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Visiting the Collective and Bellefox Vineyard
What a great day! Kathy won an item in an auction that supported the Sexual Assault Resource Agency – an afternoon with Jake Busching in one of the vineyards
Virginia’s rising women winemakers take aim at the gender gap
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) – As Central Virginia wine grows and national interest rises, some of the women behind the bottle are questioning equity within the
New Virginia Wine Collective to give entrepreneurs their first taste of the industry
Athena Eastwood knows all too well how difficult it is to get a winery off the ground. When the commodities lawyer-turned-vineyard owner was first trying
Virginia Wineries Association Announces 2025 Virginia Governor’s Cup® Gold Medalists
Virginia Wineries Association Announces 2025 Virginia Governor’s Cup® Gold Medalists Richmond, VA (February 24, 2025) – The 2025 Virginia Governor’s Cup® Competition marks another milestone year
Eastwood Blending Workshop Judge
Every once in a while something really unexpected shows up in my life, and that’s what makes writing this blog worthwhile. Just a week or
That’s 2024 in the Rearview Mirror
If 2023 was the year that all the things came together for a literally perfect harvest season, then 2024 was a return to Virginia’s variable
What’s New in Charlottesville and Albemarle County in 2025
The area will welcome a variety of new culinary and craft beverage offerings, recreation opportunities, accommodations, and things to do CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – The Charlottesville Albemarle Convention
The 2024 Virginia Wine Year In Review
I wrote my first “Year In Review” in 2020, mostly as a way to summarize my favorite articles of the previous year and post the
Uncork a Unique Wine Adventure in Charlottesville & Albemarle County!
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?
Women In Wine: Eastwood Farm and Winery | Video
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
Ways to Celebrate Juneteenth in Charlottesville and Albemarle County
By: Charlottesville Albemarle Convention & Visitors Bureau With a rich history and a vibrant Black community, the Charlottesville area comes alive during Juneteenth. Explore all
Charlottesville Women Making an Impact in Wine
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
The Gold Medal Winning Wines of the Monticello Cup Competition
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 &
Charlottesville-Monticello named wine region of the year
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
An Evening With Eight Independent Winemakers
Eight Winemakers, Eight Stories, Eight Minutes With Each Wednesday, April 17 | 6PM The 12th Annual Tom Tom Festival kicks off on Wednesday, April 17!
Culinary Pairings in Charlottesville
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
Announcing the 2024 Virginia Governor’s Cup Gold Medals
The Results Are In! CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – We are thrilled to announce that two of our wines received gold medals and seven received silver medals
What’s New in Charlottesville & Albemarle County in 2024
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