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Enjoy an insider’s guide to Virginia’s best 5-star resorts, charming country inns, farm-to-table restaurants and unique ways to experience Virginia wine country and beyond. From planning a romantic weekend at a cozy vineyard bed & breakfast to a getaway full of pampering at a luxurious spa resort, you’ll find an abundance of choices with Wine & Country Life. For those with a bit of wanderlust, discover more gorgeous destinations across America, throughout Europe and beyond.
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Enjoy an insider’s guide to Virginia’s best 5-star resorts, charming country inns, farm-to-table restaurants and unique ways to experience Virginia wine country and beyond. From planning a romantic weekend at a cozy vineyard bed & breakfast to a getaway full of pampering at a luxurious spa resort, you’ll find an abundance of choices with Wine & Country Life. For those with a bit of wanderlust, discover more gorgeous destinations across America, throughout Europe and beyond.
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Learn How to Style the Ultimate Steeplechase Tailgate with these tips on styling, recipes, decor and fashionable dress.
The Montpelier Races
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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 [...]
Top Tailgating Tips
Take your tailgate to the next level, as you combine a love of the outdoors with entertaining. Whether planning a vineyard picnic or hosting family and friends at one of the local steeplechase races, you’ll find inspiration on recipes, drink pairings, themed décor, barware, games and more to help you create a luxury experience.
WINE COUNTRY TASTING ROOMS
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.
New tasting rooms in Virginia’s wine country are opening up every season, where guests can taste and savor the local harvest. In them, you’ll find artisans producing exciting new wines, craft beers, ciders, spirits and cocktails for every palette, along with experts sharing insight about flavor profiles and exquisite pairing suggestions.
Our Events & Festivals Calendar will keep you up-to-date on all of the ways you can enjoy the best of Virginia’s culinary offerings.
VIRGINIA WINE COUNTRY Events & Festivals
In our curated calendar, discover exquisite food and wine festivals, art exhibits, theatre performances, wine dinners, historical tours, cooking classes, concerts, book talks, equestrian events and more.
EXPLORE ALL UPCOMING EVENTSVIRGINIA EQUESTRIAN & SPORTING LIFE
Our region is well known for its equestrian traditions of polo matches, horse shows, foxhunts and steeplechase race events—all of which also offer great opportunities for tailgating. In addition to riding horseback through vineyards, outdoor enthusiasts enjoy hiking the Blue Ridge Mountain trails, fishing the beautiful rivers and lakes, and biking the scenic roadways, along with many other sporting adventures.