Southern France and some regions in Spain such as the Canary Islands.

“Breaux is a family-owned winery on over 400 acres of land, over 105 of which are planted with wine grapes. The winery grows 18 varieties of grapes and annually produces over

24 labels. Breaux offers a wine for every type of consumer: from dry, elegant whites to deep, succulent reds, cheerful, bright summer wines and sweet wines for those customers with a sweet tooth.”

—David Pagán Castaño The winery is open 7 days a week from 11 a.m.–5 p.m. in the winter and 11 a.m.–6 p.m. in the summer.

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is a new section of Virginia Wine Lover where we talk to three winemakers each issue to find out more about their wineries and winemaking philosophies and get some useful tips on the enjoyment of the juice.

THE WINERY Overview: “The winery’s tasting room is open every day for extensive tastings in our current vintages, where light fare from our Palladio Restaurant is available for a nominal charge, to be enjoyed in several picnic areas; Palladio Restaurant is open for lunch Wednesday through Seunday, reservation suggested, and for dinner, Friday and Saturday, reservation required.

Spacious and elegant rooms can be booked for special parties, weddings, presentations and group meetings.” —LP Highlighted events: March 16: Annual Pinot Grigio-Sauvignon Blanc Vintage Release

THE WINERY

Five recommendations: Malvaxia Passito 2007, a classic dessert produced by air-drying the grapes and the slowest fermentation and extended aging.

Octagon 2008, a Bordeaux blend based on superior Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot

Sept. 14: San Gennaro Festival Sept. 21: The Lucy Stomp; competitive grape stomp and Lucille Ball and friends costume contest Oct. 13: Classic Cars, Classic Vino Car Show (English, Italian and German classics in the vines) Offerings: Three Fox usually offers 5–6 dry reds, 1 port-alternative red, 1 dry rose’, 4 dry whites, 1 offdry white, 1 semi-sweet white and 1 sparkling.

Five recommendations: Piemontese Nebbiolo 2009, elegant with great structure, black cherry, currant, dark red fruit and spice notes, good forward fruit and a symphony of flavors in the finish.

THE WINERY Overview: “Breaux offers a tasting room, special events, private events, weddings, wine dinners, tours, festivals, live music, and it’s dog friendly. Now we’re in the middle of a multi-phase expansion that, among other things, will include a bigger tasting room, an events room and rooms for private events and club members.” —DPC Highlighted events: Feb. 16: Chocolate and Cabernet Tasting April 13: Nebbiolo Vertical Tasting May 11: Dog Days June 15: Cajun Festival July 15: Key West Festival

Offerings: Breaux offers 4 dry whites, 1 semi-sweet white, 1 dry rose’, 7 different reds (both varietals and Bordeaux-blends), 1 dessert/ ice wine’, andthere are also 12 exclusive wines offered only to Cellar Club members.

Five recommendations: Sauvignon blanc 2011, fruit flavors such as honeydew and lemon and laced with green apple and peach. The wine is light and crisp, with a bright acidity.

Madeleine’s Chardonnay 2012, steel fermented. Fruit notes, a medium-long body and refreshing acidity. Flavors such as banana, pineapple and pear.

Viognier 2012, rich and powerful aroma. Intense tropical fruit flavors mixed with orange blossoms and anise. Full-bodied

Alouette Cabernet Franc 2011, loaded with black cherry, berry, roasted espresso bean and hints of mocha.

Cano Pazzo Rose’ (non-vintage), Sangiovese derived rose’ with spice, berry and cherry notes.

Gatto Bianco (non-vintage table white), an off-dry white with a great, sassy attitude; pineapple and citrus nose with a hint of mandarin, melon and pear on the palate.

La Boheme Viognier 2011, an aromatic nose of pear, melon and mango; the palate has pear, nectarine, and melon notes with a hint of mango. —JT

with a creamy mouthfeel.

Cabernet Franc Reserve 2007, concentrated aromas of dark cherries, licorice and spices such as clove and cinnamon. Fullbodied and with concentrated flavors; firm with well-integrated tannins.

Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, intense aromas of black currant and plum mixed with sweet tobacco notes. Firm tannins and long finish. —DPC

THE WINEMAKER Philosophy: “A thorough command of viticulture as well as of winemaking technique is essential, for wine is virtually made in the vineyard. Respect for the underlying character of the varietal means protecting its ideal balance of acidity, alcohol, tannin and fruit against excess or deficiency in any parameter, and this will assure its highest expression on the palate and its greatest aging potential.” —LP A Word of Wisdom: “Temperature of service is vital and so simple to achieve correctly. Keep a white wine in the refrigerator overnight, and remove 15 minutes before serving; place a red wine into the refrigerator for no more than 15 minutes, before serving.” —LP

THE WINEMAKER Philosophy: “Make the wine in the vineyard and shepherd it in the winery.” —JT

Highlighted Awards: Virginia Governor’s Cup (1999) for Cabernet Franc 1997 Monticello Cup (2009) for the Bordeaux blend Octagon 2006 Sommeliers Challenge Platinum Medal (California, 2012) for Octagon 2009 San Francisco International Wine Competition Gold Medal and Best in Class (2012) for Malvaxia Passito 2007 Critics Challenge Gold Medal and Best in Class (California, 2011) for Cabernet Franc Reserve 2007

wine soon after purchasing it, then screw caps are fine for reds. For white, screw caps are probably best (as they allow the least entry of air), but we do surely like the elegance and romance of a cork.” —JT

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Highlighted events: March 30: Easter Egg Roll Through the Vines July 13: The Palio; Palio di Siena recreated

Offerings: Barboursville offers 8 white, 10 red, 2 sparkling and 2 classic dessert wines

and Cabernet Sauvignon from selected barrels from selected parcels, offering great finesse and cellar life.

Vermentino Reserve 2012, a vivaciously luscious, seafood friendly white native to the Tuscan coast and Sardinia, which grows superbly for us at Barboursville.

Nebbiolo Reserve 2009, the most revered of all Italian red wines, native to my home province of Piemonte.

Cabernet Franc Reserve 2010, Gold Medal at California’s Sommeliers Challenge (2012), consistently our most highly awarded varietal. —LP

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Overview: “We have beautiful, tranquil views from our tasting room and its surrounding outdoor areas and vineyard. We have a tented, al fresco terrazza, an Old World brick patio, vine-side grass bocce courts, flower gardens, rolling hills and creek-side picnic areas and hammocks in our meadow by Crooked Run. Our guests can bring their own picnic can get some of our light fare (sausages, prosciutto, cheeses, crackers, etc.) for an impromptu picnic.” —JT

April 6–7; Oct. 26–27: Barrel Tasting Weekends with 14-year vertical tastings April 20: Oysters & Bubbles, introducing two new sparkling wines in Brut and Brut Rose Sept. 21: Italian Harvest Feast Oct. 12: The Octagon, an annual feast featuring several vintages of Octagon wine

A Word of Wisdom: “Having a specific temperature, such as 55 degrees, for cellaring your wines is not as important as having a constant temperature; provided, it is less than 70 degrees. It is the up and down that taxes wines and causes the cork to expand and contract and allows more air to enter the wine than is good for it.

“You need some air entry for proper bottle aging of reds but only a trace and you want no air for whites because they don’t really bottle age well in general. If you are planning on aging your reds, avoid screw caps. If you’re like us and drink most of your

Highlighted Awards: Best DC Metro Area Winery, 2006, WUSA-9.com consumer poll Best Overall Winery in Virginia, 2011, Virginia Wine Lover magazine Top Three Northern VA wineries, 2012, Virginia Wine Lover Magazine Gold Medal for 2010 Alouette Cabernet Franc, 2012 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition Gold Medal for 2009 Piemontese Nebbiolo, 2011 Hilton Head International Wine Competition

THE WINEMAKER Philosophy: “A fantastic wine is always going to come from healthy, delicious grapes, harvested from well-tended vineyards. Climate will always come into play, however, so the winemaker must be flexible enough to work with whatever kind of year presents itself. To make truly inspired wines, a winemaker must be familiar with the raw materials available and understand how to draw the most expression from them.” —DPC A Word of Wisdom: “The most important skill a wine consumer can have is to be able to truly understand what he or she likes to drink.

To develop this skill, you can taste wines by comparison. You can taste by varietal, year or region, and this will highlight the qualities of each individually, and you will be able to better break down the qualities of the wine and discover those flavors, sensations and textures you like most.” —DPC

Highlighted Awards: Breaux Viognier: 1 of only 3 United States wines to be named to Oz Clarke’s list of the “250 Best Wines 2012.”

2012 Riverside International Wine Competition: 3 gold Medals Viognier 2010, Cab Franc Reserve 2007 and Meritage 2007.

2012 Decanter Awards: Silver Medal for Breaux’s Viognier 2010.

Gold Medal in the 2010 Berliner Wine Competition with my 2009 Rubicon Moscatel (winemaker) Gold Medal in the 2009 International Concours Mondial de Bruxelles with my 2006 Rodal Pla (winemaker) VWL

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More than 150 Virginia winemakers, winery owners, journalists, sommeliers, restaurateurs and other food and wine industry professionals were in attendance.

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Among the impressive lineup of speakers: Steven Spurrier, the distinguished British wine writer and organizer of the famous Judgment of Paris tasting in 1976.

Also on tap, Jean Case, wife of former AOL co-founder/executive Steve Case and owner of Early Mountain Vineyards; Food & Wine magazine contributor Anthony Giglio; Virginia First Lady Maureen McDonnell; and Gov. Bob McDonnell.

The summit kicked off with a Breakfast of Champions led by Annette Boyd of the

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Gov. Bob McDonnell announced in January that Virginia wineries enjoyed record-breaking sales in fiscal 2012.

During the fiscal year, which ended June 30, 2012, nearly 485,000 cases were sold; the previous record was about 477,000 cases sold in fiscal 2011.

Export sales grew too— more than tripling from 700 cases to more than 3,300, with new sales to China and the United Kingdom accounting for a significant portion.

Sales of Virginia wine in other states increased by more than 24 percent to 14,033 cases. The commonwealth garnered more than $1.7 million in wine liter tax revenue.

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Virginia Wine Board Marketing Office and a panel of four wine professionals—wine importer Bartholomew Broadbent (also son of noted wine critic Michael Broadbent), Steven Spurrier, Anthony Giglio and Washington D.C-.based Master of Wine Jay Youmans.

Rather than a traditional breakfast of eggs, sausage and pancakes, the Breakfast of Champions was a fruit juice-only breakfast so-to-speak: 14 wines and two hard apple ciders.

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Run for the Roses The Third Annual Virginia Wine Country Half Marathon will be held June 1, starting and ending at Doukenie Winery in Loudoun County.

Registration is now open to runners and fast walkers who can keep a pace of 16:00 per mile or better as well as finish in 3-1/2 hours or less.

The course winds on scenic roads past farms, vineyards and rolling hills.

The event is also a fundraiser for a number of charities.

A post-race festival, also at Doukenie Winery, includes tastings from more than a dozen wineries, food, entertainment and an awards ceremony.

Do you have wine news to share?

Email to: patrick@ VirginiaWineLover.com

More information: www.DestinationRaces.com/RunVirginia

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A Historic Quaff Philip Carter Winery has released 1762, a port-style wine made with the Chambourcin grape and aged for two years in bourbon whiskey barrels.

The name—and release—celebrates winery principal Philip Carter Strother’s lineage to the noted Carter family of Colonial times and records of the family’s winemaking heritage of the period.

1762 is available to Carter Charter wine club members, which has no enrollment fee but a requirement to purchase at least one case of wine annually.

More information: www.PCWinery.com —PEH

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The Breakfast of Champions session— dubbed the Judgment of Virginia—was a blind comparative tasting that included seven different flights of wine and one flight of hard apple cider. Each flight included one Virginia wine or cider pitted against the same type of wine or cider from another notable region at a similar price point.

From the front of the room, Broadbent, Spurrier, Giglio and Youmans led the audience through the tasting beginning with a Viognier flight, followed by flights of Cabernet Franc, Bordeaux Blend/Meritage, Cabernet Sauvignon, Nebbiolo, Petit Verdot, Touriga Nacional and a cider flight.

After each of the panelists revealed their favorite wine in each flight, the preference of the audience was polled by a show of hands. The panelists, along with a large majority of the audience preferred the Virginia offering in five of the eight flights—Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Bordeaux blend/Meritage, Nebbioli and cider.

The results of the Breakfast of Champions tasting confirmed what many Virginia wine enthusiasts have long known—Virginia wine can stand up to, and is preferred in many cases, when tasted in a blind comparative setting against wines of similar price points from more notable regions.

The afternoon featured a keynote address

by Spurrier during lunch where he advised the Virginia wine industry to focus on what is uniquely Virginia.

There were also in-depth educational sessions. The day concluded with a grand tasting of Virginia wines that included some of Virginia’s top wines and Governor’s Cup medalists.

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Diane Morris and her husband, Keith, are Virginia wine lovers. After seeing our Try This At Home challenge, they hosted a Virginia-themed tasting last fall, focusing on Cabernet Franc.

“Keith and I love to visit the local wineries and taste their wines,” says Diane. “We noticed a large collection of Cab Francs in our cellar and decided it would be fun to try to a wine tasting with some of our wine lover friends.

“So we set a date, sent out the invitations, and planned the food. Tammy Barboza came up with a suggested menu.

We taste tested the recipes one weekend and settled on the menu. Thanks to her cooking skills, the food was fabulous.”

There were 11 folks in attendance at the event in the Morris’ Jeffersonton home, and here are the results in order of rank:

The Wines

Cabernet Franc 2008, Rappahannock Cellars Cabernet Franc Bellhaven 2008, Lake Anna Winery Cabernet Franc Mountain View Vineyards 2005, Prince Michel Vineyard and Winery Cabernet Franc 2006, Villa Appalaccia Winery Cabernet Franc 2008, Narmada Winery Cabernet Franc 2010, Mattaponi Winery (Ed. Note: contact information for wineries can be found in the Virginia Winery Listing in the Grapevine section of this magazine.)

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We were thrilled with the turn out,” says Diane.

“Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves.

We are planning to do this again with a different set of wines next year.

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Chateau Morrisette Winery introduces a new corporate identity and new brand labels for its wines. Widely known for its dog-themed wines, including The Black Dog and Our Dog Blue, Chateau Morrisette is updating its image with a new version of the winery’s corporate mascot, Hans. Traditionally, Hans has been featured on an assortment of labels representing the artistic vision of various artists.

“It’s time we move forward and present a consistent look for our products, a look showcasing a true family of wines,” says winery owner David Morrisette.

Labeling will fall into four categories: Premiums and Reserves, Varietals, Signature Series and Orchard Series.

“The art featured on our labels is handdrawn and water-colored, keeping with the tradition of using original art on labels.

Morrisette adds, “On the shelf, these high quality images will create a poster board effect and remind our buyers of the breadth of wines hand-crafted at Chateau Morrisette.”

In addition, a series of travel packages have been announced, providing getaways that include lodging, dining and wine tasting. These include Mountain Blooms Getaway, Summer Sunsets Getaway and Black Dog Festival Package, offered at various times thourghout the year; contact the winery for more information. VWL

The Menu

Course 1 – Welcome Appetizers with Sparkling Wine Deviled Eggs Stuffed with Crab Seared Sea Scallops with Marjoram Crackers and Celery Sticks with Brie and Peppadew Course 2 – Entrée with the Cabernet Francs Toasted Walnut Hummus with Pita Roasted Anjou Pears with Stilton Cheese and Dried Cranberries in a Port Glaze Turkey Meatballs with Chile/Cranberry Sauce Chorizo and Machengo Cheese Pizza VWL

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Bloggers Imbibe

Cyber sips and tips from the blogosphere The internet brings folks together—instantly. Across the world, people Facebook, Tweet and otherwise blog about everything going on in their lives; fortunately many of them are imbibing at the time. What are some of Virginia’s top bloggers enjoying at the moment? Two of them—VWL contributing editor Frank Morgan, who blogs at Drink What You Like, and Brian Kirby of the blog The Other 46—share their current Virginia wine finds with us. —Frank Morgan

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sumed young, within a year of bottling. It retails for $18.

Light straw in color in the glass, this light and fresh wine opens with aromas of lime spritz and hints of honeysuckle and grapefruit followed by tangy lemon and lime flavors on the palate with a light touch of effervescence.

A fun and refreshing wine, the Voyage de Vert will be a popular choice for Virginia wine enthusiasts as winter yields to the warmer days of spring and intense heat of summer. This refreshing, spritzy wine would pair well with a spinach salad, shellfish or as an aperitif with friends on a warm evening.

remember asking Breaux Vineyards founder and owner Paul Breaux how he stumbled upon Piedmont’s most famous grape. After a trip to the region in Italy, Paul fell in love with its Barolo wines and knew immediately he wanted to plant Nebbiolo upon his return. One of only a handful of wineries in Virginia that grows the variety (Barboursville Vineyards also produces an excellent varietal Nebbiolo), Breaux consistently produces age-worthy, complex expressions of the grape. Quite the feat, especially considering how finicky the grape can be, even in Italy.

Since first sampling Breaux’s Nebbiolo during a tasting several years back, I’ve had the pleasure of sampling a number of vintages, with the 2001 and 2006 Barrel Select (a cellar selection) topping my list. After opening the 2005 vintage, I now have a new favorite.

The Breaux Vineyards 2005 Nebbiolo retails for $72 and is available for purchase at the winery and online. A deep red color in glass, aromas of dark plum, leather and tobacco greet the nose. Flavors of raspberry, black cherry, spice and a hint of oak develop on the palate. Well structured with gripping tannins and good acidity make this a difficult wine to set down, especially paired alongside lamb. The wine has a long life ahead and will reward the patient.

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ne of the many exciting emerging trends in the Virginia wine industry is the growing number of wineries and winemakers establishing second labels to showcase their creativity by experimenting with new varietals or teaming with fellow winemakers to produce collaborative wines.

The founders of Ankida Ridge Vineyards, Dennis and Christine Vrooman, along with their son Nathan Vrooman, have recently launched a new label called Rockgarden Cellars. As the winemaker, starting a second label provides Nathan the opportunity to produce wines from a wide range of grape varietals while maintaining the Ankida Ridge Burgundian brand, which focuses on Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

Nathan makes the Rockgarden wines at Ankida Ridge in Amherst but sources the fruit for Rockgarden wines from vineyards throughout Virginia. The Rockgarden name comes from one of Nathan’s nonwine passions, mountain biking, which describes a section of a bike trail covered with large rocks.

During the holiday, I had the opportunity to catch up with Dennis and Christine to taste the Rockgarden Cellars current releases—a red Bordeaux blend called Voyage de Rouge, a port-style dessert wine called Vin Doux and white blend called Voyage de Vert.

The Voyage de Vert—a blend of 85 percent Vidal Blanc and 15 percent Pinot Noir—is made in the Vinho Verde style with low alcohol and a touch of effervescence. Originated in Portugal, Vinho Verde means “green wine” or “young wine” and is generally meant to be con

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accoutrements

Three the Hot Way photoS BY MIKE MERCKER

By Patrick Evans-Hylton

KimKim Korean Hot Sauce From Steve Kim, produced by Ashman Manufacturing Co. www.Facebook.com/KimKimSauce www.AshmanCo.com “… Handcrafted to add rich, authentic Korean flavor that enhances the natural tastes of every dish with a tangy, spicy kick …” —Steve Kim

Suggested use: Roasted Oysters with Smoldering Fuse Dipping Sauce; visit www.VirginiaWineLover.com for VWL executive editor Chef Patrick Evans-Hylton’s exclusive Roasted Oysters recipe. The recipe for Smoldering Fuse Dipping Sauce can be found in this article.

Suggested pairing: Chardonnay 2010 (unoaked), Chatham Vineyards

Things start to heat up in the spring and early summer, among them our tastebuds.

From tasty Tex-Mex treats at Cinco de Mayo on May 5 through gatherings of friends and family on Memorial Day Weekend—heck, just about every weekend—we love some heat in the air, and in our bellies.

We pick three made-in-Virginia salsas and hot sauces that we love and offer some suggestions (with wine pairings!) on using them in dishes to wow your guests at all those seasonal soirees.

Salsa Sabrosa Medium From Sabrosa Foods www.SabrosaFoods.com

“Sabrosa’s Medium all natural, no preservative, roasted bell pepper salsa is … perfectly Ph-balanced [to help keep acid-reflux and heartburn at bay.] This medium salsa adds both great flavor and just the right touch of heat …” — Sabrosa Foods Suggested use: Blue Crab Taquitos with Creamy Salsa; visit www.

VirginiaWineLover. com for VWL executive editor Chef Patrick Evans-Hylton’s exclusive Blue Crab Taquito recipe. The recipe for Creamy Salsa can be found in this article.

Suggested pairing: Joy White 2011, CrossKeys Vineyards Contact information for wineries can be found in the Virginia Winery Listing in the Grapevine section of this magazine. More made-in-Virginia products can be found at www.VaFinest.com.

Fiery Peri Peri Dark Cherry Salsa

From Gunther’s Gourmet www.GunthersGourmet.com “A non-traditional salsa that pulls the taste buds between subtly sweet and fiery heat in every bite.” —Gunther’s Gourmet Suggested use: Toss salsa with grilled, shredded chicken and add to slightly grilled flour tortillas with queso fresco and a salad of chopped cilantro and arugula; fold over tortilla and serve taco-style.

Smoldering Fuse Dipping Sauce Great for oysters and other foods that you want to spice up or take for a dip.

Ingredients

1/2 cup melted butter 1/2 cup hot sauce 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Method

Whisk the butter, hot sauce, lemon juice and pepper together in a medium bowl until combined.

This recipe is adapted from one in my cookbook Dishing Up Virginia (Storey, 2013). For more information, visit www.PatrickEvansHylton.com.

Creamy Salsa Great as a dressing for a taco salad and with other Tex-Mex dishes or as a dip.

Ingredients

1 cup salsa 1 cup sour cream 1 small bunch chives, chopped

Method

Whisk the salsa and sour cream together in a medium bowl until combined and fold in chopped chives.

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irginia Secretary of Agriculture Todd Haymore presented Len Thompson with the Virginia Vineyards Association’s 2012 Grower of the Year award in February.

“Len Thompson is one of the unheralded heroes behind the success of the Virginia Vineyards Association. For as long as I can remember he has donated freely of his time to support the association and the wine industry.

He helps other growers and aspiring growers while producing grapes that have been utilized in wines that have won awards in international competitions,” said J. Rock Stephens, chairman, Virginia Wine Board.

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Thompson and his wife, Kay, purchased land in Amherst County in 1999, planting six acres. The grapes grown there include Chardonnay and Chambourcin. Wines produced from grapes grown at Amherst Vineyards have garnered numerous medals.

“Len’s contribution to the Virginia wine industry is unparalleled.

As a grower he has not only excelled in his own right, but has not hesitated to pass that knowledge along to other growers. In addition, he has served in many leadership roles at the VVA, helping to advance the future of the Virginia wine industry for many years to come,” said Haymore. VWL

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here is no hiding the fact that we love Virginia, and the wonderful wine and food of the commonwealth makes this a delicious place to call home indeed.

We were inspired by some of the awesome offerings we found through Virginia’s Finest, a program of the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services that assists and promotes many of the state’s culinary entrepreneurs, to create an Italian-inspired dinner for family and friends.

We hope you’ll find inspiration, too, for your soirees and suppers by looking first at your area farmers markets and gourmet shops for items grown and crafted here.

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Amuse Cookies & Corks savory wine-pairing cookies.

Arrange cookies on a platter with some hard cheeses, clusters of red grapes, and marcona almonds.

■ Paired with: Sangiovese 2009, Ingleside Vineyards

First Course Garden salad with Montebello Kitchens Citronette dressing and a Garlic/Parmesan Puff Pastry breadstick seasoned with Linda’s Garden Garlic Blend and Tomato-Basil Blend of herbs.

With selected fresh greens from our local farmers market, we made a simple salad with grape tomatoes, carrot curls and thinly-sliced watermelon radish. Our breadsticks were made by rolling out prepared puff pastry, brushing it with melted butter, sprinkling on herbs and finely grated parmesan cheese, then slicing into long, thin strips with a pizza cutter, twisting, and baking in the oven at 400F until golden, approximately 12 minutes.

■ Paired with: Chardonnay 2010 Reserve, Gray Ghost Vineyards

Main Course Black Olive & Garlic Fettuccine from Pasta Valente with Piedmont Red Sauce, Turkey Meatballs and shaved Parmesan.

We topped the prepared pasta with our own Piedmont Red Sauce (see the recipe in this article) and served it with turkey meatballs (Web Exclusive! Get VWL’s executive editor Chef Patrick Evans-Hylton’s recipe at www.VirginiaWineLover.com) and topped with shaved parmesan.

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large yellow onion, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 15-ounce can tomato sauce 1 5-ounce can tomato paste 1/2 cup Virginia Italian-style wine; we like Nebbiolo, Barbera or Sangiovese 1 teaspoon dry oregano leaves 1 teaspoon dry basil leaves 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Salt to taste

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Chef Patrick’s Piedmont Red Sauce

Method: Prepare sauce by heating olive oil in a sauté pan on the stovetop over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and stir often, about five minutes, until translucent. Stir in tomato sauce, tomato paste, red wine, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes and black pepper.

Turn up the heat and let simmer, uncovered, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt to taste.

Note: we used Linda’s Garden herbs when possible for the recipe.

Yields 4 cups This recipe is adapted from one in my cookbook, Dishing Up Virginia (Storey, 2013.)

- PEH

■ Paired with: Cabernet Franc Reserve 2009, Fox Meadow Winery

Dessert

Resources

Tutti Fruitti Ice Cream Sundae with Kennas Cookies Cherry Almond Biscotti and “Mango Mango” Mango Preserves

Cookies & Corks www.CookiesAndCorks.com

We take a premium ice cream and place a small amount in the bottom of a coupe glass, then top that with crushed Cherry Almond Biscotti from Kennas Cookies and a generous dollop of mango preserves, then repeat, garnishing with a whole biscotti cookie.

Kenna Cookies www.KennasCookies.com

■ Paired with: Pippin Black (cider and apple brandy blend), Foggy Ridge Cider

Nightcap Lemon Curd Martini with Rowena’s Lemon Curd As the evening wears down, we make a heavenly dessert martini by adding a teaspoon or two of Lemon Curd with citrus-flavored vodka, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice along with ice in a cocktail shaker. We shake it well and strain in a chilled martini or cocktail glass and top with a slash of sparkling wine.

■ Sparkling wine used: Blanc de Chardonnay (NV), Thibaut-Janisson

Linda’s Garden www.LindasGarden.com “Mango Mango” Mango Preserves www.AMangoParty.com Montebello Kitchens www.MontebelloKitchens.com Pasta Valente www.PastaValente.com Patrick Evans-Hylton www.PatrickEvansHylton.com Rowena’s Kitchen www.Rowenas.com Virginia’s Finest www.VaFinest.com Contact information for wineries can be found in the Virginia Winery Listing in the Grapevine section of this magazine.

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FROM ALEXANDRIA TO WINCHESTER, INTERSTATE 66 PROVIDES FOOD, WINE AND PLENTY OF GOOD TIMES

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efore America became America, and when George Washington was just a teenager chopping down cherry trees and tossing coins across the Potomac, Virginia had a much different landscape than it has now. Many of the towns that we live, work and play in were established by the mid-18th century, but the connections between them were limited and mostly only via waterways.

It’s hard to imagine, when zipping across interstates from city to city has become de rigeur as part of our every day existence. But

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slowly that changed. The Great Valley Road, the King’s Highway, the Upper Road and the Fall Line Road were established, and follow, largely, the paths still taken today with Interstates 81, 95, 85 and 64, respectively.

In 1745 another route was open, hacked from tall trees and thorny vines, winding along escarpments and following Indian paths. Pioneer’s Road traversed northern Virginia between Alexandria and Winchester—just like the asphalt corridor today of Interstate 66.

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RIGHT: Dining on the cobbled streets of Alexandria BELOW: A view of Downtown Alexandria from the water

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started my journey along this ancient road-made-modern, beginning in the old seaport town of Alexandria. It is easy to imagine Old Town Alexandria as it was centuries ago, because great care has been taken in preserving the look and feel.

My first day started with brunch at Jackson 20, a contemporary and comfortable restaurant adjacent to the Alexandria Hotel Monaco. A classic Caesar salad was enjoyed, along with the delightful Eggs Chesapeake, a dish of poached eggs and Virginia crabcakes drizzled with Old Bayinfused hollandaise; an order of wonderfully salty country ham was a great side.

Endless mimosas are offered for just $11.

There are many things to do in Alexandria, and I followed a self-guided walking tour themed “George Washington” that is outlined on the city’s convention and visitors association’s website. Before I left, I treated myself with a little shopping in some of Old Town’s quaint shops.

Heading westward, I got on Interstate 66, and soon the sights of large jets spaced out to the horizon’s edge was noticeable, each waiting their turn to land at Dulles International Airport. Close by is my next destination, the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, part of the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum. >>Continued on page 24

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Where to go, what to know From east to west along Interstate 66 Alexandria/Fairfax County VIsItor InFormatIon: City of alexandria www.VisitAlexandriaVa.com Fairfax County www.FXVA.com

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PlaCes oF note: Jackson 20 www.Jackson20.com national air and space museum steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center www.AirAndSpace.si.edu/UdvarHazy/ tyson’s Corner Center www.ShopTysons.com Wolf trap Foundation for the Performing arts www.WolfTrap.org

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ear Chantilly in Fairfax County, the Udvar-Hazy Center is an impressively large building from the outside and gets even more so once you walk in. The museum showcases America’s place in manned flight, and highlights include the Enola Gay, the Space Shuttle Discovery and an Air France Concorde supersonic airliner. The collection is approaching 200 aircrafts.

Also of note is a large observation tower that allows viewing of operations at Dulles.

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of Bull Run during the American Civil War. It’s hard to imagine the battles raging here, for this quiet rolling Virginia countryside offers quiet and solitude to stroll about and reflect.

It was about this point, driving further west, that things started to change. The pace seemed to slow a bit, and there were more fields and farms than office buildings and shopping centers. Also, up ahead was a sight that foreshadowed our final destination along Interstate 66: the Blue Ridge Mountains began to come into view.

We got off Interstate 66 and traveled north just a bit, along a charming road with rolling hills and open countryside.

In no time at all, we were in Loudoun County and passing through Leesburg.

Right outside of town I checked into my basecamp for the duration of my visit— Lansdowne Resort.

VIsItor InFormatIon: Prince William County & Manassas www.VisitPWC.com FaUqUIer CoUnty www.VisitFauquier.com PlaCes oF note: Great meadow Polo www.GreatMeadowPoloClub.com manassas national Battlefield Park www.NPS.gov/Mana/ northside 29 www.Northside29.com ContInUeD on PaGe 29

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ansdowne Resort is an impressive campus of luxurious accommodations and offerings. My guest room on the fifth floor afforded a sweeping view of the championship golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones II and Greg Norman. Just beyond that was the ambling Potomac River, smaller at this juncture, and separating Virginia from Maryland. My vantage point offered beautiful views of the mountains.

Walking to the clubhouse for dinner at Crooked Billet, I passed Spa Minerale, Lansdowne’s spa offering a host of pampering services and treatments; I made note of this.

The dining room at Crooked Billet was stunning; an oversized fireplace dominated one side of the space, with floor-to-ceiling on the other, again giving beautiful views of the golf course and river. The soaring ceiling, warm wood accents, professional service and delicious food was a perfect way to end the day.

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In fact, I enjoyed many of my meals at Lansdowne, as the resort features several distinct dining properties. Like other areas, expansive views are afforded at the finerdining On The Potomac. Open, airy and comfortable, the restaurant mirrors the rest of Lansdowne’s design of bringing the outdoors-in with an effective use of earthtone palates and river rock.

Executive Chef Hans Rouillard offers a beautiful menu that captures the spirit of the farm-to-fork movement, with many local items appearing from appetizer to dessert. A cheese and charcuterie plate, featuring a selection of regional and local cheeses, local honey, quince jam and other accouterments was a great start to dinner one evening, while a Creekstone Farms Ribeye in red wine demi-glace with roasted root vegetables was a skillful entrée.

Other options I enjoyed included the casual Stonewalls Tavern and Riverside Hearth, which will be undergoing major renovations this year.

Throughout my stay at Lansdowne, the hospitality and offerings were truly first class and made for a wonderful place to settle in for my trip across the northern part of the state. >>Continued on page 28

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ike Alexandria, Leesburg is a charming town, and I spent time exploring the art galleries and other specialty shops, including some of the antique dealers about town. The historic district is prime for a nice walk, and, when finished, I headed out, stopping at the Leesburg Corner Premium Outlets before finding lunch.

In nearby Ashburn, I loved Ford’s Fish Shack, a seafood-centric casual American restaurant.

I started with an order of Rhode Island Calamari, cooked perfectly, allowing the squid to remain tender; it was topped with some sweet cherry peppers and lobster-

ginger sauce. I thoroughly enjoyed the Connecticut-style Lobster Roll, a huge split roll filled with butter-sautéd, simply seasoned lobster, and I added an order of cornon-the-cob on the side. Local beers from Lost Rhino Brewing Company worked perfectly with my meal.

After exploring some area wineries in Loudoun and Fauquier counties, I headed down Interstate 66 to downtown Front Royal, just on the cusp of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Here, another quaint downtown provided an opportunity to stroll and enjoy the shops and sites.

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George Washington Hotel before rambling through the appealing closed off mall area and visiting a few stores. This was my second trip to Winchester in less than a year; for more information, read my article “Six Days in the Shenandoah” in the Late Summer/Fall 2012 issue of Virginia Wine Lover magazine.

The trip back to Leesburg afforded another opportunity to stop at additional wineries, among them Fox Meadow and Barrel Oak. Fox Meadow was charming; the tasting room, carved on the side of a mountain, provided a lodge-type atmosphere. I enjoyed several quaffs, and was reminded

of the Cabernet Franc Reserve 2009 that placed at Platinum Level in this past year’s Virginia Wine Lover Wine Classic.

At Barrel Oak’s beautiful cabin-esque tasting room, I spent the rest of the evening talking with owner Brian Roeder and drinking in the beautiful vintages offered there.

The next morning, I left Lansdowne Resort and headed to Warrenton, stopping at Northside 29 for a Greek omelet to start the day. My journey took me back to the highway, eastbound this time, then southward on another ribbon of road home to Hampton Roads.

Wineries: Aspen Dale Winery Barrel Oak Winery Chateau O’ Brien Chester Gap Cellars Chrysalis Vineyards Delaplane Cellars Desert Rose Winery Fox Meadow Winery Glen Manor Vineyards Gray Ghost Winery Hume Vineyards Linden Vineyards Mediterranean Cellars Molon Lave Vineyards Miracle Valley Vineyard Mountain View Vineyard Naked Mountain Winery Paradise Spring Winery Philip Carter Winery Piedmont Vineyards Pearmund Cellars

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By Patrick Evans-Hylton

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s Virginia Wine Lover magazine approaches its fifth anniversary, it continues to grow and evolve with the lifestyle that it celebrates: the Virginia wine community.

The number of statewide wineries continue to increase, as well as folk’s appreciate for the vintages and the accouterments surrounding them, like quaint inns nestled in wine country, limo tours, shops that specialize in Virginia wine, and restaurants that include the offerings on their lists.

Continuing with the popular Best Of awards we began two years ago, we again opened our forums to you, the true Virginia wine lover, to see what is on your mind and in your glass in our Best Of reader awards.

An incredible 50,085 votes were cast in our poll, telling us your favorite vintages, favorite winemakers, even favorite wine dog. You’ve shared with us where you like to take a weekend getaway, and where you like to stay when you get there.

It’s been a great response for our second Best Of endeavor. Here are the results:

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Awards WINE – OVERALL 1. Breaux Vineyards Cabernet Franc Reserve 2007 2. Sunset Hills Vineyard Viognier 2011.

3. Pearmund Cellars Ameritage 2007

TASTING ROOM OVERALL 1. Sunset Hills 2. The Winery at Bull Run 3. Paradise Springs Winery

THE BEST WINE FESTIVAL IN VIRGINIA OVERALL 1. Fall Wine Festival & Sunset Tour, Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens www.MountVernon.org 2 {tie} Fall Town Point Virginia Wine Festival, Norfolk www.FestEvents.org Virginia Wine Expo, Richmond www.VirginiaWineExpo.com 3. Vintage Virginia Wine Festival, Bull Run Park www.VirginiaWineFest.com

THE BEST CHEESE SHOP IN VIRGINIA – OVERALL 1. Wegman’s, multiple locations www.Wegmans.com 2. Feast!, Charlottesville www.FeastVirginia.com 3. Cheestique, multiple locations www.Cheesetique.com

VIRGINIA WINERY FOR WEDDINGS OVERALL 1. Veritas Vineyard & Winery 2. Sunset Hills Vineyards 3. Molon Lave

WINERY TOUR BY A VIRGINIA WINERY OVERALL 1. Tarara Winery 2. Philip Carter Winery 3. Barrel Oak Winery

SPECIAL EVENTS AT A VIRGINIA WINERY OVERALL

WINERY VIEW/ OUTDOOR SPACE OVERALL

1. Barrel Oak Winery

1. Bluemont Vineyards

2. Breaux Vineyards

2. Aspen Dale Vineyards

WINERY FOOD OFFERINGS OVERALL

3. Chateau Morrisette

3. King Family Vineyards

1. Aspen Dale Vineyards 2. Pippin Hill Farm and Vineyards

THE BEST GOURMET SHOP IN VIRGINIA FOR FOOD AND WINE -

OVERALL

THE BEST GOURMET SHOP IN VIRGINIA

3. Barboursville Vineyards

FOR ACCESSORIES -

OVERALL

1. Iron Bridge Wine Company, Warrenton www.ironbridgewines.com

1. The Grapevine, Warrenton www.GrapevineWine.com

2. Leesburg Vintner, Leesburg www.leesburgvintner.biz

2. Opera House Gourmet, Manassas www.OperaHouseGourmet.com

3. The Wine Cabinet www.TheWineCabinet.com

3. Grape and Gourmet, Virginia Beach

WINE – OVERALL Contact information for wineries can be found in the Virginia Winery Map & Listing in the Grapevine section of this magazine page 44.

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WINEMAKER OVERALL THE MOST ECO-FRIENDLY/ GREEN WINERY OVERALL 1. Sunset Hills Vineyards 2. Barrel Oak Winery

2. {tie} Michael Shapps, Michael Shapps Winery Gabriele Rausse, Gabriele Rausse Winery

By Varietal

3. Luca Paschina, Barboursville

Photo by Tiffany-Hope Photography

3. Cooper Vineyards

1. David Pagan Casta単o, Breaux Vineyards

VIOGNIER OVERALL 1. Casanel Vineyards Mas Que Nada Viognier 2009 2. Veritas Vineyards Viognier 2011 3. Chester Gap Cellars Viognier Reserve 2009

WHITE WINE OVERALL 1. Philip Carter Winery Governor Fauquier 2011 2. {tie} Chatham Vineyards Church Creek Steel Chardonnay Breaux Vineyards Jolie Blond 2011 3. Little Washington Winery Shenandoah Steel Chardonnay 2010

CHARDONNAY OVERALL 1. Gray Ghost Vineyards Reserve Chardonnay 2010 2. Pearmund Cellars Old Vine Chardonnay 2010 3. Sunset Hills Vineyard Chardonnay

NORTON OVERALL 1. Chrysalis Vineyards Locksley Reserve Norton 2009 2. Horton Vineyards Norton 2010 3. Chrysalis Vineyards Norton Reserve 2009 David Pagan Casta単o, Winemaker, Breaux Vineyards

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1. {tie} Little Washington Winery George 2009 Barboursville Vineyards Octagon 2008 2. Sunset Hills Vineyard Reserve Cabernet Franc 2009 3. Fabbioli Cellars Cabernet Franc 2010

MERITAGE/ MERITAGE-STYLE OVERALL 1. Gray Ghost Ranger Reserve 2010

Photo by Jennifer Davis Heffner / www.vitaimages.com

RED WINE OVERALL

2. Sunset Hils Vineyard Sunset Red 2010 3. {tie} Barboursville Vineyards Octagon 2006 Pearmund Cellars Ameritage 2007

FRUIT WINE OVERALL 1. Fabbioli Cellars Raspberry Merlot 2. Corcoran Vineyards Apple Wine Fabbioli Cellars

SPARKLING WINE OVERALL 1. Paradise Springs Apres Sparkling Viognier 2011 2. Barboursville Vineyards Brut 2010 3. Thibaut-Janisson Winery Blanc de Chardonnay 2009

DESSERT WINE OVERALL 1. Sunset Hills Vineyard Nettare di Tramonto 2010 2 {tie} Gray Ghost Vineyards Adieu 2009 Rockbridge Vineyard V d’Or 3. Barrel Oak Winery Chocolate Lab 2010

Photo Courtesy of Fabbioli Cellars

3. Chateau O’Brien Apple Wine

Birch , at Barrel Oak Winery

WINE DOG OVERALL BEST VIRGINIA RESTAURANT WINE LIST OVERALL

THE MOST ROMANTIC WINERY OVERALL

1. Birch, Barrel Oak Winery

1. Iron Bridge Wine Company, Warrenton www.IronBridgeWines.com

1. Barboursville Vineyards

3. Cooper, Breaux Vineyards

2. Magnolia’s at the Mill, Purcellville www.MagnoliasMill.com

2. Lola, Athena Winery

2. Keswick Vineyards 3. Bluemont Winery

3. The Inn at Meander Plantation www.Meander.net

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WINERY OVERALL 1. Pearmund Cellars 2. {tie} Barrel Oak Winery Sunset Hills Vineyards 3. Naked Mountain Winery

THE BEST BED & BREAKFAST IN VIRGINIA

FOR A WINE WEEKEND GETAWAY - OVERALL Pearmund Cellars

THE BEST DESTINATION FOR A WINETHEMED WEEKEND (CITY AND/OR COUNTY) -

OVERALL

1. Leesburg, Loudoun County www.VisitLoudoun.org 2. Charlottesville, Albemarle County www.VisitCharlottesville.org

2. Blackthorne Inn, Upperville www.Blackthorne-Inn.com

THE BEST WINE TOURS/ LIMOUSINE COMPANY OVERALL

3. Poplar Springs Inn, Casanova www.PoplarSpringsInn.com

1. Reston Limousine Service, Northern Virginia/ Metropolitan Washington www.RestonLimo.com 2. Integrity Chauffer & Transportation, Shenandoah Valley www.IntegrityChauffeur.com 3. Point To Point Limousine, Northern Virginia/ Metropolitan Washington www.PointToPointLimo.com

Photo Courtesy of Pearmund Cellars

3. Middleburg, Loudoun County www.VisitLoudoun.org

1. Inn at Meander Plantation, Locust Dale www.Meander.net

WINE BOTTLE ARTWORK OVERALL 1. Sunset Hills Vineyard Sunset Red – Civil War commemorative 2. Casanel Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon – Civil War commemorative 3. Sunset Hills Vineyard Sunset White - sunflowers

VIRGINIA WINERY FOR PICNICS OVERALL 1. Sunset Hills Vineyard 2. Little Washington Winery Dining in downtown Leesburg

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Attention Virginia Wineries Are your wines medal worthy?

Enter your very best bottles of vino to see if your wines will win big this year in our 6th Annual Virginia Wine Lover Wine Classic.

Apply Now! The deadline is approaching on this unique opportunity to showcase your wonderful vintages to tens of thousands of VWL readers.

Visit VirginiaWineLover.com for more information and to apply.

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1. Mattaponi Winery Pow Wow ChocolateCovered Strawberry Wine 2. North Gate Vineyard Apple Wine

BEST SPARKLING 1. Ingleside Vineyards Virginia Brut

3. Bluemont Vineyard The Strawberry

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1. Paradise Springs Winery Apres Sparkling Viognier

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EASTERN VIRGINIA BEST WINERY 1. Chatham Vineyards 2. Ingleside Plantation Vineyards 3. Williamsburg Winery BEST WHITE 1. Chatham Vineyards Church Creek Steel (unoaked) Chardonnay 2010 2. Chatham Vineyards Chardonnay (oaked) 2010 3. Ingleside Vineyards Chardonnay (oaked) 2011 BEST RED 1. Chatham Vineyards Cabernet Franc 2009/2010 blend

2. Ingleside Vineyards October Harvest

BEST DESSERT 1. Breaux Vineyards Nebbiolo Ice 2011

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1. Cave Ridge Vineyard 2. Blue Stone Vineyards

2. Breaux Vineyards Jolie Blond 2011

3. {tie} Shenandoah Vineyards

3. Pearmund Cellars Old Vine Chardonnay

Rockbridge Vineyard

BEST RED

BEST WHITE

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1. Bluestone Vineyard Beau

2. Ingleside Vineyards Petit Verdot 2007 Reserve

2. Fox Meadow Winery Le Renard Rouge 2010

3. Chatham Vineyards Vintners Blend 2010

3. Sunset Hills Vineyard Reserve Cabernet Franc 2009

2. North Mountain Vineyard Vidal Blanc 2009 3. Shenandoah Winery Founder’s Reserve Chardonnay 2011

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BEST RED 1. Cave Ridge Vineyard Red Silk 2007 2. Bluestone Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 3. Rockbridge Vineyard Dechiel Meritage 2008

1. Rosemont Vineyards and Winery Lake Country Sunset NORTHERN SHENANDOAH EASTERN CENTRAL WESTERN

WESTERN VIRGINIA

BEST FRUIT 1. Shenandoah Vineyards Raspberry Serenade 2. North Mountain Vineyard Virginia Apple Wine

BEST WINERY 1. Chateau Morrisette 2. Foggy Ridge Cider

BEST DESSERT

3. Villa Appalaccia Winery

1. Cave Ridge Vineyard Fandango 2010

BEST WHITE

2. Bluestone Vineyard Estate Grown Moscato 2011

1. Chateau Morrisette Our Dog Blue

3. Rockbridge Vineyard V d’or 2009

2. Stanburn Winery Chardonnay

NORTHERN SHENANDOAH EASTERN CENTRAL WESTERN

3. Villa Appalaccia Pinot Grigio

SOUTHERN

BEST RED wine, gifts, local food & brews

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SOUTHERN VIRGINIA BEST WINERY 1. Rosemont Vineyards and Winery 2. Annefield Vineyards 3. Bright Meadows Farm BEST WHITE 1. Annefield Vineyards Viognier 2011

Also winner of the Crystal 5 Stem Award for our extensive local wine list

2. Rosemont Vineyards and Winery Traminette 2009 BEST RED 1. Annefield Vineyards Cabernet Franc 2010

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2. Rosemont Vineyards and Winery Kilravock 2010 BEST FRUIT 1. Bright Meadows Farm BAG Wine (Blackberry, Apple, Grape (Concord)

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Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, only hours from Northern VA and Washington DC, Charlottesville and Albemarle County, VA are the perfect destinations for wine lovers. With an eclectic mix of restaurants, local vineyards and mountain trails nearby, it’s no wonder this region was voted one of the top 10 wine vacation destinations in the U.S. by Wine Enthusiast Magazine. Plan your trip at visitcharlottesville.org.

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WESTERN REGION W-1 Attimo Winery

Christiansburg– 540-382-7619

SHENANDOAH REGION SH-1 AmRhein Wine

Cellars Bent Mountain – 540-929-4632

W-2 Abingdon

Vineyard & Winery Abingdon – 276-623-1255

SH-2 Barren Ridge

W-3 Beliveau Estate

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Vineyards Fishersville – 540-248-3300

SH-21 Rockbridge Vineyard N-11 Cana Vineyards

N-33 Hidden Brook Winery N-55 Otium Cellars

SH-22 Shenandoah

N-34 Hiddencroft

N-56 Paradise Springs

N-35 Hillsborough

N-57 Pearmund Cellars

and Winery of Middleburg Middleburg 703-348-2458

Raphine – 540-377-6204 Vineyard Edinburgh – 540-984-8699

N-12 Capitol Vineyards Delplane 540-364-6249

SH-23 Twin Oaks

Tavern Winery Bluemont – 540-554-4547

N-13 Cardamon Family

SH-24 Valhalla Vineyards Roanoke – 540–725–9463

SH-25 Veramar Winery

Berryville – 540–955–5510 SH-3 Blue Ridge Vineyard Eagle Rock – 540-798-7642 SH-26 Vino Curioso Winchester – Blacksnake Meadery 703-447-0648 Dugspur – SH-4 Bluestone Vineyard 540-834-6172 Bridgewater540-828-0099 SH-27 Virginia Mountain Vineyards Brooks Mill Winery Fincastle – Wirtz – SH-5 Cave Ridge Vineyard 540–473–2979 540-721-5215 Mt. Jackson 540-477-2585 Chateau Morrisette SH-28 The Winery at Kindred Point Winery SH-6 Cedar Creek Winery Mount Jackson – Floyd – 24091 Star Tannery – 540-477-3570 287 Winery Road 540-436-8394 Blue Ridge Parkway Milepost 171.5 Cross Keys Vineyards SH-7 SH-29 Wisteria Farm & Vineyard 540-364-6441 Mt. Crawford – Stanley – Mon-Thurs 10am-5pm, 540-234-0505 540-742-1489 Fri-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 11am-5pm SH-8 Fincastle Vineyard See our ad on pg. 19 & Winery SH-30 Wolf Gap Edinburgh – Fincastle – 540-984-3306 Coltsfoot Winery 540-591-9000 Abingdon 888-685-8750 SH-9 Fox Meadow Winery Linden Davis Valley Winery 540-636-6777 and Vineyard Rural Retreat – SH-10 Glen Manor Vineyard 276-686-8855 Front Royal – 540-635-6324 NORTHERN Firefly Hill Vineyards REGION Elliston – SH-11 Guilford Ridge 540-529-5814 Vineyard N-1 868 Estate Vineyards Luray – Purcellville – Foggy Ridge Cider 540-778-3853 540-668-7008 Dugspur – 276-398-2337 SH-12 Lexington Valley N-2 8 Chains North Vineyards Winery Mountain Rose Rockbridge Baths – Waterford – Vineyards 540-462-2974 571-439-2255 Wise – 276–328–2013 SH-13 Little Washington N-3 Above Ground Winery Winery Mt. Vale Vineyards Washington – Purcellville – Galax – 540-987-8330 540-579-4467 276-238-9946 Mountain View SH-14 N-4 Aspen Dale Winery Rural Retreat Winery Vineyard Delaplane – & Dye’s Vineyards Stratsburg – 540-364-6178 Rural Retreat 540-635-5369 276-686-8300 N-5 The Barns at SH-15 Misty Mountain Hamilton Station Stanburn Winery Meadworks Vineyards Stuart Winchester – Hamilton – 276-694-7074 540-888-4420 540-338-5309 Villa Appalaccia SH-16 Muse Vineyards N-6 Barrel Oak Winery Winery Woodstock – Delaplane – Floyd – 540-459-7033 540-364-6402 540-358-0357 SH-17 North Mountain N-7 Berry Hill Vineyard Vincent’s Vineyard Mauertown – Flint Hill Lebanon – 540-436-9463 540-675-2205 276-889-2505 SH-18 Old Hill Cider N-8 Bluemont Vineyard West Wind Farm Timberville – Bluemont – Vineyard & Winery 540-896-7582 540-554-8439 Max Meadows – 276-699-2020 SH-19 Ox Eye Vineyards N-9 Boxwood Winery Staunton Middleburg – 540-849-7926 540-687-8778 SH-20 Quievremont Wine N-10 Breaux Vineyards Washington – Hillsboro – 540-987-3192 540-668-6299 Winery Blacksburg – 540-961-0505

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N-14 Carroll Vineyards Leesburg 703-777-3322

N-15 Casanel Vineyards Leesburg – 540-751-1776

N-16 Castle Gruen

Vineyards and Winery Locust Dale – 540-229-2498

N-17 Catoctin Creek Winery Purcellville 540-668-7707 N-18 Chateau O’Brien at Northpoint Markham – 540-364-6441

N-19 Chester Gap Cellars Front Royal – 540-636-8086

N-20 Chrysalis Vineyards Middleburg – 540-687-8222

N-21 Cobbler Mountain Cellars Delaplane 540-364-2802

N-22 Corcoran Vineyards Waterford – 540-882-9073

N-23 Crushed Cellars

Purcellville 571-374-WINE (9463)

N-24 Delaplane Cellars Delaplane – 540-592-7210

N-25 Desert Rose Ranch & Winery Hume – 540-635-3200

N-26 Doukenie Winery Purcellville – 540–668–6464

Leesburg – 703–737–3935 Vineyards Lovettsville – 540-535-5367 Vineyards Purcellville – 540-668-6216

N-36 Hume Vineyards Hume – 540-364-2587

N-39 Leaves of Grass Vineyards Middleburg – 540-364-1997

N-40 Linden Vineyards Linden – 540-364-1997

N-41 Lost Creek Winery Leesburg – 703-443-9836 N-42 Loudoun Valley Vineyards Waterford – 540–882–3375

N-43 Maggie Malick Wine Caves Purcellville 540-668-6042 N-44 Marterella Wineries Warrenton – 540-347-1119

N-45 Mattaponi Winery Spotsylvania – 540-582-2897

N-46 Mediterranean Cellars Warrenton – 540–428–1984 N-47 Miracle Valley Vineyards Delaplane – 540-364-0228

N-48 Molon Lave

Vineyards Warrenton – 540-439-5460

N-29 Gadino Cellars

N-51 Narmada Winery

N-30 Granite Heights

N-52 North Gate

N-31 Gray Ghost

N-53 Notaviva Vineyards

Vineyards Amissville – 540-937-4869

N-32 Hartwood Winery Fredericksburg – 540–752–4893

Winery Hume 540-964-1203

N-60 Potomac Point

Spotsylvania – 540-895-5085

N-28 Fabbioli Cellars

Orchard and Winery Warrenton 540-349-5185

N-58 Philip Carter

N-38 Lake Anna Winery

N-50 Naked Mountain Vineyard Markham – 540–364–1609

Washington – 540-987-9292

Broad Run – 540-347-3475

N-59 Piedmont Vineyards

Wine Barn Hamilton 703-926-4183

N-49 Morais Vineyards

Leesburg – 703-771-1197

Winery Clifton – 703-830-9463

N-37 Hunter’s Run

N-27 Dry Mill Vineyards Winery Leesburg – 703-737-3930

Purcellville – 540–338-2027

Bealeton – 703-369-2241

Amissville – 540-937-8215 Vineyard Purcelleville – 540-668-6248 Purcellville – 540-668-6756

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Vineyards Culpeper – 540–423–1032

& Winery The Plains – 540-687-5528

Vineyard & Winery Stafford – 540-446-2266

N-61 Quattro Gombas Winery Aldie – 703-327-6052

N-62 Rappahannock Cellars Huntly – 540-635-9398

N-63 RdV Vineyards Delaplane – 540-364-0221

N-64 Rogers Ford

Farm Winery Sumerduck – 540-439-3707

N-65 Sharp Rock Vineyards Sperryville – 540-987-8020

N-66 Stonehouse

Meadery Purcellville – 540-338-5283

N-67 Stone Tower Winery Leesburg – 703-777-2797

N-68 Sunset Hills

Vineyard Purcellville – 20132 38295 Fremont Overlook Lane 540-882-4560 Mon-Thurs Noon-5pm, Fri-Sun Noon-6pm See our ad on pg. 6

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Estate Vineyard Middleburg – 540–687–5219

N-70 Tarara Winery Leesburg – 703-771-7100

N-71 Three Fox Vineyards Delaplane – 20144 10100 Three Fox Lane 540-364-6073 www.threefox vinyards.com Mon., Thurs.-Sat. 11am-5pm Sunday 12pm-5pm See our ad on pg. 29

N-72 Unicorn Winery Amissville – 540–349–5885

N-73 Village Winery Waterford – 540–882–3780

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C-38 Lovingston Winery

C-59 Virginia Wineworks

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C-39 Montdomaine

C-60 Weston Farm

King George – 540–663–2813

Vint Hill – 703-991-0191

N-75 Vintage Ridge Vineyard Rectortown – 540-364-3371 Vineyards Leesburg – 703-777-8161

N-77 The Winery at Bull Run Centreville – 703-815-2233

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Vineyards Williamsburg– 804-966-5896

Louisa – 540-894-5474

E-17 The Williamsburg Winery Williamsburg – 757-229-0999

C-17 DelFosse Vineyard and Winery Faber – 434-263-6100

E-18 Vault Field

C-18 Democracy

Vineyard Lovingston – 434-263-VINE(8463)

Vineyards Kinsale – 804-472-4430

La Grange Haymarket – 703-753-9360

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Vineyard Leesburg – 703-431-2016

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C-19 Devault Family Vineyards Concord 434-993-0722

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Keswick 434-971-8887

Vineyard Barboursville 434-242-6697

Virginia Beach – 757-426-1665

N-76 Willowcroft Farm

C-14 Castle Hill Cider

C-20 DuCard Vineyards Etlan – 540-923-4206

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EASTERN REGION E-1 Athena Vineyards & Winery Heathsville – 804-580-4944

E-2 Belle Mount

Vineyards Warsaw – 804-333-4700

E-3 Bloxom Vineyard Bloxom – 757-665-5670

E-4 Chatham Vineyards

Machipongo – 23405 9232 Chatham Road 57-678-5588 www.chatham vineyards.net Thurs-Mon 10am-5pm See our ad on pg. 7

E-5 The Dog and Oyster Vineyard Irvington 804-438-WINE(9463)

E-6 General’s Ridge Vineyard Hague 804-472-3172

C-1 Afton Mountain Vineyards Afton – 540-456-8667

C-2 Albemarle

Ciderworks North Garden 434-297-2326

C-3 Ankida Ridge Vineyards Amhearst 434-922-7678

C-4 Autumn Hill

Vineyards Standardsville – 434-985-6100

C-5 Barboursville

Vineyards Barboursville – 22923 1765 Winery Road 540-832-3824 www.barbourville wine.net Mon-Sat 10am-5pm Sun 11am-5pm See our ad on pg. 8

C-6 Blenheim Vineyards Charlottesville – 434-293-5366

C-7 Blue Bee Cider Richmond – 804-231-0280

E-7 Good Luck Cellars Kilmarnock 804-435-1416

C-8 Bodie Vineyards Powhatan 804-598-2625

E-8 The Hague Winery

C-9 Bold Rock Cider

Hague – 804-472-5283

E-9 Holly Grove

Vineyards Franktown – 757-442-2844

E-10 Hummel Vineyards Montross – 804-493-9998

E-11 Ingleside Vineyards Oak Grove – 804–224–8687

E-12 Jacey Vineyards

Wicomico Church – 804–580-4053

E-13 New Kent Winery

New Kent County – 804-932-8240

Nellysford – 434-361-1030

C-10 Brightwood

Vineyard & Farm Brightwood 540-717-2165

C-11 Burnley Vineyards & Daniel Cellars Barboursville – 540-832-2828

C-12 Byrd Cellars

Goochland – 804-652-5663

C-13 Cardinal Point

Vineyard & Winery Afton – 540-456-8400

C-21 Early Mountain Vineyard Madison – 540-948-9005

C-22 Elk Island Winery Goochland 804-627-3929

C-23 First Colony Winery Charlottesville – 434–979–7105

C-24 Flying Fox Vineyard Afton – 434-361-1692 C-25 Glass House Winery Free Union 434-975-0094

C-26 Grayhaven Winery Gum Springs – 804-556-3917

C-27 Hickory Hill Winery Moneta – 540–296–1393

C-28 Hill Top Berry

Farm & Winery Nellysford – 434-361-1266

C-29 Honah Lee Vineyard Gordonsville 434-989-2751

C-30 Horton Cellars Winery Gordonsville – 540-832-7440

C-31 James River Cellars Glen Allen – 804–550–7516

Goode – 540-586-4066

Lovingston – 434–263–8467

Charlottesville 434-971-8142

C-40 Moss Vineyards Dyke 434-990-0111

C-41 Mountain Cove Vineyard & Wine Garden Lovingston – 434–263–5392

C-33 Keswick Vineyards Keswick 434-244-3341

C-34 Kilaurwen Winery Stanardsville 434-985-2535

C-35 King Family

Vineyards Crozet – 434-823-7800

C-36 Lazy Days Winery Amherst 434-381-6088

Vineyards Vernon Hill – 434-579-2836

S-5 Hamlet Vineyards

Charlottesville – 434-296-3438

Bassett – www.hamlet vineyards.com

Vineyard & Winery Louisa 540-967-4647

S-6 The Homeplace Vineyard Chatham 434-432-9463

C-61 White Hall Vineyards White Hall – 434-823-8615

S-7 Hunting Creek Vineyards Clover – 434-454-9219

C-62 White Rock

Vineyards & Winery Goodview – 540-890-3359

S-8 Molliver Vineyards Nathalie – 434-349-1000

C-42 Mountfair Vineyards C-63 Windsong Winery Crozet – 434-823-7605

C-43 Neala Estate Vineyards Madison – 540-948-5270 C-44 Peaks of

Otter Winery Bedford – 24523 2122 Sheep Creek Road 540–586–3707 peaksofotterwinery.com Open weekends Noon-5pm (Jan-Mar) Open Daily Noon-5pm (April-Dec) See our ad on pg. 15

C-45 Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards North Garden 434-202-8063

Columbia 804-457-2865

S-9 Preston Ridge Winery Martinsville 276-957-2100

C-64 Wintergreen Winery Nellysford – 434-361-2519

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LaCrosse – 434-636-9463

Farm Winery Midlothian – 804-739-2774

S-11 Sans Soucy Vineyards Brookneal – 434-376 –9463

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S-13 Tomahawk Mill Winery Chatham – 434–432–1063

S-1 Altillo Vineyards Hurt 434-324-4160

C-46 Pollak Vineyards

S-2 Annefield Vineyards

C-47 Potter’s Craft Cider

S-3 Bright Meadows

Greenwood – 540-456-8844 Free Union – 850-528-6314

C-48 Prince Michel

Vineyard & Winery Leon – 800-800-WINE(9463)

Saxe – 434-454-6017

S-14 White Oak Mountain Meadery Chatham – 888-264-6323

Farm Vineyard & Winery Nathalie – 434-FIX-WINE (349-9463)

C-49 Rebec Vineyards Amherst – 434–946–5168

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C-50 Reynard Florence Vineyard Barboursville – 540-832-3895

C-51 Savoy-Lee Winery Huddleston – 540-297-9275

C-52 Spring Creek Wine Cellar Pamplin – 434-248-6981

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C-54 Stone Mountain Vineyards Dyke – 434–990–9463

C-55 Sugarleaf Vineyards North Garden – 434-984-4272

C-56 Thistle Gate Vineyard Scottsville 434-286-7781

C-57 Trump Winery

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WESTERN Sip-N-Sew Feb-Aug. Second Friday of each month.

Work on your latest sewing project while enjoying wine from the vineyard. 1 p.m.

MountainRose Vineyard.

Celebrate the Beatles Feb. 9. Dance to the music of the Beatles with DJ Kerri Taylor; light fare included with wine available for purchase. $. 7 p.m.

Beliveau Estate Winery.

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Welcome to Spring Fling March 22. Celebrate spring with live music and wine. $. 7 p.m. Beliveau Estate Winery.

Blacksburg Fork And Cork April 27. An annual event featuring wines from over 20 regional wineries, food from local restaurants, cooking demonstrations, regional art, vendors, and live music. $. 12 p.m. At First and Main Shopping District, Blacksburg. www.blacksburgforkandcork.com.

Wine Essentials Classes Feb. 19, March 19. Winemaker Seth McCombs shares tips for pairing wines with food. Reservations required. $.

AmRhein’s Wine Cellars.

Lavender Festival June 30. Learn About Lavender, Try Dishes Made With Lavender, And Enjoy Live Music And Wine. 12 P.M. Beliveau Estate Winery.

Murder Mystery Dinner Theater March 16. Solve a murder mystery during a four-course, wine-paired dinner. Reservations required. $. 6:30 p.m.

Château Morrisette Winery.

Pork And Cork July 4. Wine, A Full Pig Roast With All The Fixings, Live Music, And Professional Fireworks. $. 6 P.M. Barren Ridge Vineyards.

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PUPPY LOVE DINNER Feb. 14. An intimate event including three courses paired with wine. Reservations required. $. 4 p.m. Château Morrisette Winery.

Brewridge Music Festival, May 3-4. This Sixth Annual Festival Features Virginia Microbreweries, Concessions, And Live Music. Proceeds To Benefit The Mountain Lake Conservancy. $. At The Mountain Lake Lodge & Conservancy, Pembroke.

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WESTERN: PORK AND CORK July 4. Wine, a full pig roast with all the fixings, live music, and professional fireworks. $. 6 p.m.

Barren Ridge Vineyards.

Annual Country Cookout July 6. Wine, A Country Cookout, And Dancing Under The Stars To Live Music. $. 6:30 P.M. Shenandoah Vineyards.

Black Dog Wine & Music Festival Aug. 10. An Annual Event Featuring Live Music, Dancing, Winery Tour, Tastings, And Food And Craft Vendors. $. 11 A.M. Château Morrisette Winery.

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Winter Fest Feb.-April. Dance to music from DJ Steve Nelson every 3rd Friday; wine available for purchase by the glass and bottle. Reservations required. $. 6:30 p.m.

Valhalla Vineyards.

Music at the vineyard Feb. 9. Enjoy wine and live music from 2nd Story Band. Bluemont Vineyard.

WESTERN: BLACKSBURG FORK AND CORK April 27. An annual event featuring wines from more than 20 regional wineries, food from local restaurants, cooking demonstrations, regional art, vendors, and live music. $. 12 p.m. At First and Main Shopping District, Blacksburg. www.BlacksburgForkAndCork.com.

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Winter Wine Festival Feb.16. Sample Virginia wines and local fare at the Stonewall Jackson Hotel in Staunton. Proceeds to benefit the Historic Staunton Foundation. $. 12 p.m. www.historicstaunton.org.

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Sip & Splash Feb. 10. A local artist will lead guests through an interactive painting session; supplies and a glass of wine are included. Reservations required. $. 1 p.m. CrossKeys Vineyards.

Toast the Weekend Feb. 22. Live music from kat & the traveler/s in the winery tank room; the tasting room will be open for wine and food sales. $. 6:30 p.m. Bluestone Vineyard.

ST. PATRICK’S DAY March 16. Celebrate the holiday with wine, green pea soup, and music by My Lucky Fish. 2 p.m. North Mountain Winery.

St. Patty’s Day at Veramar March 16. Listen to live music and sample wine and homemade potato soup at the winery. 12 p.m. Veramar Vineyard.

An Evening in Paris WINE DINNER April 13. Enjoy a four-course gourmet meal paired with wine at the vineyards.

Reservations required. $. 6 p.m.

CrossKeys Vineyards.

Fly Fishing & Wine Festival April 20-21. 13th annual festival celebrating fly fishing and Virginia wine; events include fly fishing exhibits and wine tastings. $. 9 a.m. At Constitution Park, Waynesboro. www.vaflyfishingfestival.org.

Bloomin’ Wine Fest April 26-27. The kick-off event for the annual Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival Week; enjoy wine tasting, artisans and vendors, crafts and food. $.

At Loudoun Street Mall, Winchester. www.thebloom.com.

Wine And Wags May 10. Bring Your Dog And Enjoy A Free Wine Tasting On The Deck. 12 P.M. Lexington Valley Vineyard.

Uncork The Cure Wine Festival May 11. A Benefit For Susan G. Komen For The Cure With Live Music, Food Vendors, And Wine Tasting From Local Wineries. $. 11 A.M. At Daleville Town Center, Daleville. www.

Dalevilletowncenter.Com.

WESTERN: ANNUAL COUNTRY COOKOUT July 6. Wine, a country cookout, and dancing under the stars to live music. $. 6:30 p.m. Shenandoah Vineyards.

Virginia Wine & Craft Festival May 18. Wine Tastings From 20 Virginia Wineries, Regional Foods, Live Entertainment, Children’s Activities, And Work From Over 100 Artisans And Crafters In Downtown Front Royal. $. 10 A.M. Www.Wineandcraftfestival.Com. Shenandoah Valley Beer & Wine Festival May 25. An Annual Event With Live Music, Craft And Food Vendors, Regional Microbrews And Virginia Wines. $. At Massanutten Resort, Mcgaheysville. Www. Hrchamber.Org/Valleyfest.

Vineyard Vibes June 16. Live Music At The Vineyards Featuring Nathan Neff And Justin Williams. 2 P.M. Crosskeys Vineyards.

Covington Cork And Pork Festival June 28-29. This Second Annual Festival Features Barbeque Competitions, Wine Tastings, Arts/Crafts Vendors, Live Music, And Children’s Entertainment.

Held On Main Street, Covington. Www. Covingtoncorkandpork.Com.

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Groundhog Day Open House Feb. 2. Enjoy A Complimentary, Holiday Wine Tasting At The Vineyard. 11 A.M. Hickory Hill Vineyards.

Mardi Gras Feb. 9. An Afternoon Of Live Music, Jambalaya, King Cake, And Wine Tasting. $. 11 A.M. Cooper Vineyards.

Be Mine With Wine Feb. 9. A dessert and wine pairing featuring sweets from Paradox Pastry. $. 10 a.m.

Keswick Vineyards.

Winemaker’s Valentine Dinner Feb. 9. Chef Shane of Caroline Street prepares a five-course gourmet meal paired with wines chosen by Winemaker Brad Hansen. Reservations required. $. 6:30 p.m. Prince Michel Winery.

Valentine’s Day Dinner Feb. 9 & 16. Enjoy a six-course gourmet dinner paired with reserve wines; live music and dancing. Reservations required. $. 6:30 p.m. DelFosse Vineyards & Winery.

Sweethearts’ Weekend Feb. 16-17. Enjoy Food Samples Paired With Meads And Fruit Wines. $. 11 A.M. Hill Top Berry Farm & Winery.

Virginia Wine Expo Feb. 19-24. Features Wine From Over 60 Virginia Wineries, Specialty Food, Live Music, Auctions, And Wine And Food Pairing Seminars. Proceeds Benefit Feedmore. $. At Richmond Convention Center. Www.Virginiawineexpo.Com. Spring Open House March 9-10. Sample Wines, Preview Upcoming New Releases, And Enjoy Gift Shop Specials. 11 A.M. James River Cellars Winery. www.VirginiaWineLover.com | SUMMER/SPRING 2013

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Beaverdam Wine Festival April 13. Event Features Live Music, Food And Craft Vendors, And Wines From Four Virginia Wineries. $. 11:30. At John Lewis Thompson Learning Center & Pop’s Country Store Museum, Beaverdam.

Www.Beaverdamwinefestival.Org.

CENTRAL: APRIL FOOLS WINE FESTIVAL April 6, 7. Six Heart of Virginia wineries offer tastings, music, craft and food vendors; picnics welcome. $. 11 a.m. James

St. Patrick’s Day March 17. Holiday Wine Tastings; Wear Green And Receive An Extra Discount On Wines. 12 P.M. Peaks Of Otter Winery.

Spring Beer Dinner March 21. Enjoy Multiple Courses Paired With Blue Mountain Craft Beers.

Reservations Required. $. 6 P.M. Blue Mountain Brewery.

Blossom To Bottle Open House March 22. Enjoy picnics and tastings among the blossoms at the winery. 12 p.m.

Peaks of Otter Winery.

Music in the Glass House March 29. Bring a picnic and listen to live music from David Tewksbury; Glass House chocolates and wines available for purchase. 6 p.m. Glass House Winery.

Easter Sunday Winemaker’s Brunch March 31. A Four-Course, Wine-Paired Holiday Brunch In Saddleback Hall.

Reservations Required. $. 12 P.M. Veritas Vineyard & Winery.

April Fools Wine Festival April 6, 7. Six Heart Of Virginia Wineries Offer Tastings, Music, Craft And Food Vendors; Picnics Welcome. $. 11 A.M. James River Cellars Winery.

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Farmville Wine Festival April 20. This Fourth Annual Festival Includes Virginia Wines, Food, Art, And Live Entertainment. Proceeds Benefit Meals On Wheels. $. At Riverside Park, Farmville.

Www.Farmvillewinefestival.Com.

Lucy’s Weekend May 25-26. An Annual Benefit For The Richmond Spca Featuring On-Site Dog Adoptions, Live Music, Guest Winery, Tastings, And Pet-Lovers’ Wineglass; Leashed Dogs, Lawn Chairs And Picnics Welcome. $. Cooper Vineyards.

20Th Spring Barrel Tasting April 20-21, 27-28. Sample Cabernet Franc Wines Paired With Cheeses; Cellar Tours With Barrel Tastings Will Be Offered. Autumn Hill Vineyards.

Summer Solstice Wine Festival June 22. Select Heart Of Virginia Wineries With Tastings, Live Music, Crafts, And Food; Picnics Welcome. $. Noon.

Grayhaven Winery.

Montpelier Wine Festival May 4-5. Tastings From 24 Virginia Wineries, Arts And Crafts, Specialty Food Vendors, Live Music, And Children’s Entertainment. $. At Montpelier, Montpelier Station. Www. Orangevachamber.Com/Montpelier-WineFestival.51.0.Html.

Summer Solstice Wine Festival June 22-23. This Fifth Annual Festival Features Local Virginia Foods And Wines, Arts And Crafts, And Live Music. Lazy Days Winery.

Wine Festival At Monticello May 11. Enjoy Wine Tasting, Live Music, And A Sunset Tour Of Monticello.

Reservations Required. $. 6 P.M. At Monticello, Charlottesville. Www. Monticello.Org/Winefestival.

Mother’s Day Winemaker’s Brunch May 12. A Four-Course, Wine-Paired Holiday Brunch In Saddleback Hall.

Reservations Required. $. 12 P.M. Veritas Vineyard & Winery.

Mothers Day At The Winery May 12. Celebrate Mother’s Day With Wines From Byrd Cellars. Byrd Cellars.

Wine & Cheese Weekend July 6-7. Learn To Pair Local And Imported Cheeses With Wines. $. 11 A.M. Burnley Vineyards.

Horse & Hound Wine Festival July 13. Enjoy Wine From Virginia Wineries, Live Music, And Art, Craft And Food Vendors.$. 11 A.M. At Johnson’s Orchards, Bedford. www.Bedfordwine.Com. Annual Summer Norton Tasting Aug. 3-4. A Vertical Tasting Of The Five Vintages Of Norton And Two Vintages Of Norton In A Port- Style Red. $. 11 A.M. Burnley Vineyards.

Birth Of Democracy Festival Aug. 31. An Annual Celebration Featuring Wine Tastings, Music, Craft Vendors, And The Blessing Of The Harvest. $. 11 A.M. Democracy Vineyards.

WESTERN: VALLEYFEST BEER & WINE FESTIVAL May 23. A kick-off to summer with Virginia wine - and beer - tasting, food, live music, crafts, and more. $. 11 a.m. At Massanutten Resort. www.HRChamber. org/ValleyFest

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Jazz & Chocolate March 30. Enjoy live jazz music, wine tasting, chocolate fountain, and chocolate vendors. $. 11 a.m. Cooper Vineyards.

Rassawek Spring Jubilee Wine & Heritage Festival May 18-19. Enjoy The Heritage Show Activities As Well As Wines From Nine Virginia Wineries. $. 10 A.M. Rassawek Vineyard.

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Valentine’s Dinner Feb. 14. A Special Five-Course WinePaired Meal With Local, Seasonal Specialties. Reservations Required. $. 7 P.M. 868 Estate Vineyards.

CENTRAL: SUMMER SOLSTICE WINE FESTIVAL June 22. Select Heart of Virginia wineries with tastings, live music, crafts, and food; picnics welcome. $. Noon. Grayhaven Winery.

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Beat The Winter Blues Feb. 2-3, 9-10, 16-17, 23-24. Enjoy Live Music, Wine Tasting, And “Feel Good” Food In The Barn. 12 P.M. Sunset Hills Vineyard.

Tasting For The Big Game Feb. 2-3. Try Five 868 Wines Paired With Chef Author Clark’s Interpretation Of The Ultimate Football Snack Foods. $. 12 P.M. 868 Estate Vineyards.

Ravishing Red Days Of Winter Feb. 2-3. A Vertical Tasting Of The Fox Meadow Vineyards Meritage, Le Renard Rouge, In The Wine Cellar. 12 P.M. Fox Meadow Vineyards.

Sinfully Sweet Event Feb. 16. Celebrate Valentine’s Day With Four Selections Of Desserts Paired With Potomac Point Wines. Reservations Required. $. Potomac Point Winery.

Chocolate Daze Feb. 16-17. Chocolate And Wine Tasting With Live Entertainment From Alan Gant. Reservations Required. 2 P.M. Fox Meadow Vineyards.

Winter Wine Night Feb. 23. Enjoy Asian Cuisine Paired With Lost Creek Wines; Evening Includes Live Music From Peter James. Reservations Required. $.

4 P.M. Lost Creek Vineyards & Winery.

Winter Wine Class March 7. Learn About Sparkling Wines And Fortified Wines Such As Port, Sherry And Madeira. $. 6:30 P.M. Pearmund Cellars.

Throw A Wine Tasting Party April 6. Learn To Throw A Wine Tasting Party From Director Of Marketing, Amy Payette; Includes Lunch And A Glass Of Wine. Reservations Required. $. 10 A.M. Gray Ghost Vineyards.

Great Grapes Wine Festival April 27-28; Sept. 7-8. Two Opportunities To Enjoy Wine Tastings, Wine Pairing Demonstrations, And Live Entertainment For The Family. $. 12 P.M. At Reston Town Center, Reston. Www. Uncorkthefun.Com.

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Design With Wine Feb. 13. A Painting Class With Jill Perla; Complimentary Glass Of Wine Included. $. 7 P.M. Above Ground Winery.

Mother’s Day celebration May 12. Celebrate the holiday with wine tastings, live music, winery tours and gourmet box lunches. Reservations required. $.

11 a.m. Gray Ghost Vineyards.

Virginia Wine Country Half Marathon June 1. A destination running race complimented by wine, food, and entertainment. $. 7 a.m. At Doukenie Winery. www.run4virginiawine.com.

Here Comes Summer In The Vineyard June 8. Welcome summer with wine tasting, tours, and dancing to the music of The English Channel. $. 6 p.m. Lake Anna Winery.

Father’s Day CELEBRATION June 16. Celebrate Father’s Day with wine tastings, winery tours and gourmet box lunches. Reservations required. $. 11 a.m.

Gray Ghost Vineyards.

Cajun Zydeco July 6. An annual event featuring live Zydeco music with Zack Smith & The Dixie Power Trio, tours and wine tasting, and Cajun fare from Gregory’s Grill. Reservations required. $. 6 p.m. Lake Anna Winery.

Wine Appreciation Class Feb. 4. Learn About Norton, Virginia’s Sustainable Grape, From Vineyard Owner Jennifer Mccloud. Reservations Required. $. 6 P.M. Chrysalis Vineyards.

Mardi Gras Party Feb. 9. An Annual Event Featuring Live Jazz, Gumbo, King Cake, And Wine. 11 A.M. Paradise Springs Winery.

Valentine Chocolate Fondue Feb. 9-10. Enjoy Wine And Chocolate Fondue By The Fire. $. 12 P.M. Old House Vineyards.

Les Fromage Et Les Vins D’amour Feb. 9. A Valentine-Themed Event With Guest Speaker Don Kinnan; Sample French Cheeses Paired With Narmada Wines.

Reservations Required. $. Narmada Winery.

EASTERN: PRINCESS ANNE WINE CLASSIC April 20, 21. Two days of tastings from 14 Virginia wineries, music, artists and other vendors. $. Back Bay Farms, Virginia Beach. www.TheNoblemen.org www.VirginiaWineLover.com | SUMMER/SPRING 2013

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Manassas Wine & Jazz Festival July 16. This Ninth Annual Festival Features Virginia Wines And Jazz Music In Old Town Manassas. $. 10 A.M. At The Loy E. Harris Pavilion, Manassas. Www.Visitmanassas.Org. Last Days Of Summer Jazz Aug. 31. Enjoy Live Music From Spectrum, Tours, And Tasting, Made-ToOrder Pizzas From Fired Up Pizza. $.

6 P.M. Lake Anna Winery.

Eastern Friday Night Music Lounge Feb. 1. Enjoy Live Music From Kevin Kelley With Saudé Creek Wines And Light Hors D’oeuvres. $. Saudé Creek Vineyards.

A Taste Of Wine & Chocolate Feb. 9. Learn About Pairing Chocolate And Wine For Valentine’s Day. Reservations Required. $. 5 P.M. Ingleside Vineyards.

Bacchus Wine & Food Festival Feb. 8. Enjoy Samples From Local Restaurants, Live Music And Auction, And Wine Tasting.

Proceeds Benefit The Virginia Living Museum. $. 7 P.M. At The Virginia Living Museum, Newport News. Www.Thevlm.Org.

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757 Wine Expo March 16. More Than A Dozen Virginia Wineries, Seminars, Live Music, Artisans, And Vendors. $. Noon. Chesapeake Conference Center, Chesapeake.

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19th Anniversary Celebration July 13-14. A weekend of activities including winery tours, vineyard tours, wine tastings, live music, local vendors, and a Civil War camp. 11 a.m. Gray Ghost Vineyards.

EASTERN: SPRING TOWN POINT VIRGINIA WINE FESTIVAL May 4-5. Spend a spring weekend in Town Point Park tasting wines from more than 25 Virginia wineries as well as enjoying live music, gourmet foods, and craft vendors. $. 11 a.m. daily. At Town Point Park, Norfolk.

For more festival information visit, www.festevents.org.

Smithfield Wine & Brew Fest April 13. Hosted By The Smithfield Rotary Club, This Festival Features Virginia Wines And Beers, Live Entertainment, And Food And Retail Vendors. Proceeds Benefit Local Charitable Organizations. $. At Windsor Castle Park, Smithfield.

Www.Smithfieldvawinebrewfest.Com. Spring Barrel Tasting April 20. Be The First To Taste New Wines From The Barrel; Event Includes Tour, Tasting, Souvenir Wine Glass, Live Music And Light Fare. $. 1 P.M. Ingleside Vineyards.

Princess Anne Wine Classic April 20, 21. Two Days Of Tastings From 14 Virginia Wineries, Music, Artists And Other Vendors. $. Back Bay Farms, Virginia Beach. Www.Thenoblemen.Org

Live Auction Of Rare And Fine Wines, And The Televised Kentucky Derby On Widescreen Televisions. $. Muscarelle Museum, Williamsburg. Www.Wm.Edu/ Muscarelle/Wineauction Spring Town Point Virginia Wine Festival May 4-5. Spend A Spring Weekend In Town Point Park Tasting Wines From More Than 25 Virginia Wineries As Well As Enjoying Live Music, Gourmet Foods, And Craft Vendors. $. 11 A.M. Daily.

At Town Point Park, Norfolk. Www. Festevents.Org. Taste Of New Kent Wine Festival May 11. Spend The Day Tasting From 14 Virginia Wineries; Event Also Features Food Vendors, Live Music, Carriage Rides And A Variety Of Arts & Crafts Vendors. $. 11 A.M. New Kent Winery.

Wine & Run For The Roses May 4. Third Annual Wine Auction On Kentucky Derby Day Benefit For The Muscarelle Museum Of Art. The Day Includes A Tasting Of Virginia Wines, A

Wine Class May 18. A Fun And Informative Wine Class For Women; Sample Unusual Pairings And Enjoy Tastings And Treats.

Reservations Required. $. 1 P.M. Ingleside Vineyards.

EASTERN: TASTE OF NEW KENT WINE FESTIVAL May 11.Spend the day tasting from 14 Virginia wineries; event also features food vendors, live music, carriage rides and a variety of arts & crafts vendors. $.

11 a.m. New Kent Winery.

Summer Celebration Wine Festival June 8. An Annual Event Featuring Virginia Wineries, Live Music, And Food And Craft Vendors. $. 11 A.M. At Lee Hall Mansion, Newport News. Www. Leehall.Org. Summer Beach Bash June 22. Kick off the summer with live beach music in the courtyard; includes tour, tasting, souvenir wine glass, live music and optional dinner. Reservations required. $. 6 p.m. Ingleside Vineyards. VWL

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The Noblemen Present The Princess Anne Wine Classic will be held on a picturesque 80 acre horse farm complete with white picket fences and horses roaming the adjoining pastures as we sip fine Virginia wines and taste craft beers. The Noblemen, an area philanthropy organization made up of local business men who have, this past year alone, successfully raised over 1 million dollars in donations and community impact for area kids in need, are happy to be hosting the second annual wine tasting in the south end of Virginia Beach. Hampton Roads is no stranger to successful wine festivals and we look forward to a wonderful turnout from quality vendors as well as the many citizens of Pungo and Virginia Beach . The event will include up to 16 Virginia wineries, craft beers, BBQ with all the fixings sold on site, local artist show, corporate tables and chalets, and live entertainment

by Lewis McGehee as well as The Pete Hansen Trio.

Tickets are $30.00 in advance and $35.00 at the door.

CORPORATE TABLES include 10 tickets and a fruit, wine and cheese tray for $500

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The event will include: 16 Virginia Wineries with tastings and full bottle sales 10 Craft Beers with tastings and bottle sales

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April 20th & 21st, 2013 from Noon to 5PM

Back Bay Farms 1833 Princess Anne Road Virginia Beach, VA (At the Pungo light!)

Purchase Advance Tickets for the Event at www.thenoblemen.org/events

Corporate Tables Corporate Chalets Live Music by Lewis McGehee and The Pete Hansen Trio Local Artist's Show BBQ with all the fixings sold on site Best of Show Contest conducted by Chef Patrick Evans-Hylton of Hampton Roads Magazine and Virginia Wine Lover Magazine

Corporate Chalets include 25 tickets, full service private buffet, butler service, and 4 bottles of complimentary Virginia wine. Chalets are $1,800 until March 31 and $2,000 beginning April 1. Email Mike Reff for more information about purchasing a Corporate Table or Chalet at mreff@towneinsurance.com

Questions about the PAWC can be directed to Mary Love and Liz Evans at PrincessAnneWineClassic@yahoo.com or call 757-408-0388

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