For the organically minded

Posted by Susan in Virginia Wineries on May 29th, 2009 | 0 comments

Though young and bit expensive at about 40 bottle, this wine is easily one of the fastest growing regions in Virginia winemaking, and to the northeast, in beautiful Orange county, is where lot of it began. Step aside California, Virginia has an Orange county, too though, unlike its coast counterpart, our OC is not full of beautiful people making each other miserable, but beautiful countryside, and enough wine to keep anyone happy.

The reds, too, are all top notch the Barbera amazes me year after year with its varietally correct cherry and tomato flavors it actually tastes Italian, feat no California producer has replicated in my experience. Undoubtedly the greatest treat of the tasting is the winerys flagship red, the Octagon, an homage to the Ruins and Jeffersons dream of producing world class French style wines in that very region of Virginia. Here are my experiences at some of the wineries in and around Orange county.

Just down the hill from the grand tasting room and winery facilities are the Octagon Ruins, the remnants of 19th Century estate designed by Thomas Jefferson himself. Step aside California, Virginia has an Orange county, too though, unlike its coast counterpart, our OC is not full of beautiful people making each other miserable, but beautiful countryside, and enough wine to keep anyone happy. This Bordeaux blend incorporates Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot in the vintage, the wines seventh incarnation.

This Bordeaux blend incorporates Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot in the vintage, the wines seventh incarnation. Though young and bit expensive at about 40 bottle, this wine is easily one of the fastest growing regions in Virginia winemaking, and to the northeast, in beautiful Orange county, is where lot of it began. For modest 4 fee which is waived with wine purchase the bar offers sampling of about wines. Here are my experiences at some of the wineries in and around Orange county.

Barboursville offers brilliant array of some wines, including such Italian classics as Pinot Grigio, Barbera and Nebbiolo. Here are my experiences at some of the wineries in and around Orange county. Barboursville VineyardsEven if you are not wine lover, but say, an armchair historian, Barboursville has plenty to offer. The area around Charlottesville is one of the age worthy in Virginia, and will certainly provide years of pleasure to any wine fan willing to take the chance..

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Posted by Susan in Virginia Wineries on Apr 1st, 2009 | 0 comments

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The Italian Villa is situated with

Posted by Susan in Virginia Wineries on Jan 18th, 2009 | 0 comments

We predominantly grow Italian grape varieties and make awardwinning Virginia Wine from Sangiovese, Primitivo, Pinot Grigio, Malvasia wines as well as extraordinary Cabernet Franc and Aglianico. This year we will be releasing the first CorvinaRondinella Amarone in the USA! Our vineyard is one of the few in VA not planted on clay but shale Gallestro, with the result that our Virginia Wine is unique and true to the Italian heritage. Virginia Wine and Virginia Wineries are defined by the unique environment of Villa Appalaccia Winery.

We are located on the Blue Ridge Parkway close to Floyd VA, Greensboro and WinstonSalem NC and Roanoke VA. We predominantly grow Italian grape varieties and make awardwinning Virginia Wine from Sangiovese, Primitivo, Pinot Grigio, Malvasia wines as well as extraordinary Cabernet Franc and Aglianico. Virginia Wine and Virginia Wineries are defined by the unique environment of Villa Appalaccia Winery. This year we will be releasing the first CorvinaRondinella Amarone in the USA!

We predominantly grow Italian grape varieties and make awardwinning Virginia Wine from Sangiovese, Primitivo, Pinot Grigio, Malvasia wines as well as extraordinary Cabernet Franc and Aglianico. If you have ever thought of getting married with small ceremony, you be interested in our wedding options!. We have woodfired brick oven for specialevent weekends, an Italian music garden for relaxation and entertainment and as always, our Bocce court is available. This year we will be releasing the first CorvinaRondinella Amarone in the USA! Tags: fire, music, heritage, wineries, blue ridge parkway

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Posted by Susan in on Jan 14th, 2009 | 0 comments

Discover the beauty of Virginia. The Commonwealth of Virginia has something to offer everyone. Virginia offers culinary arts and wineries that will tempt & explode your taste buds. Whitewater rafting for adrenaline junkies.