As the Christmas holiday draws near, us procrastinators have a lot of catching up to do to get our blessed gifts in order! Dashing through the snow is probably in your Yuletide future and if you are lucky, you may be able to find those glorious gifts on Santa’s list online and delivered on time. So without further ado, here
Read moreAs the Thanksgiving Day grocery store madness grows closer, who has time to worry about choosing wines for your Thanksgiving feast?! There is a plethora of different flavors and tastes on your Thanksgiving table and you want wines that will make everyone happy. Including your Wine Expert Uncle Pierre as well as teetotaler Gramma Betsy! There is a saying “Ain’t
Read moreI know that Heaven is up there, way up there in the sky! I know the birds have gotten close to it and rocket ships have even passed it by! And once in awhile, we all find a little bit of Heaven along the way in our lives which means it may be a little closer to Earth than we
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One of the most satisfying things in life is pairing great foods with great wines. Doesn’t it satisfy your ego when you have found the right wine for a meal you created or chose an amazing wine at a nice restaurant? It really is fantastic! But how about if we go one step further? Many of the words you would
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When I was a kid going to the candy store, I was always in search of my favorite sweet treats. Mary Jane, Squirrels, Black Jack Taffy, Bit o’ Honey, Pixy Stix, Goo Goo Clusters, and Fireball Jawbreakers were some of my favorites! Now as an adult, my tastes have changed, well, quite a bit to a more mature palate and
Read moreThere is something exciting about an adventurous car ride through Virginia’s back roads and then conquering a challenging drive up the side of a mountain that makes reaching this winery even more worthwhile. Then you sample the wines here and realize they are just as heavenly as the views from the tasting room. That nectar seems to taste so much
Read moreThomas Jefferson may have said “Good wine is a necessity of life”, but he never had a successful crop in his own vineyard. He tried for years with many different varieties of grapes but failed in his efforts every time. This has all changed over the years and now Jefferson Vineyards produces award winning wines in Virginia on a consistent
Read moreA Chardonnay as amazing as the view from the winery itself can sometimes be hard to find but not in the Charlottesville, Virginia area. Pippin Hill Farm is just southwest of Charlottesville and has magnificent mountain views from the winery restaurant, patio, and garden area. The perfect place to bring the family, meet with friends, or even have a wedding!
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Wine Splash! 