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Phase IIIDom
Nearing Freedom: Welcome to Phase IIIdom We're getting there, Virginia! As if passing a series of quizzes and tests in preparation for a final exam, we are getting back to normal little by little. Virginia Wine Country has been granted permission to operate...
VA Wine Country is in Phase II
As of June 5th,Virginia Wine Country has been granted permission to operate under Phase II guidelines. This is more exciting news, and while there are still some important precautions to keep in mind, it's another big step toward "normalcy." What to Expect: Each...
Welcome Back, Virginia Wine Country
Virginia Wine Country...we have missed you, dear friend! As of today, May 29th, Virginia Wineries have permission to re-open their doors. They will be operating in accordance with Virginia's phase I guidelines! This is great news for our state, our wineries, and let's...
Event Spotlight: Horton Vineyards
Pull out your calendar; Horton Vineyards has planned some incredible events over the next month that will make this quarantine fly by. So, until we can all meet in the tasting rooms once again, we can look forward to learning about and having fun with wine via Zoom or...
“Quarantine Friendly” Wine Pass Offers
Let's be real for a minute: we are in the midst of a totally unprecedented crisis affecting every aspect of life. As we pray for those infected with Covid-19, and stay home to protect the health of those most vulnerable, we also acknowledge that we're facing an...
St. Paddy’s Lucky 7
Where to Spend St. Patrick's Day Ah…St. Patrick’s Day! It’s a glorious time of year…a time for wee lil’ lepricons, rainbows, four leaf clovers, and large pots of gold coins. It’s one of those holidays that calls for the wearing of stripped tube socks and...
Upcoming Events – March 2020
Fri, Mar 13: Workshop Series Irish Cider: Premiums, Perries and Ports at Blue Bee Cider Sat, Mar 14: St. Paddy’s Day Celebration at Hartwood Winery Sat, Mar 14: Barrell Tastings, Pearmund Cellars Sun, Mar 15: St. Patrick’s Day Party at DuCard Vineyards Sun, Mar 15:...
Top 10 Most Romantic Virginia Wineries
They say Virginia is for lovers. We know Virginia is also for wine lovers. With this in mind, we ask you: could there be any better place to spark romance than one of Virginia’s many wineries? We think not! Whether you’re looking to plan a casual date or something...
Weddings in Virginia Wine Country
Is 2020 the year you will say "I Do"? It's no secret that a winery can be an ideal spot to tie the knot: the lush vineyards; incredible views; chic-meets-rustic vibe; and of course the wine is always a crowd-pleaser. To help the ever-discerning bride, we've, once...
Hidden Gems in VA Wine Country: More Must-taste spots for 2020
Part 2 Last week we began our Hidden Gems in Virginia Wine Country blog series by outlining the first five of twenty "Must Taste Spots for 2020." If you missed the first list, go back and check it out. Below are the next five tasting rooms that have made our list and...