October is Virginia Wine Month, a time to experience the people, places, and flavors that make Virginia Wine distinct. Across the state, harvest is in full swing as vineyards and cellars bring a new vintage to life. It is one of the most exciting times to visit wine country, drink local, and experience the work behind every bottle firsthand.
Pair Virginia Wine with the Season
Virginia Wine belongs at the fall table. Pour cabernet franc with roasted meats and savory dishes, reach for chardonnay alongside fall favorites, or pair viognier and petit manseng with spice, cheese, and seasonal vegetables.
For more inspiration, download the Virginia Wine Harvest Party Cookbook, which is filled with recipes that bring the flavors of Virginia Wine Country home. On October 17, celebrate Harvest Party by choosing a recipe, opening a Virginia bottle, and raising a glass to the season.
Dine in Wine Country
Pair the wine with the place. Discover restaurants and winery dining that showcase more of what Virginia Wine Country brings to the table. Order a tasting flight, explore a new variety, or ask what is being poured beyond the familiar. Virginia Wine Month is the perfect time to discover something new.
Follow a Tasting Pass
Let a free Virginia Wine Tasting Pass lead the way. Discover award-winning wines, women shaping the industry, dog-friendly destinations, coastal wine country, and more with Virginia Wine Tasting Passes. Check in along the way to unlock special offers and rewards, with even more chances to win throughout October.
Find an October Event
Wine dinners, festivals, tastings, live music, and harvest celebrations fill the calendar throughout Virginia Wine Month. Find an event and build an October visit around it.
However the month takes shape, make Virginia Wine part of it. Open a local bottle, try a new winery, gather around the table, and celebrate the season where it begins.
Feature image courtesy Virginia Wine
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