Wine + Food

Made in Virginia Awards 2024: Drink

2022 Cabernet Franc Eastwood Farm and Winery – Charlottesville Morgan describes this glass of wine as “a delicious expression of Cabernet Franc that is decidedly Virginian.” Eastwood Farm and Winery aims to deliver a profile with notes of cherry, peppercorn, and coffee, suggesting pairing it with hearty dishes like risotto or everyday eats like a…

Charlottesville, Va: Food Lovers Kind Of A Place

Charlottesville, Va: Food Lovers Kind Of A Place

Written by Kurt Jacobson Wander With Wonder October 24, 2023 Charlottesville, VA, well known for its historic significance and home to the University of Virginia, is also a great foodie destination. Here are our picks for the best food in Charlottesville. When my friends from our supper club moved to Charlottesville, VA, I knew there must…

An Exclusive Culinary Experience Celebrating Women’s History Month

An Exclusive Culinary Experience Celebrating Women’s History Month

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA — Eastwood Farm and Winery is delighted to announce that we will be participating in the Salute to Women in Food and Wine event at Bluemont Station Brewery and Winery this weekend. We look forward to speaking with guests and will be pouring two of our favorite wines – our gold medal 2021…

The Season for Festive Gatherings: A Recipe & Wine Pairing Guide

The Season for Festive Gatherings: A Recipe & Wine Pairing Guide

Thanksgiving is just around the corner! Check out a few of our favorite wine and turkey pairings. Plus, we are thrilled to share a scrumptious new recipe with you. When planning holiday dinners, there are certain dishes that always come to mind and we cherish making the same favorite recipes year after year. This year, we’re adding…

A Perfect Summer Picnic in Virginia Wine Country

A Perfect Summer Picnic in Virginia Wine Country

Written By:  Michele Armentrout Wine Experience Curator and Wine Educator at Eastwood Farm and Winery Published By:  Southside Neighbors & Forest Lakes Neighbors Right outside your door, here in the Charlottesville area, over 40 winery experiences await you. One of my favorite things about my job at Eastwood Farm and Winery is curating these experiences…

Virginia is for Viognier (Southside Neighbors)

Virginia is for Viognier! Pronounced Vee-un-yay this is delicious! Easy to remember, right? Pale gold in color, the Eastwood Viognier is a great example of how well this grape grows in central Virginia. Our 2020 bottling is deliciously dry, light-bodied with low acidity, and a clean, floral finish. Citrus, apricot, and white flowers like honeysuckle…