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A March 2002 trip to Charlottesville by Karin Leperi

Barboursville Winery Photo - Charlottesville, Virginia More Photos
Quote: A Wine-taster's sampler of the finer vineyards surrounding the Charlottesville, Virginia area. These are vineyards that should not be missed!
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Barboursville Winery Photo - Charlottesville, Virginia
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Virginia vintage is starting to make a splash - causing wine-lovers to sit up and take notice. No longer the effervescent grape juice people remember from the past, Virginia wines have grown-up with a debutante showing worthy of aristocracy. Thomas Jefferson would be quite proud that American soils have finally produced vintage equal to that of the Old Country. The following vinyards are but a sampling of the best around the Charlottesville area.Quick Tips: Bring some fruit and cheese for munchies as there isn't much to eat along the way. A picnic basket would be even better!Best Way To Get Around: Driving is a must since many vineyards are off the main roads. Be sure to have a d...Read More

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Karin Leperi

Karin Leperi
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