RdV Vineyards in Delaplane, VA
In the Wine Light is Virginia Wine Month. October is designated as Virginia Wine Month. Outside of North Carolina, Virginia is one of our favorite American wine regions.
Virginia’s wine history dates back nearly 400 years. Just 12 years after the first English settlement at Jamestown, the Virginia House of Burgesses passed “Acte 12”. This act required each male colonist to plant and tend to grapevines. Later in 1773, the Virginia Wine Company formed and devoted nearly 2,000 acres of land to start a vineyard and winery near Monticello. (Source: VirginiaWine.org)
Today Virginia boasts over 300 wineries, 9 American Viticultural Areas (with two shared with other states), and nearly 3000 acres under vine. Plantings include Vinifera, hybrids, and native American grapes. Much like North Carolina, Petit Manseng, Petit Verdot, and Cabernet Franc do well in Virginia. Albariño is also another up and coming variety that is getting more attention in Virginia.
We look forward to highlighting a few Virginia wines this month. Do you have a favorite Virginia wine?
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