Meet Up for Wine
Clubby ways to enjoy wine and build friendships through Meetup events. Believe it or not, there are lots of people who enjoy tasting and drinking wine. And that is evident in the many wine-based Meetups in our area. For [...]
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Make Your Own Wine at Tin Lizzie Wineworks
Nearby Maryland offers a premier “make your own wine” facility. You’ve certainly tasted great wine, and may even have a cellar filled with favorite vintages, but have you ever thought about making your own premium wine? Dave Zuchero, the [...]
The Colors of Wine
Are you expert enough to tell a wine by its color? One of the more complex elements to wine is it color, which can range from almost clear to a deep, rich red. Wine experts use terminology to describe [...]
Summer & Fall 2022 Wine Festivals
Wine festivals are a wonderful way to sample our fine Virginia wines while enjoying the beautiful settings at which they are held. Enjoy the many opportunities to celebrate through music, food and wine. K9’s in the Vines June 12, [...]
Celebrating Shenandoah County’s 250th Anniversary
Lots of big things are happening in Shenandoah County, Virginia this year in celebration of its 250th anniversary! Visit the chain of small towns, each with its unique personality and highlights, and attend events highlighting the local history and [...]
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Two Must-See Museums at Virginia Wineries
Our area wineries keep “upping their game” to provide even more reasons to visit—other than their fine wines. You’ll find games including cornhole and axe throwing, entertainment like bands and comedy nights, fire pits, a plethora of dining options, [...]
Climate Change and the Wine Industry
Will climate change make a difference? Climate change is a top of mind topic with many, and for none so much as those involved in the wine industry. Raising delicate grapevines requires ideal conditions to produce the highest-quality wines, [...]
Shenandoah Caverns Celebrates its 100th Anniversary
A natural attraction millions of years in the making celebrates its centennial. One hundred years is a long time for any attraction, but this one’s history goes way, way back—millions of years, in fact. At its centennial, through the [...]
Exploring the Architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright
Visit, and even stay in, Frank Lloyd Wright houses within driving distance of Northern Virginia. I lived in Northern Virginia for years before I realized that there was a Frank Lloyd Wright-designed house in Alexandria that was open to [...]
Hero Dogs
Service dogs for our veterans and first responders with disabilities. The Washington DC region is home to thousands of returning veterans with special needs, and only a few options for service dogs through national-level service programs. That’s why Hero [...]
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