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Virginia now has an official state wine grape... Viognier! The Virginia Wine Board recently voted it so. Viognier, a grape and wine variety that originates in the French region of Condrieu in Northern Rhône, grows very well in Virginia's climate and soil. Typically a dry or slightly off dry white wine with a lovely bouquet [...]
This weekend George Washington's home in Alexandria, Virginia hosted the Mount Vernon Spring Wine Festival & Sunset Tour. You can enjoy candlelit tours of the Mansion including a peek into the rarely seen cellar where Washington stored his wine, live jazz music and the main feature of the evening... samplings from Virginia wineries. Under the [...]
In addition to the Pol Roger NV Brut Reserve Champagne featured at the Buckingham Palace Royal Wedding Receptions Friday, The Daily Mail reported English white wine from Chapel Down would also be served. Keeping up the theme of showcasing the best of Britain. Chapel Down is the biggest winery of the UK's 109 wineries and [...]
Grape Occasions: Your guide to everything wine, travel, and spa. These are my passions, and I spend a lot of time pursuing them, whether discovering a new wine, planning the next travel adventure, or getting the latest spa treatment. I have a huge collection of information and experiences to share with you... everything from what [...]