VIRGINIA WINE MONTH
October,
Statewide, VirginiaWine reigns supreme in Virginia, especially in October for the annual Virginia Wine Month celebration..
Photo: Carol Spengler (front) and Ada Jacox, owners of Athena Vineyards in Wicomico Church, Virginia. – courtesy Cameron Davidson
Each October the state pays homage to the grape at wineries statewide with festivals, special barrel tastings, harvest dinners and wine-themed travel packages. For people who love wine, Virginia Wine Month is the ideal way to completely connect with loved ones on a fall getaway to Virginia.
October Virginia Wine Month celebrates the best of fall, as 15 million acres of foliage show off brilliant colors and the winemakers harvest the grapes for crush. Virginia is home to nearly 160 wineries statewide and 15 wine trails that traverse the state. Each wine region in Virginia has a personality and ambience all its own. From the coastal serenity of the vineyards of the Eastern Shore to the majestic beauty of Blue Ridge area wineries, wine travel in Virginia is an experience unlike any other in the country.
Virginia Wine Month delights visitors with special events, festivals and winemaker dinners across the state. This is an unforgettable fall getaway full of fall colors, scenic drives, romantic inns and, of course, wine. Here are some of the top experiences to look for when making plans to visit for Virginia Wine Month:
Festivals – build a getaway around one of the many Virginia Wine Month festivals planned in October. These events come in all shapes and sizes and feature wines from across the state at wineries, museums, and other destinations in Virginia.
Scenery – Virginia’s natural beauty is well-known and wineries add to the scenery. From mountain backdrops to beautiful countryside, Virginia Wine Month is a great time to sit back and enjoy nature as fall colors appear.
Winemaker Dinners and Special Tastings – winemakers love to share the fruits of their labor, especially during Wine Month. Plan a visit around numerous winemaker dinners and special tastings designed for people who love great food and wine.
Wine Trails – Virginia makes wine travel easy – just follow the trail, 15 trails to be specific. Virginia Wine Trails are found in each region of the state so just pick the subject – history, waterways, regional tastes – and follow the grape signs along the roadways.
Travel Deals – historic inns, classic B&Bs and hotels build special getaways and packages around wine travel.
Search www.Virginia.org for deals and promotions to make the most of wine month travel.
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