Washington DC and Northern Virginia All In a days Drive.
Jim Bogaty Veramar Vineyard
Experience Virginia's spectacular views and a perfect bouquet of Virginia wine in your glass . . . and a hardy Cheers from Virginia wines!
The Virginia's wine industry is believed to be the major growth highway to riches for state tourism. It has been called 'Grapes of Gold' for Virginia. Virginia's burgeoning wine industry is one of the fastest growing agricultural sectors in the state. Today more than 140 wineries up from six in 1979 are in production, and most of them will be open to the public for tours and tastings during 'Virginia wine month.' The industry contributes millions to the state's economy and continues to expand in both quantity and quality, garnering national and international awards for excellence. More than 500,000 people visit Virginia wine country annually. In addition, Virginia's wines continue to garner national and international awards, including a 'Best of Show' in International competitions. Further, Clarke County's own Veramar Vineyard has won gold medals in both National and International wine competitions.
Almost all of the major Virginia wine regions usually sponsor a wine tour, or have one of their own with their own winery. To get a better experience of the wines in a particular area, it is usually a good idea to take the wine tours that go to several wineries.
THE Virginia Golden Triangle Wine Tour- quality wines from here just disappear, it would be easy to pass over this wine region, suspecting that it’s just a bit of plank fun. And that would be a grave mistake as this is a cracker jack Virginia golden triangle region for some of the best Virginia wineries. Lip smacking, rich and intensely full flavored, it’s a fruit driven style supported by subtle American and French oak. An excellent food friendly wines that are already drinking well, international award winning wines.
Local tours are available in Shenandoah and Loundoun Valley as well as Blue Ridge Wineway. These tours focus on high-end boutique wineries and tours are known for being insightful, and memorable.
Here is the ONE tour route that brings you all three regions in one afternoon tour - The Virginia Golden Triangle Wine Tour.
Veramar Vineyard is situated on a private, 100-acre estate in the heart of Virginia WINE County at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains along the Shenandoah River. We are a small, family-run winery dedicated to producing naturally dry, full-bodied wines. Around Veramar Vineyard are a great number of bed-and breakfasts, championship golf courses and antique shops as well as some of the finest restaurants in Virginia. So, if you are in the mood for romance, or to enjoy fine wines, or simply want a picnic outing in the country, hike the Blue Ridge Mountain trails, come and be our guest as you experience Veramar Vineyard.
Breaux Vineyards-- You’re invited to come and enjoy the internationally acclaimed wines of Breaux Vineyards. Our "Napa meets Mediterranean" style tasting room offers views of the beautiful Blue Ridge and Short Hill Mountains. Enjoy light gourmet fare, or bring your own picnic to savor on our umbrella covered tables at Patio Madeleine.
Piedmont Vineyards --- Virginia's first commercial vinifera vineyard, located on the pre-revolutionary farm of Waverly in the heart of Virginia's Hunt Country. Picnic area, private parties, wedding and reception facilities.
So come, visit wineries in the Virginia golden triangle and sample our wines, each a taste of seasons past: The snows of winter, April showers, summer sunshine and crisp fall nights. It's all there in the bottle, waiting for...YOU.
Cheers!
Jim Bogaty
