North Gate Winery not only has the most inexpensive yet a-mazing wine tasting I’ve ever had, they also have an optional TRUFFLE pairing. Yum! Wine+Chocolate=Yes please. I recommend the Cabernet Franc as well as the Viogner–both exquisitely done. North Gate also makes an apple wine, which I’m typically not a fan of, but they definitely do it well, to put a little variety into the mix. North Gate is also absolutely…
Vintage Ridge Vineyard in Delaplane, Virginia is, from what I can recall, a hidden gem and perhaps one of the greatest tastings I’ve ever done here in Virginia. As you can see from the only photo of myself below, I was definitely having a good ol’ time at our first stop, Barrel Oak… So I do not recall specifics… But, I do know all of the pours were great! Each pour was…
Winery of the Week is Piedmont Vineyards and Winery. The oldest vineyard in Virginia, it is owned and operated by a German family, who is sweeter than sweet. Their Hunt Country Chardonnay tops my list–has a nice buttery, creamy undertone. Amazing. It is not, however, a “spend the day” at type winery. I would definitely recommend allotting a few hours, and moving on your merry way.
You guys. I know Virginia is beautiful, but I had NO idea that anything this side of the Atlantic could be THIS beautiful. I’m obsessed. Stone Tower Winery is owned by the same people who own Belfort Furniture, so to that the interior design is gorgeous would be an understatement. And the scenery! I died. Gorgeous. Wine reviews? All really impressive, but the Wild Boar Brut Cuvee was an unexpected favorite…