Rosemont of Virginia Vineyards — Why You Can’t Overlook This Virginia Winery
Just inside Virginia, at the North Carolina border side, routed off I-85 is a hidden gem for wine lovers. Rosemont of Virginia Vineyards is owned and operated by the Rose family, who has held the land since 1858. However, not until 2003, and with the…
Trips&Sips: North Carolina Wineries; Whats The Real Deal?
So, I finally got around to visiting a few more North Carolina wineries. Well, as bad as it may sound, credible wineries (so to speak) in the region. Before you start to contort your face and get a sour taste in your mouth, stick around…
Altipiano Vineyards – The Devastating Damage Gave The Vines Breath
The devastating damage gave the vines breath — Altipiano Vineyards, positioned in the hills of Escondido, California just outside of San Diego, is breathing just fine. The land is breath-taking, and the story of how the vineyard came to be, takes your breath away. A…
#NCWine Bloggers Summit – Recap
I had an enjoyable time at the #NCWine Bloggers Summit, held on March 3, 2019. Hanover Park Vineyard in Yadkinville N.C. hosted the event. In addition to the summit, pre-summit activities included winery trips and a wine dinner. The #NCWine Bloggers Summit is an…
Trips&Sips: Taste of Monticello Wine Festival Returns
Each year The Taste of Monticello Wine Trail Festival, an established spring tradition in Charlottesville – presented by Mercedes Benz of Charlottesville – returns to offer attendees an opportunity to see what the Monticello AVA (American Viticulture Area) has to offer. Now in their 7th year, the…
