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Virginia Wine Country Recipes

Allens Scottish Shortbread

Meet the bakers and entrepreneurs of Allens Scottish Shortbread. This delicious treat, many infused with Harney & Sons Teas, [...]

Charred Brussels Sprouts Recipe

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

Pappardelle Alla Ragu

Award-winning Italian restaurant Tavola shares their recipe for homemade pappardelle alla ragu from their 10th anniversary cookbook. [...]

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Making the Perfect French Croissant

Master baker Godfrey McKenzie of Dolce & Ciabatta shares his Butter Croissant recipe so you can make the perfect French [...]

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Chef Kwame Onwuachi’s Suya Recipe

Chef Kwame Onwuachi shares the Suya recipe, "the grandfather of American barbecue," from his acclaimed cookbook. [...]

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Dolce Chocolate Crinkle Cookies Recipe

Master baker Godfrey McKenzie of Dolce & Ciabatta shares his Chocolate Crinkle Cookies Recipe that will bring the holiday season [...]

Blackberry Chicken Recipe

Spice up your weekly dinner menu with this Blackberry Chicken Recipe from Charlottesville Chef and Entrepreneur Antwon Brinson. [...]

Chocolate Pecan Pie

Enjoy a modern twist on a traditional recipe with this Chocolate Pecan Pie Recipe that showcases the flavors and textures [...]

Charred Brussels Sprouts Recipe

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

Pappardelle Alla Ragu

Award-winning Italian restaurant Tavola shares their recipe for homemade pappardelle alla ragu from their 10th anniversary cookbook. [...]

Making the Perfect French Croissant

Master baker Godfrey McKenzie of Dolce & Ciabatta shares his Butter Croissant recipe so you can make the perfect French [...]

Chef Kwame Onwuachi’s Suya Recipe

Chef Kwame Onwuachi shares the Suya recipe, "the grandfather of American barbecue," from his acclaimed cookbook. [...]

Dolce Chocolate Crinkle Cookies Recipe

Master baker Godfrey McKenzie of Dolce & Ciabatta shares his Chocolate Crinkle Cookies Recipe that will bring the holiday season [...]

Blackberry Chicken Recipe

Spice up your weekly dinner menu with this Blackberry Chicken Recipe from Charlottesville Chef and Entrepreneur Antwon Brinson. [...]

Chocolate Pecan Pie

Enjoy a modern twist on a traditional recipe with this Chocolate Pecan Pie Recipe that showcases the flavors and textures [...]

An Elegant Vegan Holiday Dinner

Create a healthy vegan Holiday dinner with wine country elegance and style this season that will please all your guests. [...]

Wine Country Recipes

Virginia’s most respected chefs, mixologists, sommeliers, food artisans and winemakers are making it easy for you to prepare gourmet meals in your own home kitchen with paired wines. From fresh ideas for vineyard picnics to elegant dishes for intimate parties with family and friends, we’ve curated a collection of delectable recipes using fresh Virginia foods along with expert suggestions for the perfect Virginia wine, craft beer and local spirits from respected sommeliers and chefs throughout Virginia’s best vineyard AVAs spanning the Blue Ridge foothills from Lynchburg to Leesburg with Charlottesville’s Monticello Wine Trail and Middleburg between.

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Virginia Wine Country Tasting Rooms

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A Wine Dinner at Barboursville Vineyards

The Tuscan Dinner at Barboursville Vineyards brought Italian food and wine pairing culture to Virginia Wine Country. Guests enjoyed the [...]

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Tannat Wine Blend Wins the Cup

Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyard's 2017 Wild Acre Reserve red blend won the 2023 Monticello Cup. The Monticello Wine Trail [...]

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Meet Winemaker Emily Hodson

Emily Hodson is the head winemaker at Veritas Vineyards & Winery. This beloved winery near Charlottesville benefits from Emily Hodson [...]

Caitlin Horton, Virginia Winemaker

Horton Vineyard's Winemaker Caitlin Horton joins a third-generation family business paving the way for virginia wine. [...]

2023 Governor’s Cup Case

Read all about the top 12 wines from the Governor's Cup competition, the Virginia wineries that made them and where [...]

Best Virginia Wines in 2023

Learn about the best wines of Virginia, including the 2023 Virginia Governor's Cup winning wine, DelFosse Vineyards & Winery's Screaming [...]

2023 Virginia Governor’s Cup Gold Medal Wines

A comprehensive list of the 66 Virginia Wineries and their wines that won gold medals in the 2023 Governor's Cup [...]

Virginia Wineries with Fine Dining

Read about the top Virginia wineries with fine dining experiences, events and gorgeous Virginia Wine Country views. [...]

Tannat Wine Blend Wins the Cup

Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyard's 2017 Wild Acre Reserve red blend won the 2023 Monticello Cup. The Monticello Wine Trail [...]

Meet Winemaker Emily Hodson

Emily Hodson is the head winemaker at Veritas Vineyards & Winery. This beloved winery near Charlottesville benefits from Emily Hodson [...]

Caitlin Horton, Virginia Winemaker

Horton Vineyard's Winemaker Caitlin Horton joins a third-generation family business paving the way for virginia wine. [...]

2023 Governor’s Cup Case

Read all about the top 12 wines from the Governor's Cup competition, the Virginia wineries that made them and where [...]

Best Virginia Wines in 2023

Learn about the best wines of Virginia, including the 2023 Virginia Governor's Cup winning wine, DelFosse Vineyards & Winery's Screaming [...]

2023 Virginia Governor’s Cup Gold Medal Wines

A comprehensive list of the 66 Virginia Wineries and their wines that won gold medals in the 2023 Governor's Cup [...]

Virginia Wineries with Fine Dining

Read about the top Virginia wineries with fine dining experiences, events and gorgeous Virginia Wine Country views. [...]

Virginia’s Great American Wine Story

America's wine industry started in Virginia as early as the 1600s, and has grown and evolved alongside the nascent country. [...]

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OUR FABULOUS FOOD & DRINK PARTNERS

Aberdeen Barn

Food & Drink, Gold Book

Barboursville Vineyards

Food & Drink, Gold - wineries, Gold Book, Preferred, Tasting Rooms

Barrel Oak Winery

Food & Drink, Tasting Rooms

Bluemont Vineyard

Food & Drink, Gold - wineries, Gold Book, Preferred, Tasting Rooms

Bluestone Vineyard

Food & Drink, Gold - wineries, Gold Book, gold-home, Preferred, Tasting Rooms

Brix and Columns Vineyards

Food & Drink, Gold - wineries, Gold Book, Preferred

Cana Vineyards & Winery

Food & Drink, Gold - wineries, Gold Book, Preferred, Tasting Rooms

Castle Hill Cider

Food & Drink, Gold - wineries, Gold Book, Preferred

Chestnut Oak Vineyard

Food & Drink, Gold - wineries, Gold Book, Preferred, Tasting Rooms

CrossKeys Vineyards

Food & Drink, Gold - wineries, Gold Book, Preferred, Tasting Rooms

Devils Backbone Brewing Co.

Food & Drink, Gold - wineries, Gold Book, Preferred, Tasting Rooms

Early Mountain Vineyards

Food & Drink, Gold - wineries, Gold Book, Tasting Rooms

Eastwood Farm and Winery

Food & Drink, Gold - wineries, Gold Book, gold-home, Preferred, Tasting Rooms

Gold Medal Wine Trail

Experiences, Food & Drink, Gold - travel, Gold Book

Hardware Hills Vineyard

Food & Drink, Preferred, Tasting Rooms

Horton Vineyards

Food & Drink, Gold - wineries, Gold Book, Preferred, Tasting Rooms

Keswick Vineyards

Food & Drink, Gold - wineries, Gold Book, Preferred, Tasting Rooms

Muse Vineyards

Food & Drink, Gold - wineries, Gold Book, Preferred, Tasting Rooms

Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards

Food & Drink, Gold - wineries, Gold Book, Preferred, Tasting Rooms

Prince Michel Vineyard & Winery

Food & Drink, Gold - wineries, Gold Book, gold-home, Preferred, Tasting Rooms

The Goodstone Inn & Restaurant

Food & Drink, Gold - travel, Gold Book, Preferred

Locke Store

Food & Drink, Gold - travel, Gold Book, Preferred

Tinder Vineyard and Viticultural Services

Food & Drink, Gold Book, gold-home, Preferred

Veritas Vineyards & Winery

Food & Drink, Gold - wineries, Gold Book, Preferred, Tasting Rooms

Our Fabulous Food & Drink Partners

We are so pleased to have the support of our region’s best locally owned businesses. When it comes to premier Virginia wines, ciders, breweries, and more, we are so proud of the industry leaders included here. We invite you to live locally by supporting our Virginia partners.

VIEW ALL OF OUR FABULOUS PARTNERS HERE

Virginia Wine Country Craft Beverages

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Growing Hops in Virginia

Blue Mountain Brewery's hops master Stan Driver talks through the trials and successes of growing hops in Virginia. [...]

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1865 Brewing Co

Founded in 2021, 1865 Brewing Co is Hampton Road's first black-owned brewery, coffee bar and meeting place. [...]

Making Hard Cider at Castle Hill

Castle Hill Cider in Virginia was established in 2010 with the intent to pay homage to its history by reviving [...]

Charlottesville Cideries

Find your next adventure at a Charlottesville cidery. Charlottesville area cideries offer exceptional Virginia ciders, mountain views, food, events, festivals [...]

Best Wines of Virginia in 2022

Learn about the best wines of Virginia, including the 2022 Virginia Governor's Cup winning wine, Cana Vineyards' 2019 Unitè Reserve. [...]

Potter’s Craft Cider

Starting out as two college friends with a shared passion for home-brewing, Potter's Craft Cider has grown to becoming one [...]

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Starr Hill Brews Anew

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

How to Taste Craft Beer

With this Guide to Beer Tasting, you'll learn more about the differences and similarities, as well as the flavor profiles [...]

1865 Brewing Co

Founded in 2021, 1865 Brewing Co is Hampton Road's first black-owned brewery, coffee bar and meeting place. [...]

Making Hard Cider at Castle Hill

Castle Hill Cider in Virginia was established in 2010 with the intent to pay homage to its history by reviving [...]

Charlottesville Cideries

Find your next adventure at a Charlottesville cidery. Charlottesville area cideries offer exceptional Virginia ciders, mountain views, food, events, festivals [...]

Best Wines of Virginia in 2022

Learn about the best wines of Virginia, including the 2022 Virginia Governor's Cup winning wine, Cana Vineyards' 2019 Unitè Reserve. [...]

Potter’s Craft Cider

Starting out as two college friends with a shared passion for home-brewing, Potter's Craft Cider has grown to becoming one [...]

Starr Hill Brews Anew

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

How to Taste Craft Beer

With this Guide to Beer Tasting, you'll learn more about the differences and similarities, as well as the flavor profiles [...]

Best Breweries with Food Near Charlottesville

Explore some of Central Virginia's Best Breweries with Food Near Charlottesville and enjoy all of the other offerings while there. [...]

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VIRGINIA WINE COUNTRY Events & Festivals

Explore Virginia’s Many Tasting Events

Looking for something to do this weekend? Virginia is blessed with events and festivals happening all year round. There are celebrations centered around wine, craft beer, arts, maple syrup, horse racing, home and garden tours, barn tours, vineyard experiences and so much more. We have collected many of the areas not-to-be-missed happenings right here to help you explore and celebrate the Wine & Country Life.

EXPLORE ALL UPCOMING EVENTS

Meet the Makers

Meet Winemaker Emily Hodson

Emily Hodson is the head winemaker at Veritas Vineyards & Winery. This beloved winery near Charlottesville benefits from Emily Hodson [...]

Caitlin Horton, Virginia Winemaker

Horton Vineyard's Winemaker Caitlin Horton joins a third-generation family business paving the way for virginia wine. [...]

Allens Scottish Shortbread

Meet the bakers and entrepreneurs of Allens Scottish Shortbread. This delicious treat, many infused with Harney & Sons Teas, [...]

We are honored to have the support of some of the finest locally owned businesses throughout the area. Our region is home to a rich farm-to-table heritage, from James Beard nominated chefs and the lovely Inn at Little Washington, a 3 Star Michelin-rated restaurant, to award-winning winemakers and beer masters. You can count on our curated collection of partners for the best in all things food and drink. Live locally by supporting our Virginia partners.

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