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Are your ready to make plans for Virginia Wine Month and wondering where to visit? How about Wine Enthusiast’s 2023 Wine Region of the Year? The Charlottesville area is the clear choice, with more than 40 wineries ready for you to discover along the Monticello Wine Trail. Our award-winning wine destination is THE place to…
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By: The Local Palate Athena Eastwood is the cofounder and co-owner of Eastwood Farm and Winery in Charlottesville, Virginia, along with her partner and daughters Hannah Velie and Megan Taub. Athena is also a commodities lawyer, recognized for her work helping agricultural clients develop innovative strategies to combat and adapt to climate change. Eager to focus on the…
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By: Charlottesville Albemarle Convention & Visitors Bureau With a rich history and a vibrant Black community, the Charlottesville area comes alive during Juneteenth. Explore all of the events happening this month to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. Come celebrate Juneteenth at these 2024 events! Juneteenth Pop-Up With Black Women Who…
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Charlottesville and Albemarle County, Virginia and the Monticello American Viticultural Area have been at the epicenter of Virginia’s recent viticultural expansion, even landing Wine Enthusiast’s coveted “Wine Region of the Year” accolade at the end of 2023—a distinction that saw this relatively new wine region eclipse centuries-old winemaking destinations like Provence, France, and Lambrusco, Italy. And in…
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GOLD King Family Vineyards Wins 2024 Monticello Wine Trail Cup THE GOLD MEDAL WINNING WINES OF CHARLOTTESVILLE’S 2024 MONTICELLO CUP COMPETITION words by Ivy Life & Style Media The 33rd annual Monticello Cup Awards ceremony took place at the opening event of the 2024 Monticello Wine Week, a full week of celebrations honoring the Monticello Wine…
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Written By: Virginia Farm Bureau Published: April 2024 CHARLOTTESVILLE—Five Central Virginia counties have earned their place among the world’s most iconic wine regions. Recently named the 2023 Wine Region of the Year for Wine Enthusiast’s 24th Annual Wine Star Awards, Charlottesville and the Monticello American Viticultural Area bested long-recognized international winemaking regions. The award honors more than…
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Eight Winemakers, Eight Stories, Eight Minutes With Each Wednesday, April 17 | 6PM The 12th Annual Tom Tom Festival kicks off on Wednesday, April 17! Join us at Eastwood for an evening of great wine and conversation. Guests will have an opportunity to participate in small groups, spending time with each winemaker and seed stage…
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Written By: The Local Palate Published: 2.21.2024 The Charlottesville area has solidified its position as a premier destination for wine lovers looking for culinary pairings. Charlottesville was recently named Wine Region of the Year in Wine Enthusiast’s prestigious Wine Star Awards. Among five global nominees, the Charlottesville area was the only one in North America, surpassing renowned wine growing regions…
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The Results Are In! CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – We are thrilled to announce that two of our wines received gold medals and seven received silver medals in the 2024 Virginia Governor’s Cup. The Virginia Governor’s Cup is one of the most stringent competitions in the United States. It is hosted annually by the Virginia Wineries Association,…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 26, 2024 Media Contact: Brantley Ussery Director of Marketing & Public Relations bussery@albemarle.org 434.953.0005 WHAT’S NEW IN CHARLOTTESVILLE AND ALBEMARLE COUNTY IN 2024 Opening of several new wineries in Wine Enthusiast’s “Wine Region of the Year,” new and renovated lodging options, plus several new culinary offerings throughout the region. CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA –…