The numbers of wineries in this region has exploded, and the wine has gotten better. From how to sound smart about local wine to whether or not you can bring your kids to wineries, this is everything you need to know.
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Keep an open palate, know your local grapes, and more.
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"As soon as I see someone spitting in the tasting room, they get a ton more respect from me."
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Trump Winery in Charlottesville has hired more foreign workers than any other Virginia vineyard.
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Time your winery visit right and you’ll also get a day of music, an evening of dance, or even a chance to crush grapes.
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If you’re looking to sample lots of wineries in one place, try a festival.
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Plan ahead for VIP treatment.
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While many wineries permit leashed dogs outside, the welcome mat is out at these.
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Because who would want to sober drive?
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Show off your knowledge at your next dinner party.
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Even if they don’t actively court kids, many wineries allow them.
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“How do you make a million dollars in the winery business? Start with $2 million.”
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Your day-by-day itinerary.
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This couple pulled up their DC roots and moved out to the country.
Nancy Bauer is founder of the popular Facebook group, Virginia Wine Love, and the website VirginiaWineLove.com.
Ann Limpert joined Washingtonian in late 2003. She was previously an editorial assistant at Entertainment Weekly and a cook in New York restaurant kitchens, and she is a graduate of the Institute of Culinary Education. She lives in Petworth.
Jessica Sidman covers the people and trends behind D.C.’s food and drink scene. Before joining Washingtonian in July 2016, she was Food Editor and Young & Hungry columnist at Washington City Paper. She is a Colorado native and University of Pennsylvania grad.
Anna Spiegel covers the dining and drinking scene in her native DC. Prior to joining Washingtonian in 2010, she attended the French Culinary Institute and Columbia University’s MFA program in New York, and held various cooking and writing positions in NYC and in St. John, US Virgin Islands.
Jessica Strelitz is a food, wine, and spirits writer in Virginia.
