We have heard good things about Breaux Vineyards and decided to check them out. When you arrive, the property is large and there are two buildings–one for tasting and one for events. There is also a greeter when you arrive because, yes, the tasting room is that large. There is a standard tasting menu and…
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October is Virginia Wine Month
Virginia loves their wine and they are showing it by honoring their wineries with a whole month! As a nod to Virginia Wine Month, restaurants will offer local wines (which they should do anyway), there are several wine festivals and retailers are having some fun tastings lined up. For more information, check out Virginia Wine…
5th Stop: Lake Anna Winery
Lake Anna Winery was another favorite. Their wines are so good. We actually winded up buying 3 wines from them at the festival. Our favorites are the Lake Side Red, Lake Side Sunset and the Lake Side White. We’ve had these before but being new releases, they are probably new vintages. These are semi-sweet which…
4th Stop: Notaviva Vineyards
Notaviva Vineyards was up next. I hit them solo. I think everyone started to teeter out around them. That was too bad because I tasted one of the best Chambourcin’s ever! Bold statement coming from Duvai Blog! Theirs is unique because it has blackberry wine in it so its robust, not too sweet but has…
3rd Stop: Horton Vineyards
Continuing with our Great Grapes Festival review, our next winery was Horton Vineyard. Horton is one of my favorite wineries. There is something for everyone! Seriously. Everyone we introduce to Horton love them. You like something if not multiple things from them. Winners for us are always the Eclipse Red, Eclipse White, Niagara…
Great Grapes Wine Festival in Tysons
It’s festival season! In late April we hit up the Great Grapes Festival. We’ve been 3 or 4 times and have had a great time. It’s a wine festival that spotlights all VA Wine. They used to be in Reston in the fall but have moved to a new location. I must say, I prefer…
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