Virginia Wine Summit - May 16, 2017
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Summertime is wine time, so join us in "wine-ing" our way around Virginia, attending festivals and visiting wineries. Be sure to get tickets for the Purcellville Wine and Food Festival on July 15 in Northern Virginia....our featured festival of the month. 

Check out July Events for additional festivals and other special activities, tastings and pairings and happenings at the wineries.  As you travel the wine trails, stop at the breweries and distilleries that are popping up along the way.

Be sure to sign up for the July Getaway at the Natural Bridge Park Historic Hotel.  The park is one of the oldest tourist destinations in the country, an iconic American retreat.  And, they offer a fine selection of Virginia wine in the dining room.


Cheers!  
The Wine Lover Team


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PURCELLVILLE WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL
www.purcellvillewineandfood.com


Award-winning annual Festival features a fantastic line-up of wines, brews, foods and other fineries from purveyors around Loudoun County.   Live music includes The VooDoo Blues, King Street Kats, Virginia Southpaws, among others.  The Festival venue is beautiful, tree-shaded Fireman's Field with hours from 2:00 to 8:00 pm.

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FIFTH ANNUAL VIRGINIA WINE SUMMITetcetera
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A sold-out crowd attended the May 16 Summit at the Boar's Head in Charlottesville.  The annual event is a celebration of Virginia's wine culture and an opportunity for winemakers, national beverage professionals and wine writers to interact.  (See photos from the Summit 
in We Were There below.  
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GOLD MEDALS FOR BARBOURSVILLE OCTAGON
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Octagon 2014 recently took the Gold Medal at the Virginia State Fair, adding to the extraordinary list of recent honors:
  * Finger Lakes International Wine Competition, Gold Medal
  * Critics Challenge International Wine Competition, Gold Medal
  * San Francisco Chronicle International Wine Competition, Gold Medal
  * Beverage Testing Institute, Gold Medal, 92 Points, Cellar Selection
  * Wine Spectator, 90 Points
  * James Suckling, 96 Points, "Outstanding"

 
NEW VIRGINIA DISTILLERIES
For the first time in 80 years, a small batch distillery will open in Fairfax County--Falls  
Church Distillers.  The Paluzzi father and son duo will host a suite of premier spirits at the "Church", as they dub it, including Gin, Vodka, flavored variants and their specialty, Virginia Bourbon-Whiskey.  They also feature a wonderfully assorted Italian menu of classic eats. 
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VIRGINIA CRAFT BEER CUP WINNERS ANNOUNCED
More than 240 brewers celebrated excellence in craft beer at the awards ceremony in Richmond on June 5.  This year 356 beers in 24 categories were entered into the competition.  The 2017 Virginia Craft Beer Cup Best of Show winners were:
  * First Place Best of Show           Smartmouth Brewing Company for Safety Dance
  * Second Place Best of Show     Old Ox Brewery for Black Ox
  * Third Place Best of Show         St. George Brewing Company for Summer Ale
For a complete list of winners, visit www.virginiacraftbrewers.org
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HAPPY SUMMER! HAPPY FOURTH!
It's a great time for weekend outings....to visit Virginia's growing number of wineries. cideries, breweries and distilleries.  There are festivals, special activities and events across the state for all ages.  Many are listed below and at www.virginiawine.org and www.virginia.org.

July 1:  Americana Ball
Casanel Vineyards & Winery (Leesburg)
Learn a variety of Civil War Era dances to authentic music of the time.  Adult event.
Website
 

July 1:  Bowling on the Green Festival
Old Mansion (Bowling Green)
Historic Old Mansion is the venue for wine tastings, lawn bowling and other lawn games.  
Website

July 1:  Virginia Blackberry Release
Hardywood Park Craft Brewery (Richmond)
A day of great beer, live music and delicious eats.  Blackberry is a Belgian wheat beer.
Website

July 1:  Birth of Democracy Festival
Democracy Vineyards (Lovingston)
Wine tastings by local vineyards, music, vendors and food truck.  
Website


July 1:  Dog Days of Summer
DuCard Vineyards (Etlan)
Bring the pooch for doggie Olympics, plus music on the patio and local food.
Website

July 1:  Summer Concert Series
Tarara Winery (Leesburg)
Dance under the stars or lay back and enjoy the music and fantastic view.
Website

July 1-2:  Preview Release of Octagon 2014
Barboursville Vineyards (Barboursville)
In the Library 1821 tasting room.  Not available again until general release in the fall.
Website


July 1-4:  Fourth of July Weekend
Fox Meadow Winery (Linden)
Firecracker food pairings includes three spicy foods with regular tastings.
Website

July 1-4:  Wine-A-Ritas
Veramar Vineyards (Berryville)
Celebrate the Fourth with $5 Wine-A-Ritas all day, each day in the Tasting Room.
Website

July 1-4:  Drunken Watermelon
James Chares Winey & Vineyard (Winchester)
Add a grown-up twist to your Fourth with drunken watermelon in the Tasting Room.
Website


July 2:  French Crepe Day
DelFosse Vineyard (Faber)
Freshly made, chef-prepared crepes paired with salad and wine selections.
Website

July 2:  Summer Concert Series
Rosemont Vineyards & Winery (LaCrosse)
A fantastic night of music, wine, food and fun..  Bring your own chairs and blankets.
Website

July 4:  Music & Fireworks
DuCard Vineyards (Etlan)
Pre-fireworks party at the vineyard followed by fireworks at Graves Mtn Lodge.
Website


July 4:  Reds, Whites & Bluegrass
Keswick Vineyards (Keswick)
Great food choices to pair with great wines.  No entry fee.  Bring chairs and blankets.
Website

July 4:  Low Country Boil
Blue Mountain Barrel House (Arrington)
Boil and other foods, also local wine and cider, music by Jason Burke Trio.  No cover.
Website
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FOR COMPLETE LIST OF JULY EVENTS
 
SUBMIT AN EVENT by sending details (what, where and when, as well as contact information) to info@vawinelover.com no later than the 15th of the month prior to the month of the event. Our information comes from many sources so we encourage you to verify dates and times, as well as costs and reservations that may be required. (We are not responsible for incorrect or inaccurate information.) Because of space limitations, we do not list recurring events.

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VIRGINIA WINE SUMMIT -  MAY 16. 2017
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