Banner for B and D Builders

Sign up to receive our popular weekly Wine & Country Life Journal for all about the best wineries, events and the luxury lifestyle of Virginia Wine Country and you will receive an email with the password. 

Enjoy from Virginia Wine & Country Life!

Winemaker Recipes for Mulled Winter Wine

Virginia Wine & Country celebrates elevated living in Virginia Wine Country. Virginia Wine & Country Life is a semi-annual luxury print magazine with a full digital presence. The Virginia Wine & Country Gold Book is an annual guide to the top award-winning wines, wineries and experiences in Virginia Wine Country. [...]

Elegant Vegan Holiday Dinner Recipes

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

Holiday Events in Virginia Wine Country

Virginia Wine & Country celebrates elevated living in Virginia Wine Country. Virginia Wine & Country Life is a semi-annual luxury print magazine with a full digital presence. The Virginia Wine & Country Gold Book is an annual guide to the top award-winning wines, wineries and experiences in Virginia Wine Country. [...]

Middleburg for the Holidays

This guide to Middleburg for the Holidays includes a curated list of the best places to stay, eat and shop in Virginia's Hunt Country.

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.

Christmas Tree Farms in Virginia

Visit one of the many Christmas Tree Farms in Virginia and enjoy activities, festive snacks and more with friends and family.

Top Holiday Experiences in Virginia Wine Country

Holidays in Virginia Wine Country hold unique experiences and surprises, from vineyards lit with Christmas lights to wreath-making workshops.

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 is crunchy and sweet.

FOOD & DRINK
Winemaker Recipes for Mulled Winter Wine

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

Elegant Vegan Holiday Dinner Recipes

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

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 is [...]

The Holiday Turkey Dinner

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

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.

HOME & GARDEN
Christmas Tree Farms in Virginia

Visit one of the many Christmas Tree Farms in Virginia and enjoy activities, festive snacks and more with friends and family.

A Fireplace Love Affair

Winter is here, and that means days and evenings spent cozying up by the fire with a glass of local wine [...]

Holiday Wreath Making at Pippin Hill

Be inspired by this Holiday Wreath Making Class at Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards to create your own stunning natural wreath.

The Beauty of Lavender from Provence

From Provence to Virginia, A Guide to Growing Lavender in the Virginia Garden from preparing soil, pruning and planting tips.

Virginia Historic Garden Week 2024

A guide to Virginia's Historic Garden Week, the history of the historic garden week tours as well as specific highlights of [...]

Raising Backyard Chickens

Find these helpful tips and advice on starting your own coop and Raising Backyard Chickens in Virginia wine country.

The Harlem Renaissance Poet of Virginia

The beautiful home & garden that inspired her life is now the historic Anne Spencer Home & Garden Museum. A poet [...]

The Vintage Kitchen of Anne Spencer, Poet

This vintage mint green kitchen from the mid-20th century is filled with antique kitchen tools, a vintage stove and refrigerator, and [...]

STYLE & CULTURE
Top Holiday Experiences in Virginia Wine Country

Holidays in Virginia Wine Country hold unique experiences and surprises, from vineyards lit with Christmas lights to wreath-making workshops.

Bunny Mellon’s Lost JFK Memorial Wreath

The Oak Spring Garden Foundation and their quest to rediscover a missing sculpture originally commissioned for the JFK Memorial.

Rockbridge Guitars

Meet the four-man team behind Rockbridge Guitar Company, building custom guitars for world-famous artists and hobbyists alike.

Jefferson in Paris

Thomas Jefferson, 3rd President of the United States and Virginia native, loved Paris. Learn how this gorgeous city inspired him.

The Montpelier Races

Tips from locals on how to enjoy a day at the Montpelier Races. What to wear to what to pack! Watch [...]

Shakespeare at the Barboursville Ruins

Read about the revival of dinner theater Shakespeare at the Ruins by Four County Players and Barboursville Vineyards.

Nature Inspired Art

Watercolor artist Maria Pace creates nature-inspired art in her studio. She creates delicate nature-inspired designs on textiles, wallpapers, watercolor postcards and [...]

A Man of Many Talents

Get to know Charlottesville Musician and Painter Darrell Rose as he shares his passion for all things creative, from painting to [...]

EXPERIENCES
Holiday Events in Virginia Wine Country

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

Middleburg for the Holidays

This guide to Middleburg for the Holidays includes a curated list of the best places to stay, eat and shop in [...]

Top Holiday Experiences in Virginia Wine Country

Holidays in Virginia Wine Country hold unique experiences and surprises, from vineyards lit with Christmas lights to wreath-making workshops.

Holiday Wreath Making at Pippin Hill

Be inspired by this Holiday Wreath Making Class at Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards to create your own stunning natural wreath.

How to Style the Ultimate Steeplechase Tailgate

Learn How to Style the Ultimate Steeplechase Tailgate with these tips on styling, recipes, decor and fashionable dress.

The Montpelier Races

Tips from locals on how to enjoy a day at the Montpelier Races. What to wear to what to pack! Watch [...]

The Beauty of Lavender from Provence

From Provence to Virginia, A Guide to Growing Lavender in the Virginia Garden from preparing soil, pruning and planting tips.

Wintergreen Summer Music Festival

Learn about the Wintergreen summer music festival featuring classical music performances in the stunning Blue Ridge Mountains.

Discover Virginia Wine Country

More than 300 beautiful wineries dot the rolling hills of Virginia. Virginia is a wine destination unlike any other. Explore dozens of wine trails surrounded by lush scenery, breathtaking views, quaint small towns and charming historic sites. While you are visiting Virginia Wine Country, enjoy a stay in a luxury inn, a delicious meal made with local foods, a wine-paired harvest dinner, an equestrian event or an arts festival. Get to know the rich history of Wine Country in Virginia and meet the fascinating winemakers, chefs, artists, farmers and hospitality experts that all contribute to the luxurious fabric of Va Wine Country. Incredibly beautiful, Virginia is a welcoming place to visit.

DISCOVER THE GOLD BOOK

DREAM PROPERTIES IN VIRGINIA WINE COUNTRY

Virginia Wine Country can provide the perfect setting for your dream home. You may choose a stunning vineyard property or a country estate with a view of the Blue Ridge Mountains. You may prefer life in a charming village or on a private equestrian farm in Virginia’s hunt country. It is easy to experience an elegant country lifestyle in the Wine Country of Virginia. Wherever you choose to call home, you will enjoy beautiful wineries, exceptional foods and rich culture.
 
EXPLORE DREAM PROPERTIES

LIVE. LOVE. BUY LOCAL in Virginia Wine Country

We are proud to have the support of the best independently owned businesses throughout Virginia Wine Country, from fashion-forward boutiques, five-star hotels, expert artisans and wine travel professionals to the makers who create the flavors of Va Wine Country—the best Virginia wineries, breweries, cideries and more. Live locally by supporting our Virginia partners.

VIEW ALL OF OUR FABULOUS VIRGINIA WINE COUNTRY PARTNERS HERE

Virginia Wine & Country Weddings

Plan the Virginia Wine Country Wedding of Your Dreams

Embark on the journey to planning an elegant Virginia Wine Country wedding, one that includes a beautiful venue, a farm-to-table rehearsal dinner, welcome gifts, a reception to remember and more. Be inspired by real Va Wine Country weddings and the latest trends in our Virginia Wine & Country Wedding Planner and on our weddings website. You’ll find a beautiful collection of inspiring real weddings hosted at gorgeous wineries in Virginia, country estates, churches, historic homes and more. 

BEGIN PLANNING

Events & Wine Festivals

Explore Winery Events in Virginia Wine Country

Rich in history and culinary traditions, Virginian Wine Country is hosting exclusive wine festivals celebrating wine, craft beer, spirits, music, art, farm-to-table food, literature, equestrian life and more. Discover the best Virginia wineries, theaters, restaurants and more throughout the Commonwealth from wine dinners at Charlottesville area vineyards, equestrian events in the hunt country of Loudoun County to the best farm-to-field dining in the Shenandoah Valley. Experience the best of Wine Country in Virginia with our events and festivals calendar. 

EXPLORE EVENTS

get W&C at Home

VA Wine Country – Many Ways To Savor

Choose to read the luxury print or digital editions of Virginia Wine & Country Life. Or, get the best of both worlds and subscribe to both. Never miss a beautiful story about Va Wine Country and the beautiful wineries, the arts, luxury travel or living an elegant outdoors country life.

SUBSCRIBE NOW

Sign up to receive weekly e-mailed tips, stories and exclusive W&C offers!

Follow on instagram

Six images of various Wine & Country life. Polo, wine, food, vineyards, gatherings

Photo Credits: We want to thank the following photographers for the use of their images on our site: Rachel May Photography, Robert Radifera, Jodi and Kurt Photography, Ashley Nuehof and Jen Fariello Photography