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The Gold-Level Wine Cellar

Virginia Wine & Country celebrates elevated living in Virginia Wine Country. Virginia Wine & Country Life is a semi-annual luxury print magazine with a full digital presence. The Virginia Wine & Country Gold Book is an annual guide to the top award-winning wines, wineries and experiences in Virginia Wine Country. [...]

How to Style the Ultimate Steeplechase Tailgate

Learn How to Style the Ultimate Steeplechase Tailgate with these tips on styling, recipes, decor and fashionable dress. [...]

Horton Vineyards Hosts Rare Tasting for 30 Years of Norton Wine

The Norton grape is a native Virginia wine grape that a coalition of Virginia winemakers is working to popularize. [...]

Shenandoah Valley Wineries

The Shenandoah Valley hosts a growing community of excellent wineries and vineyards using Central Virginia's unique terroir. [...]

The Top Virginia Winemakers

Virginia Wine & Country celebrates elevated living in Virginia Wine Country. Virginia Wine & Country Life is a semi-annual luxury print magazine with a full digital presence. The Virginia Wine & Country Gold Book is an annual guide to the top award-winning wines, wineries and experiences in Virginia Wine Country. [...]

Farm-to-Table Bits: Ovoka Farm Wagyu Beef

Discover the top wine & food news from Virginia in 2023. Ovoka Farm in Paris, VA raises delicious, sustainable, ethical wagyu beef. [...]

The Michelin Star Inn at Little Washington Unveils NEW Experiences

World-renowned chef, proprietor and owner of The Inn at Little Washington Patrick O’Connell has made food his life. Throughout his illustrious career, O’Connell has transformed this passion into the ultimate farm-to-table culinary experience in the little village of Washington. [...]

Meet Winemaker Carl DiManno

President and winemaker of 868 Estate Vineyards in Loudoun County, Carl DiManno came back to the East Coast after studying enology at the prestigious University of California Davis and consulting for various labels on both coasts. [...]

FOOD & DRINK
Horton Vineyards Hosts Rare Tasting for 30 Years of Norton Wine

The Norton grape is a native Virginia wine grape that a coalition of Virginia winemakers is working to popularize. [...]

Shenandoah Valley Wineries

The Shenandoah Valley hosts a growing community of excellent wineries and vineyards using Central Virginia's unique terroir. [...]

Farm-to-Table Bits: Ovoka Farm Wagyu Beef

Discover the top wine & food news from Virginia in 2023. Ovoka Farm in Paris, VA raises delicious, sustainable, ethical wagyu [...]

The Michelin Star Inn at Little Washington Unveils NEW Experiences

World-renowned chef, proprietor and owner of The Inn at Little Washington Patrick O’Connell has made food his life. Throughout his illustrious career, [...]

Meet Winemaker Carl DiManno

President and winemaker of 868 Estate Vineyards in Loudoun County, Carl DiManno came back to the East Coast after studying enology [...]

Meet Viticulturist Sharon Horton

What began for Sharon Horton as a small at-home vineyard in the 1980s has bloomed into a successful family-run contributor to [...]

Gold Medal Charlottesville Wineries

Get a local's perspective and tasting tips on visiting Charlottesville Wineries on Virginia's nationally recognized Monticello Wine Trail. [...]

Making the Perfect French Croissant

Master baker Godfrey McKenzie of Dolce & Ciabatta shares his Butter Croissant recipe so you can make the perfect French croissant [...]

HOME & GARDEN
The Beauty of Lavender from Provence

From Provence to Virginia, A Guide to Growing Lavender in the Virginia Garden from preparing soil, pruning and planting tips. [...]

Virginia Historic Garden Week 2024

A guide to Virginia's Historic Garden Week, the history of the historic garden week tours as well as specific highlights of [...]

Raising Backyard Chickens

Find these helpful tips and advice on starting your own coop and Raising Backyard Chickens in Virginia wine country. [...]

The Harlem Renaissance Poet of Virginia

The beautiful home & garden that inspired her life is now the historic Anne Spencer Home & Garden Museum. A poet [...]

A Fireplace Love Affair

Winter is here, and that means days and evenings spent cozying up by the fire with a glass of local wine [...]

Christmas Tree Farms in Virginia

Visit one of the many Christmas Tree Farms in Virginia and enjoy activities, festive snacks and more with friends and family. [...]

Holiday Wreath Making at Pippin Hill

Be inspired by this Holiday Wreath Making Class at Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards to create your own stunning natural wreath. [...]

The Vintage Kitchen of Anne Spencer, Poet

This vintage mint green kitchen from the mid-20th century is filled with antique kitchen tools, a vintage stove and refrigerator, and [...]

STYLE & CULTURE
Rockbridge Guitars

Meet the four-man team behind Rockbridge Guitar Company, building custom guitars for world-famous artists and hobbyists alike. [...]

Jefferson in Paris

Thomas Jefferson, 3rd President of the United States and Virginia native, loved Paris. Learn how this gorgeous city inspired him. [...]

The Montpelier Races

Tips from locals on how to enjoy a day at the Montpelier Races. What to wear to what to pack! Watch [...]

Shakespeare at the Barboursville Ruins

Read about the revival of dinner theater Shakespeare at the Ruins by Four County Players and Barboursville Vineyards. [...]

Nature Inspired Art

Watercolor artist Maria Pace creates nature-inspired art in her studio. She creates delicate nature-inspired designs on textiles, wallpapers, watercolor postcards and [...]

A Man of Many Talents

Get to know Charlottesville Musician and Painter Darrell Rose as he shares his passion for all things creative, from painting to [...]

Equestrian Artist Martha Strawther

Meet equestrian artist Martha Strawther. In addition to her love of horses and talent for painting, Strawther is the Executive Director [...]

Elena Wittman, Milliner

Go behind the scenes of steeplechase hats with Virginia hatmaker Elena Wittman. Wittman, a Virginia milliner, makes gorgeous hats to wear [...]

EXPERIENCES
How to Style the Ultimate Steeplechase Tailgate

Learn How to Style the Ultimate Steeplechase Tailgate with these tips on styling, recipes, decor and fashionable dress. [...]

The Montpelier Races

Tips from locals on how to enjoy a day at the Montpelier Races. What to wear to what to pack! Watch [...]

The Beauty of Lavender from Provence

From Provence to Virginia, A Guide to Growing Lavender in the Virginia Garden from preparing soil, pruning and planting tips. [...]

Wintergreen Summer Music Festival

Learn about the Wintergreen summer music festival featuring classical music performances in the stunning Blue Ridge Mountains. [...]

A Vineyard Polo Picnic

Enjoy a summer day picnicking in style field-side at a polo match in the heart of Virginia wine and horse country. [...]

The Upperville Colt & Horse Show

The Upperville Colt & Horse Show (UCHS) in Upperville, Virginia is officially the oldest horse show in the United States. Here [...]

A Guide to the Foxfield Races in Charlottesville

This Guide to the Foxfield Races in Charlottesville shares tips on what to bring and wear to the fall and spring [...]

Virginia Gold Cup Horse Race

Explore the exciting world of the Virginia Gold Cup Horse Races at Great Meadows. Discover the history and what to expect [...]

Discover Virginia Wine Country

More than 300 beautiful wineries dot the rolling hills of Virginia. Virginia is a wine destination unlike any other. Explore dozens of wine trails surrounded by lush scenery, breathtaking views, quaint small towns and charming historic sites. While you are visiting Virginia Wine Country, enjoy a stay in a luxury inn, a delicious meal made with local foods, a wine-paired harvest dinner, an equestrian event or an arts festival. Get to know the rich history of Wine Country in Virginia and meet the fascinating winemakers, chefs, artists, farmers and hospitality experts that all contribute to the luxurious fabric of Va Wine Country. Incredibly beautiful, Virginia is a welcoming place to visit.

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DREAM PROPERTIES IN VIRGINIA WINE COUNTRY

Virginia Wine Country can provide the perfect setting for your dream home. You may choose a stunning vineyard property or a country estate with a view of the Blue Ridge Mountains. You may prefer life in a charming village or on a private equestrian farm in Virginia’s hunt country. It is easy to experience an elegant country lifestyle in the Wine Country of Virginia. Wherever you choose to call home, you will enjoy beautiful wineries, exceptional foods and rich culture.
 
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LIVE. LOVE. BUY LOCAL in Virginia Wine Country

We are proud to have the support of the best independently owned businesses throughout Virginia Wine Country, from fashion-forward boutiques, five-star hotels, expert artisans and wine travel professionals to the makers who create the flavors of Va Wine Country—the best Virginia wineries, breweries, cideries and more. Live locally by supporting our Virginia partners.

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Virginia Wine & Country Weddings

Plan the Virginia Wine Country Wedding of Your Dreams

Embark on the journey to planning an elegant Virginia Wine Country wedding, one that includes a beautiful venue, a farm-to-table rehearsal dinner, welcome gifts, a reception to remember and more. Be inspired by real Va Wine Country weddings and the latest trends in our Virginia Wine & Country Wedding Planner and on our weddings website. You’ll find a beautiful collection of inspiring real weddings hosted at gorgeous wineries in Virginia, country estates, churches, historic homes and more. 

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Events & Wine Festivals

Explore Winery Events in Virginia Wine Country

Rich in history and culinary traditions, Virginian Wine Country is hosting exclusive wine festivals celebrating wine, craft beer, spirits, music, art, farm-to-table food, literature, equestrian life and more. Discover the best Virginia wineries, theaters, restaurants and more throughout the Commonwealth from wine dinners at Charlottesville area vineyards, equestrian events in the hunt country of Loudoun County to the best farm-to-field dining in the Shenandoah Valley. Experience the best of Wine Country in Virginia with our events and festivals calendar. 

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