The DC Traveler

Just 30 years ago, visiting the six wineries operating in Virginia was fairly easy.   Today, with over 130 wineries in the Commonwealth, it could take months to visit them all. 
The great thing about the many local summer and fall wine festivals, is that the wineries come to you.
At the Vintage Virginia Wine Festival, in suburban Centreville, Virginia, you can taste wines from over 35 Virginia wineries. After sampling some of the 250 wines offered, attend one of the hourly seminars at the Seminar Tents, and learn about paring, wine making and its history, and the learn about the many …read more

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One of most enjoyable things for many people to do on a beautiful spring evening is to listen to live music and enjoy a nice glass of wine while relaxing on a beautiful lawn.
And the annual Spring Wine Festival and Sunset Tour at George Washington’s Mt. Vernon Estate is once such event.
The gardens at Mt. Vernon will be in full bloom and the views of the Potomac River from the lawn, accompanied by live jazz, should make for a perfect evening of relaxation.
An evening Candlelit Mansion tour is also available and includes a visit to the rarely-visited basement cellar. The …read more

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The Virginia Wine Showcase is this weekend in suburban Chantilly, Virginia.
Forty wineries will be serving, selling, and bragging about some of the 300 wines available for tasting.
The showcase also offers a series of fee-based wine seminars where you can learn about wine, winemaking, food pairings, and improving your enjoyment of the nectar of the gods.
Some of the more interesting seminars include:

It’s All About The Chocolate – Perfect for planning a Valentine’s Day celebration, how to pair wines with chocolate. 
Virginia Versus The World – Just how do Virginia wines compare to wines from other regions of the …read more

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Live jazz, wine from 18 local Virginia wineries, views of the Potomac at sunset and candle lit tours of George Washington’s Mount Vernon home and the rarely seen wine cellars are part of the Spring Wine Festival and Tour.

Spring Wine Festival and Sunset Tour
George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens
3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway – 16 miles south of DC
Mount Vernon, VA, 22121
Dates and Times – Friday, May 18 – Sunday, May 20, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. nightly
Tickets – $30.00 and are available online. This event sells out quickly, so order your tickets ASAP.
Note – No outside food or beverage …read more

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