Local Ways to Celebrate Virginia Wine Month This October
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Grab your glasses and corkscrews, because October is Virginia Wine Month!
From details about nearby wine trails to local bottle shops and beyond, we’ve rounded up our best wine-related city guides to help you celebrate. Who’s thirsty?
by Alicia Valenski
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10 Wineries Worth Visiting Within 2 Hours of Richmond
Did you know Virginia is home to nearly 300 wineries, 28 wine trails, 10 winemaking regions, and 7 AVAs?
This guide highlights 10 Charlottesville wineries that you can visit* within two hours of Richmond, but our commonwealth has even more to offer (stay tuned for future guides outlining as much!).
You might be wondering, “What kind of wine will I find at local wineries?”
Virginia is known for producing amazing Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Chardonnay, Petit Manseng, and Viognier. Fun fact: Chardonnay is the most planted grape in the state!
Image Source: Barrel Thief Wine Shop & Cafe
5 of RVA’s Best Local Wine Shops
If you're looking for a solid bottle of wine in a pinch, good news: Richmond is home to a wide array of wine shops! This guide will give you information on the best place to find great wine around the Richmond area.
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You Can Sip Rosé All Day At These Richmond Spots
Who said this pink drink was just for warm summer days? From canned wine to capri suns and beyond, here are a few local ways to enjoy this blushing beverage.
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Explore the Heart of Virginia Wine Trail
The Heart of Virginia Wine Trail is one of our favorite nearby wine trails to visit — and it is the closest one to Richmond, so it makes for a fun weekend activity!
On this trail, you can enjoy a tasting at five participating wineries while you enjoy the countryside as you drive from winery to winery.
Insider tip: You can buy a Heart of Virginia Wine Trail passport online (or at any of the participating wineries) and it is just $20 per passport, which includes a tasting at each winery and a commemorative HOVA wine glass! The value is pretty remarkable, since tasting prices vary from $7-10 dollars per winery and you’re getting them at just $4 a pop with the passport.
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15 of Richmond’s Top To-Go Mimosa Options
Don’t forget, bubbly counts as wine too! If you’re looking for a grab-and-go option to enjoy from home, then these to-go mimosa orders are for you. Pick ‘em up or have ‘em delivered to your doorstep and prepare for the signature “Pop, Fizz, Clink” order of brunch operations!
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