We decided for Valentines Day we would do something a little different than usual. We made reservations at Lovingston Winery for their cupcake and wine pairings. We have been excited to venture back to Lovingston Winery for a few weeks now, as they have gone under new ownership and things looked different on their InstagramContinue reading “Cupcakes….Wine Not”
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Wine Tasting in Wayensboro
We attended a wine tasting with a group of friends on Saturday, January 24th, 2021. We were invited by our friend Pan to join them in tasting Lightwell Surveys wines. We have only tasted Lightwell Survey wines once and had not had the chance to try this year’s vintages. When we arrived to find severalContinue reading “Wine Tasting in Wayensboro”
Treat Yourself to Reserve
Reserve wine bar in downtown Lynchburg Va is a date night, friends night, all around right spot for any occasion. When you walk into Reserve you don’t get your typical downtown vibe. As you walking into the door you notice the bar with the exposed brick and stunning interior furniture. If you look up youContinue reading “Treat Yourself to Reserve”
A Surprise Find in Staunton…
Nestled in the Wharf District of downtown Staunton, Virginia, you’ll find the quaint tasting room of Ox~Eye Vineyards. At first glance you will notice the building has been remodeled giving way to a historic feel. As we entered the tasting room we found it well lit and brightly colored which allowed the space to feelContinue reading “A Surprise Find in Staunton…”
Wine Tasting During The Week
Have you ever been to a Vineyard and on the drive up, you’re met by someone that says “we’re out of parking… come back in an hour!” You know what few words you want to say here… “I want my wine, NOW!” (There’s probably a few more phrases one could use here.) In peak season,Continue reading “Wine Tasting During The Week”
A Sunday At Potters
A little off the norm for us, today we stopped in at Potter’s Craft Cider where we were pleased to have Zeke walk us through the tasting list. Talk about nostalgic; sipping cider in an old church on a Sunday… The decor is modern, while maintaining some of the original stone architecture. This is aContinue reading “A Sunday At Potters”
Wine… Food… Friends…
Last year we visited Gabriele Rausse winery just after the Food and Wine pairing had finished; we knew we had to come back. We had the opportunity to visit this past Thursday, January 16th. We had a few friends join us for their Food and Wine pairing… We found this to be a great experienceContinue reading “Wine… Food… Friends…”
Why not join a wine club?
If you have ever gone wine tasting, you have probably noticed that many wineries offer a wine club membership. Most people wonder if wine clubs are worth it. If you live near a winery whose wine you really like, you might just want to take a gander at the perks that come with the wineContinue reading “Why not join a wine club?”
Knights Gambit… where wine and family merge!
While wine tasting in the area, we happened to stumble upon Knight’s Gambit Vineyard. We are so glad we did. We spent an evening on the patio eating dinner, playing cards, and drinking wine. From that night, we knew that we had to connect with the owners and learn their story. Jordan, the owner’s daughter,Continue reading “Knights Gambit… where wine and family merge!”
Common House, Charlottesville… A Pleasant Surprise!
What an awesome surprise… After checking into our hotel this weekend, we were looking for something to do to pass the time before dinner. When we checked Facebook for “events near us,” we found Common House was having a Wine Fest… We decided to check it out, and we are so glad we did! WeContinue reading “Common House, Charlottesville… A Pleasant Surprise!”
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