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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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The Montpelier Races
Tips from locals on how to enjoy a day at the Montpelier Races. What to wear to what to pack! [...]
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 [...]
The Upperville Colt & Horse Show
The Upperville Colt & Horse Show (UCHS) in Upperville, Virginia is officially the oldest horse show in the United States. [...]
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
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 [...]
Meet Winemaker Carl DiManno
President and winemaker of 868 Estate Vineyards in Loudoun County, Carl DiManno came back to the East Coast after studying [...]
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 [...]
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.