Virginia is for (Wine) Lovers

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Virginia is home to many great wineries. I have had the pleasure of visiting these wineries as my in-laws live right in the heart of Virginia wine county. While I believe that their wines cannot rival  the wines of California, I do think that in a few years time, we will see some fabulous wines coming out of Virginia. If you happen to live in the state or are traveling there sometime soon, a great website to check out is http://www.virginiawine.org/wineries. This website lists all the wineries in Virginia! I've highlighted a couple of my favorite wines from my travels:


Horton Vineyards Stonecastle Red (2008) $12: This is a light bodied and balanced red wine. It has a deep purple red color, and smells of raspberries. It has dark fruit tastes, with a soft, tannic finish. (http://hortonwine.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=frontpage&Itemid=53). This wine would go great with dark chocolate and red meats.



King Family Vineyards Cabernet Franc (2010) $22.95: Cabernet Francs are a great, earthy wine. This has berry fruit and spice notes on the bouquet. It was aged in oak, so it has that vanilla flavor and tannic feel in the mouth. (http://www.kingfamilyvineyards.com/Admin/ProductDisplay3.php). This wine would go well with grilled meats and vegetables.