Category Archives: Food & Drink

Virginia Cabernet Franc, Horton Vineyards, Image by © RL Johnson for Wine & Country Life
Virginia’s Best Cabernet Franc

Discover the virtues of Cabernet Franc and learn more about the amazing Virginia wineries along [...]

Gabriele Rausse Winery, Image by © RL Johnson for Wine & Country Life
Gabriele Rausse, Father of Virginia’s Vineyards

As we walked through the rows of vines atop the hill in Albemarle County, it [...]

Montpelier Hunt Races, Image by © R.L. Johnson for Wine & Country Life
Delicious Tailgate Dishes

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

BBQ Exchange, Image by © RL Johnson for Wine & Country Life
Virginia Ham Biscuit Recipe

Our Virginia Ham Biscuit Recipe with recommended spreads is perfect for a Virginia tailgate or [...]

Ankida Ridge Vineyards, © Image R.L. Johnson for Wine & Country Life
Meet Winemaker Nathan Vrooman

Ankida Ridge Vineyards' Winemaker Nathan Vrooman creates a beautiful tribute to the quality of the [...]

Montpelier Hunt Races, Image by © RL Johnson for Wine & Country Life
Dessert Ideas for A Steeplechase Tailgate

Be inspired by these delicious Dessert Ideas for a Steeplechase Tailgate. These recipe ideas are [...]

Keswick Vineyards, Image by © RL Johnson for Wine & Country Life
Meet Winemaker Stephen Barnard

Meet Keswick Vineyards' Winemaker Stephen Barnard and learn about his journey to becoming the president [...]

Starr Hill Brewery, Image by © William Walker
Starr Hill Brews Anew

Find out how Brewmaster Robbie O'Cain of Starr Hill Brews Anew and continues to leave [...]

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 [...]

Chiles Peach Orchard, Image by © Aaron Watson
Meet the Chiles Peach Orchard Founders

We invite you to Meet the Growers of Chiles Peach Orchard and Farm Market, and [...]