Virginia has a long history steeped in the wine industry. They have successfully been a major producer for 400 years. In the last half of this century they have gained world wide recognition for their award winning wines. Virtually every wine connoisseur now recognizes the Virginia's terroir in restaurants the world over.
The Virginia Viognier has now become a world re known wine. Today the state has achieved extreme fame in the wine world and is often rated right next to California for production of quality of varieties.
Here is all list of five top wineries in the state.
1) Aspen Dale Winery At The Barn 3180 Aspen Dale Lane (GPS: 11083 John Marshall Hwy)
Delaplane, Virginia 20144
The setting of this winery is absolutely beautiful. It is housed within a very rustic barn that feels as if you have stepped foot back in history when you enter. The surrounding location is a horse farm with rolling green hills, the rush of running water, a very peaceful koi pond, picnic areas everywhere to enjoy nature, and a true feeling of relaxation surround this lovely winery. Even if you are not a deep enthusiast of wine this location is worth a visit simply to enjoy the history that surrounds it. The farm, buildings, and holdings have been in the family for seven generations. It can trace its history back two hundred years.
They produce many excellent ones but a must try is their Mary Madeleine's Rose.
Please visit their website and a plan a trip to this truly outstanding winery. I guarantee that you will not be disappointed.
http://www.aspendalewinery.com/index.html
2) Barren Ridge Vineyards located at 984 Barren Ridge Road Fishersville, VA 22939
This winery is ran out of a converted apple barn which gives the tasting room a very unique feel. They welcome visitors with open arms.
One of their must try wines is their 2007 Merlot which retails for a very reasonable $18 per bottle. This Merlot is a very nice wine and will improve with age.
Another of their excellent wines is their 2007 Petit Verdot which retails for $25 per bottle. This wine shows you exactly the excellence that is being produced out of Virginia nowadays.
The Virginia Viognier has now become a world re known wine. Today the state has achieved extreme fame in the wine world and is often rated right next to California for production of quality of varieties.
Here is all list of five top wineries in the state.
1) Aspen Dale Winery At The Barn 3180 Aspen Dale Lane (GPS: 11083 John Marshall Hwy)
Delaplane, Virginia 20144
The setting of this winery is absolutely beautiful. It is housed within a very rustic barn that feels as if you have stepped foot back in history when you enter. The surrounding location is a horse farm with rolling green hills, the rush of running water, a very peaceful koi pond, picnic areas everywhere to enjoy nature, and a true feeling of relaxation surround this lovely winery. Even if you are not a deep enthusiast of wine this location is worth a visit simply to enjoy the history that surrounds it. The farm, buildings, and holdings have been in the family for seven generations. It can trace its history back two hundred years.
They produce many excellent ones but a must try is their Mary Madeleine's Rose.
Please visit their website and a plan a trip to this truly outstanding winery. I guarantee that you will not be disappointed.
http://www.aspendalewinery.com/index.html
2) Barren Ridge Vineyards located at 984 Barren Ridge Road Fishersville, VA 22939
This winery is ran out of a converted apple barn which gives the tasting room a very unique feel. They welcome visitors with open arms.
One of their must try wines is their 2007 Merlot which retails for a very reasonable $18 per bottle. This Merlot is a very nice wine and will improve with age.
Another of their excellent wines is their 2007 Petit Verdot which retails for $25 per bottle. This wine shows you exactly the excellence that is being produced out of Virginia nowadays.
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