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Virginia Wine Country Recipes

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Virginia Ham Biscuit Recipe

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

Spiced Apple Galette Recipe

Embrace autumn with this Spiced Apple Galette Recipe, a French bakery classic full of fresh apples and fall flavors. [...]

3 Summer Salad Recipes

Make use of your local summer produce with these 3 Summer Salad Recipes that are perfect for every occasion. [...]

Watermelon & Feta Salad Recipe

This Watermelon & Feta Salad Recipe combines summer flavors to give you an elevated dish, and learn helpful tips about [...]

Summer Orzo Salad Recipe

This Orzo Salad Recipe takes a bold twist on a beloved barbecue favorite with heirloom tomatoes and charred corn. [...]

Cucumber Salad with Za’atar Yogurt

Enjoy a zesty Cucumber Salad with Za'atar Yogurt Recipe, and find helpful tips about za'atar seasoning, growing cucumbers and more. [...]

Farm-to-Table Brunch Recipes

Chef Ian Rynecki at Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards shares delicious Farm-to-Table Brunch Recipe Ideas perfect for any season. [...]

Multi-Grain Risotto Recipe

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

Spiced Apple Galette Recipe

Embrace autumn with this Spiced Apple Galette Recipe, a French bakery classic full of fresh apples and fall flavors. [...]

3 Summer Salad Recipes

Make use of your local summer produce with these 3 Summer Salad Recipes that are perfect for every occasion. [...]

Watermelon & Feta Salad Recipe

This Watermelon & Feta Salad Recipe combines summer flavors to give you an elevated dish, and learn helpful tips about [...]

Summer Orzo Salad Recipe

This Orzo Salad Recipe takes a bold twist on a beloved barbecue favorite with heirloom tomatoes and charred corn. [...]

Cucumber Salad with Za’atar Yogurt

Enjoy a zesty Cucumber Salad with Za'atar Yogurt Recipe, and find helpful tips about za'atar seasoning, growing cucumbers and more. [...]

Farm-to-Table Brunch Recipes

Chef Ian Rynecki at Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards shares delicious Farm-to-Table Brunch Recipe Ideas perfect for any season. [...]

Multi-Grain Risotto Recipe

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

Gearharts pair wine and chocolate
How to Pair Wine & Chocolate

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

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 Tasting Rooms

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RdV Vineyards’ Study of Bordeaux

Owner and vigneron, Rutger de Vink uses the unique terroir near Paris, Virginia, to recreate magnificent Bordeaux wines at RdV [...]

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Gabriele Rausse, Father of Virginia’s Vineyards

As we walked through the rows of vines atop the hill in Albemarle County, it was clear how at home [...]

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 his mark on a growing [...]

Chiles Peach Orchard, Image by © Aaron Watson
Meet the Growers of Chiles Peach Orchard and Farm Market

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

A Farm-to-Table Dinner at Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards

A fall equinox farm-to-table dinner takes place at Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards. Learn all about their locally-produced wine and [...]

A Guide to Beer Tasting

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. [...]

Veritas Vineyards & Winery’s English Heritage

Learn how Veritas Vineyards & Winery's English heritage shines through and how they continue to deliver superior winemaking in British [...]

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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.

VIEW ALL OF OUR FABULOUS PARTNERS HERE

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.

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Meet the Makers

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.

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 was clear how at home [...]

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 region's wine industry. [...]

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

Keswick Vineyards’ Winemaker Stephen Barnard began his journey with wine in South Africa and has culminated in 12 years of [...]

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