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Pairings for Holiday Ham Dinners

Enjoy these tried-and-true pairings for holiday ham dinners, from wine and flowers to side dish ideas and local recipes.

The Holiday Turkey Dinner

Toast to the holiday season with Tips for Pairing Virginia Wine with Holiday Dinners. Discover the best Virginia wines to [...]

The Michelin Star Inn at Little Washington Unveils NEW Experiences

World-renowned chef, proprietor and owner of The Inn at Little Washington Patrick O’Connell has made food his life. Throughout his illustrious [...]

Meet the Chiles Peach Orchard Founders

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

The Chefs of Virginia Wine Country Restaurants

Virginia Wine & Country celebrates elevated living in Virginia Wine Country. Virginia Wine & Country Life is a semi-annual luxury [...]

Allens Scottish Shortbread

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

Virginia Wineries with Fine Dining

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

Virginia Oysters

The Virginia oyster is a historic traditional dish in the Commonwealth. Rappahannock Oyster Co catches chesapeake oyster fresh out of [...]

The Holiday Turkey Dinner

Toast to the holiday season with Tips for Pairing Virginia Wine with Holiday Dinners. Discover the best Virginia wines to [...]

The Michelin Star Inn at Little Washington Unveils NEW Experiences

World-renowned chef, proprietor and owner of The Inn at Little Washington Patrick O’Connell has made food his life. Throughout his illustrious [...]

Meet the Chiles Peach Orchard Founders

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

The Chefs of Virginia Wine Country Restaurants

Virginia Wine & Country celebrates elevated living in Virginia Wine Country. Virginia Wine & Country Life is a semi-annual luxury [...]

Allens Scottish Shortbread

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

Virginia Wineries with Fine Dining

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

Virginia Oysters

The Virginia oyster is a historic traditional dish in the Commonwealth. Rappahannock Oyster Co catches chesapeake oyster fresh out of [...]

The Cheese Nuns

Our Lady of the Angels Monstery in Charlottesville is an integral part of the Farm to Table movement. Their gouda [...]

Wine Country Fine Dining

Discover fresh and innovative dining in Virginia Wine Country. Our local experts take you into the kitchen with leading chefs and artisan farmers who are growing fine produce and meats. Restaurants to love range from barbecue stands to the fabulous triple Michelin-starred Inn at Little Washington. The common factor between these establishments is consistent excellence in food and hospitality. Dining at a winery is an exceptional experience in this beautiful region. Winemakers are intimately connected to the terroir. They have skilled palates and excel at pairing local foods with the most delicious wines, bringing out the best in food and beverage. Take the opportunity to dine in the natural beauty of the vineyards. Virginia Wine Country is an agricultural region, so fresh fruits from orchards, vegetables, pasture-raised meats and artisan foods from honey to handmade breads create a wonderful feast wherever you choose for dining. Go behind the scenes with us to meet chefs, farmers, gardeners, beekeepers, bakers and more. .

Virginia 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.

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 [...]

Top Wineries in the Charlottesville Region

Get a local's perspective and tasting tips on visiting Charlottesville Wineries on Virginia's nationally recognized Monticello Wine Trail.

Farm-to-Table Bits: Cheese Journeys from Fredericksburg, VA

Discover the top wine & food news from Virginia in 2023. Anna Juhl of Fredericksburg, VA curates luxury cheese travels [...]

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.

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 [...]

Top Wineries in the Charlottesville Region

Get a local's perspective and tasting tips on visiting Charlottesville Wineries on Virginia's nationally recognized Monticello Wine Trail.

Farm-to-Table Bits: Cheese Journeys from Fredericksburg, VA

Discover the top wine & food news from Virginia in 2023. Anna Juhl of Fredericksburg, VA curates luxury cheese travels [...]

Farm-to-Table Bits: Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards Releases Cookbook

Discover the top wine & food news from Virginia in 2023. Chef Victoria Cosner of Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards [...]

OUR FABULOUS FOOD & DRINK PARTNERS

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.

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Virginia Wine Country Recipes

Pairings for Holiday Ham Dinners

Enjoy these tried-and-true pairings for holiday ham dinners, from wine and flowers to side dish ideas and local recipes.

Discover the Fuyu Persimmon this Thanksgiving

The Fuyu persimmon is a nutritious and versatile fruit and a true treat. Much like an apple, this fall fruit [...]

The Holiday Turkey Dinner

Toast to the holiday season with Tips for Pairing Virginia Wine with Holiday Dinners. Discover the best Virginia wines to [...]

Making the Perfect French Croissant

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

Virginia Ham Biscuit Recipe

Our Virginia Ham Biscuit Recipe with recommended spreads is perfect for a Virginia tailgate or equestrian event.

Multi-Grain Risotto Recipe

Charlottesville Chef at Quirk Hotel shares his Multi-Grain Risotto Recipe. See how this dish can be seasonalized and personalized.

How to Pair Wine & Chocolate

Learn more about How to Pair Wine & Chocolate from Charlottesville chocolatier Tim Gearhart of Gearharts Fine Chocolate.

Pappardelle Alla Ragu

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

Discover the Fuyu Persimmon this Thanksgiving

The Fuyu persimmon is a nutritious and versatile fruit and a true treat. Much like an apple, this fall fruit [...]

The Holiday Turkey Dinner

Toast to the holiday season with Tips for Pairing Virginia Wine with Holiday Dinners. Discover the best Virginia wines to [...]

Making the Perfect French Croissant

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

Virginia Ham Biscuit Recipe

Our Virginia Ham Biscuit Recipe with recommended spreads is perfect for a Virginia tailgate or equestrian event.

Multi-Grain Risotto Recipe

Charlottesville Chef at Quirk Hotel shares his Multi-Grain Risotto Recipe. See how this dish can be seasonalized and personalized.

How to Pair Wine & Chocolate

Learn more about How to Pair Wine & Chocolate from Charlottesville chocolatier Tim Gearhart of Gearharts Fine Chocolate.

Pappardelle Alla Ragu

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

Ringing in With Healthy New Year Dishes

Ring in the New Year with these healthy takes on the traditional holiday dishes, black eyed peas, collard greens, and [...]

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.

Virginia Wine Country Craft Beverages

Charlottesville Cideries

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

Catoctin Creek Distillery

Virginia Wine & Country celebrates elevated living in Virginia Wine Country. Virginia Wine & Country Life is a semi-annual luxury [...]

Growing Hops in Virginia

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

1865 Brewing Co

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

Tradition at Castle Hill Cider

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

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

Read about how these two friends grew Potter's Craft Cider in Charlottesville into one of Virginia's most popular cideries.

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 [...]

Catoctin Creek Distillery

Virginia Wine & Country celebrates elevated living in Virginia Wine Country. Virginia Wine & Country Life is a semi-annual luxury [...]

Growing Hops in Virginia

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

1865 Brewing Co

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

Tradition at Castle Hill Cider

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

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

Read about how these two friends grew Potter's Craft Cider in Charlottesville into one of Virginia's most popular cideries.

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 [...]

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

The Michelin Star Inn at Little Washington Unveils NEW Experiences

World-renowned chef, proprietor and owner of The Inn at Little Washington Patrick O’Connell has made food his life. Throughout his illustrious [...]

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 [...]

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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