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Stay and enjoy
Tours and Tastings
plus historic sites
Stratford
Hall - Robert E. Lee's ancestral home Menokin Ruins - Francis Lightfoot
Lee, signer home Rice's Hotel - Hughlett's Tavern - 1785 Courthouse
Tavern George Washington's Birthplace Steamboat Museum - Irvington
Richmond Country Museum Historic Christ Church - Irvington
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Customized Group Tours Chartered
Bus Service Heritage Tours
Visit Wineries and
Historic Attractions
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Include George Washington's
Birthplace in your winery tour
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Viticultural Regions:
Virginia has six specifically designated grape growing regions:
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A distinct winegrowing
region is known as an Appellation. In some states appellations
are large enough to have sub-appellations.
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- Monticello
- Northern Neck George Washington Birthplace
- Rocky Knob
- Shenandoah Valley
- Eastern Shore
- North Fork of the Roanoke
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The history of wine in Virginia began in
1619 with the 12th Act of the joint House of Burgesses. The House
decreed that every householder annually plant and maintain ten vines.
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Great wines, good food, special events and
fun tours available year round. Back roads through the countryside wind
past working farms, gorgeous views and the nation's premier "Hunt Country."
Come enjoy the beauty of the Loudoun Valleys while driving the Loudoun
Wine Trail that connects nine wineries.
Call 1-800-LOUDOUN
to receive a Loudoun Wine Trail brochure.
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Each year there are over 300
wine festivals in Virginia.
Some events have over 40,000 wine lovers tasting and learning about
fine wines of Virginia. |
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The Heart of Virginia Wine Trail Central Virginia
Tour Central Virginia’s
premier wineries on any weekend. Cooper, Grayhaven, Green Springs, Lake
Anna, James River. Info: 804-550-7516, 540-895-5085, 804-556-3917
or 540-894-5253. Fee includes souvenir glass, map of trail and special
gift at end of Trail. Any weekend during normal hours of operation.
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Weddings in the vineyard
are as popular as ever.
Planning a wedding
or special event?
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The 1980 Virginia Farm Winery Act paved the way for wineries to offer
tours and tastings at the winery. There were only six wineries
at that time. Virginia grapes have come a long way and now it's
time to shine.
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