Category Archives: Food & Drink

Montpelier Hunt Races tailgate set up, Image by © RL Johnson for Wine & Country Life
Easy Tailgate Dish Ideas

Our Easy Tailgate Dish Ideas will inspire your next spread for an equestrian event. Find [...]

Southwest Mountains Vineyards’ exterior of tasting room
Southwest Mountains Vineyards

Welcome to Southwest Mountains Vineyards, the newest Virginia Winery in the Charlottesville Area. Southwest Mountains [...]

Linden Vineyards
Linden Vineyards

Linden Vineyards in Northern Virginia is home to celebrated winemaker Jim Law, a pioneer in [...]

Merlot wine grapes on vine ready for harvest in Virginia Wine Country
Get to Know Merlot

It may not be hip like the newly fashionable Petit Manseng or outspoken like Petit [...]

Scenic view of grapevines at Shenandoah Vineyards, one of the earliest wineries in Virginia's modern history of wine.
Shenandoah Vineyards

Shenandoah Vineyards, owned by Virginia's most awarded winemaker, Michael Shaps. is one of Virginia's oldest [...]

Horton Vineyards vines
The 2023 Harvest Report

Learn about the 2023 harvest report, exploring the potential of the 2023 vintage with Virginia [...]

Pippin Hill Brussels Sprouts
Charred Brussels Sprouts Recipe

You'll receive many compliments if you add this delicious and fluffy Sweet Potato Souffle Recipe [...]

Southwest Mountains Vineyards' winemaker, Boela Gerber, formerly of Groot Constancia in South Africa, taking a break from the grape harvest for a glass of red wine.
Southwest Mountains Vineyards’ New Winemaker, Boela Gerber

Internationally renowned winemaker Boela Gerber discusses Virginia Wine and moving to America to lead Southwest [...]

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Virginia Wineries Hosted Chefs From Paris

Michael Shaps and Virginia wineries hosted chefs from Paris for a wine-paired dinner at his [...]

Equestrian decor and food at Montpelier Hunt Races tailgate, Image by © R.L. Johnson for Wine & Country Life
Delicious Tailgate Recipes

These favorite Delicious Tailgate Dishes are perfect for serving at your next Virginia steeplechase event.