Virginia Wineries and Vineyards
Virginia Wineries History
Virginia wines can be found throughout the state in retail outlets, restaurants and at festivals and special events. Wines can also be purchased directly at the wineries.
Virginians have been making wine for 4 centuries, but winemaking as an agricultural industry is a new development. After a disappointing first vintage from the native grapes in 1608, Virginians spent 250 years failing to cultivate french grapes. Growers had finally enjoyed success after the civil war, making wine from native grapes only to have prohibition bring everything to a standstill. In the 1060's commercial wine-making finally took off. Virginia has since grown to become the 5th top wine-producing state in the country with over 90 wineries and more than 250 vineyards producing almost 300,000 cases per year.
Virginia State Winery Industry Facts
9th in bearing acreage
5th among vinifera grape-growing states
Virginia Viticultural Regions
Monticello
Northern Neck
Rocky Knob
Shenandoah Valley
Eastern Shore
North Fork of Roanoke
Major Grape Varieties
Whites:
Chardonnay
Viognier
Vidal Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc
Riesling
Petit Manseng
Seyval Blanc
Reds:
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Cabernet Franc
Norton
Petit Verdot
Chambourcin
Popular Virginia Wineries
The next time you are in Virginia, Visit some of these popular wineries.
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- Beaufort Wine & Food Festival
- Beaufort Wine & Food Festival
- Spring Wine Festival
- Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens' Spring Wine Festival and Sunset Tour
- Festa Vino di San Gennaro
- Festa Vino di San Gennaro
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What is Your Experience With Virginia Wineries?
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- WifeLA WifeLA Nov 10, 2008 @ 11:33 am
- No experience yet with Virginia wineries, but would love to visit them all!!
Thanks for sharing!!
LA:)
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