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The Holiday Turkey Dinner
Toast to the holiday season with Tips for Pairing Virginia Wine with Holiday Dinners. Discover the best Virginia wines to serve for all courses. [...]
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 and a great book. We teamed up with Cathy Purple Cherry, Principal and Founder of Purple Cherry Architects, to learn a little more about what makes a fireplace so special [...]
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. [...]
Bunny Mellon’s Lost JFK Memorial Wreath
The Oak Spring Garden Foundation and their quest to rediscover a missing sculpture originally commissioned for the JFK Memorial. [...]
Top Wineries in Northern Virginia
Northern Virginia hosts a growing community of excellent wineries and vineyards being hailed as DC's Wine Country. [...]
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. [...]
FOOD & DRINK
The Holiday Turkey Dinner
Toast to the holiday season with Tips for Pairing Virginia Wine with Holiday Dinners. Discover the best Virginia wines to serve [...]
Top Wineries in Northern Virginia
Northern Virginia hosts a growing community of excellent wineries and vineyards being hailed as DC's Wine Country. [...]
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. [...]
Top Wineries in the Shenandoah Valley
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 [...]
HOME & GARDEN
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 [...]
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 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 [...]
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. [...]
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
Bunny Mellon’s Lost JFK Memorial Wreath
The Oak Spring Garden Foundation and their quest to rediscover a missing sculpture originally commissioned for the JFK Memorial. [...]
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 [...]
EXPERIENCES
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. [...]
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 [...]
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.
DISCOVER THE GOLD BOOKDREAM 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.
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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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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