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Another Vineyard in Charlottesville: Vineyard Vines!
“Every day should feel this good.” The well known slogan of Vineyard Vines was apparent at the grand opening of one their newest nautically themed locations in Charlottesville and it felt really good!...
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A Beautiful Day- Horseback Riding in Virginia Vineyards
Ashton Beebe of Indian Summer Guide Service in Virginia offers vineyard horseback rides It’s a Beautiful Day, Sky Falls, You feel Like It’s a Beautiful Day, Don’t Let it Get Away- U2 Crystal skies,...
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2 Degrees of Separation in the Wine Industry
March 31st was a week set aside for family, friends and wine. Bill Curtis & Gabrielle Rausse enjoying Thibaut Janisson at Tastings I had planned to show my semi ex-patriot sister (living part time...
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Experiencing French Wineries vs Virginia Wineries
Visions of warm sunny days, leisurely two hour lunches drawn out with conversation, an aproned waiter pouring bubbles into your champagne glass and soft music beckon us back to the Old Country. If...
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Early 2014 Harvest at Trump Winery
Being first is nothing new to Donald Trump and, in this case, timing is everything. Known for associating their brand with luxury and the finer things in life, the sound of a popping cork and tiny...
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Virginia Winery Music Events Fall 2014
Cool weather is around the corner and Autumn is always a busy time around the grapevines. Harvest speaks to our soul and smells of burning leaves and pumpkin patches; cinnamon and juicy fallen apples...
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Grapes of Wrath and Rave
I would like to preface this post by stating the fact that the Ivy Nursery is probably one of my favorite places to shop in Charlottesville. I love to buy gifts there for myself and I love to buy gifts...
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Grapes of Rave
…. And now the rave! Heading on down the road I stopped in at Barracks Road shopping center, really not sure if I would be greeted or ignored. Thinking Crème de la crème might just have the type of pot...
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Everyday is a Good day for Virginia Bubbly
While the Champagne region of France claims the name, other countries including the United States of America are establishing their own reputation using traditional Chardonnay grapes as well as Pinot...
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Stinson Vineyards: A Family Favorite
Weather forecast on 4th of July: good chance of rain and upper 80’s, almost didn’t leave the house, who needs another muggy day…change of plans and headed to Western Albemarle county…best decision...
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Holiday Fun at the Vineyards
Thibaut Janisson My Favorite Gift Food, Family, Celebrations, Shopping! It’s the holidays and the pressure is on to entertain, so why not make life easy? Here are some ideas of upcoming events at our...
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Trump Estate Winery, Albemarle House and Virginia Wine Chat
Friday afternoon, one week before Christmas, a pot of stew simmering on the stove and a glass of crimson Cabernet Sauvignon smiling at me next to my laptop. The last thing I need to do is write a blog...
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A Beautiful Day- Horseback Riding in Virginia Vineyards
Ashton Beebe of Indian Summer Guide Service in Virginia offers vineyard horseback rides It’s a Beautiful Day, Sky Falls, You feel Like It’s a Beautiful Day, Don’t Let it Get Away- U2 Crystal skies,...
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3 Virginia Wineries for Fireside Sipping
Whether you are a native of the Old Dominion or a Virginian by choice, I’m reminded of a quotation, “You’re on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the one who’ll decide where to go…” ―...
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Montpelier Wine Festival 2016 Rain or Shine
The rolling hills of the Piedmont and the history of Montpelier make this one of the more idyllic settings for showcasing our local wineries. I’ve been there in all kinds of weather, but this is a...
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Albemarle Estate and Trump Winery: A Girls Night Out
It’s all about presentation, whether it’s a creatively garnished plate in an elegant Michelin rated restaurant, an exquisitely wrapped gift or the initial dramatic entrance as you approach an estate...
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Trump Estate: Girls Night Out
It’s been two months since I wrote Part One of this post! Procrastination and life has a way of interfering with sitting back at a keyboard with a glass of wine and reflecting on how blessed we are...
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No Detail Too Small, Pippin Hill & Red Pump Kitchen
I recently heard an interesting perspective that altered my thoughts on reviews, star ratings and testimonials. In this knee jerk reactive, social media world we live in, people have the opportunity to...
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A Toast to Fritz Winery
When selecting wine, whether at restaurants or from wine shops, we try to subscribe to our local cause of “Drink Local Buy Local”. These are our neighbors, farming the land with grapevines and...
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